The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, universally known as the “Huey,” is one of the most recognizable military helicopters in history and an enduring symbol of the Vietnam War. Entering U.S. military service in the late 1950s, the Huey was valued for its rugged construction, versatility, and distinctive turbine-engine sound. It performed an extraordinary variety of missions, including transporting troops, evacuating wounded personnel, carrying supplies, providing command and communications support, and, in armed versions, delivering fire support with machine guns, rockets, and other weapons. During the Vietnam War, Hueys flew hundreds of thousands of missions, often operating under dangerous conditions to carry soldiers into combat and evacuate casualties from the battlefield. Although most closely associated with the U.S. Army, versions of the Huey family also served with the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Its remarkable versatility, reliability, and extensive service have made the UH-1 Huey one of the most iconic helicopters in American military aviation history.