Historical information

Invaluable contribution to saving thousands of Servicemen's lives.

Significance

During the Vietnam War the Bell UH 1Iroquois helicopter - nicknamed ( Hueys ) were responsible for the safe evacuation of
military and civilian personel .
It was the first turbine powered helicopter in service with the United States military .
Wounded servicemen were ferried to field hospitals and vital cargo to where it was most needed plus
being used for ground attack missions.

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Physical description

Wooden model of helicopter.