In memory of those that paid the full price in service to their country.


And honoring veterans of all branches of the United States military;
past, present and future.
The Huey Story


The 1962 UH-1B helicopter was previously owned by an Arkansas
hospital and through research of the serial number was discovered to
have originally belonged to the U.S. Air Force and utilized at a
missile site.  However, the exact use and original location of the
helicopter is still unknown.

It has been over 4 years since we began this labor of love restoring
the Huey to its original Vietnam-era form.  Through a lot of hard
work the Huey is almost complete.
Hopefully, we will acquire and install an engine soon.  Additionally,
interior lining still needs to be installed in the cabin and the
instrument panel needs to be completed.
History
The Restoration Process
  • Pressure-washed inside and out, along with all of the major
    components
  • Removed all panels and cowling
  • Built canopy for sun and weather protection
  • Reconditioned and made doors operational
  • Replaced cabin top windows
  • Sanded inside and out
  • Prime and painted to original O.D. exterior and gray interior
    with tail numbers and "U.S. Army" emblazoned on the tail
    boom
  • Painted skids with non-slip surface
  • Reconditioned and installed mast
  • Installed instrument panel with some instruments in place
  • Painted and installed tail rotor and main rotor assembly
  • Replaced civilian seats with military armored seats
  • Painted nose art
Additionally, a trailer donated by our member, Ralph Pettis, was redesigned to transport the Huey to
different events.  It has been wired for lights, with a mounted tool box and adapters for flags and
banners.  There is also a support system on the trailer to secure the main rotor allowing us to transport
the Huey effortlessly using a standard pick-up truck.
Again, the Huey restoration project would not be possible without the generous donations and support
of our sponcers.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Doug LaMalfa, Assemblyman
M & B Trailer, Redding  
Olde West, Redding
Pacific Supply, Redding  
Redding Freightliner
Southeast Safety & Supply, New Orleans
 Les Schwab Tires, Redding
Northstate Recycling, Redding
PAC-West Helicopters, Redding
Ralph Pettis, Redding
Redding Printing
B&B Redding I-5 RV
If you want to be part of The Huey Restoration Project by donating needed materials or money contact
Andy Urban, President either by phone: (530) 365-8537 or email: andy@norcalvha.org .
Become A Sponsor
Veterans Historical Association, Inc. Created 2010
A great bunch of people to work with stop by and see them.
3750 Automall Drive Anderson, CA ::   (866) 852-8465
Click on
Banner
What a great bunch of guys that work here not to mention that with out the help of
Pac-West and the owner John Gagnon this project would not of been possible.
We want to give Redding Breakfast Lions Club a big thank you for there support at
the 2010 Lions Antique and Gun Show. The show was a big success.
Click on
Banner
Click on
Banner
Northern California Veterans
Historical Association Inc.
And Mobile Museum