UH-1: A history of the Huey at Yokota
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --
Over half a century ago, the Bell Huey family of helicopters entered the Department of Defense inventory. The iconic helicopter became a symbol for the war in Vietnam, where the helicopter was a vital part of troop movements.
The UH-1 Iroquois first entered the Air Force inventory in 1964 and was used for Strategic Air Command missile support. The UH-1N model was brought into service in 1970 and one year later, the UH-1P's arrived at Yokota, and years later were replaced by the UH-1N models Yokota now uses. Since then, these helicopters have provided humanitarian support, DV missions, and search and rescue capabilities.
Yokota also uses the UH-1N to conduct bilateral training missions. Maintenance for the old, but reliable helicopters falls to the 374th Maintenance Group who ensures they continue to fly safely during any kind of mission.
The UH-1 Iroquois first entered the Air Force inventory in 1964 and was used for Strategic Air Command missile support. The UH-1N model was brought into service in 1970 and one year later, the UH-1P's arrived at Yokota, and years later were replaced by the UH-1N models Yokota now uses. Since then, these helicopters have provided humanitarian support, DV missions, and search and rescue capabilities.
Yokota also uses the UH-1N to conduct bilateral training missions. Maintenance for the old, but reliable helicopters falls to the 374th Maintenance Group who ensures they continue to fly safely during any kind of mission.
