A khaki drill uniform is an unusual sight on an Australian sailor, who is part of the RAN's ...

Accession Number NAVY15288
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Maker RAN Public Relations
Dawe, John
Place made Vietnam: Long Khanh Province, Fire Support Base Blackhorse
Date made December 1967
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
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Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

A khaki drill uniform is an unusual sight on an Australian sailor, who is part of the RAN's commitment in Vietnam. The RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is serving in Vietnam attached to the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company. Here two unidentified crew members are performing checks on a helicopter at Black Horse base, near Xuan Loc, South Vietnam. The base was originally at Vung Tau, but moved in December 1967.

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