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Friday, July 09, 2010

Australian army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

UH-1H IroquoisAn Army squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters will be transformed into local tourist attractions around Australia.

They'll be on display in Townsville and eight other communities.

Serving the nation since 1962, the UH-1H or "Huey", as they are affectionately known, first flew with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Malaysia. However it was their use in the Vietnam War that gave them the iconic status they have today with their familiar silhouette and rotor sound.

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