EMU INC aka Huey Vets
REDWOOD CITY, California
EMU, INC operates a fully restored Vietnam Huey Helicopter. We are an Educational living history program serving the community. EMU derives its name from an Experimental Military Unit in Vietnam hence EMU. The 135th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) in Vietnam was a fully integrated Military unit made up of US Army & Royal Australian Navy personnel.
Statement of Purpose:
1. To preserve the history of the Huey Helicopter and the memory of the men who served in the 135th Assault Helicopter Company and all AHC’s in Vietnam.
2. To own and operate accurately restored helicopters (UH-1D/H and UH-1C/M) utilized by the 135th AHC during its service in Vietnam and to make these aircraft available to museums, air shows, public displays and for the support of Veterans affairs.
3. To recognize and offer emotional support to Combat Veterans with PTSD of all eras through comradery and contact with the Huey (EMU 309).
