Bell UH-1 Iroquois facts for kids
The UH-1 Iroquois (although known mainly as the Huey) was a helicopter made by Bell Helicopters. It first flew in 1956 and was introduced in 1959. It was known for being in the Vietnam War. It could be used for transporting soldiers, cargo, support, helping lost soldiers or pilots, or attacking enemies. One version, the UH-1V was made just for helping hurt people getting to hospitals. Some Hueys were given to civilians to for business travel, forest fire fighters, and police stations.. Now, the UH-60 Black Hawk is mainly used, but the Huey is still in service with countries.
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Images for kids
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A rifle squad from the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry exiting from a UH-1D.
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UH-1Hs at Port Stanley Airport. These were transported to the islands by C-130H Hercules and did not have their rotors reattached yet
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A Royal Australian Navy (RAN) UH-1B pole-mounted at Nowra
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A JGSDF Bell-Fuji UH-1H conducting Kashmir earthquake relief activities (2005)
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NASA's UH-1H returns to Langley after supporting Space Shuttle operations at Kennedy Space Center.
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A USAF TH-1H out of Randolph Air Force Base, 2005
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In Spanish: Bell UH-1 Iroquois para niños