| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02060.049 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Murphy, Gordon James |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | July 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
South Vietnam. 1967-07. A US Air Force Douglas C47 "Spooky" Gunship. This aircraft was involved ...
Description
South Vietnam. 1967-07. A US Air Force Douglas C47 "Spooky" Gunship. This aircraft was involved in saving the Xa Bang Post from capture by the Viet Cong (VC) on 20 July 1967. Note the two 7.62mm electrically operated miniguns protruding through the port-side fuselage.