Warbird Information Exchange

So, at the beginning of last month I created the Wikipedia page List of displayed Bell UH-1 Iroquois. My original source was a list from the website Warbirds and Airshows by David D. Jackson that is itself apparently from the U.S. Army TACOM. I reorganized the list so that it was in order according to serial number, then separated it into sections based on ownership and then posted the results on the article's talk page. Using that as a starting point, I have been attempting to add as many airframes to the list as I can. (I have also created an identical page for AH-1 Cobras and done the above for it as well.)

This is of course a monumental task that will probably never be fully completed, but I was hoping that you guys could add whatever Hueys you know about to the list. Based on a previous WIX thread, I know there is at least a tangential interest in the subject.

However, there are a couple requirements. First, the entry has to be referenced. Wikipedia is usually pretty strict about the types reliable sources, but due to the nature of this project I think the requirement can be relaxed a bit. Second, this list is only for static display Hueys. This is not necessarily my decision, but a consequence of the style guide the project that oversees the articles created.

As an aside, while I was doing this project I ended up looking into the history of a local Huey on a pole, painted as s/n 63-12972. However, there is apparently another Huey on display at the United States Army Aviation Museum painted with the same serial number. I e-mailed the museum for clarification and received no reply. I also contacted the local association who was much more helpful. They gave me some information that seems to confirm that their Huey is the actual 63-12972. However, I'm hoping to contact another member of their chapter that is even more well versed on their Huey and hopefully will be able to get me inside for confirmation from the actual data plate. In the meantime, however, I was wondering if anyone here knew anything more about the airframe on display at the USAAM.

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A great idea, thanks for taking that on!
There are a couple of other websites with similar interests that may help you fill in the list some more:

Preserved US military aircraft- http://www.coastcomp.com/av/pres/

Warbirds and airshows- http://www.warbirdsandairshows.com/gateguards.htm


My home state has a few of each- http://warmemorials.us/listing-002-municipalities.html

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Hate to say it but there is or was a Cobra at the VFW in New Hartford NY.... They were repainting 3 at the former Griffis AFB in 2002 or so....

I know there is one Huey on a pole at a memorial park on I70 (?) in Utah or Colorado that I see when I stop and get gas coming home from Chino...

(and its not this one..... http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM5C ... e_Creek_CO)

I think there are a lot more out there than you have listed.... (not your fault they may not know where they are at...)

Send me your email and I'll look up the pictures of them...

Mark H
TNMark AT Me.Com

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/skyhawkpc ... otostream/

This one could well be the Colorado one (seems like it was on the border)......... (YES IT IS... Checked Google Maps)
68-16307 at the Welcome Center in Fruitia CO

New Hartford New York VFW Cobra here

http://newhartfordamericanlegionpost1376.com/


Still have shots of the others from Griffis being restored with serials if you want them...


Mark H

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Wikipedia Page Updated

• AH-1F 68-15110 "New Hartford, New York VFW Cobra" — Added
• UH-1 68-16307 "The Colorado One" — Added
• UH-1 65-09541 "The Other Colorado One" — Added

Thanks for the help!

As for the pictures, I appreciate the offer, but I don't think I am interested.

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That's the website I took the original list from, but thanks anyway!

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Two not on Coastcomp:

A UH-1H at the Larry Bell Museum, Mentone, IN
http://bellaircraftmuseum.org/

Two are in Sweetwater, Texas..are on the Warbirds list.
68-17085 AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra VFW Post #5156 Sweetwater TN .....
65-10014 UH-1, Helicopter, Utility, Huey City of Sweetwater Sweetwater TX...

Your list is missing many at military bases.

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Wikipedia Pages Updated

• AH-1F 68-17085 — Added
• UH-1D 63-08801 — Added
• UH-1 65-10014 — Added

I can't imagine who added the information on that specific Cobra to Aerial Visuals.


Yeah, I completely forgot about that. It was even mentioned at the top of the webpage I originally took it from.

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I found quite a few serials of museum aircraft by doing a Google search of
"Serial number of UH-1 in the Bell Museum".

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Walk of Memories, located at American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta, GA.
Several memorials and pieces of equipment are also on display on the 13 acres at the American Legion post, including an M60 tank, UH-1 Huey helicopter (s/n TBD) and Navy gun from a World War II Liberty Ship.

Contact the American Legion Post 201 at (770) 475-9023.



EDIT: From Post 201 site: The UH-1 Huey helicopter was flown during the 1968 Tet Offensive in the Republic of Vietnam and its pilot awarded the Medal of Honor. A nearby plaque tells the story of its mission.

