| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | KEL/66/0138/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Kelly, Peter |
| Date made | 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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VIETNAM, 1966-03. GUNNERS OF THE 105 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY, POUND VIET CONG ...
Description
VIETNAM, 1966-03. GUNNERS OF THE 105 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY, POUND VIET CONG POSITIONS IN THE QUAN KHIEM HANH PROVINCE, ABOUT 60 MILES NORTH WEST OF SAIGON. THE AUSTRALIANS OPENED FIRE ONLY A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING LANDED BY GIANT, TWIN-ROTOR CHINOOK HELICOPTERS. THEIR 105 MILLIMETRE PACK HOWITZERS WERE SLUNG UNDER THE AIRCRAFT AND PLACED IN POSITION IMMEDIATELY, ALLOWING THE BATTERY TO SUPPORT LANDING INFANTRY WITHOUT ANY DELAY.