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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Three Shows A Day
... ...RAAF Diggers...A black and white photograph taken in the recreation building at the RAAF Base Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band perform a night show for RAAF Diggers. On most days the official concert parties woul performed up to three shows a day, morning, afternoon and night....Photograph RAAF Vung Tau Johnny O'keefe Gibbons Collection Catalogue Entertainers RAAF Diggers RAAF Base Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph taken in the recreation building at the RAAF Base Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band perform a night show for RAAF 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 taken in the recreation building at the RAAF Base Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band perform a night show for RAAF Diggers. On most days the official concert parties woul performed up to three shows a day, morning, afternoon and night.photograph, raaf, vung tau, johnny o'keefe, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, raaf diggers, raaf base, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Heliborn Assault
... RAAF...Diggers...A black and white photograph of RAAF No: 9 Squadron, Huey "Slick" Helicopters, pickup Diggers at Kanga Pad, 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, for a heliborn assault into their area of operation. ...Photograph RAAF 9 Sqn Kanga Pad 1st Australian Task Force Nui Dat Phuoc Tuy Province Gibbons Collection Catalogue Royal Australian Air Force 9 Squadron 9 Squadron RAAF Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of RAAF No: 9 Squadron, Huey "Slick" Helicopters, pickup Diggers at Kanga Pad, 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, for a heliborn assault into their area of operation. ...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 No: 9 Squadron, Huey "Slick" Helicopters, pickup Diggers at Kanga Pad, 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, for a heliborn assault into their area of operation. A "stick" of seven fully combat ready Diggers loaded into each chopperphotograph, raaf, 9 sqn, kanga pad, 1st australian task force, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian air force, 9 squadron, 9 squadron raaf, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Loading A Stretcher
... RAAF...Diggers...A black and white photograph of Engineers with mine detectors watch a group of Diggers load a stretcher into an RAAF "Slick" helicopter, from 9 Squadron, bearing one of their mates wounded wounded when APC 13A was destroyed by a 40lb VietCong chicom mine during operation Massey Harris. ...Photograph RAAF 9 Sqn Huey Helicopter APC Chicom Mine Operation Massey Harris Gibbons Collection Catalogue Royal Australian Air Force 9 Squadron 9 Squadron RAAF Diggers Wounded Soldier Viet Cong A black and white photograph of Engineers with mine detectors watch a group of Diggers load a stretcher into an RAAF "Slick" helicopter, from 9 Squadron, bearing one of their mates wounded wounded when APC 13A was destroyed by a 40lb VietCong chicom mine during operation Massey Harris. ...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 with mine detectors watch a group of Diggers load a stretcher into an RAAF "Slick" helicopter, from 9 Squadron, bearing one of their mates wounded wounded when APC 13A was destroyed by a 40lb VietCong chicom mine during operation Massey Harris. The whole area had been peppered with mines.photograph, raaf, 9 sqn, huey helicopter, apc, chicom mine, operation massey harris, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian air force, 9 squadron, 9 squadron raaf, diggers, wounded soldier, viet cong -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewsletter - DIGGERS DIGEST BRSL 1999, C. June 1999
... Diggers Digest" from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch is midterm 1999. Some of the main points are; President Holmes message re the introduction of Affiliate Members to the RSL at the AGM on Feb 8th and the full Committee that was elected, 8 Office Bearers and 12 General Committee. Anzac Day led by 108 year old Jack Lockett who recieved the 80th Anniversary medal at the service on behalf of the Prime Minister, guest speaker was Dick Levy RAAF...Diggers Digest" from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch is midterm 1999. Some of the main points are; President Holmes message re the introduction of Affiliate Members to the RSL at the AGM on Feb 8th and the full Committee that was elected, 8 Office Bearers and 12 General Committee. Anzac Day led by 108 year old Jack Lockett who recieved the 80th Anniversary medal at the service on behalf of the Prime Minister, guest speaker was Dick Levy RAAF ...This newsletter the "Diggers Digest" from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch is midterm 1999. Some of the main points are; President Holmes message re the introduction of Affiliate Members to the RSL at the AGM on Feb 8th and the full Committee that was elected, 8 Office Bearers and 12 General Committee. Anzac Day led by 108 year old Jack Lockett who recieved the 80th Anniversary medal at the service on behalf of the Prime Minister, guest speaker was Dick Levy RAAF. The work of the Central Victorian Veterans Support Centre (C.V.V.S.C) in gaining Pensions and Welfare for Ex Service personal. The success of the first Sandakan service held in Crook street on March 7th at the Memorial erected there, guest Speaker being Bruce Ruxton