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Evolution of the Huey!
Throughout the history of aviation, certain designs have emerged which have become icons within popular culture. One such ...
The Army has announced the future of air assault: the MV-75, designed to sweep into battle at more than 320 mph, skimming ...
In response, Bell Helicopter, the company that manufactured the Huey Iroquois, submitted a proposal ... The rear end and tail boom were from the UH-1 while the boom and tandem seating arrangement ...
The $2.1 million investment is expected to create 37 jobs for the Bell County community and surrounding areas. “E & E Hardwoods Inc. is excited about the opportunities ahead and seeks your ...
Developed under the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System (AAFSS) program, this high-speed marvel escorted Bell UH-1 Iroquois transports with unmatched firepower. But despite stunning test flights ...
During America’s involvement in Vietnam, it was discovered that adding firepower to a Bell UH-1 Iroquois or “Huey” helicopter, creating an aerial gunship, became a very effective weapon on ...
In 2015, one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters, known as Hueys, took a last flight out of Wigram for a final trip. Vietnam War veterans were invited for the ...
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois—a.k.a. the “Huey”—is the main character in what may be the film’s most iconic scene. Apocalypse Now is generally regarded as one of the greatest films ever made ...
Vince Cedola of Kona, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, served two tours flying Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters, known in the military as “Hueys.” The first was in 1964-65 with the 571st ...
Its official title is Bell UH-1 Iroquois, but for those it carried to safety and fought alongside, it’s nicknamed Huey. Made in Fort Worth, the helicopter was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 where ...
The original HU-1 designation is where the name “Huey” finds its origins, despite the HU-1’s official name being designated “Iroquois ... to 1964. Bell introduced the UH-1C as a ...