| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.2.43 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Saigon |
| Date made | 1975 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Neil Davis talks with a British correspondent (James Fenton) and Viet-Cong commanding-general Tran Van Tra at a reception at Doc Lap (independence) Palace in Saigon on June 6, 1975 - the anniversary of the founding of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam (the Viet-Cong). Tra later sent into 'retirement' - he was too popular for the North Vietnamese victors. Tra was/is a South Vietnamese - Viet-Cong. General Tran Van Tra (Comm. General NVA/VC forces is S. Vietnam). Chairman of Military Management Committee."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).