| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01358.006 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
NUI DAT, SOUTH VIETNAM, 1968-03. AN M67 90MM RECOILLESS RIFLE (RCL) ANTI-TANK WEAPON BEING USED ...
Description
NUI DAT, SOUTH VIETNAM, 1968-03. AN M67 90MM RECOILLESS RIFLE (RCL) ANTI-TANK WEAPON BEING USED DURING A TRIAL TO DETERMINE SPREAD OF FLECHETTE ANTI-PERSONNEL ROUNDS. THIS WEAPON WAS INTRODUCED TO THE FIRE ASSAULT PLATOON, 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR) TO REPLACE THE CARL GUSTAV 90MM RCL WHEN SWEDISH AMMUNITION BECAME UNAVAILABLE. (DONOR J. LUCACI)