In the Shadow of the Blade

[1] "Huey 091" served during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army in the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company, "The Robin Hoods", in 1966-67 before being removed stateside after incurring battle damage.

[2] The documentary's "mission of healing and reconciliation" lifted off at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where many Vietnam helicopter pilots trained before deployment.

War journalist Joseph L. Galloway spoke at the ceremonial event, after which veteran Huey pilot retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J. Novosel, a Medal of Honor recipient took the left seat.

Others, like the backyard landing zone near Columbus, Georgia, where the son and grandson of Charles L. Kelly heard stories about the founder and legacy of "Dustoff" missions, were more private.

Pryor was 20 years old, guarding the perimeter of a Special Forces camp, when he was shot multiple times in a surprise middle-of-the-night attack.