The UH-1 Huey proved its value in Vietnam, transporting soldiers, evacuating the wounded, and providing gunship firepower.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas veteran who flew Army helicopters in Vietnam transported troops and trained pilots during his year overseas. Pratt native Greg Lesh joined the Army in 1969 after ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The very visible reminder of the Vietnam War in Santa Barbara, a Huey helicopter, is now gone after about 30 years. The local Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 218 ...

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 ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — A Vietnam War-era helicopter made its final landing Friday at the home of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo, marking the retirement of the UH-1N Huey from Yokota’s 459th ...

The Huey’s designated successor, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, has suffered from delays and cost overruns and is not yet prepared to replace it. America’s Huey helicopter is probably the most iconic military ...

The Lady Bell, a Vietnam War-era UH-1B Iroquois “Huey” helicopter, has been perched on a pedestal at the southwest corner at the Vancouver VA Medical Center campus since 2008 as a tribute to military ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: James K. F. Dung - Public Domain/Wiki Commons. From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, helicopters have ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — A retired Huey helicopter that once flew combat, disaster-response and medical missions is now a permanent landmark at this airlift hub in Tokyo, symbolizing decades of U.S.