Army Aviation in Europe, 1950s-60s (Source: Walter Elkins) Primary Army aviation (light transport) units that served in Germany in the 1950s/60s and were equipped with the H-34 CHOCTAW. (Corrections and additions requested from the readers!!! -- Of special interest, dates when the H-34 companies arrived in Germany from the US or when H-19 units already in theater were converted to H-34; and the inactivation dates for the 349th, 350th and 351st AvnCo's)