| Accession Number | VN/70/0034/11 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
Adler, Alfred |
| Place made | Vietnam: Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
| Date made | 21 June 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A No 9 Squadron, RAAF, Bushranger helicopter gunship, hit by enemy ground fire was forced to make ...
Description
A No 9 Squadron, RAAF, Bushranger helicopter gunship, hit by enemy ground fire was forced to make an emergency landing on the beach about seven miles north east of Vung Tau. The helicopter was hit late on Saturday afternoon on 20 June 1970, but due to fading light and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, it was impossible to attempt recovery until the following morning. By that time the heavy surf and unusually high tides had swamped the machine, breaking of the tail boom and causing severe structural damage. A Chinook heavy lift helicopter later lifted the Bushranger helicopter to Vung Tau airbase for repairs. There are four unidentified RAAF personnel in the water assisting in recovering the 2.75 inch rockets.