| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | BEL/69/0502/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Bellis, Christopher John |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SOUTH VIETNAM. 1969-07. A US CHINOOK HELICOPTER (CH 47), SERIAL NO. 19097, FLIES IN SUPPLIES TO ...
Description
SOUTH VIETNAM. 1969-07. A US CHINOOK HELICOPTER (CH 47), SERIAL NO. 19097, FLIES IN SUPPLIES TO FIRE SUPPORT BASE (FSB) FLINDERS IN NORTHERN PHUOC TUY PROVINCE. THE BASE WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ARTILLERY SUPPORT FOR TROOPS OF 9TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (9RAR), WHO WERE CONDUCTING A RECONNAISSANCE-IN-FORCE OF THE AREA DURING OPERATION MATTHEW.