P08176.003 Accession Number: P08176.003

Description

Armoured dozers 'Apache Power' and 'Mean Bear' at the 17th Construction Squadron depot, Nui Dat. Visible in the background is an American M48 tank, mine roller on loan to the Australians. 'Apache Power' has been fitted with a tree splitting blade and a winch at the rear.

Details

Accession Number
P08176.003
Maker
Sapper Ivan Royce Ballard
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Date Made
c 1970 - 1971
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor I Ballard
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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