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 ...

Colonel Gerry Berry, USMC Ret. speaks next to the helicopter he flew in Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind, a CH-46D(E) Sea Knight, callsign “Lady Ace 09,” during an event at the Flying ...