Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an INERT BATF compliant practice rocket that was stripped of its blue paint, chromed and engraved. The rocket served as a gift from the Officers of the 155th Aviation Company to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kenneth E. Evans. We have not been able to locate much information on CW3 Evans aside from finding out that he enlisted on February 18, 1958. This would make for an excellent research project!

Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

The 50 inch long Mk 4 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR), also known as "Mighty Mouse", is an unguided rocket used by United States military aircraft. It was 2.75 inches (70 mm) in diameter. Designed as an air-to-air weapon for interceptor aircraft to shoot down enemy bombers, it primarily saw service as an air-to-surface weapon. The FFAR has been developed into the modern Hydra 70 series, which is still in service.

This example is in wonderful condition with functional fins that allows the rocket to stand on its own, making it easy to display! Affixed to the rocket is a CW1 rank insignia, Warrant Officer lapel device and a Senior Pilot Badge.

Also affixed to the rocket is a lovely engraved panel with the following text:

PRESENTED TO
CW3 KENNETH E. EVANS
26 SEP 70 - 4 FEB 72
FROM THE OFFICERS
OF THE 155TH AVN CO.

A wonderful display item that comes more than ready for further research and display!

10th AVN BN, 17th AVN Group, 1st Aviation Brigade

The 155th arrived in Vietnam in 1965 as A Company, 1st Aviation Battalion, 1st Infantry Division. They were located on the west side of Ban Me Thuot at Camp Coryell, named in honor of WO Coryell who was shot down and killed in October 1966. The 155th quickly distinguished themselves as they supported a changing variety of US and ARVN units in the II Corps area. In a one-month period, they were deployed in all four Corps areas. In November ‘65 the unit was renamed the 155th Aviation Company (Airmobile Light), of the 52nd Avn Bn. On Thanksgiving Day ‘66, they supported Project Omega (B-50) for the first time.

The 155th transferred to the 10th CAB in June ‘68. They provided exceptional support during the Battle of Duc Lap in Aug & Sept ‘68. In July and Sept ‘69 they were again tasked to support B-50 for 30-day periods. In Feb ‘70, the 155th resumed its support of B-50 operations. “This mission consisted of providing assets in support or reconnaissance patrols with a normal commitment of four to six UH-1H aircraft. The Air Force provided the FAC and the gunship assets. As one pilot said, “B-50 is a mission of hours of boredom broken by seconds of extreme terror.”

The unit also continued to provide support to the local area of operation as well as B-50 and the 4th Inf. Div in men Province during April ‘70. 20 April ‘70 was a particularly bad day; one of their Slicks crashed while extracting one of our teams, but the crew was recovered. Later that day, a second slick was shot down extracting a recon team, killing both pilots.

During June and Sept. ’70, the 155th was again given the commitment to support B-50 operations. Four slicks and four guns were provided each day for the missions. Though the 155th only supported CCS Recon mission on an interim basis, the supported our base camp on many occasions whenever the city came under the numerous Tet and other attacks.

On Dec. 14, ’70 at 2400 hours, the 155th Assault Helicopter Company ceased operations and began the massive task of deactivation. The unit’s history referred consistently to CCS as “B-50.” The 155th AHC lost seven men supporting CCS and about 60 men altogether.