Bell UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" - Ozark, AL
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N 31° 28.156 W 085° 40.643
16R E 625647 N 3482367
Bell UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" s/n 65-9770
Waymark Code: WMDRPE
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2012
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The UH-1 series of helicopters was designed in the late 1950's with the first models reaching the US Army in 1959. Officially designated HU-1A, (from which Huey was derived) its series name is Iroquois. In 1962, the Huey was redesignated UH-1 with the UH-1H being the 4th mod of the basic design to reach production. The UH-1H featured an improved 1,411 hp engine and was manufactured by Bell Helicopter (Texas). More than 5,500 were produced between 1967 and 1982. This aircraft was used primarily as a troop carrier and MedEvac with secondary use as a gunship.
Source: Wikipedia
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): UH-1H
Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 65-9770
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): West side of US231 at MM37
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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