Philippine Air Force UH-1D/H Retired

The Philippine Air Force officially retired its last six operational UH-1H Huey helicopters at a decommissioning ceremony at Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on 5 November 2026, the Manila Times reported. The 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing handed the aircraft over to the Air Logistics and Support Command, which will store them until the service decides on their disposal. The first four UH-1Hs arrived at Villamor Air Base in March 1969. A PAF spokesperson said all six were still operational, though their roles had narrowed; the S-70i Black Hawk now carries the transport and disaster-response mission.