Since then, more than 16,000 Huey helicopters have been produced making it the most successful military aircraft in aviation history.ДЄirtankers are a valuable asset in the control of wildland fires, but these aircraft can pose serious threats to the safety of air and ground personnel. The Huey family of aircraft have totaled more than 27 million flight hours since October 20th, 1956 when the 'granddaddy' of all Hueys, the XH-40, made its first flight. Although designed as an air ambulance, it was recognized even then that the Huey might turn out to be the most useful aerial platform ever put in production. The piston-drive engines used in the 1950s and early 1960s were underpowered and not useful for most military missions. The Bell Huey was the first mass-produced helicopter powered by a jet turbine. The Huey story traces back over 5 decades to 1955 and the adaptation of the turbine engine to helicopter flight. After 1962, the designation for all models was changed to UH-1 but the nickname remained. Army name вЂњIroquoisвЂќ was almost never used in practice. The reference became so popular that Bell began casting the name on the helicopter's anti-torque pedals. The Huey quickly developed its nickname from its designation of HU-1. From large crew shuttles, buckets and sling loads, to rappel and short haul, this aircraft has become an icon of versatility and power. The quintessential helicopter, the Huey is the pick-up truck of the helicopter industry. There are few firefighters that will not have the opportunity to work with or be assisted by the worldвЂ™s most famous helicopter, the Huey. What are the conditions? What are you thinking? What are YOU doing? Summary: Put yourself in the following situation as if you do not know the outcome. This Day in History is a brief summary of a powerful learning opportunity and is not intended to second guess or be judgmental of decisions and actions.

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