Revell UH-1D HUEY GUNSHIP

Revell skill level:  4

Recommended age: 12+

Scale:  1:32

Number of parts:  139

Length:  15.75 in

Height:  5.375 in

Width:  3.125 in

Kit Features:

• Choice of outboard mini guns or rockets
• 2 seated flight crew figures
• Separate doors plus engine and rotor detail
• Decals for two versions
• Molded in olive drab and clear

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.