The Big Picture documentary Helicopter Shotgun Rider is a look at the helicopter door gunner, nicknamed "Shotgun Rider." This was a new role in the Army helicopter crew that played a very critical role during the Vietnam war. This film explores the training a door gunner had to complete to perform this vital role in combat as well as footage showing their role in action in some Vietnam hot beds. All in all, this is a fascinating look at one of the Army's iconic helicopter soldiers.
The Big Picture documentary Helicopter Shotgun Rider is a look at the helicopter door gunner, nicknamed "Shotgun Rider." This was a new role in the Army helicopter crew that played a very critical role during the Vietnam war. This film explores the training a door gunner had to complete to perform this vital role in combat as well as footage showing their role in action in some Vietnam hot beds. All in all, this is a fascinating look at one of the Army's iconic helicopter soldiers.
The total run time of this DVD is 28 minutes. Below are some scenes from this film:
