Product Description
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
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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.
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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. Â He flew a total of 3 different ships in his efforts to support the troops in this hot LZ. Â On Feb. 26, 2007 Major Bruce Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts.
