The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Vietnam. 1967-07. When journalists go hunting for stories, besides roughing it with troops on operations, they are obliged to carry a gun and pack, along with pen and paper. Captain Bob Skelton of Baresfield, NSW (left), a member of the Australian Army Public Relations team with the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), takes notes from Lance Corporal Roger Beacall of Mordialloc, Vic, while on Operation Cooparoo.
Vietnam. 1967. Captain Robert Skelton of Beresfield, NSW, a member of the Australian Army Public Relations Team with the 1st Australian Task Force, learns the finer points of planting rice shoots in p
South Vietnam. 1967-11. Taking notes during Operation Santa Fe is Captain Robert Skelton of Beresfield, NSW (left), who was also a journalist with a Newcastle newspaper. With him is Sapper Bernie Croo
Nui Dat, Vietnam. 1967-07. Because of thick jungle and lack of suitable landing pad, troops from B Company, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), had to carry five days' rations and mak
Vietnam. 1967-07. Sergeant Eddy Browning of Paddington, NSW, and of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), with his gun at the ready, walking past a tree blasted by an American B52 bomb
Nui Dat, Vietnam. 1967-07. Major Des Mealy of Rockhampton, Qld (left) and B Company, the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), checks platoon positions with Lieutenant Peter McGuinness
Vietnam. 1967-07. Private (Pte) Robert Fennell of Leongatha, Vic, keeps an eye out and his gun ready for any Viet Cong movement during Operation Cooparoo. Pte Fennell is a machine gunner with 5th Plat
