| Accession Number | P05707.029 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Tay Ninh Province |
| Date made | November 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Iroquois helicopters of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, ...
Description
Iroquois helicopters of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, with another company’s aircraft in the rear, line up at a petrol, oil and lubricants (POL) and ammunition point near Tay Ninh City, close to the 'Iron Triangle' and the VC underground city and tunnel complex. POL points are dotted around Vietnam. 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.