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| | Code: AF-A00151A 
Price: $99.95
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| Air Force 1 Aircraft (Series 2) A00151A
Bell UH-1 Huey Diecast Model
US Army 175th AHC Outlaws, Vinh Long Airfield, Vietnam, 1967 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bell UH-1 Huey | | 13.25" | | 11" |
The 175th Aviation Company was activated on 1 September 1966 and deployed to South Vietnam arriving at Vinh Long in September 1966. Upon arrival the company immediately began in-country origination and training and was soon renamed as the 175th Assault Helicopter Company. The company's UH-1 Helicopters were divided into three flight platoons: Two Lift Platoons known as the "Outlaws" and One Armed Helicopter Platoon known as the "Mavericks". 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. 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. 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. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Air Force 1 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Air Force 1 (Series 2) diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
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