A Marine Corps helicopter known as one of the Vietnam Era's most iconic aircraft is officially history.
The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469 ) and Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 (HMLA-T 303) honored the UH-1N Huey in a farewell ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton Friday afternoon.
The old "November" model huey is being replaced by the next generation, UH-1Y "Yankee" aircraft, which flies faster, lifts more and uses more powerful weapons.
The Yankee is also equipped with advanced computer operating systems that mimic video-gaming system controls and displays.
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