Bell UH-1 "Huey" - Midland, TX - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois gained fame for its extensive use in the Vietnam War. The original designation, HU-1, led to the nickname "Huey." While Huey's principal use was to carry troops into battle and to serve as a gunship, it was also used to evacuate wounded. This example is on static display near the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The helicopter is on the southwest edge of a garden, in the center of which is a statue depicting three soldiers, one injured, awaiting "dust-off" to a medical unit.

The tail numbers on this example are

MA - NG
0 20026

The Wikipedia article on this model of helicopter is here.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Bell UH-1 Iroquois Tail Number: (S/N): 20026 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed Access restrictions: Not listed

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