Wings Over Vietnam
The UH-1 Huey, the most widely used military helicopter in the world, began to arrive in Vietnam in 1963. Before the conflict ended, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were employed in Southeast Asia. The copters were used for a variety of purposes, including MedEvac, command and control, air assault, transport of personnel and material, and as gun ships. From the three-part series Wings Over Vietnam comes an in-depth look at the role this aircraft played in Vietnam and how it came to symbolize the war itself. Meet the commanders of this military legend and hear gripping stories of the special breed of men who piloted Huey. Companion videos in the set include Wings Vietnam: A-4 Skyhawk and Wings Vietnam: F-105 Thunderchief.
- 1998-2004
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
The UH-1 Huey, the most widely used military helicopter in the world, began to arrive in Vietnam in 1963. Before the conflict ended, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were employed in Southeast Asia. The copters were used for a variety of purposes, including MedEvac, command and control, air assault, transport of personnel and material, and as gun ships. From the three-part series Wings Over Vietnam comes an in-depth look at the role this aircraft played in Vietnam and how it came to symbolize the war itself. Meet the commanders of this military legend and hear gripping stories of the special breed of men who piloted Huey. Companion videos in the set include Wings Vietnam: A-4 Skyhawk and Wings Vietnam: F-105 Thunderchief.
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Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The Gunship
Fri, Dec 31, 2004
The conflict in Vietnam was often referred to as the Helicopter War. The helicopter played all sorts of roles during the Vietnam War, from transport and search-rescue to MEDEVAC and heavily armed gunships. Certainly, it was here that helicopters became most useful, but not only in what has previously been considered their only role as a transport vehicle. Before Vietnam, the helicopter was valued for its ability to evacuate wounded soldiers from trouble, but virtually ignored was its capabilities as an offensive weapon. The long war in Southeast Asia would see that change dramatically. Now they were developed into specialist fighting machines, carrying cannons and rockets.
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