The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Sergeant Bob Brown of Midland, WA, checks aviation fuel for water condensation with a special colour changing capsule at the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) Base in Nui Dat. Condensation is a continuous problem for men of the 8th Petroleum Platoon Detachment during Vietnam's wet season. Sergeant Brown is a member of the platoon.
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-08-30. Lance Corporal Lance McMillan of West Heidelberg, Vic, checks the daily tally of petrol issues at the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) Base at Nui Dat. He is a memb
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Jim Reid of Launceston, Tas, checks the quality of fuel at the refuelling point of the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) Base. Using a hydrometer
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Graham Parkyn of Magill, SA, turns on the valve to a petrol storage balloon at the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) Base. He is a member of the 8th Petroleum P
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Harry Martin of Queen's Point, WA, checks to ensure that no water seepage or condensation is present in a 5000 gallon rubber fuel tank at the 1st Australian L
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private John Ward of Richmond, Vic, refuels a bulldozer at the Nui Dat petrol point at the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) Base. He is a member of the 8th Petroleum P
Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Corporal Dennis Loxton of Collie, WA, fills a 500 gallon rubber fuel bladder with petrol for despatch to a fire support base. A member of the 8th Petroleum
