This UH-1 compiled a distinguished combat record in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970 with four units, including the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the 1st Cavalry and the 118th and 128th Assault Helicopter Companies. Superbly suited to the air mobility and medical evacuation missions in Vietnam, the Huey became an indelible symbol of that conflict.
By the end of the 20th century, Bell had produced more Hueys than any other American military aircraft, except for the Consolidated B-24. Summary In 1956, the Iroquois, commonly known as the Huey, first flew as an Army replacement for the H-13 medevac helicopter of Korean War fame. Equipped with XM52 smoke generator for illustration of Smoke Ship mission. Object Details Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Corporation Physical Description Displayed in National Guard retirement scheme.
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