Flying in a UH-1H Huey to Nevada from Indiana
Feb 4, 2013 10:54:42 #
At the end of this month, Feb. 22nd to be exact, I and 9 of our members will embarque on the longest flight we have ever undertaken. Our Not for Profit Organization, American Huey 369, was invited to display our restored 1970 UH-1H huey helicopter (a dustoff medivac in Viet Nam) at the largest helicopter convention in the world. The convention is in Las Vegas this year. We are in Peru, Indiana. While the photo opportunities will be many, the places we are stopping along the way and the Veterans we meet are of the utmost importance to us. They are the reason we brought the aircraft back to flight. I have witnessed, and happily been part of, the healing power that these aircraft have. It is astonishing. We have overnight stops planned for Branson, Missouri, Amarillo, Texas and Flagstaff, Arizona. On the way home we will be stopping in Window Rock, Arizona and again in Amarillo with a possible trip to Ft Worth to visit the plant where this great old bird was built. To all our Veterans, "WELCOME HOME"!
"369" when we first saw her.
"369" now
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Feb 4, 2013 15:43:21 #
369Kae wrote:
At the end of this month, Feb. 22nd to be exact, I... (show quote)
God Bless you for keeping the spirit alive!!
Feb 4, 2013 16:18:08 #
Thank You Raider Fan. They are a huge undertaking and a labor of love. Anything for our Veterans! These aircraft mean so much to them!
Feb 5, 2013 06:59:36 #
that is cool thanks. I remember very well seeing these come him with wounded men and how they saved lives. I am thankful for them then and now.
Feb 5, 2013 07:52:13 #
I love the Huey helicopters. I would love to take a flight in one.
Post pics!!
Post pics!!
Feb 5, 2013 08:24:26 #
I have had the chance to fly in this copter and photograph them on a few occasions in Michigan while carrying event Photographer crediditials during a WW II re-enactment sponsored by the LWF organization.
This crew is truly 1st class in everything they do.
Wishing you a safe trip there and back to your home base.
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/medevac-the-sound-of-hope-thomas-woolworth.html
This crew is truly 1st class in everything they do.
Wishing you a safe trip there and back to your home base.
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/medevac-the-sound-of-hope-thomas-woolworth.html
Feb 5, 2013 08:33:01 #
Thanks for your outstanding project. Etched in my mind is that unmistakable sound of a huey approaching knowing it meant help was at my location (Vietnam 1969-1970).
Good luck with your trip.
Dave
Good luck with your trip.
Dave
Feb 5, 2013 09:09:22 #
Thank You everyone for the kind words of encouragement. Tom, I see you are a Marine (once a Marine always a Marine, no prior or former, I know because I live with one!). You should check our schedule. Benton Harbor, Michigan is doing a Vietnam reenactment this year. We will be bringing both aircraft. Willow Run in Michigan is also doing a full Vietnam reenactment again this year. We will have both of our aircraft and several Hueys from GA. We did this with them in 2009 and it is an awesome sight. The have every aircraft involved. Our website is:www.americanhuey369.com. Lots of photos and information about our organization.
Reenactment August 2012
Feb 5, 2013 09:15:51 #
macv dave wrote:
Thanks for your outstanding project. Etched in my mind is that unmistakable sound of a huey approaching knowing it meant help was at my location (Vietnam 1969-1970).
Good luck with your trip.
Dave
Good luck with your trip.
Dave
Thank You Macv Dave. The sound of the Huey is very distinct. They were "the sound of hope" to many. Where are you located? Anywhere close to Indiana?
Feb 5, 2013 09:16:32 #
369Kae wrote:
Thank You everyone for the kind words of encourage... (show quote)
I was a member of your club which gave me the chance to fly in 369. Thanks for the event info update. I will contact Ken and get on his list of event Photographers for the Benton Harbor event. Again safe flight.
Feb 5, 2013 09:23:26 #
Kae, Was wondering if you do other shows as well. A friend is a Marine and is in charge of Ohio (Summit County) Members of the Purple Heart and are building a New Memorial this year . ( In Norton) Please let me know who to contact,Thanks Ned
Feb 5, 2013 09:26:52 #
rfazzi wrote:
I love the Huey helicopters. I would love to take a flight in one.
Post pics!!
Post pics!!
We love them too!! I love the fact you refered to it as a flight not a "ride". We won't be any closer to you than we are on this trip. Check our website, maybe a trip to Indiana is in order.
I will post a few here but will have a lot on our website and my personal website www.kaeyorkphotography.com, www.americanhuey369.com
Feb 5, 2013 09:34:39 #
neds wrote:
Kae, Was wondering if you do other shows as well. A friend is a Marine and is in charge of Ohio (Summit County) Members of the Purple Heart and are building a New Memorial this year . ( In Norton) Please let me know who to contact,Thanks Ned
Ned, we do alot of Veteran events. That is what we want to do. Airshows are, dare I say, "secondary" to Veteran events. We were in Ft. Jennings, Ohio last year for their Bicentennial. It was a great event! We have been in Celina and Van Wert also. Contact John Walker @ 765-469-2727 for more information about scheduling an event. Thanks Ned!!
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