The filming schedule for the Huey documentary "In The Shadow of
The Blade", has been modified due to financial situations -
the new lift-off from Fort Rucker is now planned for October 2,
2002. There will not be a cross country flight out to the west coast.
However, some of the veterans who were scheduled to be interviewed as part
of this documentary will be at Fort Rucker for the lift off
celebrations.
The huey that is being used is a former 173rd
Assault Helicopter Company slick that flew out "Rocket City"
in the late 60's. This is an old Robin Hood aircraft and will painted with
original company markings.
The new plans call for a slight
change in the way the movie will be shot and the way the stories will be
told - but the project will still retain that spiritual healing quality as
it unfolds the experiences of veterans and others who were touched in
various ways by this icon of the Vietnam War.
When a new flight plan is released it
will be posted on this website. Stay tuned - the Shadow continues to live
on!
Tee
Shirts Now Available!
07/01/2002
As a way for you to show the world that you support our effort, we are now
offering free tee shirts for any donations of $40 or more.
As a way for you to show the world that you support our effort, we are
now offering free tee shirts for any donations of $40 or more. Please keep
in mind that everyone working on this project is donating their time and
energy because of their passion and dedication to this movie. Every dollar
received goes towards paying for blade time on the helicopter, fuel,
parts, insurance, other expenses that we will incur flying this great
veteran around the country to make this film, and towards building a
permanent facility to house this storied helicopter. Also keep in mind
that all donations are tax deductible, and that you will receive a receipt
for your records from the Texas Air Command Museum, a 501 (c)3 non-profit
organization.
These tees are black heavy duty 100% cotton tees with the image from
the home page of the website on the front:
and a map of our planned route with cities listed on the back:
Click on the link below for details on how you can donate to this project
and get a tee shirt.
http://www.intheshadowoftheblade.com/shadow.nsf/docs/88530712A9298D1D86256BEB00732765
More Blade News
Support from Medal of Honor Recipients
06/05/2002
We are elated to share the support we have received from the five living
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients who received their medals in
action involving the Huey.
Support from The American Legion
05/29/2002
Another fine organization has added their voice to the call for support
for this project. We thank The American Legion for their recent letter in
support of our
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