Restoring Cobras & Hueys at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation 

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These birds deserve almost the same level of respect as the men who flew them....

A Huey/Huey-Cobra is for Vietnam what a Spitfire or a Messerschmitt is for WW2 . . . A Milestone for Aviation history! Love them! And it is really satisfying to see them restored and honored!

Company A, 227th AHC, 1st Cavalry in Lei Khe South Vietnam. I was lead mechanic for our company in 1969-70, fixing/maintaining UH-!D and UH-1H models. I flew all the test flights for Hueys coming out of maintenance. Loved the job and the flying! Still get excited when a Huey flies over.

These birds bring back many good memories, I was a 67Y in the 80’s . Served in C Trp, 4/7 Cav and 229AHB . Thank you guys for keeping them alive!

Hello from the UK. There's a Huey UH1 that's been restored and flying over here in the North West of England. It flew over my house one day and that two rotor 'thump thump' sound is unmistakable. Beautiful piece of kit.

As a 67-Y from the Desert Storm era it's really great to see some of these snakes and birds getting some love, and living new lives.

Cobra and Huey.......two Superb aircraft.. OUTSTANDING CREW THAT FLEW THEM.. SORRY WE LOST SO MANY BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN...... Outstanding performance!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! ( small words for a HARD AND THANKLESS JOB!!!..) 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

My dad was a snake driver in 'Nam who got shot down three times and still made it home. That *could have* been one of his birds... Nice to see you guys doing this.

HOLY CRAP!!! I flew on the first one shown more than once. Never forget that tail number. There is a rough looking Huey at a museum by me, going to approach them in the spring about fixing the old lady up some

After seeing all the Vietnam veterans comments, it would be cool to see as many who served in companies working and flying these, do a collaboration video. Having the helicopters and men who worked them during that time would be a milestone in revisiting history.

It was great to see these aircraft. I was a volunteer with the foundation back in the 2000s, mostly as a member of what was then called the Special Effects Team. However, I had a role in the painting of Huey 354. The aircraft was due to be repainted out of the CARC paint as it had come to the foundation. My way of putting in a vote in to get it repainted in Vietnam era colors was to paint a version of the Comanchero nose art on the back of my flight helmet. Based on that paintjob, I was asked to do the nose art on 354.

I WISH THEY STILL MADE THEM . I LOVE TO HEAR THEM FLY OVER . YOU NEVER FORGET THE SOUND THEY MADE . AT AGE OF 10 I ALLWAYS WANT TO FLY ON ONE . AND STILL DO .

An awesome aircraft. UH-1 is a classic example of if it looks right it flies right. Even as a Limey it is an icon.

Took a ride at Dayton air in show in that cobra..liked it so much that I decided to get my helicopter private license. It’s great what you guys do!!

Absolutely love looking at those old birds, sitting there. The time I spent on Hueys was short-lived, Blackhawks were phasing in as replacements, but they are near and dear. The Cobras were a constant sight on the airfield and air in Germany, the 501st ABC had so many of them. Followed the link and donated, will return and do so as often as possible. Thanks for taking the time to create this video and upload it.

I don't remember tail #'s But I worked on those old Cobras as a 67Y in W Germany through the 80's. Love them old things... Thanks for the flashback

You're all doing a great job preserving ( history ) these machines befitting of the heroes that flew in them. Great video, thanks a lot, Colin UK 🇬🇧.

Great birds After four blade strikes crashes & a loach shot downs I survived, get this I am not a pilot….they are life savers. Thank you for what you do, 101st Airborne 2/502 Camp Eagle VN.1970-1971

Lots of "Hey I was... " coincidence stories here so figured I might as well jump in after the magic RU-vid algorithm fed me this video. Was in the military, cold war era, a long time, flew in helicopters a couple of times. But that's not it. First, I'm one of those crazy guys with the rag wings out at the other end of the runway from you guys. We've seen you fly, we are impressed. Second, my next door neighbor is Cliff, a Vietnam era pilot/engineer who you certainly know. Third, before all of that happened, I paid for my wife to go on a Huey ride at Falcon Field some years ago. Her first time even near a helicopter, I told her to make sure she sat facing the door so she could get some good pictures through the window. She had no clue the door was going to be left open. You probably still remember her screams - she sure does, and enjoyed it very much! Good work guys, keep it up!

Flew on a huey from the Army Heritage at the Niagara Falls air show in 2004, was one of the most amazing things I have ever done! It still had bullet holes in it from Vietnam!

man the Huey just sounds iconic, too band it is getting rare to see one around these days.

My dad is a Vietnam vet with PTSD thanks to it. But to this day if he ever hears a Huey flying over, which doesn’t happen much these days but did when I was a kid, he’ll stop, smile, and say that’s a Huey. Once I asked why he liked it so much, “Cause when we heard that we knew they were coming to get us out.”

