| Accession Number | F03998 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Television news footage |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Errington, William Alexander (Bill) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province |
| Date made | 29 April 1968 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
Operation Toon Thang DPR/TV/826
Description
Iroquois helicopters fly in members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, into Fire Support Base (FSB) Dyke during Operation Toan Thang in Bien Hoa Province. United States Chinook helicopters lift in 105mm Howitzers of New Zealand 161 Battery. Guns are manhandled by gunners from 161st Battery while a section from 3 RAR patrol across the FSB. Identified personnel: Gunner Isaac Walker of Blenheim, NZ; Captain Martin Steeds of Waiouru, NZ; Gunner Rex Coe of Wairoa, NZ; Private Jim Carson of Salisbury, SA; Private Trevor Longmire of Semaphore, SA; Private Peter Clark of Strathmore, Vic; Private Tony Harris of New Norfolk, Tas; Private Colin Renoles of Campbelltown, SA.
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Video of Operation Toon Thang DPR/TV/826 (video)