Medevac Door Gunner 1st Cavalry Kids T-Shirts

The concept of the door gunner originated during the Vietnam War, when helicopters were first used in combat in large numbers. The original personnel who served as early door gunners aboard CH-21, UH-34, and UH-1 helicopters in Vietnam, were enlisted men, with a designated and specially trained crew chief serving as both the aircraft's maintenance manager and a door gunner. Normally, a second enlisted soldier served as a second door gunner (such as on a UH-1, and UH-34, which both used two gunners – one on each side of the aircraft). Later, as the war progressed, the door gunner position sometimes used a non-aviation rated/trained soldier or marine, that volunteered for door gunner duties.

The concept of the door gunner originated during the Vietnam War, when helicopters were first used in combat in large numbers. The original personnel who served as early door gunners aboard CH-21, UH-34, and UH-1 helicopters in Vietnam, were enlisted men, with a designated and specially trained crew chief serving as both the aircraft's maintenance manager and a door gunner. Normally, a second enlisted soldier served as a second door gunner (such as on a UH-1, and UH-34, which both used two gunners – one on each side of the aircraft). Later, as the war progressed, the door gunner position sometimes used a non-aviation rated/trained soldier or marine, that volunteered for door gunner duties.

Perfect for veterans, helicopter simulator gamers, war gamers and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool Air Cav gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for veterans, helicopter simulator gamers, war gamers and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool Air Cav gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for veterans, helicopter simulator gamers, war gamers and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool Air Cav gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for veterans, helicopter simulator gamers, war gamers and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool Air Cav gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for veterans, helicopter simulator gamers, war gamers and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool Air Cav gift at Christmas and birthdays.