The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military.

CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildland fires throughout California each year. CAL FIRE’s current aviation fleet includes Grumman S-2T Airtanker s, Bell UH-1H Super Huey Helicopters, Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters, North American OV-10A (& 1 D Model) Bronco Air Tactical Aircraft and C-130 Hercules Airtankers.

CAL FIRE utilizes the Super Hueys for fast initial-attack on wildland fires. The copters are able to quickly deliver a nine- person fire crew wherever needed as well as battle fires with water/foam drops.

The UH-1H, also known as the Super Huey, is a helicopter used by fire services. The UH-1H is used in a variety of roles ranging from search-and-rescue to medivac to fire suppression. The UH-1H was one of the most produced military helicopters in history.

May 17, 2023 · As an icon of the Vietnam War and an angel of mercy for American troops who fought there, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, affectionately known as the “Huey,” has gone on to become the most recognizable helicopter in the world.

The Bell Huey family of helicopters includes a wide range of civil and military aircraft produced since 1956 by Bell Helicopter. This H-1 family of aircraft includes the utility UH-1 Iroquois and the derivative AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter series and ranges from the XH-40 prototype, first flown in October 1956, to the 21st-century UH-1Y Venom ...

Sep 4, 2015 · The Huey helicopter, formally known as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, was a famous Vietnam Era helicopter. It was originally developed by Bell Helicopters as a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952.

Jan 7, 2025 · This helicopter was commonly called the Huey and was the workhorse of the Vietnam War for all American Service Branches and the Vietnamese Army. The markings on the nose and tall depicts how Huey's assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Division, 229th Helicopter Battalion were marked.

Jan 16, 2025 · The low-pitched droning of a speeding helicopter can strike fear into the hearts of Anza Valley residents during California's year-round fire season.

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (commonly known as the “Huey”) was a multipurpose utility helicopter famous for its use during the Vietnam War. Bell developed the powerful helicopter in the 1950s and produced more than 16,000 of them between 1955 and 1976 — more than 7,000 of which served in Vietnam.