F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Bell UH-1F Huey Helicopter
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
1. Bell UH-1F Huey Helicopter Marker
This Bell helicopter is a UH-1F Huey that was used by our 37 ARRS to transport Minuteman 1 ICBM personnel to and from the site from 1966 to 1980. This Huey was flown for 14 years for an average of 490 flying hours in a year. It had a total of 6853 flying hours for its life span with the 37 ARRS.
Maximum Gross Weight - 9,500 pounds
Maximum Speed - 138 miles per hour
Cruise Speed: 123 - miles per hour
Range: 347 miles
Length: 41 feet, 5 inches
Wingspan: 48 feet
Height: 12 feet, 6 inches
Nickname: Iroquois
Capacity: 1 pilot and 10 passengers
We wish to thank the following members of the 153 Airlift Wing who completed the current restoration in the year 2000. MSgt Chris Cowley, MSgt Randy Randel, TSgt Chuck Bybee, SSgt Robert Johnson and SSgt Gavin McGhee who put in over 400 man hours restoring this UH-1F Huey, July 2000.
Exhibited static displays are property of the United States Air Force Museum Systems.
Erected by F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 41° 8.797′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Laramie Basin and in Greater Cheyenne. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Minuteman I and III ICBMs (within shouting distance of this marker); Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (within shouting distance of this marker); Peacekeeper (MX) ICBM (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Air Force Mission (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Military 1867-1949 (approx. ¼ mile away); "Buffalo Soldiers" (approx. ¼ mile away); The Military 1867-1890 (approx.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
2. Bell UH-1F Huey Helicopter and Marker
More about this marker. The Huey and marker are in the Air and Missile Park, at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base main gate, but not needing proper identification to enter. Park in the Visitor Center parking lot and carefully cross Randall Avenue to the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
