| Accession Number | P05707.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Mekong Delta |
| Date made | October 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
View from the lead 'slick', Iroquois UH1-H helicopter, of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company ...
Description
View from the lead 'slick', Iroquois UH1-H helicopter, of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, looking out to 'chalks' (positions in flight) 3 and 5 flying over the Mekong Delta to a mission. RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is serving with the 135th AHC. Due to its integrated nature, the unit is designated an 'experimental military unit', with the nickname EMU. Based originally at Vung Tau Air Base, the company moved to Fire Support Base Black Horse near Xuan Loc in December 1967. In November 1968 the unit was moved to Bearcat Base, north east of Saigon. Throughout their service in Vietnam, members of RANHFV provided tactical airlift and gunship support for Australian and allied ground forces.