Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2022 The Flying Mule, Inc. As a troop transporter, the Huey revolutionized warfare, giving the Army the ability to strategically position troops in various locations that were otherwise difficult to reach in the heavy jungle environment. Nicknamed "Huey" because of its original "HU-1" designation, this aircraft became famous during the Vietnam War, where 7,000 of them served in a variety of roles, from MEDEVAC and search and rescue to troop transport, air assault and ground attack. This UH-1B was shot down and destroyed in May 1969 without loss of life.īell UH-1B Huey Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and general utility helicopter, the UH-1 Huey was first flown on October 20, 1956. 64-13978 was referred to as a "Heavy Hog" because it had an optional weapons configuration of "XM-3" that installed 2 24-round rocket packs and removed the door guns, "M-5" that installed an M-75 40 mm grenade-launcher carrying 150 grenades. First used in Vietnam by the 335th "Cowboys" AHC (Assault Helicopter Company) in October 1966 then the 128th "Gunslingers" AHC in February 1968. The US Army purchased Huey 64-13978 in March 1965. US Army 128th AHC Gunslingers, Vietnam, February 1968 Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HH1001 Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Hobby Master HH1001 - UH-1 Huey Diecast Model, US Army 128th AHC Gunslingers, Vietnam
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