interview with 174th AHC pilot JC PENNINGTON ( SHARK-4/ DOLPHIN 14)

J.C. Pennington attended The Ohio State University journalism school and graduated from Capital University, Columbus, OH, in 1974 after serving five years active duty in the U.S. Army. Prior to attending helicopter flight school, he graduated from the Air Force Air Traffic Control School and worked as an Army air traffic controller. He also served as an Army Chief Warrant Officer helicopter pilot in Vietnam in 1968-69, flying both Huey transport and gunship helicopters for the 174th Assault Helicopter Company. He retired after 35 years as a newspaper publisher and president. He lives in Belton, TX, with his wife Cindy