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 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, during a civil affairs visit to Xuyen Moc, explains to a local female villager through an interpreter, the type and use of the food packages being distributed at that time.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, xuyen moc, 5 rar, 2lt mike meehan, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, interpreter, food packages, denis gibbons

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 village Children of Xuyen Moc enjoy chilled cans of chocolate and strawberry "foremost" milk, given to them by members of 161 (Indep) Recce Flt following the relief of the village by 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, vietnamese children, xuyen moc, 161 recon flt, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, flavoured milk, 5th battalion, denis gibbons, royal australian regiment

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 WO2 Brian Quee, the Squandron Sergeant Major, assisted by 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, attempt to fathom the complexities of a Midwifery Replacement Kit watched by local village children during a Medcap at Xuyen Mocphotograph, wo2 brian quee, 2lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, medical, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, medcap, squadron sergeant major, midwifery kit, denis gibbons

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 161 (Indep) Recce Flt 'Possum' rotary wing helicopter flies over the remains of Lt Ross Hutchinsons' 'Bent Possum' lying crashed, in a minefield, as a maintenance mechanic from the unit waits for the arrival of an American recovery vehicle.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, lt ross hutchinson, gibbons collection catalogue, bent possum (helicopter), minefield, denis gibbons

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 Craftsman Ian M. McKenzie and Craftsman Geoffrey Pike, 161 (Indep) Recce Flt asist an American recovery vehicle crew in the collection and return of the remains of Lt. Ross Hutchinsons' Sioux helicopter after it crashed into a mine field.photograph, 161 recon flt, craftsman ian mckenzie, craftsman geoffrey pike, sioux (helicopter), lt ross hutchinson, gibbons collection catalogue, american recovery specialist, denis gibbons, mine field

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 161 (Indep) Recce Flight prepare to distribute clean clothes, supplied by the 1st Australian Civil Arrairs Unit, to the villagers at Xuyen Moc, following the clearing of the area of NVA/VietCong by the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, 161 recon flt, xuyen moc, 5 rar, nva/vc, 1st australian civil affairs unit, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, nva/vietcong, 5th battalion, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons

Framed document titled, "Possums and Bird Dogs of 161 (Indep) RECCE FLT." Document has a photo of an 0-1 Cessna Birddog aircraft and outlines the history of the aircraft in operations with 161 REECE FLT from 28/8/1967 to 23/5/1968.161 logo in top LH cornercessna o.1 bird dog, 161 reconnaissance flight

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 2Lt Terry Ellis a rotary wing (helicopter) pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, at 1st Austrralian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam. Striding with purpose out to his aircraft to commence a mission in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 2lt terry ellis, 1st atf base, 161 recon flt, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 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 Captain Jim Campbell DFC, a rotary wing (helicopter) pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, stationed at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. He eturns to base after a successful mission, supporting infantry elements in the field.photograph, capt james campbell, helicopter, 161 recon flt, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, infantry, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, helicopter pilot

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 rotary (helicopter) wing 'Possum' aircraft from 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, stationed at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam. The pilot searches the jungle below, for signs of the elusive NVA/VietCong forces operating in the area.photograph, possum aircraft, 161 recon flt, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 1st australian task force, viet cong

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 Lt Kevin Peacock, a fixed and rotary (helicopter) wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, stationed at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Lt Peacock was one of a very few with 'duel' pilot qualifications.photograph, lt kev peacock, 161 recon flt, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 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 the Squadron Sergeant Major, WO2 Brian Quee, and 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight with a Vietname Interpreter and his son wait, for the all clear from 5 RAR, to enter Xuyen Moc, to commence a civil affairs Medcap and food distribution in the relieved village.photograph, 2lt mike meehan, 161 reconnaissance flight, 5 rar, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, wo2 brian quee, vietnamese interpreters, medcap, denis gibbons

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 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight carrying out civil affairs duties at Xuyen Moc, after its releif from the VietCong, by the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, attempts to entice a little Vietnamese girl to have a can of chilled chocolate milk.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, 2lt mike meehan, xuyen moc, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, viet cong, 5th battalion, chilled milk, denis gibbons

