After being drafted into the Army in 1969, Stephen Franich Jr. completed training as a helicopter pilot and deployed to Vietnam in 1971. Franich would spend the ensuing twelve months flying combat operations with both the 134th and 129th Assault Helicopter Company.

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Chapters:
0:00 Saying Goodbye
1:43 Shot Down
5:25 Witnessing Death
11:08 Homecoming
14:50 Worked Like a Charm
18:30 Reflections

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