| Place | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P09340.013 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Cislowski, Harold Francis |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
| Date made | c July 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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US Army Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra gunship being shown to men of the 2nd Battalion The Royal ...
Description
US Army Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra gunship being shown to men of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR). The unit nick-named The flat open area "Eagle Farm" as it reminded them of the race track suburb of that name in Brisbane Qld. The Cobra,designed as an attack helicopter to provide ground support for troops, had recently commenced operations in Vietnam.