Description
The RAN guided missile destroyer HMAS Perth (II) D38 is on duty with the US Seventh Fleet off the coast of Vietnam. The Perth began its second deployment to Vietnam in September 1968. Here R62518 Electrical Mechanic Weapons Electronics (LEMWE) John Arthur Merlin, of Brisbane, Qld, works in the anti submarine warfare (ASW) control room on HMAS Perth. LEMWE Merlin has tattoos on his right arm, which include place names, probably of major cities and countries he has visited. They are 'LONDON, VIET-NAM, SINGAPORE, SUBIC BAY, RABAUL'.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY18902
Maker
RAN Public Relations
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Date Made
c 24 February 1969
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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