Hi , My father was is 969 IWT Company Royal Engineers from join up in 1942 until 1945 , I believe He would never talk about his army live much , only that his friends all died in the FAR EAST were he was posted with them . That they all smoked SOMETHING ? To boost their ability out there . He was transported in Jolly Green Giant Helicopters , which he always felt sick in from bouncing around. I am waiting for his full details to come back from MOD I have searched the site , but have not found anything on 969 IWT Can anyone tell or advice me on anything I have a few photos of him , but many have been taken by other people throughout the years Thanks in advance Rob
Hi Rob, if you do not mind when you receive his records back could you post them on here it will help the guy's on here to help you. We appreciate it if you don't want to if its to personal. Good luck with your research
Hallo Rob, Welcome to the forum, Hope that you are successful in your search, I have personally found the exercise to be most rewarding. Regarding the comment on the JGG helicopters these were very much a post WW2 development and I have attached some info on the actual JGG. This is not say that your father was not carried in helicopters but it would be worth checking the dates to get a better idea of the actual type. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=17538 The HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant" was a specialized development of the original Sikorsky CH-3 transport helicopter. The HH-3E was specifically designed for Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) which required long operational ranges, loitering times and hovering qualities and appeared during the American involvement in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Due to its "combat" SAR classification, the HH-3E was purposely developed with extra protection for the crew and systems when operating in a theater of war. The HH-3E Jolly Green Giant is no longer in service with US military forces.
Hi , commanderchuff thanks for your reply , I found it very interesting I definately need to listen to people on here for their input , as I am just a beginner on here in a vast world of knowledge Have got to dig deeper