State President. Museum report. There are several other articles with dates, times for future RSL events 1n 1999. Photos, top. Three regular long standing RSL volunteers in Appeals, Frank O'Connell, Norm Smart and Fred Addlem discussing the Anzac Appeal results for 1999, all are Committee men, Norm Smart is a Life Member. Centre. On the right Alan Holmes President Bendigo RSL, center Bill Wilkinson a sponsor of the Newsletter and Cliff Richards Snr Vice President. Bottom shows the Bendigo and District Servicemens Club bonus points case, a Staff member in front.Newsletter, paper A4 size, total 6 pages includes front mailing address, 4 pages of newsletter and 1 page of photos. There are 6 Business advertisements who sponsored the newsletter, there are 24 sub headings re the RSL's work and events, the last page of photos has 3 images on.On first page, "DIGGERS DIGEST" - "Newsletter 1999"brsl, smirsl, diggers, digest, newsletter, 1999 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - BENDIGO RSL MEMBERS, March 1988
... RAAF Association with terms as President and Secretary. Culmer John Plant (Jack). Served on Committee 1965 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1977 to 1982, 1984 to 1992, President for the years 1969 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1980 to 1982, Delegate to the 27 District Board of the RSL, Honorary Organiser of the Bendigo RSL Diggers Day Bowls for 4 years, made a Life Member 1974. ...RAAF Association with terms as President and Secretary. Culmer John Plant (Jack). Served on Committee 1965 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1977 to 1982, 1984 to 1992, President for the years 1969 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1980 to 1982, Delegate to the 27 District Board of the RSL, Honorary Organiser of the Bendigo RSL Diggers Day Bowls for 4 years, made a Life Member 1974. ...Members of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch 1988. From left to right. John Edward Widdison - Fay (Jack) Served on Committee 1958 to 1960, 1963 to 1996, 1998 too 2000, Treasurer for the year 1963. Museum Sub Committee member 1997 to 2015/16 and Museum guide, conducted RSL funerals for many years, served on the Servicemen’s Co - Operative Society for many years until 2000, involved in fund raising, made Life Member in 2015. He was also heavily involved n the RAAF Association with terms as President and Secretary. Culmer John Plant (Jack). Served on Committee 1965 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1977 to 1982, 1984 to 1992, President for the years 1969 to 1971, 1974 to 1975, 1980 to 1982, Delegate to the 27 District Board of the RSL, Honorary Organiser of the Bendigo RSL Diggers Day Bowls for 4 years, made a Life Member 1974. Ronald Barton. Served on Committee 1983 to 1992. Refer Cat No 8130P. William James Norman Smart (Norm). Refer Cat No 8131.2P John Kerr Barnes (Jack). Refer Cat No 8040 Henry Maxwell Frances O’Haloran (Max), Served on Committee for the years 1961, 1963, 1971, 1982 to 1992, President for the years 1961, 1963, 1983 to 1992, served as RSL Country Vice President, made Life Member 1990, Served as President of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club 1981 to 1992, awarded an MBE in 1982 for his Community involvement. Photograph colour showing 6 members of the Bendigo RSL standing out the front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo, gardens behind and in the background is the Myers Building.Stamped on the back, “17 MAR 1988”smirsl, brsl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Massey Harris
... A black and white photograph of an RAAF "slick: helicopter, from 9 Squadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of an APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. ...Photograph RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter APC 13A Operation Massey Harris 9 Squadron RAAF Gibbons Collection Catalogue Dustoff Wounded Serviceman Wounded Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of an RAAF "slick: helicopter, from 9 Squadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of an APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. ...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 "slick: helicopter, from 9 Squadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of an APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. In the background an Americon "dustoff" helicopter waits its turn to receive wounded. In all fifteen Diggers were wounded.photograph, raaf iroquois helicopter, apc 13a, operation massey harris, 9 squadron raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, dustoff, wounded serviceman, wounded, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Massey Harris
... A black and white photograph of a RAAF helicopter from 9 Sqn loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during operation Massey Harris. ...Photograph 9 Squadron RAAF RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter APC 13A Operation Massey Harris Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Wounded Serviceman Diggers Dust off Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of a RAAF helicopter from 9 Sqn loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during operation Massey Harris. ...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 helicopter from 9 Sqn loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during operation Massey Harris. In the background an Americon helicopter waits its turn to receive wounded. In all fifteen Diggers were wounded. photograph, 9 squadron raaf, raaf iroquois helicopter, apc 13a, operation massey harris, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded, wounded serviceman, diggers, dust off, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Captured Weapons
