Barney Circle in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
UH-IV Iroquois
Army National Guard
| | District of Columbia Armory | |
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014
1. UH-IV Iroquois Marker
The venerable UH-I HUEY helicopter was a beloved work horse for the District of Columbia Army National Guard, safely and reliably supporting the Nations Capital for over 40 years. With 2-4 crew members, HUEYs carried up to 6 litter patients (UH-IV) or 11 combat equipped (UH-IH).
The UH-1s top airspeed was 124 knots. Maximum weight was 9,599 lbs. with 2,000 lbs of load capacity. Dating back to 1971, UH-1 units included the Headquarters Aviation Detachment, the 400th Medical Detachment, the 132nd Aviation Battalion, the 148th Medical Detachment and the 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance).
Even as the fleet approached retirement, the HUEYs continued to be a valuable asset in domestic operations, quickly deploying to support Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005 and to support Southwest Border operations in New Mexico in 2008. From late 2009 until October of 2011, DC had the distinction of operating the last two HUEYs in the Army National Guard. Built in 1969, the MEDEVAC helicopter, #15012, last flew on Nov 15, 2009
Erected by District of Columbia Army National Guard.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 2011.
Location. 38°
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Fighting Falcon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fighting Falcon (about 400 feet away); Clark Calvin Griffith (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Eastern High School Alumni (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uriah Tracy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas R. Gedney (approx. half a mile away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. George Preston Marshall (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Additional keywords. UH-IV Iroquois
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014
2. UH-IV Iroquois ("Huey") on display with marker panel on the left.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, January 27, 2014
3. District of Columbia National Guard - UH-IV (Huey) Helicopter
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), circa December 30, 2022
4. Fencing has been built between the sidewalk and the marker and display.
While visible, it is no longer publicly accessible.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, May 15, 2014
5. An active DC ANG helicopter preparing to land in the East Capitol Street Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on May 17, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
