Description
Members of the Malaysian 1 Royal Ranger Regiment (1 RRR) checking their equipment after disembarking from a massive 33.8 metre long Russian Mi-26 'Halo' transport helicopter at Battambang airfield in late January 1992. The Mi-26 displays a 'UN 88' serial and is painted in the traditional white UN finish. Malaysia committed 1,090 military personnel to the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) operation, including eight helicopters and a contingent from the Royal Malaysian Airforce, one of 34 countries to commit troops. The Malaysian contingent was deployed to Battambang province for the duration of pre-election period.
Details
Accession Number
P03258.009
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Credit Line
Donor H Smith
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