Huey in Vietnam: Bell's UH-1 at War
Huey in Vietnam: Bell's UH-1 at War Few implements of war are as representative of the US presence in Vietnam as the Bell Huey UH-1-series helicopters. The versatile aircraft, officially the…
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Huey in Vietnam: Bell's UH-1 at War
Few implements of war are as representative of the US presence in Vietnam as the Bell Huey UH-1-series helicopters. The versatile aircraft, officially the "Iroquois," was affectionately known to all as the "Huey," a name derived from its early model designation of HU-1A. Whether serving in the role of troop transport for airborne assault, supply transports, aerial gunships, or medical evacuation, the Huey was seemingly everywhere.
The Huey, later redesignated UH-1, was a mainstay during America's presence in Vietnam, and 11 Huey crewmen earned the Medal of Honor.Carefully researched archival documents andMore than 170 color and black-and-white photographsThis comprehensive volume details the complete, colorful, and important history of this iconic helicopter and the men who flew