NAVY07966
Photograph NAVY07966 Vietnam, 1962-1975The Flag Officer Commanding the Australian Fleet (FOCAF), O.787 Rear Admiral Thomas K Morrison, talking to soldiers surrounding an 81 mm mortar onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. The ship was e
NAVY07977 Accession Number: NAVY07977
Description
An unidentified soldier onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney instructs R55975 Naval Airman R A Billing in the use of a 3.5 inch rocket launcher. The warship was on its inaugural voyage to Vietnam carrying men from 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and supporting elements.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07977
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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