Product Description
- Brand new plastic model kit of Bell UH-1D Iroquois "Huey" Gunship Helicopter (Level 4) 1/32 plastic model kit by Revell.
- Brand new box.
- Colorful decal artwork.
- Vintage style packaging.
- Officially licensed product.
- 2 seated flight crew figures.
- Contains 139 detailed parts.
- Choice of outboard mini guns or rockets.
- Separate doors plus engine and rotor detail.
- Paint and cement required (not included).
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Parts molded in Olive Drab, unless otherwise indicated.
- Dimensions approximately L-15.75, W-3.125, H-5.375 inches assembled.
The UH-1 Iroquois, unofficially known as the Huey, was the first production turbine-powered helicopter. When ordered by the U.S. military in 1952, it was originally developed as a medical evacuation and utility helicopter. The Hueys saw extensive service in Vietnam, but none more heroic than the missions flown by Major Bruce Crandall.
On Nov. 14, 1965, Major Crandall, Commander of A Company, 229th Aviation Battalion, flew 14 consecutive missions into a hot and deadly landing zone (LZ) to deliver supplies and evacuate wounded from the battle. He flew a total of 3 different ships in his efforts to support the troops in this hot LZ. On Feb. 26, 2007 Major Bruce Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts.
