On this day in aviation history, 69 years ago (October 20, 1956), the first flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois took place. More commonly known as the "Huey," the UH-1 is a utility military helicopter ...

About a year ago, we took a trip to a little air museum in Western Pennsylvania that served as the foster home for several Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters. Among these were a handful of Vietnam war ...

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 ...

During the Vietnam War, over 7,000 of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, nicknamed the “Huey,” participated in various actions and roles, earning the title of “workhorse” and becoming an iconic symbol of the ...

Click to open image viewer. 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. By the end of the 20th century, ...

A few months ago, we showed you a collection of barnfind condition U.S. Army Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters from the Vietnam War in the collection of a lovely museum in Western Pennsylvania. One that ...

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. The partially destroyed helicopter is intended to give ...