Long before the Vietnam conflict had ended, the “Huey” (its original Army designation was HU-1A, for Helicopter, Utility, Model 1A) was probably the most recognizable helicopter in the world ...

RAAF 9 Squadron operated the Bell UH-1 throughout the Vietnam war after receiving the first batch - named HU-1 - in the early ... of operating a rotary wing helicopter, many of 9 Squadrons pilots ...