Description Inherent in "A Navy Flyer\'s Creed" is the power of inspiration: "My country built the best airplane in the world and entrusted it to me.
It also encapsulates the vital role of the Seawolves in the Vietnam War..
It is the story of a quintessential flyer, an American hero who was prepared to speak his mind and take risks.
This is his story, from early assignments, clashes with superior officers, missions and rescues during the Tet Offensive, to homecoming.
On reaching base, it was observed that the overladen Helicopter "looked like it had been used as a battering ram." Allen Weseleskey was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Navy Cross during his service.
The accompanying Seawolf is forced to turn back after taking hits, but Weseleskey with the agreement of his crew persisted in the attempt, flying so low under the treeline that the VC rocket launchers were unable to reach it.
Two ARVN companies were being overwhelmed and despite coming under heavy fire, Weseleskey decided to go in and rescue as many survivors as possible.
His controversial mission took place on March 9, 1968 on the outskirts of Sadec, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. "Wes" Weseleskey, had been assigned to the Navy\'s Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, the "Seawolves" at the Vinh Long Army Airfield.
The pilot, Lieutenant Commander Allen E.
Army advisor whose time had nearly run out and whose loss of blood meant that he was only moments away from certain battlefield death.
And he dared to risk not only his naval career, but the lives of his fellow aircrewmen in rescuing a wounded U.
S.
I am a United States Navy Flyer." In Vietnam, barely a month after the start of the Tet Offensive in 1968, one such proud United States Navy flyer applied the fundamental but sometimes forgotten maxims expressed in this creed.
I will be humble in victory.
I will be uncompromising in every blow I strike.
When the going is fast and rough, I will not falter.
With my fellow pilots, aircrew and deck crews, my plane and I will do anything necessary to carry out our tremendous responsibilities.
I will use it to the absolute limit of my power.
They trained me to fly it.
Description Inherent in "A Navy Flyer\'s Creed" is the power of inspiration: "My country built the best airplane in the world and entrusted it to me
