| Accession Number | P08521.012 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Print |
| Maker |
Binnoore, Amat |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Saigon |
| Date made | c 1971 - 1972 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A Bell, OH58 Kiowa helicopter, leased from the United States (US) military for service with the ...
Description
A Bell, OH58 Kiowa helicopter, leased from the United States (US) military for service with the Australian Army's 161 Reconnaissance (Recce) Flight. This aircraft served for nine months with 161 Recce Flight and on 2 March 1972, along with three other leased OH58s, were flown to Saigon and handed back to the 166th Air Movements Section of the US Army. It is seen here on the Hotel 3 Helicopter pad near Headquarters Australian Forces Vietnam, Saigon.