| Accession Number | P05707.074 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Dinh Tuong Province, Dong Tam |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Specialist 5 (SP5) Rogers (left) and an unidentified gunner, both of the 135th Assault Helicopter ...
Description
Specialist 5 (SP5) Rogers (left) and an unidentified gunner, both of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, 'hot' refuel an Iroquois helicopter (the rotors are left running), during a mission in the Mekong Delta area. The gunner is holding the fire extinguisher. SP5 Rogers is the crew chief of 2026 Lieutenant Ian Maxwell (Max) Speedy, 2nd Contingent, RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV). 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.