The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. August 1971. Havilland Sailfish yachts such as these can be found skimming across the water of a large dam within the perimeter of the 1st Australian Task Force Base (1ATF), at Nui Dat. Members of 1st Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), formed a club and with their fleet of four sailfish participate in recreation and competitive sailing. Despite the tranquil nature of the dam, variable wind conditions fully test even experienced sailors. The club's first president is Major R. P. Kudnig.
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. August 1971. Sapper Frank Moelands climbs onto one of the Nui Dat Sailing Club's yachts before taking Sapper Larry Richards, a newcomer to the sport, out for a practice run. Bo
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. May 1971. Sergeant Wilf Lock of Melbourne, Vic (right), shows fellow Nui Dat Gun Club member, Craftsman Ron Munroe of Swan Hill, Vic, how to strip one of the club's shotguns. T
Sailing has now been added to the already numerous recreational facilities for soldiers serving at the 1st Australian Task Force Headquarters at Nui Dat in South Vietnam. A club was officially formed
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. June 1971. The Minister for the Army, Mr Andrew Peacock (left), talks with Vietnamese officers at the Jungle Warfare Training Centre at Nui Dat, Headquarters of the 1st Austral
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. June 1971. Australian, US and Vietnamese engineers came from widespread locations to mark the annual Waterloo Dinner held by the 1st Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. September 1971. Corporal Jeff Estreich of Mullimbimby, NSW, signals the directions to be followed as he leads his infantry section out through the barbed wire perimeter of the
