Bell UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter "57th Medical Detachment Dustoff Vietnam" (1967) United States Army 1/72 Diecast Model by Bless Wing
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Bell UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter "57th Medical Detachment Dustoff Vietnam" (1967) United States Army die cast model by Bless Wing. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. Includes display stand. Has opening side doors. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L- 7.25 W- 1.5 H- 2 inches. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life helicopter. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Bell UH-1H Iroquois commonly known as the "Huey" became one of the most iconic helicopters in military history especially for its role in the Vietnam War. Introduced in the early 1960s the UH-1H variant featured a more powerful engine and a longer fuselage making it well-suited for a variety of missions. It became the backbone of the U.S. Army aviation during the war providing air mobility to troops in a terrain that was otherwise difficult to navigate. The Huey’s versatility enabled it to serve in various capacities such as troop transport medevac (medical evacuation) and gunship operations.The 57th Medical Detachment known as "Dustoff" was one of the most famous units operating the Huey in Vietnam. The term "Dustoff" became synonymous with medevac missions and these crews were responsible for evacuating wounded soldiers from combat zones often under heavy enemy fire. In 1967 the 57th Medical Detachment stationed in Vietnam carried out countless life-saving missions extracting injured soldiers from the front lines and bringing them to safety. The bravery of these helicopter crews who risked their lives to save others made the Huey a sym