Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bell "Huey" Helicopter
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
1. Bell "Huey" Helicopter Marker
The Bell "Huey" Helicopter became one of the most recognizable aircraft in the history during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was the first war shown on the television and the Huey Helicopter was seen by millions nightly.Erected by Hearts Veterans Museum of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 30° 44.181′ N, 95° 35.004′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 75 and North Freeway Service Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 75. The marker is located at the western section of the Hearts Veterans Museum of Texas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 463 TX 75, Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. M60-A-3 Patton Tank (a few steps from this marker); Forward Observation Post (a few steps from this marker); Washing Pots (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rodeo Chutes (about 400 feet away); Fire Hose Carts
Photographed By James Hulse, March 31, 2022
2. The Bell "Huey" Helicopter and Marker
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Also see . . . Bell UH-1 Iroquois.
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. The first member of the prolific Huey family, it was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since 1960. Source: Wikipedia(Submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Public Domain - US Army Photo
3. Bell "Huey" Helicopter
A U.S. Army rifle squad from the Blue Team of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry exiting from a Bell UH-1D Huey helicopter in Vietnam.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
