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 SAS patrol onboard a 9 Sqn Iroquois helicopter prior to being flown out to a landing pad in the jungle. The relationship developed between No. 9 Squadron and the SAS had a very close, both organisations having a deep respect and admiration for the other. Note the grenade launcher mounted beneath the barrel of the M-16 rifle of the soldier in the foregroundphotograph, sas, 9 squadron, iroquois helicopter, raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, grenade launcher, m-16 rifle, denis gibbons, assault rifle

Unidentified Rifle cleaning kit, possibly for an M.16 rifle but no information, however technology looks modern.Green canvas cleaning kit possibly for M16 rifle, due to size of barrel cleaner. Three black studs and two pockets inside with velcro close. Contents include small plastic bottle of oil and various metal utensils for cleaning the various parts.rifle cleaning kit, equipment

Item issued to Anthony Richard Thomas No 3798215, served Vietnam with 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit (ARU) 24.12.1970 - 20.1.1970, 2 RAR 21.1.1971 - 1.6.1971.Cleaning kit for M-16 Armalite rifle. .1) 4 piece cleaning rod, 1 end unurled ( 3 of the pieces have a threaded end) .2) Wire bristle brush with two sizes. .3) Wire bristle brush for cleaning rag.cleaning kit, armalite, m - 16, thomas

Black coloured card with various items attached. Displayed are several rounds used in various weapons, a splintex arrow and a lighter.5.56 - M 16 round armalite rifle - AK47 - 7.62 short 7.62 x 59 nugent armoured piercing ;splintex arrow (part of a cannister round ).50 cal machine gun round; 7.62 Nato round with M 60 machine gun link. Donated by John Spitzers. Ex I BN RAR SVN 1965 /66ammunition

From front cover; "COLT'S/ AUTOMATIC RIFLE/ MODEL M-16A1/ AND MODEL M-16/ ARMORER- DEPOT/ MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL" "Manual No. CM102".Manual with soft cover. Facsimile. Cover, cardboard, mid blue colour with black ink print on front. Plastic (black) spiral bound. 64 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated, black and white photographs, technical drawings and charts.publications, manual, weapons

Green US canvas and webbing bag containing a bipod for an M16 Armalite rifle plus its cleaning gear. Has metal studs and a zipper for closing and a metal belt loop on rear for attaching to soldier's webbing."Case, carrying bipod XM3 OSA1CO-4594 1005-999-2430" On case: "US"arms-firearm accessories, containers-military, m - 16

Canvas type Rifle/Gun Rolls cleaning accessories kit. It has four (4) different cleaning tool compartment with tools insitu. 1 x oil bottle, 1 x tool kit, 1 x brush, 1x pull through cord, all of which rolls up into a small kit. Shows considerable aging and can not open the tool kit. 25cms x 22cmsRolls Cleaning Accessories. 7.62m/m Rifle MX.1 CAT. NO 1005-66-100-2018

The Newbridge Rifle Club Butts were behind a big hill north of road to Llanelly. Formed in 1900 for rifle practice during the Boer War. Range of 500 yards. Brigade Captain Bob Douglas. Murray Comrie Collection. Two copies of a monochrome photograph, image depicting a large group of men assembled in an outdoor setting, some holding firearms. Printed caption reads: 'The Newbridge Rifle Club' Title printed on top of page reads 'The Bendigonian' and 'October (?) 22 1901'. This is a poor quality copy of an older original, possibly a news clipping. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.Accompanying note identifies some subjects: Standing: 1. Will Hart (?) 2. _________ 3. John Brown 4. Donald Joyner 5. Geo. Daws 6. _______ 7. Nat Ramsay 8._______ 9.__________ 10. Alf Michael 11. Bod Hamilton 12. Jack Bruce 13. Vince Pola 14. Frank Bruce 15. Eli Summers 16. ____ 17. ____ 18. ______ 19. Bob Chamberlain 20. P. Rayner 21. Ted Skinner 22. Geo. Martin 23. Bill Michael. Sitting: 1. ______ 2.______ 3. ______ 4. Will Ramsay 5. Nat Hart 6. Bob Douglas (in uniform) 7. Jim Joyner 8. Steve Hatt 9. Bob McKenzie 10. Charlie Summers (in uniform) 11. William Bridge (in uniform) 12. Tom Michael (in uniform). (Not sure if this matches the photo very well. Note filed in M. Comrie research notes (general).)newbridge, sports, recreation, shooting, clubs, rifle club, military, boer war