Barney Circle in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

UH-IV Iroquois

Army National Guard

— District of Columbia Armory —

UH-IV <i>Iroquois</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014

1. UH-IV Iroquois Marker

Inscription.
The venerable UH-I “HUEY” helicopter was a beloved work horse for the District of Columbia Army National Guard, safely and reliably supporting the Nation’s Capital for over 40 years. With 2-4 crew members, HUEYs carried up to 6 litter patients (UH-IV) or 11 combat equipped (UH-IH).

The UH-1’s top airspeed was 124 knots. Maximum weight was 9,599 lbs. with 2,000 lbs of load capacity. Dating back to 1971, UH-1 units included the Headquarters Aviation Detachment, the 400th Medical Detachment, the 132nd Aviation Battalion, the 148th Medical Detachment and the 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance).

Even as the fleet approached retirement, the HUEYs continued to be a valuable asset in domestic operations, quickly deploying to support Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005 and to support Southwest Border operations in New Mexico in 2008. From late 2009 until October of 2011, DC had the distinction of operating the last two HUEYs in the Army National Guard. Built in 1969, the MEDEVAC helicopter, #15012, last flew on Nov 15, 2009

Erected by District of Columbia Army National Guard.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 2011.

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53.348′ N, 76° 58.57′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Barney Circle. Memorial is on East Capitol Street Southeast east of 19th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker is next to the helicopter on the northwest lawn of the DC Armory, near the entrance to the DC Metro Armory subway station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Fighting Falcon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fighting Falcon (about 400 feet away); Clark Calvin Griffith (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Eastern High School Alumni (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uriah Tracy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas R. Gedney (approx. half a mile away); John Smilie (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Additional keywords. UH-IV Iroquois

UH-IV <i>Iroquois</i> ("Huey") on display with marker panel on the left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014

2. UH-IV Iroquois ("Huey") on display with marker panel on the left.

District of Columbia National Guard - UH-IV (Huey) Helicopter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, January 27, 2014

3. District of Columbia National Guard - UH-IV (Huey) Helicopter

on display in front of the DC Armory.

Fencing has been built between the sidewalk and the marker and display. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), circa December 30, 2022

4. Fencing has been built between the sidewalk and the marker and display.

While visible, it is no longer publicly accessible.

An active DC ANG helicopter preparing to land in the East Capitol Street Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014

5. An active DC ANG helicopter preparing to land in the East Capitol Street Park

- across the street from the Huey memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.