MAL/65/0062/28
Photograph MAL/65/0062/28 Vietnam, 1962-1975A US Army fuel bowser refuels a RAAF Caribou after it had landed back at Vung Tau in monsoon rain following a long day carrying cargo.
MAL/65/0062/09 Accession Number: MAL/65/0062/09
Description
Looking from the inside of a RAAF hangar at Vung Tau, as a Caribou is given a regular service overhaul. RAAF ground crews work under less than ideal conditions, sharing space and some equipment with the US Army maintaining similar aircraft. High temperatures, humidity and the approaching monsoon, with daily storms all add to the problems of these hard working crews.
Details
Accession Number
MAL/65/0062/09
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
June 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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