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The last remaining UH-1 Iroquois helicopters in US military service—legendary for their major role in the Vietnam War—appear ...
It’s a rare thing when a piece of Aviation history in can be tied directly to a veteran, but in one extraordinary coincidence, a Huey gunship that flew over the skies of Vietnam found its way back to ...
The Bell AH-1 Cobra first flew on September 7, 1965. Explore the history, combat record, and lasting legacy of the U.S. military's pioneering attack helicopter.
The Americans had developed a coterie of systems to enhance their capabilities. Notably, the United States military embraced the helicopter as a key platform for warfare. Arising during the Korean War ...
Fifty-two years ago last month, Helena's Dave Mannix was decorated for valor for his meritorious service over the course of one particular week of furious action during the Vietnam War. “Army Warrant ...
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- A distinct group of Vietnam War veterans from around the country are gathering in Oshkosh for their annual reunion. They chose to meet at EAA this year to reconnect with "each other" ...
The door gunner in a UH-1B Huey gunship fires on Vietcong positions during a search-and-destroy mission in the Mekong Delta, January 23, 1968.Bettmann/Getty Images ...
AMES, Iowa – Ronald Edgar Riede, who studied aerospace engineering at Iowa State before becoming a decorated helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, is among five veterans to be recognized during ...