| Accession Number | P02636.002 |
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| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Army Public Relations |
| Place made | Vietnam: Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
| Date made | September 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Major Peter Bourke, Officer Commanding C Squadron, 1st Royal Australian Armoured Regiment, ...
Description
Major Peter Bourke, Officer Commanding C Squadron, 1st Royal Australian Armoured Regiment, looking down into the cargo hold of the Japanese transport ship Harima Maru, which has been loaded with 28 Centurion Mk V/1 tanks for their return voyage to Australia from South Vietnam. To fall within the lifting limits of the Harima Maru's crane, these tanks have had their 20 pounder gun barrels and rear engine decks removed. The gun barrels and engine decks were transported back to Australia separately aboard HMAS Sydney.