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BYThomas Newdick

Jul 22, 2021

Marine UH-1Y Venom Helicopters Have Been Assisting In The Hunt For Submarines

The adaptable UH-1Y Venom is now playing a role in the Marine Corps’ pivot toward the anti-submarine warfare mission.

BYThomas Newdick

Jul 22, 2021

BYJoe Copalman

Feb 22, 2020

This Workhorse Huey Rescue Helicopter Flew President Reagan As Marine One In Its Previous Life

The many lives of aircraft are fascinating to ponder, but one well-worn Huey that’s the last of its kind in USMC service has a uniquely colorful past.

BYJoe Copalman

Feb 22, 2020

BYJoseph Trevithick

Dec 1, 2019

Bell’s Bizarre Looking Stretched Huey Turned Out To Be A Rare But Sought After Workhorse

Originally developed for Iran, the helicopters never saw service in that country, but have become popular with contractors supporting U.S. forces.

BYJoseph Trevithick

Dec 1, 2019

BYJoseph Trevithick

May 15, 2019

The U.S. State Department Has Its Own Sprawling Air Force, Here’s What’s In Its Inventory

The Department has more than 200 helicopters, aircraft, and small drones, including a particularly shadowy small transport plane.

BYJoseph Trevithick

May 15, 2019

BYJoseph Trevithick

Sep 24, 2018

Dark Horse Contender Boeing Snags Air Force Deal To Replace Aging UH-1N Hueys With MH-139

Partnered with Italian defense contractor Leonardo, the company was the only one to offer a chopper that’s not already in U.S. military service.

BYJoseph Trevithick

Sep 24, 2018

BYCaleb Jacobs

Jan 10, 2018

Land Rover Begins Restoration of First Series 1 Ever Seen by Public

This Land Rover Series 1 was built as a prototype for the 1948 Amsterdam Auto Show.

BYCaleb Jacobs

Jan 10, 2018

BYTyler Rogoway

Oct 25, 2017

Latest Bell UH-1Y “Venom” Variant Of The Iconic Huey Finds An Export Customer

The helicopter, which traces its roots to a 60 year old design, is still sought after internationally among stiff competition.

BYTyler Rogoway

Oct 25, 2017

BYTyler Rogoway

May 9, 2017

Emergency Declared After Tunnel Full Of Nuclear Waste Collapses At Hanford (Updated)

The situation at the highly contaminated site remains murky, but federal assets are likely to respond, which could include a unique radiation-sniffing helicopter.

BYTyler Rogoway

May 9, 2017

BYTyler Rogoway

Jul 7, 2016

Stunt Helicopter Flying Through Vietnam’s Coastal Canyons Is Exhilarating

Cue “Ride Of The Valkyries.”

BYTyler Rogoway

Jul 7, 2016