megan :-
There certainly was excellent cooperation between the two countries. Perhaps your story may be a payback on the fortunes of RAAF A4-173, had the right wing damaged in an accident 07 May 65 which was replaced with a US Army unit, another accident on 16 August 66 damaged the left wing which was replaced with a US Army unit. Details on the link.
No wonder A4-173 is a memorial to all the RAAF personnel who served in Vietnam. What a survivor! More like Trigger's broom than an original aircraft, but all the more credit to those who had toiled in theatre and back home to make sure that this 'write-off' wasn't. Her star and bars are witness to the bonds forged in a very nasty war indeed. Many thanks for the link megan :-
https://qam.com.au/portfolio/de-havi...a4-173-cn-173/