P02975.006 Accession Number: P02975.006

Description

A Bell Iroquois UH-1H helicopter gunship of 9 Squadron RAAF is parked in a revetment complete with safety wall features. This was a necessary security protection measure as the area was often subject to mortar and rocket attacks from hostile forces. The tails of other fixed wing aircraft, possibly USAF or RAAF, are visible behind the structure.

Details

Accession Number
P02975.006
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Date Made
c 1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor John A Paule
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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