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Introduced in 1959, over 16,000 Bell Huey helicopters were built in different variants.Īir Force 1 Model Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, pre-built, die-cast model airplanes. The UH-1 was also used for air assault and could be equipped with guns, rockets and grenade launchers. It was used in a variety of roles including Medevac and as a troop and material transport. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, better known as the 'Huey', first started arriving in Vietnam in 1962. LaPointe was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and the chopper in which he flew (“17573”), is displayed at the Vietnam War Museum in Saigon. Moments later, a grenade killed all three men. This item: Revell 1:48 Huey Hog Helicopter Plastic Model Kit. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. In the face of heavy enemy fire SP4 LaPointe risked his own life by crawling to his fallen brothers, shielding them and sustaining his own serious wounds while offering assistance. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Display measures approximately 20 depth x 36 long x 24 height. The display includes the Gunship, Slick, and MEDEVAC. Expertly handcrafted in mahogany wood and hand painted by experienced artists. Vietnam Huey Helicopter Model Collection Display in 1/48 Scale. Shortly after being dropped at the landing zone in a Bell UH-1 Huey helicopter, two men in his unit were wounded and demobilized. Edit: Gaijin released Helicopters Also my helicopter FM is broken due to engine changes but you don't need my helicopter anymore Subscribe to see more st. Vietnam Huey Helicopter Collection Display. In an Air Cavalry Troop, there was a slick platoon of 6-8 UH-1D/H. The significant difference between these units was the primary mission performed and an additional type of aircraft utilized by ACT’s to accomplish that mission. On Jwhile serving in Vietnam, SP4 Joseph LaPointe volunteered for a mission near the infamous Hamburger Hill battle site. An Air Cavalry Troop (ACT) contained roughly the same number of helicopters as an Assault Helicopter Company. LaPointe, June 2, 1969, Vietnam Warġ:48 Scale. Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" – B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, Sp4 Joseph G.