Ride In a Restored Vietnam Huey Helicopter at Evansville Museum

The Evansville Wartime Museum offers visitors the chance to hear the roar of the rotors and experience a legendary warbird that thousands of American soldiers relied on during Vietnam. Adventure seekers and history buffs alike will not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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On October 14 and 15, history comes to life as the museum hosts the Columbus Indiana Huey, a meticulously restored 1970 UH-1 Huey Helicopter straight from the battlefields of Vietnam. Not only can you see this iconic helicopter, but you can also take it for a spin during 15-20-minute rides throughout the day.

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Why is the Huey So Important?

There is a reason the Huey is so iconic and so widely recognizable. It played a major role in our military's history. The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center sums it up pretty well...

By 1958, the first Hueys were shipped to Vietnam and used by American advisors in "dustoff" medical evacuation (medevac) missions. As the Vietnam War raged, the Army integrated the helicopter into its wider operations and expanded the platform's role far beyond medevac. Widespread use made the UH-1 Iroquois an icon of the Vietnam War and it remains one of the most widely used helicopters in the world.

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Wanna Go For a Ride?

Huey rides will be available from 10am-5pm on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 at the Evansville Wartime Museum. No prior reservations are needed, but there is an extra cost for the ride. The cost for adults is $100, the cost for guests 12 and under is $50, and most importantly, WWII and Korean Veterans get to ride for FREE.

More About the Evansville Wartime Museum

Evansville Wartime Museum is the place to visit for the surprising, interesting, and world-changing story of our community's involvement in winning WWII. The stories we tell come from home front workers and battlefront warriors — these are the people who were there. You can also explore the history of Evansville during WWI, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War in our exhibits dedicated to those times. (evansvillewartimemuseum.org)

The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 12n-4pm.

12 Must-Visit Indiana Military Museums

Keep this list handy, and then next time you're on a road trip around Indiana, you might be able to plan a visit to one of the following museums. We have a couple of great ones right here in Evansville, by the way, so you should probably start with those.

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See Inside Evansville's Wartime Museum

The City of Evansville played an extremely important role in WWII. Evansville's Wartime Museum is a great place to learn the stories behind the history of the war.

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Source: Take Flight in a Beautifully Restored “Huey” Helicopter at the Evansville Wartime Museum