The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Vung Tau, Vietnam. c.1966. Cafes and bars line the foreshore of Back Beach on the eastern side of the Vung Tau peninsula. It was believed that the far end of the beach was used by the Viet Cong as a rest and recreation area for their own personnel. The 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) was established in 1966 behind the sand dunes in the background.
Vung Tau, Vietnam. 1966. Tents and trucks belonging to the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) base which was established near the sand dunes. Note the tent on top of one of the sand dunes.
Vung Tau, Vietnam. 1966. The 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) base. Note the rows of tents along the different levels of sand dunes.
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1971. Aerial view of 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) situated amongst the sand dunes and on the beach.
Vung Tau, Vietnam. 1966. Large marquees belonging to the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) base. Note the sand dunes in the background where tents have also been put up.
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1971. Aerial view of 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) situated amongst the sand dunes and on the beach and hills in the background.
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1971. Aerial view of 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) situated amongst the sand dunes and on the beach at the foot of a hill.
