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The Flyover
On a sunny day in June, a flyover of an impressive lineup of Vietnam-era aircraft flew over an attentive crowd gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol. The flyover was part of a special Commemorative event, hosted by Twin Cities PBS as part of The Wall That Heals weekend, honoring Vietnam veterans and families.
The flyover was coordinated by Vietnam veteran Jerry Kyser, who flew a Huey Helicopter during the war. He coordinated a flight plan and worked with local pilots and Vetnam veterans, to create a moving performance, including a Missing Man Formation.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLYOEVR:
At the very end of the flyover, the distinctive sound of a Huey could be heard overhead, blades chopping- and the crowd was silent. It made it's way over the Capitol, over the crowd, and then turned to The Wall That Heals, in tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home.
JERRY KYSER
Biographical Details
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1968 - 1970
Veteran Organization: Twin Cities Honor Flight
Unit: 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION, 1ST AVIATION BRIGADE
Specialty: ARMY UH-1D HUEY HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF/M-60 MACHINE GUNNER
Story Themes: Huey Helicopter, Impact, Jerry Kyser, Memorial, Minnesota State Capitol, Pilot, The Wall That Heals