... Digger...6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)...RAAF...A black and white photograph of a Digger from 11 Platoon, D Company 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) directing a RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter into land to collect the captured weapons held by one of their number and taken from the dead and wounded VietCong during an ambush at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam....Photograph 11 Platoon D coy 6 RAR/NZ Operation Lavarack Huey Helicopter Viet Cong Bien Hoa Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Digger 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) RAAF A black and white photograph of a Digger from 11 Platoon, D Company 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) directing a RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter into land to collect the captured weapons held by one of their number and taken from the dead and wounded VietCong during an ambush at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam. ...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 from 11 Platoon, D Company 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) directing a RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter into land to collect the captured weapons held by one of their number and taken from the dead and wounded VietCong during an ambush at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam.photograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, huey helicopter, viet cong, bien hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, 6 rar/nz (anzac), raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Massey Harris
... A black and white photograph of a RAAF "slick" helicopter from 9 Sqadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. ...Photograph RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter 9 Squadron RAAF Operation Massey Harris Gibbons Collection Catalogue APC 13A Dustoff Wounded Serviceman Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of a RAAF "slick" helicopter from 9 Sqadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. ...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" helicopter from 9 Sqadron loads wounded Diggers following the destruction of APC 13A during Operation Massey Harris. In the background an Americon "dustoff" helicopter waits its turn to receive wounded. In all fifteen Diggers were wounded.photograph, raaf iroquois helicopter, 9 squadron raaf, operation massey harris, gibbons collection catalogue, apc 13a, dustoff, wounded serviceman, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Massey Harris
... A black and white photograph of an RAAF "slick" helicopter from 9 Squadron, flies out past a U.S. "dustoff" helicopter with a load of wounded Diggers when an APC 13A was destroyed by a 40lb VietCong chicom mine during action on Operation Massey Harris.In all 15 deggers were wounded....RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter Dustoff APC 13A Operation Massey Harris 9 Squadron RAAF Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Dustoff Chicom Mine Viet Cong Photograhp Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of an RAAF "slick" helicopter from 9 Squadron, flies out past a U.S. ...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 "slick" helicopter from 9 Squadron, flies out past a U.S. "dustoff" helicopter with a load of wounded Diggers when an APC 13A was destroyed by a 40lb VietCong chicom mine during action on Operation Massey Harris.In all 15 deggers were wounded.raaf iroquois helicopter, dustoff, apc 13a, operation massey harris, 9 squadron raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, dustoff, chicom mine, viet cong, photograhp, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Medivaced Out
... RAAF...1 ATF...Nui Dat...8 RAR...Digger...A black and white photograph of a Huey 'slick' aircraft from the RAAF's 9 Squadron, winching a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during 'Operation North West' of the Australian Task Force. ...Photograph 9 Squadron RAAF 1 ATF Nui Dat 8 RAR Digger Operation North West Huey Helicopter Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Wounded soldier A black and white photograph of a Huey 'slick' aircraft from the RAAF's 9 Squadron, winching a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during 'Operation North West' of the 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 Huey 'slick' aircraft from the RAAF's 9 Squadron, winching a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during 'Operation North West' of the Australian Task Force. The Huey helicopter in its many forms was the close support aircraft for the troops on operations in Vietnam.photograph, 9 squadron, raaf, 1 atf, nui dat, 8 rar, digger, operation north west, huey helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wounded soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Heliborn Assault 2
... 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. ...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 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. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Water Bottle Delivery
