Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
UH-1B Iroquois
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 18, 2017
1. UH-1B Iroquois Marker
Inscription.
UH-1B Iroquois. . The Bell UH-1B Iroquois, more commonly known as the "Huey," was designed as the U. S. Army's first operational turboshaft helicopter in 1955. In 1961, the Army requested improvements, resulting in the UH-1B that was used extensively in Vietnam. Serving as a gunship, transport, and medavac helicopter, the "Huey" became an icon of the Vietnam War. Over 16,000 UH-I helicopters were built in various models and configurations. Many of these aircraft are still in service today with U. S. and foreign military and civilian organizations as transports, search and rescue platforms, and general utility vehicles.
The Bell UH-1B Iroquois, more commonly known as the "Huey," was designed as the U. S. Army's first operational turboshaft helicopter in 1955. In 1961, the Army requested improvements, resulting in the UH-1B that was used extensively in Vietnam. Serving as a gunship, transport, and medavac helicopter, the "Huey" became an icon of the Vietnam War. Over 16,000 UH-I helicopters were built in various models and configurations. Many of these aircraft are still in service today with U. S. and foreign military and civilian organizations as transports, search and rescue platforms, and general utility vehicles.
Location. 36° 26.205′ N, 89° 4.244′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. Marker is on Graham Drive. Marker is inside Discovery Park America in Exploration area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210-260 Graham Dr, Union City TN 38261, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
