Vietnam UH-1H Restoration Project

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:30 pm

This is a Huey Restoration Group that I have been introduced to here in little old Peru, Indiana. They have been putting on various Auctions and Open Houses to drum up some support (and $$) to continue the restoration of the two UH-1H helicopters they've acquired through some interesting routes. One of them, #803, is actually flyable, but the original, #369 and the organization's namesake, is destined to remain a "museum."

These folks need some help in the way of membership, donations, and word-of-mouth to anyone you know who might be interested. If you know anyone who flew dust-off in Vietnam (or anywhere, really), this would likely interest them. The story at their web site is most interesting, but the in-person tour is much more so!

You can visit their web site at www.americanhuey369.org and read up on their activities and needs. Please forward this to your interested friends on your mailing list. Better yet, if you're available and live close enough, come to Peru, IN and enjoy the fun. They are also raffling off a car, a flight, and a quilt (which I've seen and its cool (not beautiful in the traditional sense - far more interesting than that!).

You can get more info at the web site or by calling (765)469-2727.

Robin (Smith) Alwine
KMS 78-81
RAlwine@aol.com