135 assault helicopter co emu

The 135th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC), nicknamed "EMUs" (Experimental Military Unit), was a unique composite unit formed during the Vietnam War in 1967. It was an integrated American and Australian Army aviation company, the only such unit in the conflict, operating UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopters for troop transport and air assault missions. Based at Vung Tau, the 135th supported both U.S. and Australian ground forces, playing a critical role in operations across Phuoc Tuy Province and beyond. The unit distinguished itself through its adaptability, close cooperation between allied soldiers, and its vital contributions to mobility and fire support in the challenging Vietnamese terrain.