Huey helicopter, Louisiana National Guard Museum

ID: 2925
This file appears in: Jackson Barracks: The Museum Complex

This Huey was flown by Louisiana's 812th Medical Company in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-91) as well as for rescue missions during Hurricane Katrina. It was retired in 2009.

Photo courtesy Louisiana National Guard Archives

This file appears in: Jackson Barracks: The Museum Complex

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