I would love to work on the Cobras and Hueys again.

I remember catching a ride on a Huey from Nah Tran to Dong Ba Tin and out over the South China Sea. The air crew got permission to “test guns” on a pod of sharks below. What a sight by a communications specialist.

I was an Armament and Avionics technician and Armament Mechanic. at Ft. Rucker, Al. and was phased onto the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Loved every minute, I was assigned to to the Firing Range, to make sure they could complete their firing tables.

I am lucky enough to be save, picked and ride on the lovely Huey, I will never forget the whopping sound it makes on the distance, and when the side door gunner open fire it indeed a hail of bullet to the receiving end. the huey have a special place in my heart it save me and my men many times in numerous operations. even to this day hearing the whoop sound makes me turn back and search for it like a little kid.

Very cool! I had the pleasure of visiting S.E.S. many times where helicopters are built, rebuilt and updated. It was interesting to see over a hundred Cobra's stripped down to the bare airframe and built back with new parts and brand new engines. I was shocked at the amount of wiring that runs through those helicopters. I was also able to talk to the mechanics, pilots, and test pilots. Interesting.

That looks fun. I used to be an Airframer and Hydraulicsman for the UH-1N's and AH-1W's. They were fun to work on. Especially the quick battle damage repairs. Marine Corps versions.

The canopies were such a task to replace but fun.

I so want a Huey! I learnt to fly in New Zealand, my instructor was a Vietnam dustoff pilot. They were still using Iroquois in New Zealand.

Brilliant work fellas, hats off to you for preserving significant history that featured in the lives of so many soldiers. Well done, from Australia.

I rode in their Cobra about a year ago. Really great experience. Will do it again I hope.

Airtroop 11th ACR, Fulda Germany. Cobras by far are the best birds in the sky, IMHO. Love and miss them everyday.

If i lived near you i would volunteer nothing more exciting than seeing an old bird being reborn

my pops was a UH-1 mechanic back in 1970-75, he's still a mechanic today, runs his own auto shop in eureka ca.

67Y was my MOS loved the Cobra

I got to ride in a vietnam veteran huey in hawaii before it was retired, it had an interesting life, shot down six times in vietnam, and put back in service.

Great content! I performed some sheetmetal work on a 1970 Bell 205A1 up in Norway the other day. The old Bird is still fully operational, doing heavy sling work in 2023! Beat that with modern tech in 50+ years.

The statement " Marines don't agree" basically sums up the Marine Corps.

Thanks for the look at these old birds.

Brilliant video. Bloody marvelous. I'm only 2 hours away from you guys and cant wait to check it out. Cheers for making this and cheers to You tube for actually recommending something good.

Good group their in Hampton GA. Loads of work by volunteers.

Super cool I’ve wanted a Huey since a kid

Skid Kids! Deployed with HMLA-367 "SCARFACE". I like the work you all are doing. Rah. VMA-211.

the 2 bladed huey sounds soooo good ! its my number 1 chopper ! a dream to film 1 in action

Thanksmfor posting. These guys are doing great work keeping these around and in good shape

I was at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi Texas during the summer of 1967 and remember seeing a large storage area where dozens of broken Huey fusilages were stacked up like cordwood, 3 or 4 high, probably waiting for scrapping. Some of the aircraft damage was obviously from combat - a sobering sight.

My favorite helicopter Huey I love sounds and way it fly , Cobra was also good look in my teen days

I know somone on my dads side of the family that was a huey pilot, I dont know who exactly tho as theres tons of people in my immediate family its hard to remember all their labels. But anyways, its always nice to see these birds get fixed up.

Amazing to see anything to serve in Vietnam and Iraq

wish these beautiful birds were still used in war time .... they have FIREPOWER like the apache ... nothing beats them

Yes that helicopter is very useful and effective ,used particularly on Pacific tropical forested region good for them to restored it and served its purposed.

I love this! all you need now is a CH-47 or two to round out the fleet. About 8-10 years ago, there was a Vietnam-era flight demo at an airshow in Peachtree City, GA with 2 Snakes and 2 Slicks....wondering if some of the same people involved with those are involved with this project?

I can't believe I'm old enough that I may have actually flown one of those in Flight school in Rucker

I Think The Army Should Bring The Cobras Back In Service , But Just My Opinion ✌️

Always hated seeing some on these in the bone yards. Always wondered why they just sat instead of just fixing them up. Or civilians use them much. Keep up the good work. Looks great.

Love to have one of those old Hueys shell

I’ve always wanted a uh1 it’s my favorite flying vehicle of all time

They look so perfect they look like models

Beautiful aircraft love ❤️ both huey and cobra

Amazing work!! Thank you

That plack picture or whatever it is called looks awesome

Thank you for what you do

i was an Aeroscout observer back in the mid 80s and my time was on the OH-6a Loach. i got some time in the Snakes occasionally. SCOUT OUT!!

