Uncle Harry was again returned to San Marcos, AFB, Texas. This time he was destined to become a helicopter pilot. He was trained and later became an instructor in the Bell H-13 "Sioux" helicopter. (shown at the right). This was the same helicopter that was flown in the Korean War. You will see this bird flown in the old TV series "M.A.S.H." It had a litters attached outside to fly the critically wounded to an advanced hospital. Harry was again sent to Fort Sill, OK to learn advanced navigation and forward field artillery direction.
Next stop Europe.... Harry was sent to post WWII Germany where the US and Allies had a strong presence to both rebuild Germany and insure that the Nazis' would not rear their ugly head again. Arriving In Bremerhaven, Germany, by troop transport, Harry took the train to Stuttgart, Germany and was stationed at the Air Force Base there for three years. Uncle had fond memories of his time in Germany. He would fly down the Rhine River to Koblenz where the Rhine and Moselle rivers came together. He flew past castles and vineyards. The wine from the region is reported by some to be the very best in the world. I personally prefer California and Australian wines.
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