Vietnam War Medical Helicopter

Helicopters - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

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Perhaps the most significant innovation in medical care of the Vietnam War was the widespread use of air ambulances for helicopter evacuation—also known as medevacs. …

Types of Helicopters in the Vietnam War - Aero Corner

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How the Huey Helicopter Became the Workhorse of the Vietnam …

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Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter - HISTORY

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Although they began as medical helicopters, at the height of the war Hueys had three different functions: they were slicks, dust-offs, or gunships. Slick was the name for the transport...

Vietnam, The MedEvac Helicopter And The Wounded …

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In terms of medical treatment, the response needed to be fast. The MedEvac helicopter, most notably the Bell UH-1 Iroquois or “Huey” was the primary tool used to …

Heroic as Hell – The Dustoff Pilots of The Vietnam War

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During those very risky moments, the medic and crew chief would jump into the fire and load casualties into the helicopter with the assistance of nearby soldiers. Among a variety of iconic scenes of the …

24 Helicopters Used in Vietnam (And Their Purpose)

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24 Helicopters Used in Vietnam (And Their Purpose) Updated January 30, 2023 Anthony Ramos. The Vietnam War saw the extensive use of helicopters, though …

What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War …

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Combat medics in Vietnam often weren't able to carry enough morphine to relieve every injured soldier's pain. Vietnam Special Forces combat medic Gary Michael Rose told the Army website that …

Helicopters of the Vietnam War - HistoryNet

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Here are 11 helicopters (Huey included) that played a vital role in the Vietnam War. Helicopters began proving their worth over Korea in the 1950s, but it was over …

United States Army Medical Command, Vietnam

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The concept of a medical battalion composed entirely of helicopter and ground ambulance units was also developed. This battalion would have sole responsibility for combat …