| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01636.013 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Ryan, Paul |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | c 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
TWO M108 MOBILE HOWITZERS OF 7 TROOP, 3RD CAVALRY REGIMENT, WITH TWO M113 ARMOURED PERSONNEL ...
Description
TWO M108 MOBILE HOWITZERS OF 7 TROOP, 3RD CAVALRY REGIMENT, WITH TWO M113 ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS. THE M108'S WERE ON LOAN FROM THE AMERICAN MILITARY TO THE AUSTRALIANS. NOTE THE TWO DIFFERENT ARMAMENTS ON THE M113'S: ON THE LEFT, TWIN .30 CALIBRE MACHINE GUNS; ON THE RIGHT, A SINGLE .50 CALIBRE MACHINE GUN WITH ARMOUR PROTECTION FITTED BY ROYAL CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (RAEME) UNIT.