The rapidly growing Houston area continues to rank the fourth largest metro area in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Not only is the population huge, but the area includes 10 counties covering some 900 square miles and spreads some 50 miles in each direction. (Read More about New Caney)
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters served during the Vietnam War. Approximately 5,000 were destroyed there. Approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in Vietnam,â¦ of which about 2,200 were killed. In addition, approximately 2,500 helicopter crewmen perished.
How many Americans lost their lives in the Vietnam war?   Sadly, too many ~   58,226 American soldiers also in the war or are missing in action. How many American aircraft were lost in Vietnam War?   Approximately 2,000 fixed wing aircraft were lost; approximately 5,000 rotary-wing aircraft were lost.