Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The squadron was the first Marine Corps helicopter squadron to participate in combat operations when it participated in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter in …

Marine Observation Squadron 6 distinguished itself throughout a period which spanned nearly five decades and three major conflicts, but its most significant contribution to Marine aviation...

Marine Observation Squadron 6, VMO-6 Tomcats, US Marine Corps. Bases and helicopter types history (VMO-6). USA

May 26, 2012 · Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) can trace its’ origins back to the formative years of Marine Aviation. Active for slightly less than half of the century of Marine Corps aviation, the squadron served during the 1920s’ Nicaragua Campaign, World War II, the Korea War, and finally through the 1960s in Vietnam.

Apr 13, 2004 · Capt. Steve Pless of VMO-6, flying gunship escort out of Ky Ha for a medevac on 19 Aug, was enroute back into Ky Ha when he heard an Army Chinook (CH-47) pilot on the "guard channel" indicating that he had landed in an unsecured LZ with mechanical problems.

Jul 25, 2024 · VMO-6 pilot Capt Stephen W. Pless, far right, was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for a harrowing rescue mission on Aug. 19, 1967, which saved the lives of three soldiers who were under attack by the enemy.

Jul 25, 2004 · In 1965, VMO-6 deployed to South Vietnam. Except for a short period when VMO-6 operated a small O-1 "Bird Dog" detachment, the VMO was a helicopter squadron. It initially performed gunfire spotting missions, as well as liason and medevacs.

VMO-6 Squadron Memorial for Fallen air crew members who lost their lives in combat. Memorial is proposed to be constructed at the Marine Corps Museum at Quantico,VA.

VMO-6 helicopters were used for liaison, observation and medical evacuation (#1) At the end of March 1959 the 1st Reconnaissance Batalion, located at Camp Pendleton, moved by truck convoy to Twentynine Palms and began a desert training exercise.

COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - July - December 1970 - 1201075027 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - 1 January - 14 April 1971 - 1201075028 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - 15 April - 30 June 1971 - 1201075029 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - July - December 1971 - 1201075030 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - January - June 1972 - …