| Accession Number | P05707.072 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province, Bearcat Base |
| Date made | 4 May 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Major (Maj) Paul E Raetz, United States Army (fourth from left, back to camera) relinquishes ...
Description
Major (Maj) Paul E Raetz, United States Army (fourth from left, back to camera) relinquishes command of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC) to Maj Harry T Woodmansee II (third from left), at the change over ceremony. Maj Woodmansee is receiving his 135th AHC command epaulettes from two unidentified United States Army officers. R93484 Leading Airman Photographer James Connolly, 2nd Contingent, RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) (left, with camera) is photographing the proceedings. RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is serving with the 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.