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Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students

Engineering class is part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the Iowa City Community School District and Project Lead the Way.
By: Annie Smith Barkalow|February 19, 2024
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    • A West High student climbs out of the fuselage while a crew member looks on.

    A West High student climbs out of the fuselage while a crew member looks on. CREDIT ANNIE BARKALOW

    Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed behind the school in a practice field, giving the Aerospace Engineering students a rare opportunity to tour a helicopter and talk to a pilot and flight crew.

    On Feb. 16, members of the Air Force flew the helicopter from its base at Minot, North Dakota, making a pit stop at Iowa State University before landing…

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