Revell 5536 Bell UH-1D Huey Gunship 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Revell skill level: 4Recommended age: 12+Scale: 1:32Number of parts: 139length: 15.75 inheight: 5.375 inwidth: 3.125 inKitFEATURES: Choice of outboard mini guns or rockets2 seated flight crew figuresSeparate doors plus engine and rotor detailDecals for two versionsMolded in olive drab and clearThe 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. 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. He flew a total of 3 different ships in his efforts to support the troops in this hot LZ. On Feb. 26, 2007 Major Bruce Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts.