A black and white photograph of a column of Centurian Tanks of 1st Armoured Regt in open country during Operation Matilda, a fully armoured operation conducted by 1st ATF east of Saigonphotograph, 1st armoured regiment, saigon, operation matilda, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st atf base, centurion tank

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 drilling for water at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phouc tuy Province. The Engineers prepared to install sealed water pipes to carry ground water to the base water purification works, already under construction. (Circa November 1966)photograph, 1st atf base, engineers, 17 const sqn, 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 1st Australian Task force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970). Brigadier Stewart Weir MC (centre of the group) inspects a new bridge built by Australian Engineers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.photograph, brig stewart weir, engineers, 1st atf base, nui dat, 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 Gunners of 101 Battery, 1st Australian Field Regt RAA at Fire Support Base "Baton", east of Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, Sth Vietnam. They are softening up the landing zone prior to 1 ATF Infantry Units heliborn assault against the NVA/VietCong's D445 Battalion. (Circa July 1969)photograph, 101 battery, 1st australian field regiment, raa, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, fire support base baton, nva/vc, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners

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 Sergeant Fred J Roberts 22, Nowra, NSW, of 3rd Special Air Service (SAS) Squadron 1st Australian Task Force Base. At the time he was advised of his receipt of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). Sergeant Roberts, was married with one daughter.photograph, sgt fred roberts, 3rd special air service squadron, 1st atf base, distinguished conduct medal, 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 musicians at the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party: John Farrar, Douglas Owen, Peter Robinson, Grahame Thompson and Terrence Walker entertain the Diggers from the newly erected entertainment facility, the Luscombe Bowl at 1st ATF, Nui Dat.photograph, musicians, melbourne concert party, john farrar, douglas owen, peter robinson, grahame thompson, terrence walker, 1st atf base, nui dat, luscombe bowl, entertainers, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, 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 digger at 103 Battery Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966. He fires a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, artillery, 103 battery, phuoc tuy province, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 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 Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966. Diggers at 103 Battery load a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, artillery, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, 103 battery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, 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 Corporal teacher/linguist with the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit, conducting a class in English for Vietnamese girls who are hoping to get work at Australian and American Military Bases. The classes were conducted at the Phuoc Tuy Province capital of Baria.photograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, baria, vietnamese linguist, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, vietnamese girls, american military

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 non-denominational chapel at 1st Australian Task Force Headquarters, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. The bell, located in the tower, was donated by war correspondant Pat Burgess - an Australian War correspondent, simply called "Burgess Bell" by all.photograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, non demoninational chapel, pat burgess - australian war correspondent, burgess bell, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Diggers of 5 RAR boarding a Caribou aircraft from the RAAF's 35 Squadron, to be transported back to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. 5 RAR had just completed the clearing of NVA/VietCong from Xuyen Moc.photograph, 5 rar, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, nva/vc, xuyen moc, 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 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 a North Vietnamese extended family, sitting in their partially completed home at the village of Ap Sui Nge. The home was being constructed by the 1st Australian Task Force Civil Arrairs Unit and the older Vietnamese men had been assisting the diggers.photograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, ap sui nge village, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, north veitnames families, 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 working in a saw mill at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Diggers are cutting large planks for bridge construction within the Australian sphere of responsibility within Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, bridge construction, engineers

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 of a Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra from the 1st Platoon 334th Armed Helicopter, lands at the base area of the SAS Regiment, 1st Australian Task Force Base, in Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province Vietnam. The AH-1G Huey Cobra was the most lethal gun platform operating in Vietnam.photograph, 334th armed helicopter coy, bell ah-1g helicopter, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, huey cobra, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 1st platoon, sas 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 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 Gunners of 1st Field Regiment, RAA, at the 1ATF Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, Sth Vietnam, breaking open boxes of 105mm artillery shells and prepare and repack them for a parachute drop to 101 Battery at Fire Support Base Discovery (Circa November 1969)photograph, 1st australian field regiment, raa, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 105mm artillery, 101 battery, fire support base discovery, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, 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 tt a Fire Support Base, a digger sorting shell 105mm artillery shell casings for transport back to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc tuy Province. These casings once stacked on pallets were collected by RAAF Huey "slick" helicopters.photograph, 105mm artillery, digger, 1st atf base, raaf, huey helicopter, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, fire support base, australian task force

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 Gunner at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, sorting 105mm shell casings returned from a Fire Support Base. The casings were then re-packed into their relevant types and returned to Australia, as scrap metal. (Circa November 1969)photograph, 105mm artillery, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gunner, fire support base discovery, 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 Diggers of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) unloading water at Fire Support Base 'Peggy'. Water was a major supply problem for the diggers in the field. This water had been transported from the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, fire base peggy, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, 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 Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966. A US 105mm towed Howitzer being readied to be returned to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam following completion of operations at a Fire Support Base.photograph, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, fire support base, gibbons collection catalogue, 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 gunners of 1st Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam pose for a formal photograph by their 105mm Howitzer. (Circa March 1967)photograph, 105mm howitzer, 1st australian field regiment, raa, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners

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 Gunners of 1st Field Regiment, RAA, at the 1 ATF Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc tuy Province, Sth Vietnam, breaking open boxes of 105mm artillery shells and prepare and repack them for a parachute drop to 101 Battery at Fire Support Base Discovery. (Circa November 1969)photograph, gunner, 1st australian field regiment, raa, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 105mm artillery, 101 battery, fire support base discovery, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners