EKN/69/0004/VN Accession Number: EKN/69/0004/VN

Description

Repair work carried out in the field by a mobile repair team of 106th Field Workshops during land clearing operations south of Nui Dat. The Centurion tank being repaired struck a mine. The damage required the replacement of the complete front suspension assembly, front idler wheel, and repair track, which took eight hours to complete.

Details

Accession Number
EKN/69/0004/VN
Photographer
Sergeant Charles Edward Calcraft
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
1969-05-08
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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