... RAAF...9 Squadron...Huey Helicopter...Digger...Photograph RAAF 9 Squadron Huey Helicopter Digger Fire Support Base Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Diggers Infantry Diggers Fresh Water A black and white photograph of a Royal Australian Air Force, 9 Squadron 'slick' Huey helicopter delivering a cargo of sandbagged, freshly filled water bottles to a Fire Support Base for distribution to the infantry Diggers in the 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 a Royal Australian Air Force, 9 Squadron 'slick' Huey helicopter delivering a cargo of sandbagged, freshly filled water bottles to a Fire Support Base for distribution to the infantry Diggers in the field. Water was always a major problem for the Diggers.photograph, raaf, 9 squadron, huey helicopter, digger, fire support base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, infantry diggers, fresh water -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Ambulance To Vung Tau Airfield
... A black and white photograph of Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, fully loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malaya...Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Ambulance Vung Tau Airfield RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Gibbons Collection Catalogue Vung Tau Wounded Serviceman Diggers A black and white photograph of Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, fully loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malaya Ambulance To Vung Tau Airfield Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, fully loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malayaphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, ambulance, vung tau airfield, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau, wounded serviceman, diggers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Stretcher Loading
... A black and white photograph of Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, being loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malaya...Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Airfield RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Vung Tau Malaysia Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, being loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malaya Stretcher Loading Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Ambulances at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, being loaded with sick and wounded diggers waiting to be driven to Vung Tau Airfield for loading onto an RAAF C130 medivac flight to Australia via Malayaphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau airfield, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, vung tau, malaysia, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sorting Shell Casings 4
... Digger...1st ATF Base...RAAF...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 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. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patient Loading
... Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Gibbons Collection Catalogue Medivac Vung Tau Airfield Diggers Medical Staff Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back 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 staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, medivac, vung tau airfield, diggers, medical staff, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - 5RAR, Gibbons, Denis
... 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 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. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Medivaced Out
... RAAF...Huey Helicopter...Digger...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. ...Photograph RAAF Huey Helicopter Digger 8 RAR 1st ATF Base Nui Dat Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War 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. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Captured VC Arms
... ...Digger...RAAF...The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph Digger RAAF 9 Squadron Helicopter - Huey Viet Cong Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War A black and white photograph of a Digger directing a Royal Australian Air Force, 9 Squadron helicopter onto the ground after throwing smoke to reveal his position. ...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 directing a Royal Australian Air Force, 9 Squadron helicopter onto the ground after throwing smoke to reveal his position. The helicopter was required to collect a large quantity of VietCong arms captured following a contact and battle.photograph, digger, raaf, 9 squadron, helicopter - huey, viet cong, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, C130 Hercules
... A colour photograph of RAAF C130 Hercules transport, operating between Australia and Vietnam and carrying passengers and supplies. Probably the most important task of the aircraft was the medivac transport of wounded and sick Diggers back to Australia....Photograph RAAF C-130 Hercules Medivac Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Diggers A colour photograph of RAAF C130 Hercules transport, operating between Australia and Vietnam and carrying passengers and supplies. ...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 RAAF C130 Hercules transport, operating between Australia and Vietnam and carrying passengers and supplies. Probably the most important task of the aircraft was the medivac transport of wounded and sick Diggers back to Australia.photograph, raaf, c-130 hercules, medivac, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Wg Cdr Alan Beech 2
