Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of four denominations of 1st Australian Task Force Padres conducting a combined service at the non-denominational chapel, whilst an Armoured Corps digger is engrossed in the service. All Padres were available to all units, 24 hours a day.photograph, 1st atf base, non demoninational chapel, padre, digger, armoured corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the Gibbons family, left to right: Stanley William Gibbons (son, father, grandfather), Denis Stanley Gibbons (son, father, grandson), in front Peter Denis Gibbons (son, grandson, great grandson), Robert William Gibbons (father, grandfather, great grandfather). Circa 1960.photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, stanley william gibbons, denis stanley gibbons, peter denis gibbons, robert william gibbons, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a RAAF 'Slick' Huey helicopter at the 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, preparing to lift out a Special Air Services patrol for insertion into the jungle somewhere in Phuoc Tuy Province. On this occassion, the operation was supported by US Huey 'Cobra' Gunships.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, 1st atf base, nui dat, special air service regiment (australian army), phuoc tuy province, us huey 'cobra' gunships, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a medic aboard the American 'Dustoff' Huey helicopter guiding the makeshift stretcher, containing wounded VietCong, being lifted by Pte L Grygierczyk, Maj J.J. Lakey and Pte J Korn following the successful ambush by 11 Plt, D coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC).photograph, huey helicopter, dustoff, viet cong, pte l grygierczyk, maj j lakey, pte j korn, 11 platoon, operation lavarack, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wounded viet cong soldier, d coy, 6 rar/nz (anzac)

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Huey 'slick' Helicopters from 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, loaded with seven fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading for a landing zone in Phuoc Tuy Province at the start of another Australian search and destroy mission.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 9 squadron, phuoc tuy province, infantry soldiers, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, raaf crew, search and destroy mission

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of RAAF Huey 'slick' Helicopters transporting Diggers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, to their drop zone to commence operations. The machine gun depicted in the forefront of the photograph is a 7.62mm belt-fed weapon.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, m 60 machine gun 7.62, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the naval ground crew preparing a Sea King helicopter for a Anti-submarine flight around Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sydney had entered Vietnamese waters and went on full alert as it headed for Vung Tau with the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, sea king helicopter, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, navy ground crew, vung tau

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of diggers from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sgt Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sgt bob fulton, vung tau ferry, 8 rar, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers, physical training

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A colour photograph crew members of HMAS Hobart under the command of Captain Guy Griffiths search the horizon on operations on the gun line in the Tonkin Gulf. HMAS Hobart was renowned for the accuracy of its gunfire when engaging North Vietnamese shore batteries and SAM missile sites during Operation Sea Dragon.photograph, hmas hobart, tonkin gulf, capt guy griffiths, operation sea dragon, gibbons collection catalogue, 7th fleet, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members, north vietnamese, sam missiles

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of crew members of the Vung Tau Ferry ( HMAS Sydney) going through the ritual of walking the flight deck prior to a Sea King helicopter launch. They are picking up any foreign bodies that might be sucked into the helicopters engines on take-off.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, sea king helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task Force Commander Brigadier C M Pearson MC with the Commanding Officer 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Lt Col David Butler, at the cross of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966.photograph, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, lt col butler, long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, long tan cross dedication, 6 rar/nz (anzac)

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Denis Gibbons, the UPI War Correspondent at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Here he talks with a digger from 7 RAR as they wait for the assault helicopter to arrive to commence 'Operation Finschhafen' 12/03/1970.photograph, operation finschafen, 7rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, united press international, war correspondents - australia

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Denis Gibbons, as he waves to the camera at 1 ATF Base.photograph, 1 atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Denis Stanley Gibbons in 1940, aged three years. This family portrait was taken at Lithgow prior to going to Sydney to visit HMAS Sydney during an 'open day' prior to her sailing off to war. During the vist to Garden Island, I managed somehow to become disengaged from my mother and father each thinking the other had me with them. When they finally met up and no Denis in sight, panic became the order of the day. I was finally found below deck where some of the sailors had taken me and were giving me a grand time. They informed my mum and dad that had I not been found they were going to make me the Sydney's mascot. To this day when I recall this story l think of all those fine young sailors who lost their lives when Sydney was sunk by the German raider off the coast of Western Australia.photograph, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Denis Gibbons with Maj Barry Gillman, the 1 ATF Public Relations Officer (Jan 1967).photograph, nui dat, maj barry gillman, 1 atf base, public relations officer, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nui dat press centre

