Huey in Vietnam: Bell’s UH-1 at 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. Through carefully researched archival documents and photographs, the history of this iconic helicopter, and the men who flew it, is told in this illustrated volume. AUTHOR: The military books by David Doyle, author of over 175 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic equipment and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery. SELLING POINTS: . Concise history of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War . Covers its design, development, and evolution through various models during the course of the war . 11 Huey crewmen earned the Medal of Honor during the war 170 colour and b/w illustrations