| Accession Number | P05707.006 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Informal portrait of 2088 Lieutenant Robert George Ray, 2nd Contingent, RAN Helicopter Flight ...
Description
Informal portrait of 2088 Lieutenant Robert George Ray, 2nd Contingent, RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV), Observer and Operations Officer with the 135th Commanding Battalion. RANHFV is serving with the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army. 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.