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Podcast: The Helicopter Podcast
Episode: Episode #145 - Blades of Valor: Lee Benson - Vietnam to FireHawks - The Helicopter Podcast
Description: Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this gripping episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes Lee Benson, a 2025 MHM Blades of Valor Award recipient, whose 15,000-plus hours as a helicopter pilot have left an indelible mark on the industry. From his early days as a Vietnam War pilot at 19, Lee transitioned to commercial flying in the “Wild West” era of the 1970s, supported naval operations, and served 27 years with LA County Fire Department, where he was instrumental in developing the Firehawk. H...