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 Commanding Officer Lt Col Butler of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)on the Nui May Tao Mountain during Operation Marsden, 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) dashes from a 161 (Independent) Recce Flight helicopter to be met by his Intelligence Office on the Nui May Tao Mountainphotograph, lt col butler, 6 rar/nz, 161 reconnaissance flight, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, gibbons collection catalogue, commanding officer, 6 rar/nz (anzac), helicopter, intelligence officers, denis gibbons

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 2Lt Peter Bysouth a rotary helicopter wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt stationed at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam, points to the locations of bullet holes from enemy ground fire. Bysouth was saved by his armour plate.photograph, 2lt peter bysouth, 161 recon flt, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, helicopter wing pilot, 1st australian task force, bullet holes, enemy ground fire, denis gibbons

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 - Luscombe Airfield, 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Maj Laurie Doyle OC 161 (Indep) Recce Flight talks with the Commander Australian Force Vietnam Maj Gen Doug Vincent while the US Army Air Liason Officer Maj Mew stands in the backgroundphotograph, luscombe airfield, 1st atf base, maj laurie doyle, 161 recon flt, maj gen doug vincent, maj mew (us), gibbons collection catalogue, australian force vietnam, 1st australian task force, nui dat, commander, us army liason officer, denis gibbons

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 Capt Peter Robinson MBE (Member Of The Order Of The British Empire) Engineering Officer 161 (Indep) Recce Flight makes a point with an American Recovery Specialist outside the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, during the recovery of Lt Ross Hutchinsons' Sioux Helicopter which had crashed.photograph, capt peter robinson, 161 recon flt, lt ross hutchinson, sioux helicpoter, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st atf base, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), american recovery specialist, denis gibbons

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 helicopter from 161 (Indep) Recce Flight hovers into a hastily cut clearing to land the Commanding Officer Lt Col David Butler, of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on the Nui May Tao Mountain during Operation Marsden. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) had captured the Viet Cong K76A hospital.photograph, lt col butler, 6 rar/nz, 161 reconnaissance flight, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, 6 rar/nz (anzac), commanding officer, denis gibbons, captured nva viet cong sapper, wounded viet cong soldier

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 Lt Colin Scott DFC, shows Capt Dick Niemela, an American Forward Air Controller and Lt Mike Meehan 161, (Indep) Recce Flt the area coordinates of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the enemy, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel.photograph, 161 recon flt, nva/vc, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, gibbons collection catalogue, lt mike meehan, nva, viet c, viet cong, american forward air controller, nva viet cong, denis gibbons

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 Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.photograph, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, gibbons collection catalogue, american forward air controller, nva/vietcong, denis gibbons

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 161 (Indep) Recce flight Officers, in a playful mood. Standing (L to R) Lt Ross Hutchinson (RW), Lt Kev Peacock (RW & FW), 2Lt Peter Garton (FW), 2Lt Don Trick (Operations), 2Lt Blair Weaver (RW), 2Lt Mike Meehan (RW), 2Lt Ross Goldspink (RW). 2Lt Dave McFerran (FW), Sitting (L to R) 2Lt Tom "Rockets" Guivarra MID (FW), Capt Bernie Forrest (Sect. Comd FW), Capt Phil Roberts (2IC), Maj George Constable (O.C.)(FW & RW)(Kia) Capt Peter Robinson (Engr. Officer) Capt John Coggin DFC (RW), 2Lt Adam Frisch (RW). Note (FW = Fixed Wing and RW = Rotary Wingphotograph, 161 recon flt, lt ross hutchinson, lt kev peacock, 2lt peter garton, 2lt don trick, 2lt blair weaver, 2lt mike meehan, 2lt ross goldspink, 2lt dave mcferran, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, capt bernie forrest, capt phil roberts, maj george constable, capt peter robinson, capt john coggin, 2lt adam frisch, gibbons collection catalogue, fight officers, denis gibbons