P05707.042 Accession Number: P05707.042

Description

A United States Army Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra gunship and Chinook helicopter parked at a base in Vietnam. The AH-1 Cobras were used by the United States Army during the Tet offensive in 1968 and through to the end of the Vietnam War. With their accurate weaponry the Huey Cobras provide fire support for ground forces as well as filling the role of transport helicopters.

Details

Accession Number
P05707.042
Photographer
Lieutenant Ian Maxwell (Max) Speedy DSC
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Date Made
November 1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor I M Speedy
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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