The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP *EXC* T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM for Sale

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The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP EXC T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM For Sale

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The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP EXC T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM:
$11.95

With Original Cue Sheet

Vinyl is EXCELLENT; some pressure marks from life in storage that do not impact playback in any way. A few superficial scuffs, has been extremely well cared for. See photos for cue sheet condition.

Series: The Army Hour
Format: 12" LP radio transcription disc
Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
Issued by: Office of the Chief of Information, Department of the Army
Issue Date: Likely mid-to-late 1960s, circa 1966–1967, based on the Vietnam field-report content, UH-1 helicopter training material, Thailand R&R coverage, and the lower program sequence relative to later Army Hour discs from the late 1960s.
Program numbers: T-497 / T-498
Timing: Approx. 25:00 per side
Matrix / label numbers visible: GKTV 221048 / GKTV 221049
Cue sheet included: Yes

Side A — Program T-497

Theme / subject: Vietnam field report, UH-1 helicopter maintenance training, Army aviation

This program opens with a report from Sgt. Herb Nesmith in the area of Plei Nong, Vietnam, where he observed armored vehicles with large guns and spoke with a sergeant in charge.

The second feature covers the UH-1 helicopter Maintenance Simulator at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The simulator allowed student mechanics to see what could happen without damaging valuable equipment during live training. The report is credited to SSG Dave Moore.

Key areas of interest:
Vietnam War, Plei Nong, Army field reporting, armored vehicles, UH-1 helicopter, Huey maintenance training, Fort Eustis, Army aviation, Vietnam-era military technology.

Music selections listed:
The Tiber Twist — The Living Guitars
So In Love — Frank Verna with the U.S. Army Field Band
I Don’t Know Why — Army Dance Band
Clarinet Marmalade — The Dixielanders of the U.S. Army Band

Side B — Program T-498

Theme / subject: Vietnam R&R, Bangkok rest center, mines and tunnel-detection dogs

This side includes a Vietnam War feature on rest and relaxation for soldiers after fighting the Viet Cong, heat, dust, and rain. Describes soldiers dreaming of places such as Sydney, Australia; Singapore; and Bangkok, and notes a report from the R&R Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

The program also covers two major dangers in Vietnam: land mines and tunnels used by the Viet Cong. It explains that the Army was training dogs to detect mines and tunnels, with a report from Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Key areas of interest:
Vietnam War, Viet Cong, Bangkok R&R, Thailand, Sydney, Singapore, Army rest and relaxation program, land mines, tunnel warfare, military working dogs, Fort Gordon, Vietnam-era training.

Music selections listed:
Barney Oldfield — The Youngfolk
Donkey Serenade — Rex Johnson with the U.S. Army Field Band
Lightly — The Impromptunes of the U.S. Army Band
Desifinado — Army Dance Band Combo

About The Army Hour

The Army Hour was a U.S. Army public-information radio program produced for broadcast use, with each transcription disc containing scripted program material, interviews, reports, and music. Episodes commonly featured Army personnel, military technology, base life, overseas service, historical topics, and official Army Band or studio performances. These discs were not commercial retail releases and were distributed for radio programming purposes.

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The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP *EXC* T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM For Sale

The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP *EXC* T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM: $11.95

The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP EXC T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM For Sale

The Army Hour Radio Transcription LP EXC T-497/T-498 Vietnam War Huey 33RPM:
$11.95