| Accession Number | NAVY19694 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province |
| Date made | c May 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is attached to the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter ...
Description
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is attached to the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company, at the Bearcat Base in Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam. R59629 Leading Airman Aircrewman (LACM) Noel Ervin Shipp shows movies almost every night to Australian and American servicemen at the base. LACM Shipp was killed in action during gunship operations on 31 May 1969.