| Accession Number | NAVY15281 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A khaki drill uniform is an unusual sight on an Australian sailor, who is part of the RAN's ...
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 R93607 Leading Airman Safety Equipment (LASE) Alan Morris Winchcombe, of Scarborough, WA, and R59345 Leading Electrical Mecanic Air Communications (LEMAC) Keith Trevor Taylor, of Meander, TAS, work on an RANHFV building at Black Horse base, near Xuan Loc, South Vietnam. The base was originally at Vung Tau, but moved in December 1967.