NAVY21072 Accession Number: NAVY21072

Description

RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is attached to the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC), at the Bearcat Base in Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam. During off duty hours at the base two RANHFV personnel enjoy a traditional navy tot of rum. Left to right: Sub Lieutenant Eric Kent Wile, of Taree, NSW; R63679 Leading Steward (LSTD) William John (Bill) Nielsen, of Carina Heights, Qld; and a Vietnamese helper named Kim. The base is about 15 miles north east of Saigon.

Details

Accession Number
NAVY21072
Photographer
RAN Public Relations
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
March 1970
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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