Vietnam

Huey chopper carrying soldiers of 5RAR landing in a dry Paddi field

Heliborne Insertion onto a Dry Paddy Field 1st Tour

A Huey Slick carrying 5RAR soldiers approaching its landing zone. (LZ)
Insertions were always dicey, the ever present chance of being caught whilst approaching the landing zone in the open or by enemy ground fire. The risk of the paddy buns being mined or booby trapped was an added concern which kept you on your toes.

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