Super Cobra helicopters form the backbone of the Marine Corps’ air-ground task force and act as on-call close air support platforms for Marines under fire. Cobras are also used for ground attack ...

In the 1980s, Marine Corps AH-1W Whiskey Cobras flew close ... Textron Inc.)—the same company that made the ubiquitous Huey helicopter of Vietnam War fame—the chopper’s official name is ...

Aircraft: 12 CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters; 4 CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters; 6 AV-8B Harrier attack aircraft; 3 UH-1N Huey helicopters ... LHDs provide the Marine Corps with a means of ship ...

The name- Marine One is used for any aircraft operated by the United States Marine Corps ... helicopters, sometimes up to five, to ensure the President’s security. Also Read: Bell Huey: Details ...

After more than two decades serving in the U.S. Marine Corps — including five years flying Marine One in support of two ...