This Huey, during the 1966** Tet offensive in the Republic of Viet Nam, was piloted by
CWO Frederick E. Ferguson
Co-Piloted by 1st Lt. William H. Anderson "Buck"
Crew Chief SP/5 John Etzie Jr. "J.J"
Door Gunner Sp/4 James Coles

They heard a call for help from a downed aircraft with wounded soldiers. Without regard for their own personal safety they responded, flying through heavy rifle and mortar file. Although taking numerous hits to their Aircraft, they succeeded in extracting all five of the Soldiers saving their lives. CWO Ferguson was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry and initiative.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): UH-1H Huey
Call Sign: 66-16923 "Piranha One-One"
Tail Number: (S/N): 6-16923

Construction:: original aircraft

**Copied text is incorrect (1966) Bronze plaque is correct--1968

A few around Wisconsin from website: http://warmemorials.us/listing-008-helicopters.html

There are 24 known Bell AH-1 Cobras on display in Wisconsin. They are at the following locations:

Almond, WI
AH-1S 68-15169 Am. Legion Post 339 memorial,
Cty Rd D, West edge of town N 44° 15.523'
W 89° 24.974'

Bangor, WI
AH-1F 67-15824 James St. / Park Dr. / Bangor St. loop
off of 16th Ave. S. N 43° 53.404'
W 90° 59.596'

Black River Falls, WI
AH-1S 66-15316 Jackson County Memorial Park,
Hwy 54 - Melrose St. N 44° 17.345'
W 90° 51.896'

Cadott, WI
AH-1S 70-15948 Wisconsin Veterans Tribute
I-29 and Hwy 27 N 44° 56.223'
W 91° 08.886'

Camp Douglas, WI
AH-1S 70-16000 Volk Field,
Wisconsin National Guard Museum N 43° 55.630'
W 90° 15.815'

Eagle River, WI
AH-1S 68-15151 Am. Legion Post 114,
530 Hwy 45 S N 45° 52.772'
W 89° 11.938'

Elderon, WI
AH-1 70-16047 VFW Post 8068,
Hwy 153 West of town N 44° 47.010'
W 89° 15.400'

Fond du Lac, WI
AH-1 68-17026 Am. Legion Post 75,
500 Fond du Lac Ave. (Hwy 45) N 43° 45.976'
W 88° 25.681'

Footville, WI
AH-1F 68-15133 Am. Legion Post 237,
Old Hwy 11 N 42° 40.021'
W 89° 12.841'

Fort McCoy, WI
AH-1S ? Fort McCoy Equipment Park N 44° 01.162'
W 90° 39.862'

Hurley, WI
AH-1 70-15975 Iron County Courthouse,
2nd Ave S (Hwy 51) N 46° 26.684'
W 90° 10.987'

Janesville, WI
AH-1 67-15491 VFW Post 1621,
1015 Center Ave. N 42° 39.981'
W 89° 01.869'

Kendall, WI
AH-1S 68-17099 Am. Legion Post 309 memorial,
Hwy 71 South of Glendale Park N 43° 47.410'
W 90° 21.862'

Lake Geneva, WI
AH-1F 71-21044 Am. Legion Post 24 memorial
Harold A Fritz Veterans Park N 42° 34.980'
W 88° 24.523'

Lowell, WI
AH-1S 68-15123 VFW Post 9392,
280 South St. N 43° 20.170'
W 88° 49.194'

Marshfield, WI
AH-1S 68-15022 Veterans Park (Am. Legion Post 54), W Park St & W 7th St off of Hwy 13 N 44° 39.693'
W 90° 10.707'

New Lisbon, WI
AH-1S 70-16044 Am. Legion Post 110,
Hwy 80 East & Welch Prairie Rd. N 43° 52.825'
W 90° 09.507'

North Lake, WI
AH-1F 68-15106 Fireman's Park,
Park St. N 43° 09.372'
W 88° 22.162'

Peplin, WI
AH-1F 68-15152 VFW Post 8280, 3332 Hwy 153
between Mosinee & Peplin N 44° 47.216'
W 89° 33.012'

Pound, WI
AH-1F 71-21003 County Hwy Q (Main St) & Parkview Lane N 45° 05.683'
W 88° 02.250'

Prairie du Sac, WI
AH-1S 70-15998 VFW Post 7694, along River St.
off of Hwy 78, North end of town N 43° 17.825'
W 89° 43.593'

Sparta, WI
AH-1S 67-15661 Am. Legion Post 100,
Hwy 21 NE edge of town N 43° 57.277'
W 90° 47.810'