... RAAF...Digger...A black and white photograph of RAAF Wing Commander Alan Breech, assisted by three medical officers in the triage of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, studying x-rays of a wounded Digger....Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau RAAF Digger Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War CDr Alan Beech Triage Wounded Serviceman A black and white photograph of RAAF Wing Commander Alan Breech, assisted by three medical officers in the triage of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, studying x-rays of a wounded 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 RAAF Wing Commander Alan Breech, assisted by three medical officers in the triage of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, studying x-rays of a wounded Digger.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, cdr alan beech, triage, wounded serviceman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Mrs Pearl Copeman
... RAAF...C130 Medivac Flight...Vung Tau Airfield...1st Australian Field Hospital...Padre Sqn Ldr Lawless...Winsome Ayliffe (Red Cross)...Janice Webb (Red Cross)...Gibbons Collection Catalogue...Red Cross...Mrs Pearl Copeland...Digger...A black and white photograph of Mrs Pearl Copeman the mother of seriously wounded Digger Pte Russell Copemen under the wing of an RAAF C130 Hercules Medivac aircraft at the Vung Tau RAAF airfield base waiting for her seriosly ill son to be transferred from the 1st Australian Field Hospital to be loaded for the flight back to Australia, is comforted by an RAAF Church of England Padre Sqn Ldr Norman Lawless and Australina Red Cross girls Winsone Ayliffe and Janice Webb...Photograph Pte Russell Copeman RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Vung Tau Airfield 1st Australian Field Hospital Padre Sqn Ldr Lawless Winsome Ayliffe (Red Cross) Janice Webb (Red Cross) Gibbons Collection Catalogue Red Cross Mrs Pearl Copeland Digger Wounded Serviceman RAAF Church of England Padre Sqn Ldr Norman Lawless Australian Red Cross Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Mrs Pearl Copeman the mother of seriously wounded Digger Pte Russell Copemen under the wing of an RAAF C130 Hercules Medivac aircraft at the Vung Tau RAAF airfield base waiting for her seriosly ill son to be transferred from the 1st Australian Field Hospital to be loaded for the flight back to Australia, is comforted by an RAAF Church of England Padre Sqn Ldr Norman Lawless and Australina Red Cross girls Winsone Ayliffe and Janice Webb Mrs Pearl Copeman Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Mrs Pearl Copeman the mother of seriously wounded Digger Pte Russell Copemen under the wing of an RAAF C130 Hercules Medivac aircraft at the Vung Tau RAAF airfield base waiting for her seriosly ill son to be transferred from the 1st Australian Field Hospital to be loaded for the flight back to Australia, is comforted by an RAAF Church of England Padre Sqn Ldr Norman Lawless and Australina Red Cross girls Winsone Ayliffe and Janice Webbphotograph, pte russell copeman, raaf, c130 medivac flight, vung tau airfield, 1st australian field hospital, padre sqn ldr lawless, winsome ayliffe (red cross), janice webb (red cross), gibbons collection catalogue, red cross, mrs pearl copeland, digger, wounded serviceman, raaf church of england padre sqn ldr norman lawless, australian red cross, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Adjusting the Drip Bottle
... Digger...Capt Ann Hall...RAAF...A black and white photograph at 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Rob Swincer and Mick O'Halloran steady a stretcher as Capt Ann Hall adjusts the drip bottle for a wounded Digger being transported ambulance to be medivaced by RAAF transport back to Australia...Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Rob Swincer (Medic) Mick O'Halloran Digger Capt Ann Hall RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Gibbons Collection Catalogue Medics Vung Tau Wounded Serviceman Nurses A black and white photograph at 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Rob Swincer and Mick O'Halloran steady a stretcher as Capt Ann Hall adjusts the drip bottle for a wounded Digger being transported ambulance to be medivaced by RAAF transport back to Australia Adjusting the Drip Bottle Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 at 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Rob Swincer and Mick O'Halloran steady a stretcher as Capt Ann Hall adjusts the drip bottle for a wounded Digger being transported ambulance to be medivaced by RAAF transport back to Australiaphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, rob swincer (medic), mick o'halloran, digger, capt ann hall, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, medics, vung tau, wounded serviceman, nurses -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Vocal Presentations
... A black and white photograph of two members of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party, Tamara Osypenko and Jury Osypenko present their unique vocal presentation to the Diggers in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, Vung Tau. ...Photograph RAAF Jury Osypenko Tamara Osypenko Vung Tau Gibbons Collection Catalogue Entertainers Airmen Diggers Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party RAAF Air Base Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of two members of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party, Tamara Osypenko and Jury Osypenko present their unique vocal presentation to the Diggers in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, 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 two members of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party, Tamara Osypenko and Jury Osypenko present their unique vocal presentation to the Diggers in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, Vung Tau. The duets were a hit with the airmen.photograph, raaf, jury osypenko, tamara osypenko, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, airmen, diggers, feb-mar 70 south australian concert party, raaf air base, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Wg Cdr Alan Beech 3