Pbs scramble the seawolfs is great watch

I've always loved the Huey's n the Bell47's. I have flown the R22 pea shooters, an now I'm flying a coupla Bells the Bell47G an Bell47G2. Been taking lessons over the last year n doing good at it. There is a little airpark near Logan West Virginia, Marpat Aviation that gives tours in a restored Vietnam Huey n if willing, they let you take the controls once in the air. It's on my Bucket list. I'm booking a coupla hours to get the chance to go up in one n hopefully get to fly it! The icing on the cake would be to have the Captain sign my logbook. The Huey I prefer is the UH1B, it was the predecessor to the UH1. The cabin was one meter shorter. On the UH1 the size was increased by one meter to install back to back seats to carry more troops. The UH1B would be the ideal personal helicopter, but I'm sure the maintenance costs would be beyond what I could afford. There are smaller experimental choppers out there that are pretty cool too, like the Safari 400, a smaller version of the Bell47. It's a cool little chopper. There are others out there, but I stick to the traditional old Skool Cool! I'm an Air Force Vietnam Era Vet. For God n Country I salute you! Clear Blue n 22 Over n Out

Looks like a fantastic place to visit

The upturned inlet on the transmission door he spoke of was not install for power increases or aesthetics. It was installed because when they upgraded the 2.75 rocket motors the motors would pull more oxygen out of the air. If they fired a volley of rockets the engines would flame out. By turning the inlets upward it eliminated that issue.

nice video! damn do I miss going in to AAHF

Que bueno que restauren esas hermosas máquinas esos son clásico de ala aviación.. mundial. Ojalá hubiera más x los tres 👍👍👍 saludos...

incredible they look amazing

I know of 3 VN era UH-1D's still flying for a private enterprise. Hueys will still be flying when the last Blackhawk is sent to the boneyard.

Mad Respect Brothers! 😎

Brilliant stuff 👍

Amazing how did they end up acquiring these.

My favourite. Helicopter ❤️❤️❤️

I just joined this foundation.

I was a 67Y over 30 years ago. I always wondered what happened to my favorite Cobra 6815093

All of these choppers should be restored to service at top speed.

We use a 1964 Huey in our wildland firefighting operation.

Fix-em Quick,,,,,Gonna need them soon!

I crewed 77-22784 and 77-22807 ...826 sounds familiar. I believe that was Major William Cody's bird when was CO of C-229th AHB, 101ST. ECAS ( Enhanced Cobra Armament System )

Would love to work on a Huey again! Seeing the 361st on that cobra they were in pleku we were in Kontum

I Rode , I slept , I ate , I blessed I , I cursed , on a SLICK. Thanks Guys.

I flew the FMC for a number of years and had no idea some of them had been G models at one time.

Many many Hueys will live and fly through the 100 years of service mark in 2056 !!

The HUEY rules. C/2/28 First Inf. Div. LAIKHE SOUTH VIETNAM. 1966 BLACK LIONS. Flew on many Huey's. I will never forget the sound of the HUEY.

Amazing work look at they cute choppers

Thailand has some of these relic's Along with second World war 2 trucks I visited a country army base it was like visiting a museum...

I had seen an article in the news about a year and a half ago where Bell was doing some serious upgrades for the military for these birds. It would be nice if one of these birds could qualify for a refit and keep it airworthy for another 10-20 years. From what I gather the cost was out of thei world. Go figure anything with an NSN or approved airworthiness certificate are way out control. Several years back I priced hinges for one of the ISO comms trailers for the navy. $300 for each hinge but I needed a DOD export license for the items. Long story short, had the one good hinge butt scanned and CNC machined out of aircraft grade aluminum billet. Three replacement butts cost as much as one hinge plus I was able to keep the CNC machining file. The joys of trying to restore military equipment!

Hope you got it over the line for the 50th anniversary

wow great job

Got to hand it to you people; most Air Forces now would rather retire the UH-1s in favor of more modern helicopters. My country (Singapore) had a dedicated UH-1 squadron until the AH-64Ds replaced them.

Huey 101st Red Diamond on the tail boom. A CO 101AVN BN " Comancheros" Been there, done that COMANCHERO TWO SIX

We saw some Heuys in Afghanistan in service with the marines in 2011-2012.

Thank you for all your efforts. I wonder where my old snake is, AH-1S ECAS 78-23084...

A transformação das lanças em podadeira e das pá em relhas de arado!!! Uma geração vai outra geração vem mas aquela que faz a vontade de seu domínio permanece em um curto período de tempo... olá oquê estamos falando!!! ?À quem voz pertenceis?? Um fogo a frente e outro atrás!?

The day they park the last Blackhawk in the boneyard, they'll pick up the crew in a Huey!

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho muito bom.