From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, helicopters have done more than just transport troops; they have reshaped ...
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Helicopters are synonymous with military operations today. If it weren’t for the Vietnam War, things wouldn’t be that way. It’s dubbed the “Helicopter War,” as they were used for ...
The introduction of the helicopter changed how armies operate. This multi-role aircraft can be a potent offensive weapon, an efficient transport method, a crucial medevac resource, and a versatile ...
The historic UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter first took flight in 1956 as the first turbine-powered helicopter used by the United States. The Huey helicopter first saw combat action in the ...
Jerry Smith is shown beside a life preserver on a naval ship where he performed maintenance on helicopters in Vietnam in 1967. (Photo provided by Housecalls Hospice) PARKERSBURG — Jerry Smith was born ...
The Vietnam War may be decades behind us, but some of its most iconic machines continue to roll, fly, and float their way ...
The Air Force is phasing out the aging UH-1N Huey helicopters from service in Japan, after decades of service.