| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Horseshoe Hill |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01673.007 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Blake, Tony |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1970. MEMBERS OF 3 PLATOON, 'A' COMPANY, 7TH ...
Description
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1970. MEMBERS OF 3 PLATOON, 'A' COMPANY, 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR), ABOUT TO GO OUT ON PATROL FROM THE HORSESHOE FIRE SUPPORT BASE. THE SOLDIER FACING THE CAMERA IS CARRYING A 7.62 MM GP MG M60 MACHINE GUN. THE MAN NEXT TO HIM WITH HIS BACK TURNED HAS A 66 MM M72 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER SLUNG ACROSS HIS BACK.