Canadian Military Door Gunner

Photograph

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Royal Montreal Regiment Museum

Name/Title

Canadian Military Door Gunner

Entry/Object ID

2018.09.252

Description

A Canadian soldier dressed in the role of Helicopter Door Gunner. The Canadian CH-146 Griffon utility helicopter is designated to deploy alongside the CH-47 Chinook and provide aerial protection from ground fire threats. He is dressed in a crewmember's flight suit, gloves, a load-bearing equipment harness, an aircrew helmet with communications gear and a Kevlar lined ballistic vest.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Country

Afghanistan

Continent

Asia