| Accession Number | P05540.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province |
| Date made | 16 February 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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The effect of enemy Rocket Propelled Grenade 7 (RPG7) strikes on the Centurion tank commanded by ...
Description
The effect of enemy Rocket Propelled Grenade 7 (RPG7) strikes on the Centurion tank commanded by 2412046 Troop Sergeant Leonard Stuart (Len) Swarbrick of B Squadron, 1 Armoured Regiment, during Operation Goodwood. Three rounds penetrated the turret wall, one at the front and two on the right side (shown), creating holes approximately 30 mm in diameter. The jet of hot gass and molten metal fragments from the RPG rounds wounded all four crew members, destroyed internal equipment and penetrated an ammunition 'ready bin' without detonating two 20 pounder canister rounds inside it.