"Live footage of a 53 in action on recovery of pilot downed. Taken several years after I was in VietNam. This was of an Air Force aircraft. They decided that the 53 was such an effective helicopter the bought them and specialized the aircraft for pilot recovery, calling it an HH-53 rather than CH-53. They renamed it "Super Jolly" (Green Giant). The plane was designed for and by the Marine Corps originally. You can see why I loved it so much and why you could never go back. Or maybe you could go back? I did not. Enough adrenalin for a lifetime in 20 minutes." David [describing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ATcN-Wgz1U] "Live footage of a 53 in action on recovery of pilot downed. Taken several years after I was in VietNam. This was of an Air Force aircraft. They decided that the 53 was such an effective helicopter the bought them and specialized the aircraft for pilot recovery, calling it an HH-53 rather than CH-53. They renamed it "Super Jolly" (Green Giant). The plane was designed for and by the Marine Corps originally. You can see why I loved it so much and why you could never go back. Or maybe you could go back? I did not. Enough adrenalin for a lifetime in 20 minutes." David [describing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ATcN-Wgz1U] Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"Nomex fire resistant suit introduced around 1968 to replace international orange and tan suits. Colors and materials were an advantage in Vietnam:--On left sleeve there was an area for pencils, pens and a small pocket for miscellaneous stuff like morphine or small escape equipment;--On the left hip was a pocket for a K-Bar (United States Marine Corps issued knife);--On the lower legs were pockets for maps and checklists." David Taylor [Photograph in this collection shows David Taylor with his CH53 wearing this suit and boots.] "Nomex fire resistant suit introduced around 1968 to replace international orange and tan suits. Colors and materials were an advantage in Vietnam:--On left sleeve there was an area for pencils, pens and a small pocket for miscellaneous stuff like morphine or small escape equipment;--On the left hip was a pocket for a K-Bar (United States Marine Corps issued knife);--On the lower legs were pockets for maps and checklists." David Taylor [Photograph in this collection shows David Taylor with his CH53 wearing this suit and boots.] Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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General note: A transcription with hand annotations by David Taylor is available in print only. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Conducted in the John Hay Library by Prof. Beth Taylor (no relation to David Taylor) on March 29, 2010. See also the Transcription of this interview. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

G-1 leather flight jacket complete with squadron patches and some from the Presidential squadron that were added later. Name and rank sewn on the breast. Worn mostly in cold monsoon weather, but also in aircraft. Temperatures would drop 1-3 degrees per 1,000 feet so it's cold at 10,000 feet and frigid at 30,000 feet. G-1 leather flight jacket complete with squadron patches and some from the Presidential squadron that were added later. Name and rank sewn on the breast. Worn mostly in cold monsoon weather, but also in aircraft. Temperatures would drop 1-3 degrees per 1,000 feet so it's cold at 10,000 feet and frigid at 30,000 feet. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

David Taylor's hand written descriptions of the items he sent to Prof. Taylor. David Taylor's hand written descriptions of the items he sent to Prof. Taylor. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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David Taylor's description of this photo: "Photo taken in DaNang in the spring of 1969 at Marble Mountain Marine Corps helicopter base. I am standing of front of my trusty steed a (CH-53A.) I was a 1st Lt. At the time soon to be promoted to Captain. I had taken the aircraft to DaNang to pick up some parts. I was a test pilot in addition to my regular duties and occassionaly had to go to DaNang to get parts from group or wing supply to keep the aircraft flying. You have my flight suit and flight boots I am wearing in your inventory. I would have been 24 years of age at the time of the photo. Photo taken by my co-pilot Bob Ryan, a Notre Dame graduate who was later killed flying a 53. I was probably a veteran of about 450 combat missions at this point in my tour, which culminated in 700 missions." David Taylor's description of this photo: "Photo taken in DaNang in the spring of 1969 at Marble Mountain Marine Corps helicopter base. I am standing of front of my trusty steed a (CH-53A.) I was a 1st Lt. At the time soon to be promoted to Captain. I had taken the aircraft to DaNang to pick up some parts. I was a test pilot in addition to my regular duties and occassionaly had to go to DaNang to get parts from group or wing supply to keep the aircraft flying. You have my flight suit and flight boots I am wearing in your inventory. I would have been 24 years of age at the time of the photo. Photo taken by my co-pilot Bob Ryan, a Notre Dame graduate who was later killed flying a 53. I was probably a veteran of about 450 combat missions at this point in my tour, which culminated in 700 missions." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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David Taylor included a link to the Denver Post photo blog which published 141 images from the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. Photo 138 is an image of a helicopter in David Taylor's squadron evacuating people from Saigon on April 29, 1975. Photo 109 is an image of John Kerry, former navy lieutenant who headed the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, D.C., April 22, 1971. Professor Beth Taylor was in the room when the photo was taken. Includes the introduction to the photo blog and photos 109 and 138. David Taylor included a link to the Denver Post photo blog which published 141 images from the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. Photo 138 is an image of a helicopter in David Taylor's squadron evacuating people from Saigon on April 29, 1975. Photo 109 is an image of John Kerry, former navy lieutenant who headed the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, D.C., April 22, 1971. Professor Beth Taylor was in the room when the photo was taken. Includes the introduction to the photo blog and photos 109 and 138. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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David Taylor's description of this photograph: "'Very Young' of David Taylor having his Wings pinned on by Kathryn Fuller. [This] was the date that my wings were pinned on. The party doing the pinning is my wife, Kathryn Fuller 1968 Pembroke. The date would have been about end of Jan or so, 1968. She finished school 6 months early (we were married in Dec of 1967). As I mentioned this was after my motorcycle fiasco that result in a broken wrist, and gouged chin. We went to California after this, via Mazatlan, Mexico (driving) and ended up living in Laguna Beach prior to my departure for Vietnam in August of 1968. Kathryn is the mother of our daughter, Sarah, and currently affiliated with Brown as a Fellow of the University I believe. Katheryn's career was later as President of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and I believe Chair of the Board of Ford Foundation." David Taylor's description of this photograph: "'Very Young' of David Taylor having his Wings pinned on by Kathryn Fuller. [This] was the date that my wings were pinned on. The party doing the pinning is my wife, Kathryn Fuller 1968 Pembroke. The date would have been about end of Jan or so, 1968. She finished school 6 months early (we were married in Dec of 1967). As I mentioned this was after my motorcycle fiasco that result in a broken wrist, and gouged chin. We went to California after this, via Mazatlan, Mexico (driving) and ended up living in Laguna Beach prior to my departure for Vietnam in August of 1968. Kathryn is the mother of our daughter, Sarah, and currently affiliated with Brown as a Fellow of the University I believe. Katheryn's career was later as President of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and I believe Chair of the Board of Ford Foundation." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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"Upland green camoflauge utilities: issued in 1968 to replace same item in green. First issue to field troop. Pattern designed for maximum camoflauge in Vietnam. Worn mostly [as] a daytime garb when not flying or when traviling in country (RVN)." / David Taylor "Upland green camoflauge utilities: issued in 1968 to replace same item in green. First issue to field troop. Pattern designed for maximum camoflauge in Vietnam. Worn mostly [as] a daytime garb when not flying or when traviling in country (RVN)." / David Taylor Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

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David Taylor found this write up online. Ground perspective of what his squadron experienced in late February 1969. This was the day Taylor's friend from Stanford decided to ride with him and got the "shock of his life." David Taylor found this write up online. Ground perspective of what his squadron experienced in late February 1969. This was the day Taylor's friend from Stanford decided to ride with him and got the "shock of his life." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)