The Huey in Vietnam : Bell’s UH-1 at War Hardback
by David Doyle
Part of the Legends of Warfare: Aviation series
Hardback
Description
The design, development, and evolution of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War. Few implements of war are as representative of the US presence in Vietnam as the Bell Huey UH-1-series helicopters.
Whether serving in the role of troop transport for airborne assault, supply transports, aerial gunships, or medical evacuation, the Huey was seemingly everywhere.
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.
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 and More than 170 color and black-and-white photographs This comprehensive volume details the complete, colorful, and important history of this iconic helicopter and the men who flew it.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:112 pages, Over 170 color and b/w photos
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:11/01/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764362750
Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:112 pages, Over 170 color and b/w photos
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:11/01/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764362750
