| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00966.060 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Barnby, Donald Richard |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
SOUTH VIETNAM. 1971. RED SMOKE, THE SIGNAL FROM NO.25 PATROL, 'F' TROOP, 2 SQUADRON, SPECIAL AIR ...
Description
SOUTH VIETNAM. 1971. RED SMOKE, THE SIGNAL FROM NO.25 PATROL, 'F' TROOP, 2 SQUADRON, SPECIAL AIR SERVICE (SAS), TO THE NO.9 SQUADRON, RAAF, HELICOPTER PILOT SHOWING HIM WHERE TO LAND AND THAT THE LANDING ZONE (LZ) IS SECURE. DIFFERENT COLOURS AND COMBINATIONS OF COLOURS WERE USED AS A CODE TO CONFUSE THE ENEMY AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE HELICOPTERS.