| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01654.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
O'Dea, Michael D. |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
BAU, SARAWAK, 1966. MEMBERS OF THE 4TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (4RAR), SETTING ...
Description
BAU, SARAWAK, 1966. MEMBERS OF THE 4TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (4RAR), SETTING OFF FOR A SWIM FROM CAMP BAU, ONE OF THE BASE CAMPS THE BATTALION OCCUPIED IN BORNEO. THE LAKE IN WHICH THE SOLDIERS SWAM WAS FORMERLY AN AIR STRIP USED BY JAPANESE FORCES DURING WORLD WAR 2. TO THE REAR OF THE SOLDIERS IS A CINEMA SCREEN FOR SHOWING FILMS, WHILE AT THE TOP A RAF SIOUX HELICOPTER RESTS ON THE CAMP'S HELIPAD.