FOR/66/0736/VN Accession Number: FOR/66/0736/VN

Description

Vung Tau, Vietnam. 1966-08. Pilot changeover during operations, and a quick refuel for a Cessna aircraft of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight. Left to right: Craftsman Paul Lidster of Orange, NSW (on the refuelling hose); Second Lieutenant Victor Salmon of Brisbane, Qld; Lieutenant Don Cockerell of Casula, NSW, who has just finished his stint in the cockpit.

Details

Accession Number
FOR/66/0736/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1966
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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