Greer in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
1. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter Marker
First helicopter designed for close air troop support equipped with varied armaments including gatling guns and missiles capable of high maneuverability at speeds of 141 MPH. 1,116 AH-1Gs were deployed to Vietnam from 1967 to 1973 logging over one million miles of service. Modified models have been used world wide since 1973.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 34° 55.921′ N, 82° 13.309′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 16th Street and Line Street (South Carolina Highway 101), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 South Line Street, Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. All Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Greer Area Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); M106A1 Mortar Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); National Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Boundary Line (approx. half a mile away); 101 Trade Street
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1. AH-1 Cobra. The AH-1 Cobra (company designation: Bell 209) is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell. (Submitted on September 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. AH-1 Cobra. The Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter has struck fear in the hearts of the enemy for more than 30 years. (Submitted on September 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 12, 2008
2. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 12, 2008
3. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
4. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
5. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter Armament - Front
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
6. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter Armament - Rear
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
7. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
8. AH-1 Cobra Helicopter
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,941 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
