Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CH-118 Iroquois
Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. CH-118 Iroquois Marker
The Bell Iroquois (RCAF designated CH-118) was built in Fort Worth, Texas. Often referred to as a Huey because of the American Army designation Utility Helicopter-1 or UH-1, the Iroquois was a general purpose helicopter that was also used for search and rescue. First developed in the 1950s, Bell manufactured more than 16,000 of these helicopters until production stopped in 1976. The Iroquois' two-bladed rotor was powered by an Avro Lycoming T53-L-13 jet turbine engine. Its distinctive, highly recognizable "whop-whop-whop" sound could be heard for miles.
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army used the Iroquois for transporting troops and cargo, medical evacuation, aerial attacks and visual reconnaissance. It was the success of this helicopter in Vietnam that led to Canada acquiring 10 for its armed forces. Although one was lost in a crash, the remaining nine continued to serve until the reliable Hueys were retired from the CAF in 1995.
The Museum Iroquois was used with the RCAF/Canadian Armed Forces from 1968 until 1995. During that time, it served as a Combat Support Unit, originally with the 403 Squadron.
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Specifications
Tail #: 118101
Rotor Diameter: 14.63 m, Length: 12.77 m
Max Weight: 2256 kg
Max Speed: 237 km/h
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer,
up to 6 passengers
Role: search and rescue, utility
In service: 1968-1995
No d'immatriculation: 118101
Diamètre du rotor: 14,63 m, Longueur: 12,77 m
Masse maximale: 2256 kg
Vitesse maximale 237 km/h
Équipage: 2 pilotes, 1 mécanicien de bord,
jusqu'à 6 passagers
Rôle: recherche et sauvetage, utilité
En service: 1968-1995
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2007.
Location. 44° 6.872′ N, 77° 33.003′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from RCAF Road. Memorial is in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. CH-118 Iroquois and Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No. 6 Repair Depot (here, next to this marker); 431 "Iroquois" and 434 "Bluenose" Squadrons in WWII (a few steps from this marker); RCAF and Allied Air Forces of Bomber Command (a few steps from this marker); Ex-RCAF Flight Sergeants (a few steps from this marker); Loadmasters Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane (within shouting distance of this marker); CC-129 Dakota (within shouting distance of this marker); 413 "Tusker" Squadron (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinte West.
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. CH-118 Iroquois. (Submitted on June 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on June 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
