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Take Me Home Huey

An old Huey helicopter's wreckage holds a long-buried secret from the Vietnam War, as a charity and a commercial artist team up to uncover a previously unknown tale of pain and loss, yielding unforeseen consequences.

The film "Take Me Home Huey" tells the story of recovery and healing as a Vietnam-era Medevac Huey Helicopter is transformed into a colorful sculpture. The partnership between Light Horse Legacy and Artist Steve Maloney aims to help veterans recover from Post-Traumatic Stress. The story follows the restoration of Huey #67-17174, which was shot down in combat in 1969, and the discovery of its history, including the names of surviving crew and two young soldiers killed during the incident. As the helicopter is restored, the stories of Vietnam veterans and their families parallel the healing journey of Huey 174, showing the struggles they face to overcome trauma sustained during war.

Info about Take Me Home Huey

Studio(s): PBS SoCal, Light Horse Legacy

Originally Released: United States, Jan 06, 2020

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary