CUN/66/0705A/VN Accession Number: CUN/66/0705A/VN

Description

Vietnam. 1966-08-19. During Operation Smithfield Australian Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) of 1 APC Squadron and soldiers on foot swept along in pursuit of retreating Viet Cong troops in Phuoc Tuy Province. Members of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), climb into APCs. Note the exposed position of the .50 calibre machine-gun without an armoured shield.

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Accession Number
CUN/66/0705A/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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