| Accession Number | P02546.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Lewis, Stephen |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
| Date made | 7 October 1968 - 11 March 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter on the outskirts of a fire support base, picking up mail. ...
Description
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter on the outskirts of a fire support base, picking up mail. The helicaopter is being guided by a soldier on the ground. These helicopters were often fitted with two forward firing machine guns and launchers for 2.75 inch rockets, as can be seen on the left hand side of the helicopter.