CUN/66/0764/VN Accession Number: CUN/66/0764/VN

Description

Vietnam. 1966-09-02. Craftsman George Jenkins ejects a shell from an M17 rifle as he evaluates it. The weapon is American, old, dating back to World War 1, was captured from the Viet Cong during the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), Operation Enoggera.

Details

Accession Number
CUN/66/0764/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1966
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession CUN/66/0764/VN

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