A Caterpillar D8H bulldozer, with the call sign four eight B (48B) in the process of being fitted ...

Accession Number P02636.001
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Army Public Relations
Place made Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat
Date made c 1968 - 1971
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

A Caterpillar D8H bulldozer, with the call sign four eight B (48B) in the process of being fitted out with armour plating at the Australian Army Engineering Workshops at Nui Dat. These vehicles were used to prepare fire support bases, clear firestone trails through jungle areas and to clear anti personnel minefields.

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