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NY auto body students restoring Vietnam-era Huey helicopter whose pilot died in 1968 Tet Offensive
Seeing the chopper again brought back memories for the Legion’s treasurer, Vietnam vet Cliff Grant ... They got their hands on the Huey back in October, and have been applying a clear ...
What's So Special About The Black Hawk Helicopter?
The Black Hawk helicopter has been in service since 1979, but what makes it so special, that 36 countries use it? Here's everything you need to know.
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MOH recipient rushed to the aid of his crew
During a battle June 5, 1966, in the middle of the Vietnam War, Nelson commanded a UH-1N Huey helicopter flying near Moc Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. Enemy fire forced the crew to attempt to bring ...
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Medal of Honor awarded to Citadel grad, a chopper pilot killed in Vietnam saving his crew
Nelson was piloting a Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly referred to as a "Huey," helicopter armed with rockets ... have been awarded tied to service in Vietnam. Nelson's case was especially burdensome ...
Citadel graduate, killed saving his crew in Vietnam, honored with Medal of Honor
A Citadel graduate who was killed in action while saving his crew members during the Vietnam War posthumously received the nation’s highest military honor Friday. President Joe Biden awarded the Medal ...