Rides on an AH-1 Cobra start at $350 (depending on the duration of the flight experience). The rides are being offered Saturday and Sunday and you can buy. Rides on a UH-1 Huey are just $85 per person. The Friends of Army Aviation are at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport to offer rides in their UH-1H Huey Helicopter. The AAHF will be offering paid rides on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Owensboro Regional Airport during the 2017 Owensboro Air Show this weekend. American Legion Veterans pose with the Huey helicopter after the ride. вЂњWe like to take veterans on rides when we can,вЂќ says Donnie Brown, who escorted to the veterans to the Huey and says he flew recovery missions in Vietnam in similar aircraft. The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) is a group of volunteers who offer the history of Army Aviation through air shows and demonstrations at schools across the country.

вЂњNot being on one in 45 years, thatвЂ™s a long time,вЂќ he said. Hayes says the experience was something heвЂ™ll remember the rest of his life. Vietnam Veteran Steve Hayes talks to the AAHF pilot after the ride. and Steve Hayes, a pilot who flew a Huey in Vietnam and survived being shot down twice, two engine failures and two transmission failures.Steve Christie, US Army and Second Vice Commander of American Legion.Charles Lagadinos, US Marine and commander of the America Legion.Harold Phillips, now 93, who served his country 28 years through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.The first member of the prolific Huey family, it was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. When Hetman was contacted by City Events Coordinator Tim Ross and presented the opportunity to gather local veterans for a ride with Army Aviation Heritage Foundation pilots aboard the Huey, he said he knew exactly who he would call. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed 'Huey') is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. Up to 32 Off on Airplane (Ride / Experience) at Specialized Helicopters. Up to 38 Off on Helicopter (Ride / Experience) at Specialized Helicopters.

Nick Hetman, Vice Commander of the American Legion, called the chance to ride with fellow veterans on a Huey-H1 Vietnam-era Helicopter a вЂњflood of emotions and memories.вЂќ Discover Helicopter Ride Deals In and Near Sacramento, CA and Save Up to 70 Off.

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