Charles L. Kelly was a United States Army helicopter pilot during The Vietnam War. Major Kelly was the Commanding Officer of the 57th Medical Detachment (Helicopter Ambulance) from 11 January 1964 until he was killed in action on 1 July of the same year while trying to evacuate a wounded American advisor along with several ARVN wounded. He is considered the founder of Dustoff.
Kelly was a legend in his own time, being called "Crazy Kelly," and "Mad Man," for his willingness to fly into danger to rescue the wounded. Kelly often flew missions at night, claiming that all the times he had been hit had been during daylight.
Read more about Charles L. Kelly: 1 July 1964, Awards, Decorations and Honors, Documentary Film Tribute
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