... RAAF... CDr Alan Beech...Digger...A black and white photograph of RAAF Surgeon Wing Cdr Alan Beech assisted by two 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, medics, operates on a wounded Digger following his resusitation in triage. ...Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau RAAF CDr Alan Beech Digger Gibbons Collection Catalogue Medics Wounded Serviceman Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of RAAF Surgeon Wing Cdr Alan Beech assisted by two 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, medics, operates on a wounded Digger following his resusitation in triage. ...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 Surgeon Wing Cdr Alan Beech assisted by two 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, medics, operates on a wounded Digger following his resusitation in triage. The wounded and sick diggers had the best surgical and medical doctors for their treatment.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, cdr alan beech, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, medics, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Picken, Bruce, Vietnam Diggers' Language: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms and Jargon of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Australia English language -Australia - Slang Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations. ...Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations.Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, english language -australia - slang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Medivac Day 2
... ...Digger...RAAF...A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Army personnel, including the CO of the hospital hand Medivac Diggers to the care of RAAF personnel for the flight home. ...Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Medivac Digger RAAF Maj Nell Espie (Matron) Red Cross Carmel O'Shea Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Army personnel, including the CO of the hospital hand Medivac Diggers to the care of RAAF personnel for the flight home. ...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 at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Army personnel, including the CO of the hospital hand Medivac Diggers to the care of RAAF personnel for the flight home. On the left of the photo is Maj Nel Espie and Red Cross girl Carmel O'Shea.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, medivac, digger, raaf, maj nell espie (matron), red cross, carmel o'shea, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Wg Audio, CDr Alan Beech 4
... Digger...Gibbons Collection Catalogue...RAAF...A black and white photograph of RAAF surgeon Wing Commander Alan Beech assisted by triage three medicale officers at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietam, view and assess x-rays of a wounded Digger while the rest of he team continue with resusitation prior to surgery....Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Wg Audio CDr Alan Beech Medic Digger Gibbons Collection Catalogue RAAF Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of RAAF surgeon Wing Commander Alan Beech assisted by triage three medicale officers at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietam, view and assess x-rays of a wounded Digger while the rest of he team continue with resusitation prior to surgery. ...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 surgeon Wing Commander Alan Beech assisted by triage three medicale officers at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietam, view and assess x-rays of a wounded Digger while the rest of he team continue with resusitation prior to surgery.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, wg audio, cdr alan beech, medic, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, raaf, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Medivaced Out
... RAAF...9 Squadron...Digger...A black and white photograph of a Huey "Slick" aircraft, of the RAAF's No.9 Squadron, winches a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during Operation North West of the Australian Task Force. ...Photograph Huey Helicopter RAAF 9 Squadron Digger 8 RAR Operation North West Australian Task Force Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of a Huey "Slick" aircraft, of the RAAF's No.9 Squadron, winches a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during Operation North West of the 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 Huey "Slick" aircraft, of the RAAF's No.9 Squadron, winches a wounded Digger from 8 RAR during Operation North West of the Australian Task Force. The Huey helicopter in its many forms was the close support aircraft for the troops on operations in Vietnam.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 9 squadron, digger, 8 rar, operation north west, australian task force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons
