Accession Number | F10748 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 4 min 42 sec |
Object type | Actuality footage |
Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Potts Point, Garden Island |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial This item is licensed under CC BY-NC |
HMAS Sydney returns from Vietnam
High angle view of HMAS Sydney's flight deck showing the ships band in dress uniform. Sydney approaching wharf. Troops returning from Vietnam manning sides of the deck as Sydney approaches the wharf. Returned troops in street march led by RAN band. Crowds lining the street to welcome back the troops. Troops marching through ticker tape. A welcome home banner is held up 'Welcome home we're proud of you.' Various shots of the crowd and dignitaries. Close up of sign for HMA Naval Dockyard Garden Island. Sydney towed to home port by a tug boat. Families waiting on the wharf. Sailors secure ropes to capstans. Close up of Military Police Corporal's MP badge. Various shots of HMAS Sydney taken from the wharf. Sailors and civilians disembarking down gangway. Sailors greeted on the wharf by their families.
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Video of HMAS Sydney returns from Vietnam (video)