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title: "The UH-1 Huey has a special place in US military history"
date: "2018-06-25"
modified: "2020-10-22"
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# The UH-1 Huey has a special place in US military history

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For more than 50 years of rotary wing aviation, lots of helicopters have come and gone from the U.S. military. But only one is still in service — the H-1 "Huey."

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Technically there are two versions of the Huey still flying, the UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper — both in service with the Marine Corps. These aircraft are heavily updated from their initial production models but will be in service with the Marines for years to come.

[Learn more about the history of the UH-1 Huey here.](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/this-is-why-the-h-1-huey-has-a-special-place-in-us-military-history/>)

## Author
Team Mighty's experience encompasses intel, special ops, military history, tactical expertise, aviation, gear, and weapons. Authors on Team Mighty include veterans, spouses, and active and reserve service members from every branch of the military, as well as former CIA employees.