The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) has been integrated into the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company at Vung Tau, South Vietnam. RAN personnel comprise 20 percent of the US unit, the only one in the country at this time. The primary mission is the support of the Australian Task Force Vietnam. The unit was completely formed with their equipment in 17 October 1967, and flew their first mission on 3 November 1967. Here R54620 Leading Airman Mechanic Airframes and Engines (LAMAE) David Nelson Varley (left), of Nowra, NSW, is working with fellow mechanician Private First Class (PFC) W Crosby, of Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, on one of the unit's 'slicks' (assault helicopters used for carrying troops), operated by the Australian pilots.
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is integrated into the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company at Vung Tau, South Vietnam. RAN personnel comprise 20 percent of the US unit, the only one in the
The Australian White Ensign flies beside the Australian flag and the US flag in Vietnam. The occasion is the visit to the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) by Major General Douglas Vincent, Comma
A khaki drill uniform is an unusual sight on an Australian sailor, who is part of the RAN's commitment in Vietnam. The RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) is serving in Vietnam, attached to the US
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) has been integrated into the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company at Vung Tau, South Vietnam. RAN personnel comprise 20 percent of the US unit, the only one
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) has been integrated into the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company at Vung Tau, South Vietnam. RAN personnel comprise 20 percent of the US unit, the only one
RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) has been integrated into the US Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company at Vung Tau, South Vietnam. RAN personnel comprise 20 percent of the US unit, the only one
