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Decisive Weapons

Series 1

Episode 2: The Bell Huey - Vietnam War Horse

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

The Bell-Huey helicopter was designer and built for air mobility, the rapid transport of troops and the provision of gun and rocket support. It gave the Americans an early advantage in the jungles of South Vietnam, but the North Vietnamese soon learned to lure the Hueys to the places they wanted to fight. Through such films as Apocalypse Now, the Huey came to symbolise the American involvement in the Vietnam conflict. Show less

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Series Producer:
Martin Davidson
Director:
Paul Tilzey

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