Vietnman War veteran takes one last ride on Huey helicopter

John Osborne was able to have his final flight in a Huey helicopter thanks to a friend he made while channeling his creative side after serving in the Vietnam War.

[@michaelquillen2679]

Cool! It's been 41 years since I was last in a Huey. Glad this ol' boy got a another ride! Edit: I almost forgot...Thanks for your service, John!

[@RobertHawkinscomedy]

Hoorah!

[@AaronOlafson]

That's awesome

[@arcticmorning]

Full respect to this heroic gentleman . Thank-you sir for your service

[@camronbay1]

We salute you thank you for all the vets.

[@marcclement7396]

God bless him!

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Thank you John for your courage and service. Where may we see your art, sir? I believe it will heal many, many veterans and Showcase the heroism of the many thousands of young men who went into combat in a deadly conflict. The chopper veterans were constantly in danger and the aircrews and pilots performed amazing feats of bravery and chairmanship in the face of a determined and lethal enemy. I salute you Sir. Deepest respect from the South African bush.

[@Danial-x3k]

the best job in the world, helicopter pilot during Vietnam War. from five in the morning, maybe late at night . Life is short, but worth it.

[@minnesotajack1]

It’s weird to see Vietnam vets looking so old. In my mind’s eye they’ll be 50 years old forever

[@jackleedillon5746]

That was a great thing to do for an American hero. He won't forget. Been awhile since I was in a Huey. Last time was a jump at Ft. Bragg 1970.

[@UmpTSquat]

AWESOME STORY! Sir, Thank You for Your Service.

[@petesmith9472]

I want to make a last jump. Not a tandem, but a jump from either a Hercules door or ramp or a C17. Even a De Havilland Caribou. It hit me today.

[@waterbaron5392]

I road there for 756 hours from 15 December 68 to middle of November 69 1 cav. Medivac

[@nattygsbord]

One of the few times I liked something Rand Paul did

[@iggysfriend4431]

From the quick glimpses of his artwork you can tell he's quite and artist. It's a pity more wasn't shown on his artwork.

[@StevenBoyd-x1n]

For the great American people who helped him fly again. We all need to help our GREAT AMERICAN HEROS. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE. THANKS FOR ALL WHO SERVED.

[@David-j1x]

Always angered me how Viet vets were treated when they returned home. Disgraceful. My gratitude and respect to John and all who served.

[@charlieheywood7401]

RESPECTS 🙏. GRATATUDE 4 ALL RESPECTS GIVEN 2 A FELLOW YOUNGER BROTHER.

[@gamesplayarcade1556]

Huey the symbol of veitnam war

[@Lisa-ey3gt]

God bless this gentleman, sending best wishes from the N/W of England ❤️

[@SoCalDad91932]

"There I was.. in the VietNMAN war"

[@GeorgeEdmonds-v7e]

Nice!Brought me right back.

[@EdwardKelly-vi9sg]

...WELCOME HOME BROTHER...👍

[@OthmanMohamedZain]

Is that veteran a pilot in vietnam or a crewman? 🤔👌👍

[@JJ-lc5sr]

Welcome Home.

[@narcolepsyaustralia5685]

The real deal.

[@downsouthrapvault]

Love this! True American 🇺🇸 hero!!

[@USMC_BABE38]

Such a wonderful veteran experience ❤

[@rayninness6303]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jinx.rhodes]

💚💚💚

[@hermanguzman1460]

It's been almost 30 years since I flew a Huey, throughout the years I've seen them at airshows and have climbed inside the cockpit, you never forget that feeling whether you were a pilot or passenger, its amazing to me that back then young men some still teenagers were flying these incredible machines, I'm sure the moment he heard those rotors beating the air a whole flood of emotions came over him, From a fellow veteran thank you for your service.

[@OMG_No_Way]

Awesome. 🇺🇸

[@ParkerPlaza]

More stories like this should be shown.

[@DouglasMiclette-b9o]

Why is the senator with him??? B.s.

[@chrez900]

The United States got embarrassed in Vietnam asses kicked so bad they ran

[@alexlanning712]

Do your research,repelling the Tet Offensive,blunted the NVA's ambitions--it was the demenstrations on the homefront that lost America the war!

[@milesbrown8016]

Thanks for your service chaps….🪖🇺🇸