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Cpl Jim Henry of the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit at the 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, carrying out decontamination inside a prisoners cell at Baria Jail, while a few of the inmates look on, following an outbreak of malaria and dengue fever.photograph, cpl jim henry, 1st australian civil affairs unit, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, baria jail, malaria, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, male vc prisoners, female vc prisoners

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of an Australian 'Road Runner' military supply convoy from 1st Australain Logistics Support Base, Vung Tau to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, crosses a specially built bridge for the extra weight of military transports, east of Baria, in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, australian road runner, 1st australian logistic support base, vung tau, 1st atf base, nui dat, baria, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, convoy

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of fortifications and a lookout post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' . The Diggers in the lower right-hand corner of the photograph are clearing an area between a large rock crevice to construct their fortified bunker. The 'Horseshoe Feature' was regularly mortared and rocketed by the NVA/VietCong. The feature served as an interdiction site.(Circa early 1967)photograph, digger, horseshoe feature, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the observation tower at an Australian Fire Support Base - the Diggers used the tower to maintain a close and distant surveilance of any possible NVA/VietCong movement, which may prove dangerous to those in the confines of the Fire Support Base.photograph, fire support base, nva/vc, observation tower, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a Fire Support Base Regimental Aid Post - here the Diggers enjoy a cold soft drink (goffer) while they wait their turn for treatment, while a medic attends to a slight head wound on a Digger.photograph, fire support base, regimental aid post, goffer (soft drink), gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, medic, digger

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Operation Capital, Fire Support Base. 'Flinders', a Gunner, covers his ears at 'The Fortress' or 'Sandbag City' as 105mm (Howitzer) gun of 104 Battery fires in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) elements operating in the Thua Tich area east of Phuoc tuy Province. (Circa October 1968)photograph, operation capital, fire support base flinders, 105mm howitzer, 104 battery, 4 rar nz, thua tich, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 4 rar/nz (anzac), sandbag city, the fortress

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Major Mike Crawford, Battery Commander, 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty, Long Binh/Bien Hoa Province. He appears to be in a contemplative mood at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Headquarters at the Fire Base. (Circa March 1969)maj mike crawford, 104 battery, raa, fire base betty, 4rar nz, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, battery commander, 4 rar/nz (anzac)

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an oblique view of 7 RAR Fire Support Base, housing the Battalions direct artillery support, 106 Battery. The FSB also contained the Battalion's mortar platoon. The guns and mortars were 'on the open' and the Battalion elements can be seen, under cover, in the 'scrub'. (Circa May 1970)photograph, 7 rar, fire support base, 106 field battery, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, artillery support, mortor platoon

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base 'Betty', housing the battalions direct artillery support 104 Battery. FSB 'Betty' was located in Long Binh Province when the Battalion was engaged in the protection of the giant Ammerican Supply Base, in the area. (Circa March 1969)photograph, fire base betty, 4 rar nz, 104 battery, long binh province, american supply base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 4 rar/nz (anzac), fire support base betty

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of 104 Battery Gunners at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base 'Betty' enjoying a fresh shower supplied by 1st Australian Task Force Mobile Shower Unit. The showers allowed eight diggers at a time to enjoy the fresh water brought in from Nui Dat. (Circa March 1970).photograph, 104 battery, fire base betty, 1st atf base, mobile shower unit, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners, 4 rar/nz (anzac)

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an RAAF Huey 'slick' crew member steadying the winch wire as a wounded Digger from 8 RAR is medivaced out of thick jungle North West of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. The Digger has an armful of rifles belonging to some of his mates already medivaced.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, digger, 8 rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an Australian linguist, interpreter and educational Corporal, attached to the1st Civil Affairs Unit, Nui Dat, conducting an English class in the Phuoc Tuy Province capital Baria. These classes were held in the fortified province compound located within the capital.photograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, baria, vietnamese linguist, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian linguist, english class

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers with a mobile service unit from the Royal Australian Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. They are servicing a front end loader of 17 Construction Squadron, working on the road construction between Dat Do and the Phuoc Tuy Province capital Baria.photograph, raeme, 17 const sqn, dat do, phuoc tuy province, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of engineers constructing a Southern Cross Windmill tower next to the water header tower in Hoi My. The ultimate aim of the construction was to have a reasonable water supply for the villagers at Hoi My.photograph, engineers, hoi my southern cross windmill, 1st australian civil affairs unit, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnam war, denis gibbons, photographer, hoi my, diggers

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment going through fitness training by Army physical training instructor, Sergeant Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney. Sgt Bob Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, 9 rar, 8 rar, sgt bob fulton, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, physical training