| Accession Number | P05540.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | 21 May 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The results of a well aimed enemy rocket propelled grenade (RPG) on a Centurion tank of A ...
Description
The results of a well aimed enemy rocket propelled grenade (RPG) on a Centurion tank of A Squadron, 1 Armoured Regiment, commanded by 55073 Sergeant (Sgt) Barry Chambers. In a bunker action on 21 May 1970 during Operation Concrete II, an RPG7 round struck the tank's turret just above the main gun barrel. The round penetrated the mantlet, making a small entry hole (circled with chalk), and exploded in the fighting compartment. Spall and shrapnel from the RPG round wounded Sgt Chambers and two members of his crew, one of them severely.