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The UH-1N “Huey” helicopter was just retired. What comes next?
The Huey’s designated successor, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, has suffered from delays and cost overruns and is not yet prepared to ...
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The distinctive “whomp, whomp” of UH-1N Huey helicopters is set to fade from the skies over western Tokyo as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft after more than six ...
PORTAGE, Mich. — Residents of Portage may have noticed a distinctive sound overhead Saturday as a UH-1 Huey 'Greyhound' helicopter flew overhead. The helicopter is widely recognized as the iconic ...
PORTAGE, MI — A powerful moment of nostalgia struck Kalamazoo resident Bob Short while boarding an aircraft that defined his experience in the Vietnam War. The Air Zoo partnered with the Michigan ...
After over 50 years of continuous service with the U.S. Air Force at Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, the 459th Airlift Squadron has now flown the type’s final missions over the Japanese capital. The 459th ...
The UH-1 "Huey" helicopter is one of the most recognizable military helicopters ever built. From the Vietnam War to humanitarian missions across the globe, it has become a symbol of American air power ...
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Is This the End of the Line for the UH-1 Huey?
The last remaining UH-1 Iroquois helicopters in US military service—legendary for their major role in the Vietnam War—appear to have taken their final flights. The United States Air Force's 459th ...
The Vietnam War brought to light the necessity of a specialized, armed aircraft to assist and supply fire support for transport helicopters in combat situations. In response, Bell Helicopter, the ...
Medal of Honor Recipient and Huey pilot General Patrick Brady speaks to the crowd on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. The New Medal of Honor Museum welcomed a fully ...
The Americans had developed a coterie of systems to enhance their capabilities. Notably, the United States military embraced the helicopter as a key platform for warfare. Arising during the Korean War ...
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