| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.3.61 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Latch, William |
| Place made | Thailand: Bangkok |
| Date made | 22 June 1981 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "22nd June 1981. On my return to Patpong Road, Bangkok, this banner was waiting outside the Grand Prix Bar - a journos' hangout - after being imprisoned by the Iraqis in Baghdad - arrested near nuclear plant bombed by Israelis. In solitary confinement 7 days. Photo Bill Latch."
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).