| Accession Number | P05707.077 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Speedy, Ian Maxwell (Max) |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | c September 1968-October 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
An unidentified gunner of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, ...
Description
An unidentified gunner of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company (135th AHC), United States Army, 'hot' refuels an Iroquois helicopter (the rotors are left running). Colonel (Col) Du, Commander of 7th Division Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) (obscured), remains seated in helicopter. Each helicopter in the line is parked on an individual concrete landing pad. RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is serving with 135th AHC providing tactical airlift and gunship support for Australian and allied ground forces.