Vietnam-era Huey helicopter touches down in Hubbard

HUBBARD — The roar of Huey helicopters was ubiquitous in the background of Vietnam War television reports.

Today, a crowd gathered at the Hubbard High School Athletic Complex on West Liberty Street once again experienced the sound of the Huey, which could be heard from miles away.

Bell UH-1 Iroquois, nicknamed “Huey,” helicopters fulfilled a variety of roles in Vietnam: They were medi-vac helicopters, they transported troops into battle and they were used for assault.

American Huey 369, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Vietnam-era Huey helicopters and supporting veterans, landed a Huey in Hubbard at 12:30 p.m. Hubbard resident and American Huey 369 member Bill Flowers served as the crew chief for the helicopter’s landing.

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