| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.019 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Sisson, Colin P |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, C. 1968-03-23. NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS OF 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, THE ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, C. 1968-03-23. NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS OF 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, THE ANZAC BATTALION, BOARDING AN IROQUOIS HELICOPTER (SERIAL NO. A2-1019) OF NO. 9 SQUADRON RAAF, TO RETURN TO BASE AT THE CONCLUSION OF OPERATION PINNAROO. THE OPERATION TOOK PLACE IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, IN AND NEAR THE LONG HAI HILLS. THE ANZAC BATTALION WAS COMPOSED OF ELEMENTS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY REGIMENT (1RNZIR), AND THE 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (2RAR). THE HELICOPTER SHOWN IS HELD AMONG THE COLLECTIONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL.