| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | FAI/70/0366/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fairley, John Geoffrey |
| Date made | 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM. 1970-06. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS CLIMB ABOARD A BRIDGELAYING TANK, ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM. 1970-06. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS CLIMB ABOARD A BRIDGELAYING TANK, FOR A RIDE INTO AN OPERATIONAL AREA IN THE WEST OF THE PROVINCE. THE TANKS AND ARMOUR ARE IN SUPPORT OF INFANTRY OF THE 2RAR /NZ (ANZAC) (THE ANZAC BATTALION COMPRISING 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT AND A COMPONENT FROM THE 1ST BATTALION, ROYAL NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY REGIMENT), NOW ON IT'S FIRST OPERATION SINCE RETURNING TO VIETNAM FOR A SECOND TOUR OF DUTY.