A black and white photograph of a digger from 9 RAR is given a haircut during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vug Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. photograph, 9 rar, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, 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 photograpf of two of the three Dunne brothers in service, one in the RAN and one in the Army meet on the deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydneygibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, dunne brothers, royal australian navy, australian army, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney

A3 size folder. 20 double sided A3pages listing day and night sorties by Iroquis A2-110. Listing of dates and names of the captains who flew the aircraft (helicopters) & what they were used for. Photograph of FSGT R.C. Gildare (Cowboy.Navy 1969-1975: HMAS Sydney 1970. RAAF 1975-1989.logbook, iroquois helicopter

A soft cover book written by John R. Carroll of The Royal Australian navy In Vietnam 1965-1972. There is a coloured photograph of HMAS Sydney at sea on the front coverbook, ran, hmas sydney, cerberus collection

B & W photo of lower deck of HMAS Sydney first trip 1965. Army vehicles tied down on upper deck. 2 men on lower deck.photograph, hmas sydney

Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details. Four Baseball caps - with peak, navy blue cotton fabric. 2. With red peak and strap. 3. Corduroy cotton fabric.Embroidered gold thread, grey thread on illustrations. 1. "HMAS SYDNEY/VUNG TAU/FERRY" below red and gold emblem of an anchor. 2. "HMAS BRISBANE/DDG-41" with ship "DICKO" on back and "THE STEEL CAT" on back. 3. "HMAS SUCCESS/OR 304" with ship "DAVID" ON BACK. Handwritten inside "1997/LSMM DIXON/R112262" in black ink. 4. "HMAS YARRA/DE45" with ship on a fabric badge.uniform, headwear, navy

Two full size B&W photocopied pages of a newspaper story from The Sun (Sydney) dated Friday 12 May, 1967. Front page story includes photo of some members of 5th Battalion lined up on deck of HMAS Sydney on their return home.Heading - THE 'TIBERS' COME HOMEtigers, 5th battalion, newspapers

A black and white photograph two Australian Navy Wessex helicopters return to the flight deck of the "Vung Tau Ferry" HMAS Sydney after completing anti-submarine sweeps around the Sydney and her destroyer escorts. the Syndey was ferrying 9 RAR to Vung Tau to commence was service.photograph, ran, wessex, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of the Captain of the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney, Capt "Nobby" Clarke enjoys a jazz concert given by the ship' band as the Sydney makes its way towards Vietnam, carryng the Royal Australian Regiments' youngest Battalion, 9RAR for Woodside, South Australia.photograph, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney, capt nobby clarke, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainment

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

Photograph of crowds of well wishers lining the wharf to farewell troops of the 7RAR as HMAS Sydneyprepares to get underway on another voyage to Vietnam. Photo taken at Sydney, NSW in February 1970AWM M0921/11photograph, 7 rar, hmas sydney

Two Coloured Photograph in a Black Frame. No 9 SQN Hueys land on HMAS Sydney as it withdraws from Vietnam in December 1971. Second photograph shows Huey going down into the hangar.photograph, no 9 sqn, hmas sydney, huey helicopter

B & W photo taken from HMAS Sydney of a smaller vessel at sea. 1st trip 1965 Other vessel has number 538. 2 other vessels further awayphotograph, hmas sydney

Single page article on a painting (not included) called The Vung Tau Ferry and About the artist pictured. Article refers to HMAS Sydney and the 22 trips it made to South Vietnam in 1968 carrying troops and cargo.the vung tau ferry

Article, Clipping of HMAS Sydney converted troop carrier leaving Outer Harbour for Vietnam featuring small craft running alongside the aircraft carrier. 500 troops lining the side of the ship as it left for Vietnam.The Sunday Mail South Australian newspaper photograph taken from a charter plane.article, clippings, hmas sydney

Painting courtesy of John Bastock.Colour print of HMAS Sydney 1918 at sea. Launching a Sopwith aeroplane from a flying off platform atop her 6 inch gun turret. There is another ship in background visible RHS past bow of the Sydney. Print is No 3 in a series of 25. Mounted with white border with gold metal frame, masonite backing & wire hanging strap. Printed RHS bottom on border under print: “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75TH ANNIVERSARY” Printed RHS bottom corner on print: “John Bastock”print, ran, anniversary, 75th

