Modern Military Aircraft: UH-1 Huey

Modern Military Aircraft #5001

by Lou Drendel

Whump! Whump! Whump! That's the distinctive, once-heard never-forgotten sound of an approaching Huey - the ubiquitous helicopter that has become a lasting symbol of America' role in Vietnam. Officially designated the UH-1 Iroquois, the Jeep of the Vietnam War became one of the most versatile and powerful weapons in the American arsenal, and remains so today. With M 60D machine guns and 20mm cannons blazing, the Huey spearheaded countless airmobile operations throughout Vietnam. Employing MAD mortars, Huey crewman took part in low-level bombing missions. In the heat of combat, Huey's and their crews defied enemy gunfire to carry out med-evac dust-offs... resupply ground troops... and offer air support both day and night. With more than 200 photographs - including many in full color - Huey gives a detailed history of the full operational life of this most remarkable aircraft. This is the full story of the Huey from the drawing board to the jungles of the Nam to its role in America's present-day military make-up. Brimming with firsthand accounts by pilots as well as design specs, unit markings, armament and much more, this hardcover edition of Huey is available exclusively to Military Book Club members.

Genres: Aircraft

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Lou Drendel is a world-renowned aviation artist. His paintings have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Time-Life Publications, Berkely Books, The Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, EAA Warbirds Magazine, and in the 60+ books he has authored on military aviation for Squadron/Signal Publications and for ARCO Publishers. He has also authored and published “The Lima Lima Flight Team: The Life and Times of the World’s First Civilian six-Ship Formation Aerobatic Team”, and several eBooks in "The Illustrated Series" on military aircraft. Lou is a founding member of the famous Lima Lima Flight Team, where he flew both leadership positions. (Team Lead and Solo Lead.) He has logged over 3,900 hours in the T-34 Mentor and served as president of the national T-34 Association. He is a Life Member of EAA and a former director of the EAA Warbirds of America. His “Flyers Series” of paintings for American Flyers website celebrates famous aviators and famous aircraft. He is the current historian of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association aka: "River Rats". His own website www.aviation-art.net features a wide variety of aircraft paintings, reflecting almost 50 years of work. Lou and wife Carol live in Venice, Florida.

Reviews

[James Montgomery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a good book on the Huey, mainly in Vietnam. Lots of typos but some great old photos.