| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01595.048 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
MacGregor, Alexander Hugh 'Sandy' |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
ORIGINAL BAILEY BRIDGE DAMAGED BY THE VIET CONG ON ROUTE 2, JUST NORTH OF 1 AUSTRALIAN TASK FORCE ...
Description
ORIGINAL BAILEY BRIDGE DAMAGED BY THE VIET CONG ON ROUTE 2, JUST NORTH OF 1 AUSTRALIAN TASK FORCE AREA. THE BRIDGE WAS RECONSTRUCTED BY AUSTRALIAN SAPPERS USING TIMBER LOGS AS MAIN BEARERS. RECOVERED BAILEY TRANSOMS AND PANELS WERE WELDED TO EACH OTHER TOGETHER WITH PSP SPOT WELDED TO THE PANELS, TO SERVE AS THE NEW BRIDGE. THE SOLDIER RESTING WITH AN ARM ON THE TRUCK AND ONE LEG ON THE LOG IS 216227 PRIVATE P C WOOLMER, 3 TROOP, 1 FIELD COMPANY WORKSHOPS (1FL SQN WKSP