Caption:
The UH-1N is a light-lift Air Force utility helicopter used for support
of Department of Defense contingency plans. The helicopter has a number
of uses. Its primary mission includes airlift of emergency security and
disaster response forces, medical evacuation, security surveillance of
off-base movements of nuclear weapons convoys and test range areas
during launch conditions. It is also used for space shuttle landing
support, priority maintenance dispatch support, and search and rescue
operations. Other uses include airlift of missile support personnel,
airborne cable inspections and distinguished visitor transport. (U.S.
Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Andy Dunaway)
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