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Originally Posted by BE Mike
One of the loach pilots in my unit carried a Colt Trooper that his father sent him. Parents, especially those who were combat vets, routinely ignored regulations and mailed guns, ammo, booze, etc. to their kids. This highly decorated pilot was eventually shot through both legs. I understand that, thanks to his buddies, the Colt got shipped inside his cast along with him when he went stateside.
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Since this thread has been given new life, I'll correct my statement. Last year, at a 50th year reunion, I talked to the loach pilot with the .357 Mag. Turns out that it was a 4" Python and he never got it back. He did get back the most important thing, himself!