Accession Number | NAVY17133 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
Date made | 27 June 1968 |
Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial![]() |
R57404 Leading Seaman Physical Trainer (LSPT) Maxwell Rodney Mullinger, and R57131 Petty Offficer ...
Description
R57404 Leading Seaman Physical Trainer (LSPT) Maxwell Rodney Mullinger, and R57131 Petty Offficer Underwater Control (POUC) Robert John Priest, disengage Rear Admiral (Rear Adm) G J B Crabb, CBE, DSC, Flag Officer Commanding Australian Fleet (FOCAF) from a helicopter winch after he has been lowered onto the deck of HMAS Hobart, probably near Subic Bay, Philippines. Rear Adm is paying a visit to the ship during its second deployment to the Vietnam War. Saluting Rear Adm on his arrival is Lieutenant Commander Ian Blyth James, Executive Officer HMAS Hobart.