NAVY13545
Photograph NAVY13545 Vietnam, 1962-1975The helicopter control officer onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart directs a USN Sea King helicopter, side number 59, in a vertical replenishment of mail. A sailor stands behind him on t
NAVY13895 Accession Number: NAVY13895
Description
A vertical replenishment onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart during Operation Sea Dragon off the North Vietnamese coast. RAN crew members on the quarter deck observe an unidentified person being winched from a USN logistics helicopter, possibly a Kaman Sea Sprite. Such activities were a regular occurrence as a means to transfer personnel, mail and supplies between ships in the fleet ensuring optimal time "on station'.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY13895
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 120
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Format: 120
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
c August 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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