P02546.004 Accession Number: P02546.004

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.

Details

Accession Number
P02546.004
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Brand: FUJI
Date Made
7 October 1968 - 11 March 1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor S Lewis
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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