A 1:7air cab. 1968-69. C:229 aviation.

A 1/7 Air Cavalry (Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment) served as a key helicopter assault unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, particularly active in 1968-69. Operating under the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), the unit conducted air assaults, reconnaissance, and rapid troop insertions in the challenging terrain of South Vietnam. Closely supported by C Company, 229th Aviation Battalion, which provided critical helicopter lift and gunship support, A 1/7 engaged in numerous combat operations against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. Their coordinated efforts were instrumental in major campaigns, including actions during the Tet Offensive and subsequent counteroffensives, showcasing the effectiveness of airmobile tactics in modern warfare.