R93391 Tactical Operator Charles Andrew Rigg of Reservoir, Vic, operates a 10 inch signalling ...

Accession Number NAVY07937
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker RAN Public Relations
Place made At sea
Date made c May 1965
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
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Description

R93391 Tactical Operator Charles Andrew Rigg of Reservoir, Vic, operates a 10 inch signalling lamp onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. An unidentified armed soldier observes the procedures which are being carried out during the ship's first voyage to Vietnam carrying the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and supporting units.

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