Grumman OV-1 Mohawk

During my time in the US Army I was stationed at Grumman's assembly plant in Stuart, FL arriving in mid 1968. I worked on the OV-1D production aircraft and flew on a lot of production acceptance flights. It was a privelege to have been able to make a contribution to this great aircraft program.

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I was TO Red Haze unit at 73rd SAC 1967 1968. Great memories of a great aircraft.

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I am member #4 of the OV-1 Mohawk Association. I can thank my spouse(Linda) for encouraging me to attend the first organizational meeting. In the Army for 7 & 1 /2 years, I flew in Vietnam and on the Ho Chi Minh Trail(Laos) in '66-'67. Retired from Delta Air Lines. The Mohawkers are an awsome bunch. c

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Flew OV-1's in 225th SAC in RVN 1968-69; Germany 1969-72
Excellent aircraft, great friends, and honor to have served.

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I was XO and then CO of the 225th Blackhawks that formed at Ft Lewis,and then departed for Viatnam in May 1967. Was an SIP and IFE flying left and right seat with a few thousand hours in the Mohawk. Wonderful aircraft. I have one of the Mohawk Models I receive from Gruman Aircraft over my computer desk. The other two I gave to family. members.


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I flew in the Hawk from 1988-1993. I went with her from Desert Storm to the border in Korea all the way down to the Bahamas chasing drug runners....I had a blast. I always thought it was the best kept secret the army ever had. Miss the bird, but I have wonderful memories.

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I had the privilege of riding in right seat of this aircraft in an Army aircraft demonstration at Ft. Sill, OK in 1962. I was battery commander of the Headquarters Battery, 41st Artillery Group and at that time a private pilot. A pilot named Lt. Jay Bisbee was assigned to our unit, flew the Mohawk and knew I loved to fly. The thrill of a high speed pass at about 200 feet was a thrill I'll never forget. Jay if you tune in to this site, I would love to hear from you.

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I was mos 672.20 at Ft Benning in 1964-65.I was in the 11th Air Assualt Div. If there is anyone that was in the the same company (Co.C 226) I would like to hear from them.

Bud Whitlock

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I have 4,000 hrs in the left seat of this aircraft. This is a great machine. 245th, 131st, and the Oregon Nat'l Guard

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I flew most fixed-wing airplanes in the inventory from 1961 to 1980. Flew the Mohawk at Fort Campbell, Vietnam, Fort Rucker and Fort Huachuca. The Mohawk was and continues to be my favorite. Today I enjoy being a member of the OV-1 Mohawk Association - Great bunch of guys!

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A friend sent me this link and my first thought was, "I wonder if they'll have an OV-1 ... probably not..." What a pleasant surprise! I flew the D-model at Ft. Lewis from Jan 71 till March 72. Then with the 6th Aviation Platoon, 55th Aviation CO in Korea (B-models). Of all the aircraft I've ever flown, the OV-1 was and remains my first love.

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Looking for anyone (17-l20 mos. Then on to Germany SLAT platoon fliegerhorst kaserne 1971-1975 also image int

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Hi chris Dave suter just saying hi. Flew with you in Germany when you were my platoo officer. No email address yet. Phone 16302125902

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I was an II with the 225th SAC at Phu Hiep /Tuy Hoa from July 69 to July 71. I was fortunate enough to quite a few missions with great pilots. Loved the Mohawk and still think it was a fantastic airplane.

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I was crewchief on Hawk 13, 73rd SAC late 67 to early 69

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I was a TO assigned to the SLAR platoon with the 73rd SAC at Long Than North Viet Nam 1970 -71. I can honestly say they were the most exciting days of my life. I flew with guys like Major Ivan Waggoner, WO Mark Wilson, Captian Frank Mann, 2nd Lt. Rick Grinstat, Spc4 Danny Lefleur, Spc4 Benard Denoir, Spc4 Ron Austin, Spc4 Ron Davis and Spc4 Cal Calloway who had to punch out at night and live to talk about it.

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"Eagles don't flock; you have to find them one at a time."

That was the motto over Ross Perot's office door and referred to the people he sought as employees of EDS.
Mohawkers are a lot like eagles...hard to find.

The OV-1 Mohawk Association is open to anyone who had anything to do with the Mohawk aircraft or just likes the airplane. Unlike other organizations, we welcome you regardless of your rank, MOS, or age. We have a great Association. If you are interested in becoming a member, check out the web site: www.ov-1mohawkassociation.org or contact Steve Askew, our Membership Director: stevenwaskew@bellsouth.net.
Dues are a reasonable $35 /year.

Our 17th Reunion will be held in Nashville, TN from 24-27 September 2009. The Reunions are a great way to connect with old friends and make new ones. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Go to the web site, sign-up and join us for three days of fun and comraderie.

I hope to see all of you in Nashville.
Dave Olney
Exec. Dir.
www.OV-1MohawkAssociation.org
480.963.4045

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I flew as a TO out of Hue Phu Bai with the 131at. July 66 to April 67. I see one of my old crew mates Bobby Bragg listed here. I was also with the 1st Div. with Tim Bright (also listed) for about 4 months. April 66 to July 66. After 300+ hours I can tell you the seat was hard and usually very hot. I can remember many nights in the middle of the flight climbing out to 10,000 feet to cool off. I also remember the smoke from burning of the rice fields being so thick that our clothes smelled like smoke. The last fight at night was the best. Coming home to the sun rise over the ocean was always a joy. Too many times the air field would be fogged in and we would try to land in 100 /100 visibility. Lots of good memories. Also sad ones, the loss of good friends. Bobby Pitman and Harold Wilson.

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mister mugu i dey here ohhhh

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I entered the Mohawk community Aug 1975, 17L /96H. I was assigned to Ft. Hood at the 131st after riding horses at the 1st Cav Horse Plt. Went to Korea, 6th Aerial Plt /704th MIDAS (77 /78), Got out of the Army and went to the 1041st MI Oregon Guard. Re-entered the Army and went back to Korea, 146th ASA (79 /80). Then off to Ft. Huachuca as an instructor /writer, (80 /85). Then my last Mohawk assignment was with the 1st AEB Wiesbaden as a SFC, (85 /87). Then I went to flight school and flew the EH-60 Quickfix until I retired Aug 96. I was at Huachuca as an instructor during the OV-1 retirement ceremony.

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