| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.46 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Official United States Air Force Photographer |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | 25 March 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Pleiku - enroute to battle - Piloted by 1st Air Commando Squadron pilots, Air Force A-1E Skyraiders fly toward the A Shau US Army Special Forces camp. During the two-day battle there, MArch 9-10, 1st Air Commando pilots logged more than 100 hours over the beleaguered camp (AIR FORCE PHOTO)."
"This is the battle where the Mormon - Major Bernard Fisher - won the Congressional Medal of Honour flying an A1-E Skyraider. See other photo."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).