Army Aviation Heritage Foundation - Southwest Chapter

06/30/2026

06/06/2026

We're all set up at the main terminal at Falcon Field with Huey 563. Bring the kids out for a unique hands-on experience with a real combat-veteran helicopter. We'll be here until 10am.

06/06/2026

Come out to Falcon Field Airport tomorrow between 8am and 10am for an up-close look at our Vietnam-veteran UH-1M Huey Gunship!

06/01/2026

We're saddened to learn of the passing of Colonel Bruce Crandall, Army aviator and Medal of Honor recipient.

While serving as a Huey pilot with A Co, 229th Assault Helicopter Bn, 1st Cav, then-Major Crandall repeatedly flew into LZ X-Ray under heavy enemy fire to deliver ammunition to the Cav troops in heavy contact with NVA Regulars and to recover the wounded. For his actions that day, Crandall received the Distinguished Service Cross, which was upgraded to a Medal of Honor in 2007 under President George W. Bush.

Crandall spent most of his later years in Arizona, working right here in Mesa with the Public Works Department. Back in 2022, he was the Grand Marshall of Mesa's Veterans Day Parade where this photo was taken with Huey 563, our static-display UH-1M, in the background.

05/25/2026

As we honor America's fallen today, please take a moment to comment with the name of a solider, sailor, Marine, airman, or Coast Guardsman who gave their life in defense of our nation.

May they never be forgotten.

05/14/2026

A phenomenal video of our downed pilot rescue demo from the Luke Days Airshow back in March, put together with some GoPro video we shot and footage shot by the outstanding crew at AirshowStuff. Enjoy!

Grab a seat in the pyro field as an AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter and UH-1 Huey transport helicopter, operated by the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation's Sout...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Thanks for raising our pilots, maintainers, crew chiefs, and other volunteers, including those who are mothers themselves. Thanks for flying with us and bringing your kids and letting us be their introduction to the unstoppable awesomeness of rotor-wing flight and the United States Army. Enjoy your day!

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05/09/2026

We're flying today! Come take a living history flight in an authentic former US Army UH-1 Huey! Flying starts at 9am, we can't wait to see you!

05/02/2026

We're coming up on our final fly-day of the season before the summer heat hits. Come fly with us next Saturday, May 9th at Falcon Field Airport. We're skids-up on the first flights at 9am!

Secure your ride online at https://armyav.org/rides-programs.html