Strum, WI
AH-1F 67-15659 VFW Post 6550 memorial, Hwy 10
(E Balsam St) & Woodland Dr N 44° 33.405'
W 91° 23.224'

Waterford, WI
AH-1F 67-15813 VFW Posts 8343 & 11038,
29224 Evergreen Dr. N 42° 45.313'
W 88° 12.532'

Bell UH-1 Huey
There are 7 known Bell UH-1 Hueys on display in Wisconsin. They are at the following locations:

Camp Douglas, WI
UH-1 16171 Volk Field,
Wisconsin National Guard Museum N 43° 55.667'
W 90° 15.823'

Endeavor, WI
UH-1V 17059 Vietnam Veterans of America,
Chapter 659, County CX & Prairie St. N 43° 42.830'
W 89° 27.911'

Fort McCoy, WI
UH-1H ? Fort McCoy Equipment Park N 44° 01.168'
W 90° 39.852'

Madison, WI
UH-1C 4-14157 Wisconsin Veterans Museum,
W Mifflin St., state capitol square N 43° 04.457'
W 89° 23.123'

Prairie du Sac, WI
UH-1A (built from multiple
UH-1s) Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
along Hwy 12 by Sauk Prairie Airport N 43° 18.037'
W 89° 45.489'

Waupaca, WI
UH-1 0-9803 VFW Post 1037,
244 Industrial Dr. N 44° 21.530'
W 89° 02.768'

West Bend, WI
UH-1V 0-16280 Wisc. Nat'l Guard, Army Aviation Support Facility, N Trenton Rd. N 43° 25.397'
W 88° 08.405'

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Any word on 67-15430

More in Wisconsin:
There is an AH-1 (and I believe a UH-1) at Volk Field.
I saw them last year, sorry , no serials.

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Except for the one near where I live, I'm not really in planning to contact any of these groups directly. This is all done through what I can find online.


It would be very helpful if you could post a link to the specific webpage you find these things on. I found the page you were talking about, but it took a little searching. Remember, some sort of reference is required for Wikipedia and pages like these are excellent for showing that there is indeed a Huey at that location. (However, they do not mention the exact serial number, so I have to add an additional reference for that.) Nevertheless, I appreciate the help.


What about it? I don't see it mentioned previously in this thread. Is it some sort of ongoing restoration project or something?

Wikipedia Page Updated

• UH-1H 66-16923 "Piranha One-One" — Added

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Wikipedia Pages Updated

• AH-1S 66-15316 - Added
• AH-1 67-15491 - Added
• AH-1F 67-15659 - Added
• AH-1S 67-15661 - Added
• AH-1F 67-15813 - Added
• AH-1F 67-15824 - Added
• AH-1S 68-15022 - Added
• AH-1F 68-15106 - Added
• AH-1S 68-15123 - Added
• AH-1F 68-15133 - Added
• AH-1S 68-15151 - Added
• AH-1F 68-15152 - Added
• AH-1S 68-15169 - Added
• AH-1 68-17026 - Added
• AH-1S 68-17099 - Added
• AH-1S 70-15948 - Added
• AH-1 70-15975 - Added
• AH-1S 70-15998 - Added
• AH-1S 70-16000 - Added
• AH-1S 70-16044 - Added
• AH-1 70-16047 - Added
• AH-1F 71-21003 - Added
• AH-1F 71-21044 - Added
• AH-1S ? - Fort McCoy, WI - Added - No S/N
• UH-1C [6]4-14157 - Added
• UH-1 [66-]16171 - Added
• UH-1V [66-]17059 - Added
• UH-1 [65]-[0]9803 - Added
• UH-1V [7?]0-16280 - Added - Unconfirmed S/N
• UH-1H ? - Fort McCoy, WI - Added - No S/N
• UH-1A (built from multiple UH-1s) - Prairie du Sac, WI - Added - No S/N

I am aware of all of the lists you have linked to so far, what I realize now is that I was hoping that people would include links to information on the individual airframes. I guess what I'm saying is that - while I appreciate the effort and don't want to turn anyone off - just having the information from those lists isn't all that helpful.

EDIT: Upon further thought, maybe I was a bit too harsh. The list was of some use, just not as much as I would have liked. After all, it is true that the more sources I have, the better I can cross-reference the information.

EDIT 2: I take back what I originally said; the list was of more use than I thought. I was able to use it as a reference for the Wikipedia article. (Although, I later realized the helicopters have individual pages when you click on the camera icon so I'm going to have to go back and fix them eventually.) I also would probably have forgotten about it without you reminding me.

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