| Accession Number | P05581.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Film original negative other |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh Province, Cu Chi |
| Date made | 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
RAAF pilot, 44135 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Ian Semmler, (right), climbing into the cockpit of an ...
Description
RAAF pilot, 44135 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Ian Semmler, (right), climbing into the cockpit of an OV-10A Bronco aircraft, (possibly 67-14619), from the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron (19th TASS), United States Air Force (USAF) based at Cu Chi. He is being assisted by Sergeant 'Tank' Wherret, (left), USAF. The banded red and yellow spinners denote a support aircraft for the US 25th Division. The aircraft is armed with 2.75 inch rocket pods (with seven rockets per pod) and four 7.62 mm M60 C machine guns. A yellow, engine starter cart is also visible in the background.