Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

UH-1 Huey Helicopter

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. UH-1 Huey Helicopter Marker

Inscription. The UH-1 Huey helicopter was the iconic helicopter of the Vietnam War. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine with two-blade main and tail rotors. It was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter. It first flew in 1956. It was the first turbine-powered helicopter in the US military. More than 16,000 have been built. The UH-1 Huey first saw combat operations during the Vietnam War with 6994 deployed. The two bladed design is responsible for the characteristic "Huey thump" sound when in flight. Internal seating is for 2 pilot seats and additional seating for 13 passengers or crew. The cabin could be configured to hold six medical stretchers or equivalent cargo. The UH-1 Huey could be modified for many different missions. In Vietnam, primary UH-1 Huey missions included general support, air assault, cargo transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, electronic warfare, and ground attack. There were 11,835 helicopters of all types from all branches of service that served in the Vietnam War (6994

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were Hueys). Of these 11,835 total helicopters, 5607 were lost. 2165 helicopter pilots were killed in action. 2712 crewmembers were killed in action. 40,000 helicopter pilots served in the Vietnam War. The UH-1 Huey had a capacity of 3880 pounds; length of 57'1" with rotors; width of 8'7"; height of 14'5"; maximum takeoff weight of 9500 pounds; main rotor diameter of 48 feet; maximum speed of 135 mph; range of 315 miles; and flying ceiling of 19,390 feet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 31° 40.669′ N, 98° 59.489′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Crockett Drive and Memorial Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on Crockett Drive. The marker is located at the northwest section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2710 Crockett Dr, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the

The UH-1 Huey Helicopter and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. The UH-1 Huey Helicopter and Marker

Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Major General Fred L. Walker (here, next to this marker); Lost Battalion (here, next to this marker); "Fighting" 36th Infantry Division (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Central Texas Veterans' Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Also see . . . Bell UH-1 Iroquois. Wikipedia

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military.

(Submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the UH-1 Huey Helicopter image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. The view of the UH-1 Huey Helicopter

UH-1 Huey Helicopter image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Army Photo - United States Army Heritage and Education Center, circa 1965

4. UH-1 Huey Helicopter

U.S. Army Sgt. Dennis Troxel sits as 'Shotgun Rider' in the door of a Bell UH-1B Huey helicopter of the 179th Aviation Company, Vietnam.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.