Vietnam War Hot LZ Memorial - College Station, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 30° 38.431 W 096° 17.562
14R E 759466 N 3392888
Sculptor J. Payne Lara created a bronze, full-size, sort-of-3-D replica of a Huey helicopter unloading soldiers at a dangerous Vietnam War landing zone, or in soldier's terms, a "Hot LZ." Dedicated on May 31, 2014.
Waymark Code: WMRPH2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2016
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A Bell H1 “Huey”, appears to be hovering just above the ground as it offloads three soldiers. The site honors all veterans of the Vietnam War and highlights the pivotal role of rotary wing aircrews during the Vietnam era.