The sight of helicopters on display at Hunter Army Airfield stirred up smiles and memories for more than 200 Army aviator veterans and their families on Oct. 3.
The Cobra Hall association held its 50-year anniversary reunion in Savannah Oct. 1-5 to celebrate the legacy of Hunter once being home to the Cobra Training and Qualification School. Hunter Army Airfield’s mission from 1967 to 1973 was to train Cobra pilots during the height of the Vietnam War.
Willliam Reeder Jr. from Seabeck, Washington, served as an Army captain during his time flying Cobras. Lots of memories were brought back by seeing people he hasn’t seen in a long time. He said the reunion is a chance to share stories that need to be shared.
“Being with these guys is absolutely special,” he said. “And being back on Hunter here at Cobra Hall…this is where it all began. I learned to fly Cobras here.”
One of the stories Reeder shared was of being one of only two Cobra pilots shot down and taken prisoner in Vietnam.
| Date Taken: | 10.03.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.04.2023 11:48 |
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| Location: | FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, US |
| Hometown: | SEABECK, WASHINGTON, US |
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