UH-1M Iroquois Helicopter Serial No. 13908 - Lexington, Missouri
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BruceS
N 39° 11.190 W 093° 52.256
15S E 424782 N 4337834
Helicopter on display on the grounds of the Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMBK0X
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2011
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From Wikipedia:
"The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew on 20 October 1956. Ordered into production in March 1960, the UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been produced worldwide.
The first combat operation of the UH-1 was in the service of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. The original designation of HU-1 led to the helicopter's nickname of Huey. In September 1962, the designation was changed to UH-1, but Huey remained in common use. Approximately 7,000 UH-1 aircraft saw service in Vietnam."
This particular helicopter is a UH-1N which was modifiied version for use as a gunship. The helicopter is part of a veterans memorial honor Vietnam veterans particularly alumni from the Wentworth Military Academy who lost their lives in Vietnam. A special section is dedicated to Maj Bill Adams, a Wentworth graduate and huey pilot awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in Vietnam.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): UH -1M
Tail Number: (S/N): 13908
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Wentworth Military Academy
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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