| Accession Number | P06312.018 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Graham, Alan Walter |
| Place made | Borneo: Sarawak, Gumbang |
| Date made | c 1966 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
An RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopter on the helipad at the company base at Gumbang occupied by A ...
Description
An RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopter on the helipad at the company base at Gumbang occupied by A Company, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR) between April and September 1966. This aircraft carries the identification letter G. The garrison at Gumbang relied heavily on helicopter re-supply to sustain their operations however, the helipad at Gumband could only accept light and medium helicopters.This was the most southerly of the 4RAR company positions and was located on a ridge line close to the Sarawak-Kalimantan border and a major Indonesian infiltration route.