| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | WAR/70/0160/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original acetate |
| Maker |
Ward, Peter Anthony |
| Date made | 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM. 9 MARCH 1970. MEN FROM B COMPANY, 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, SOUTH VIETNAM. 9 MARCH 1970. MEN FROM B COMPANY, 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR), CARRY A MATE WHO HAS COLLAPSED FROM HEAT EXHAUSTION TO A WAITING HELICOPTER. THE BATTALION WAS TAKING PART IN ITS FIRST OPERATION - CODENAMED FINSCHHAFEN - AFTER ARRIVING FOR ITS SECOND TOUR OF DUTY. THE OPERATION TOOK PLACE EAST OF THE TASK FORCE BASE AT NUI DAT.