CUN/71/0497/VN Accession Number: CUN/71/0497/VN

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Lance Corporal (LCpl) Ian Blakeney of Griffith, NSW, a member of 110 Signal Squadron based at the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) at Vung Tau, is no stranger to heights. He is seen here after he climbed 150 feet up 110's mast in Saigon where the Australian Force Headquarters is located to carry out some repairs. LCpl Blakeney worked for a radio antenna firm in Sydney before joining the Army.

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Accession Number
CUN/71/0497/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
September 1971
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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