The new Bell UH-1Y Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 (REIN) flies toward the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the first ship in the fleet to have the new helicopter aboard as part of its rotary wing aircraft augmentation for a scheduled deployment early next year. Boxer is conducting a training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Barker (Released)
Friday, November 18, 2011
UH-1Y Huey
The new Bell UH-1Y Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 (REIN) flies toward the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the first ship in the fleet to have the new helicopter aboard as part of its rotary wing aircraft augmentation for a scheduled deployment early next year. Boxer is conducting a training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Barker (Released)
UH-1Y Huey
A crew chief assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 163 (REIN) prepares the UH-1Y Huey helicopter after taking on fuel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is conducting a composite training unit exercise preparing for a regularly scheduled deployment early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jared Apollo Burgamy/Released)
UH-1Y Huey
A UH-1Y Huey helicopter takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This transport helicopter, assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., has already been implemented in the fleet and is expected to replace the older UH-1N. The helicopter features a larger engine and two more blades than the Huey's original two, giving it more carrying capabilities. Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer and upgraded models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)
Monday, November 14, 2011
MV-22 Osprey
A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lifts off a runway here. The MV-22 is a tilt-rotor aircraft. When turned toward the sky, the two wing-mounted rotors on the craft allow for a vertical takeoff like a helicopter. When turned forward, the craft flies as an airplane. Air Force officials plan to purchase as many as 50 CV-22 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez)
MV-22 Osprey
A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands here April 2 on its way to an air show at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force Special Operations Command is expected to get 50 CV-22s, an Air Force-modified version of the MV-22, starting November 2006. Designed to conduct long-range missions, the tilt-rotor aircraft offers increased speed and range over other rotary-wing aircraft. Two CV-22s are currently at Edwards AFB, Calif., undergoing operational testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Davis)
MV-22 Osprey
An MV-22 Osprey prepares to launch from the USS Saipan in the Atlantic Ocean. Maintainers from Edwards Air Force, Calif., deployed onboard the Navy ship for recent Osprey sea trials. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
UH-72A Lakota
A member of the Falcon Team, the aviation detachment at the Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center at Hohenfels, Germany, performs a visual inspection of the JMRC's newest aircraft on Ramstein Air Base, April 19. The UH-72A helicopter with the tail number 72100 is the 100th Lakota aircraft delivered to the Army. It will be used at JMRC's Combat Training Center. (Photo Credit: Angelika Lantz, 21st TSC Public Affairs)
UH-72A Lakota
Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Chief Warrant Officer Richard Infusino, a Falcon Team pilot, backs up his gear after landing one of five new UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters at Hohenfels Army Airfield on April 21, 2010. (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Walker)
UH-72A Lakota
The UH-72A Lakota helicopter is a non-arms-bearing helicopter that performs medical and casualty evacuations, provides disaster relief, aids in homeland defense and also works to counter drugs and narcotics. (Photo Credit: Kim Henry)
UH-72A Lakota
Soldiers unpack a new UH-72A Lakota at Cairns Army Airfield on Fort Rucker, Ala., July 8. "Flatiron," Fort Rucker's Air Ambulance Detachment, aids not only the post but also local communities during emergency medical situations. This Lakota is the first of three to arrive here. (Photo Credit: Emily Brainard)
UH72A Lakota
The Army's first Lakota Light Utility Helicopter is displayed during a Dec. 11 ceremony in Columbus, Miss. (Photo Credit: Dianne Bond)
UH-72A Lakota
UH-72A Lakota lght utility helicopters land in Tupelo, Miss. They are the first two Lakotas fielded to the Army National Guard. (Photo Credit: EADS)
UH-72 Lakota
Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and The U.S. Army Military District of Washington's Army Air Operations Group presented its new UH-72A Lakota helicopters in a ceremony held at Fort Belvoir's Davison Army Airfield, Aug. 11. The UH-72A twin engine helicopter will be an essential enabler during Homeland Security missions by providing enhanced defense support to civil authorities and will also provide passenger transportation within the National Capital Region. (Photo Credit: George Markfelder (JFHQNCR/MDW))
UH-72 Lakota
In this file photo, a UH-72 Lakota hovers just above the ground. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo)
UH-1 Huey
Crew chief Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schantz, left, watches altitude while Chief Warrant Officer 4 Joseph Long, middle, and retired Col. Bruce Crandall, right, fly the last active-duty USAAAD Huey during a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Yakima Training Center Jan. 26. (Photo Credit: Rick Wood (Northwest Guardian))
UH-1 Huey
The UH-1 Huey awaits its cargo of Airborne Soldiers from the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Command Group before its last official mission Aug. 4. (Photo: US Army)
UH-1 Huey
A UH-1 Huey lifts off on its last flight in U.S. Army Europe service, April 27, 2011. (Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs)
UH-1 Iroquois
FAUX Enemy! OPFORS or Opposing Forces at the National Training Center used UH-1 "Huey" helicopters modified to look like Soviet Il-24 "Hind" helecopters for training U. S. forces at the NTC. (USAMHI RG 97S). (Photo Credit: USAMHI)
UH-1 Iroquois
The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired in a ceremony held Oct. 2 by the Army National Guard, ending a service life of more than 50 years to the Army and close to 40 years in the Army Guard. The helicopter, known to most simply as the Huey, was first manufactured in 1956 and fielded to the Army by 1959. Its distinctive nickname came from the pronunciation of its first Army designation of HU-1- for helicopter, utility. (Photo Credit: File photo)