| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01634.012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Saxby, J |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, C. 1970-06. VIEW OF THE HORSESHOE FIRE SUPPORT BASE ...
Description
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, C. 1970-06. VIEW OF THE HORSESHOE FIRE SUPPORT BASE (FSB). IN THE RIGHT FOREGROUND, AN INTERNATIONAL 6X6 WATER TANKER IS DELIVERING WATER TO THE RED WATER TANKS BESIDE THE ROAD. THE TACTICAL SIGN NO. 61 ON THE TRUCK INDICATES THAT IT BELONGS TO 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR). IN THE DISTANCE ARE THE LONG HAI HILLS, WHERE SMOKE RISING FROM AN EXPLOSION SHOWS THAT AN AIR STRIKE IS IN PROGRESS.