Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Cobra Attack Helicopter

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

1. Cobra Attack Helicopter Marker

Inscription. Model: AH-1 COBRA (Nickname: Snake) Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter In Service: 1967-2001 (US Army) Primary Users: U.S. Army, Korea, Japan, Jordan Crew: one pilot, one copilot/gunner Speed: 140 MPH (122 Knots) Weight: 5,810 LBS (empty) Length: (Fuselage) : 45' Arament (Varies) 2x7.62MM Multibarrel Mini guns 20 MM Cannon; 2.75" Rockets

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 34° 39.203′ N, 86° 2.541′ W. Memorial is in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It is on Heroes Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1616 Heroes Dr, Scottsboro AL 35768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hunter MQ-5B (a few steps from this marker); UH-1H "Huey" Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); Company B, 151st Engineering Combat Battalion Army National Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilians and the Military (within shouting distance of this marker); American - Indian Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.

Also see . . . Bell AH-1 SuperCobra. The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engined attack helicopter that was developed on behalf of, and primarily operated by, the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The twin Cobra family, itself part of the larger Huey family, includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra. The Super Cobra was derived from the single-engined AH-1 Cobra, which

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

2. Cobra Attack Helicopter Marker

had been developed during the mid-1960s as an interim gunship for the U.S. Army. The USMC had quickly taken an interest in the type, but sought a twin-engined arrangement for greater operational safety at sea, along with more capable armaments. While initially opposed by the Department of Defense, who were keen to promote commonality across the services, in May 1968, an order for an initial 49 twin-engine AH-1J SeaCobras was issued to Bell. The type entered service during the final months of the US's involvement in the Vietnam War, seeing limited action in the theatre as a result. (Submitted on March 16, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

1971 AH-1F Cobra Gunship Restoration 2019-2020 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

3. 1971 AH-1F Cobra Gunship Restoration 2019-2020

The work of many volunteers and the financial and service support of these major contributors made the acquisition, transportation, restoration, and mounting of the Cobra possible. Larry Becker Meteor Express David Williamson TELKO Enterprises George and Deonna Jones Wenzel Metal Spinning James M. Stephens Army Abrdeen Test Center Dennis Green, TN Army National Guard Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 Special recognition and thanks are given to John Hamilton, a former Scottsboro resident and Army aviator who flew this very Cobra. John not only found and coordinated all arrangements to obtain the Cobra, but he also provided valuable support for the restoration.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

4. Cobra Attack Helicopter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on March 20, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.