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Hello gang! Yes, EoD is back again with another small update. We've been showing you all some of the ground based equipment to come in the next version of EoD. Today, we decided to give the guys on the ground a break and begin the next series of news updates with things that fly! To follow is some in-game screen shots of one of my favorite things! Strap in and hold on tight as an Indian comes to battle!
Many helicopters were used in Vietnam, but none was as more widely employed then the Huey. The UH-1 "Iroquois," popularly dubbed the Huey, is well known as "the workhorse of the Vietnam War". It is used by all military forces for utility, evacuation, and assault. No Helicopter has been more endearing to it crews than the Huey and its many variants.
Everyone who served in Vietnam has a Huey story. Many of them talk about the Huey in the fond tones one uses to recall a beloved childhood pet. They'll tell you how it felt and how it smelled. And every one of them will tell you how it sounded. The WHOP WHOP WHOP of the Huey was Vietnam's soundtrack, echoing through the landscape like a drum call to war.
The Huey is an enormously versatile helicopter, easily modified for various missions. The interchangeable interiors of the Huey allowed for easy conversion from troop carrier to ambulance. It was an amazing machine, capable of flying in extreme stress and relatively easy to get in and out quickly. A feature crucial in troop extraction and rescue missions. Those who flew and maintained them, are fiercely loyal to the Huey, even though many have flown many other aircraft.
When you talk to people who served in Vietnam, soldiers, nurses, medics. You'll find that most have a Huey story. That ride in to the landing zone, filled with fear and anticipation, and the ride out, exhausted and relieved. How the Huey brought the wounded home safely Delivered the ammunition, or a rare treat of chocolate bars and beer. Like any good icon, the Huey was always there. Its ubiquitous presence still hovers in the collective memories of Vietnam Veterans, many whose lives were changed by the war.
Keep tuned for more News!
Trahn
Many helicopters were used in Vietnam, but none was as more widely employed then the Huey. The UH-1 "Iroquois," popularly dubbed the Huey, is well known as "the workhorse of the Vietnam War". It is used by all military forces for utility, evacuation, and assault. No Helicopter has been more endearing to it crews than the Huey and its many variants.
Everyone who served in Vietnam has a Huey story. Many of them talk about the Huey in the fond tones one uses to recall a beloved childhood pet. They'll tell you how it felt and how it smelled. And every one of them will tell you how it sounded. The WHOP WHOP WHOP of the Huey was Vietnam's soundtrack, echoing through the landscape like a drum call to war.
The Huey is an enormously versatile helicopter, easily modified for various missions. The interchangeable interiors of the Huey allowed for easy conversion from troop carrier to ambulance. It was an amazing machine, capable of flying in extreme stress and relatively easy to get in and out quickly. A feature crucial in troop extraction and rescue missions. Those who flew and maintained them, are fiercely loyal to the Huey, even though many have flown many other aircraft.
When you talk to people who served in Vietnam, soldiers, nurses, medics. You'll find that most have a Huey story. That ride in to the landing zone, filled with fear and anticipation, and the ride out, exhausted and relieved. How the Huey brought the wounded home safely Delivered the ammunition, or a rare treat of chocolate bars and beer. Like any good icon, the Huey was always there. Its ubiquitous presence still hovers in the collective memories of Vietnam Veterans, many whose lives were changed by the war.
Keep tuned for more News!
Trahn
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