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Aero-Linx: USAF UH-1N Huey Fact Sheet

The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support Air Force Space Command missile wings and groups. The helicopter has a number of uses.

Its primary mission includes:

• Airlift of emergency security and disaster response forces,
• Security surveillance of off-base movements of nuclear weapons convoys and test range areas during launch conditions
• Space shuttle landing support, priority maintenance dispatch support, and emergency positive control document changes
• Response to search and rescue operations
• Other uses include airlift of missile support personnel, airborne cable inspections and distinguished visitor transport.

FMI: www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=130