A black and white photograph of Schizophrenia on HMAS Sydney. A digger is given a shower during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry. Cpl Ron Templeman, Cpl Mick Kennedy and Cpl Pud Darlingtonphotograph, hmas sydney, digger, crossing the line, vung tau ferry, cpl ron templeman, cpl mick kennedy, cpl "pud" darlington, gibbons collection catalogue

Original painting by Geo RosenkranzColour photograph of a painting of the Hilfs Kruezer "Kormoran" German raider battle with HMAS Sydney. Both ships sank in the Indian Ocean December 1941. The original is owned by Mrs Margaret Shannon (nee Oliver) of Katamatite, Victoriageorg rosenkranz, kormoran, hmas sydney

An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The item belonged to Clarence Stanley FLENTJAR R38429 who enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy. He served on HMAS Cerebus, Tobruk and Melville and a veteran of the Korean War. The Korean War was a war fought between North Korea and South Korea from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. The war began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea.North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union while South Korea was supported by the United Nations, principally the United States. The fighting ended with an armistice on 27 July 1953.Black frame with cream mount containing a screen print on silk depicting 9 naval ships and 4 airborne aircraft at sea Australia's Navy in the Korean War 1950-53 An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, in the centre, is being screened in close order by (clockwise from top centre) the frigates Condamine, Culgoa, Shoalhaven and Murchison, and the destroyers Tobruk, Warramunga, Anzac and Bataan. Airborne overhead are Firefly and Sea Fury aircraft from HMAS Sydney. White Plaque - mounted on glass - C S FLENTJAR 38429 HMAS Tobruk D37 Korea 1951-1952ran, korean war, hmas tobruk, hmas cerebus, hmas melville

Cloth Pennant HMAS Sydney 805 Squadron Sea Fury 816 Squadron Fire Fly I take but I surrenderpennant, h.m.a.s. sydney pennant,

Framed print of a soldier sitting on a rock with many montage of patches representing South Vietnamese Units. Print is of Statue Behind Cementry walls Bien Hoa.Mourning Soldier presented to HMAS Sydney & VLSV Association on 27th May 2018 by Footscray RSL ARVN Veteransprint, mourning soldier, south vietnamese units

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service details also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. BAPTIZM card, cardboard, yellowed with scrolls, crosses etc. Printed in blue, red text re Arthur George Holley baptized Frid 17th Nov 1922 in HMAS Tingira. Confirmed Saturday 18th Nov 1922 in St Andrews Cathedral Sydney. religion, military, certificates

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 watching as the courtiers of 'King Neptune' during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney taking the 9RAR for service in Vietnam, and move in procession to the 'King's Throne'.photograph, 9th battalion, 9 rar, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, kings throne

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 Vung Tau Ferry Band on board HMAS Sydney, performing a jazz concert for members of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, as they sail towards Vung Tau, South Vietnam to commence their tour of war service with the Australian Force.photograph, vung tau ferry band, hmas sydney, entertainment, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vung tau, australian force vietnam, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, jazz concert

A black and white photograph of a digger from 9th Royal Australian Regiment, is found guilty and prepared for his doom by Courtiers of King Neptune during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnamphotograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

In a black frame a black and white photograph of HMAS Vampire leaving Garden Island, Sydney. There are people on land waving them off. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages To Vietnam Collection, Bottom right hand side reads Courtesy Dave RickardVoyages To Vietnam Collection. Courtesy Dave Rickardphotograph, hmas vampire, cerberus collection

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 fully laden Vung Tau Ferry" HMAS Sydney containing 9RAR vehicles and equipment, making way towards Vung Tau, South Vietnam for a battalion change over and to deliver much needed war supplies to the Australian Force, Vietnam.photograph, vung tau ferry, hmas sydeny, 9 rar, vung tau, australian force vietnam, 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 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