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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Coloured Photograph of Back Beach Cove, Vung Tau 1970, Back Beachcove, 1970
... A Coloured Photograph of Back Beach Cove, Vung Tau 1970....- Rocky Edge and green hill. Vung Tau 1970....Back Beachcove Photograph A Coloured Photograph of Back Beach Cove, Vung Tau 1970 Photographed by J.C. Mercieca ...Colour photograph in Black Frame. Picture of Back Beach Cove. Beach scene with people enjoying the water.- Rocky Edge and green hill. Vung Tau 1970.Under the photograph reads Back Beach Cove - Vung Tau 0970. Photograph taken by J (unable to read)photograph, vung tau, back beach cove -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Framed Coloured Photograph, The Wet -Vung Tau 1970, 1970
... The Wet -Vung Tau 1970...At the bottom of the photograph reads The Wet - Vung Tau 1970 photographed by J.C. Mercieca...At the bottom of the photograph reads The Wet - Vung Tau 1970 photographed by J.C. Mercieca The Wet -Vung Tau 1970 Photograph A Framed Coloured Photograph Photographer J.C. ...This photograph was taken by Cpl Joseph Charles Mercieca (A316866) who served with the Royal Australian Air Force and was in Vietnam with No. 1 Operational Unit from July 1969 to July 1970.In a black frame is a coloured photograph of stacked sandbags in the foreground with a post. There are several other posts with lots of wires running across the tops of them. There is barb wire surrounding the sandbags and building and vehicles across the road. At the bottom of the photograph reads The Wet - Vung Tau 1970 photographed by J.C. Merciecavung tau, photograph, cpl joseph charles mercieca, a316866, royal australian air force, no. 1 operational support unit, the wet -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Potable Water
... ...Vung Tau 1970...Potable Water Vung Tau 1970. Photographed by J.C. Mercieca ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph Soldier Barracks RAAF Vung Tau 1970 Mercieca JC Potable Water Vung Tau 1970. ...A coloured photograph of a soldier in underpants on a balcony of a two storey barracks holding his hand out into the pouring rain. A military truck, RAAF Vung Tav Barracks Store can be seen in the backgroundPotable Water Vung Tau 1970. Photographed by J.C. Mercieca photograph, soldier, barracks, raaf, vung tau 1970, mercieca jc -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Photograph, Iroquois flying over Caribou at Vung Tau Airfield
... ...Vung Tau...1970...Information sheet on images states '9SQN IROQUOIS flying over 35SQN CARIBOU flight line VUNG TAU AIRFIELD 1970. ...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne Iroquois Helicopter Caribou Jet 9 Squadron 35 Squadron Vung Tau 1970 Vietnam Iroquis Information sheet on images states '9SQN IROQUOIS flying over 35SQN CARIBOU flight line VUNG TAU AIRFIELD 1970. ...Framed image of the 9th Squadron Iroquois Helicopters flying over the 35th Squadron Caribou Jet at Vung Tau Airstrip. Information sheet on images states '9SQN IROQUOIS flying over 35SQN CARIBOU flight line VUNG TAU AIRFIELD 1970. iroquois, helicopter, caribou, jet, 9 squadron, 35 squadron, vung tau, 1970, vietnam, iroquis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Uniform, US Army, Explosives ordinance demolition Vung Tau 1969-1970, 1969-1970
... Explosives ordinance demolition Vung Tau 1969-1970...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Story of Aquisition on Frame Green US jacket with two cloth badges on arms and name 'Hupper BK US Navy' in a box frame display Explosives ordinance demolition Vung Tau 1969-1970 Uniform Uniform, US Army ...Green US jacket with two cloth badges on arms and name 'Hupper BK US Navy' in a box frame displayStory of Aquisition on Frame -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Vung Tau Airfield 1970, 1970
... Vung Tau Airfield 1970...Aerial Photograph of Vung Tau Airfield taken by D.Hersey in 1970...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vung Tau Photograph Vung Tau Airfield D Hersey Aerial Photograph of Vung Tau Airfield taken by D.Hersey in 1970 Vung Tau Airfield 1970 Photograph Photograph D. ...Aerial Photograph of Vung Tau Airfield taken by D.Hersey in 1970vung tau, photograph, vung tau airfield, d hersey -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Contemplation at Back Beach
... A black and white photograph of - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal Autralian Regiment, a forward scout, suffered a severe leg wound when shot by a NVA/VietCcong using an AK47 assault rifle...Photograph Back Beach NVA/VC AK 47 Gibbons Collection Catalogue Digger Wounded Serviceman NVA/VietCong 8th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Denis Gibbons Forward Scout A black and white photograph of - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal Autralian Regiment, a forward scout, suffered a severe leg wound when shot by a NVA/VietCcong using an AK47 assault rifle Contemplation at Back Beach 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 - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal Autralian Regiment, a forward scout, suffered a severe leg wound when shot by a NVA/VietCcong using an AK47 assault riflephotograph, back beach, nva/vc, ak 47, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman, nva/vietcong, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons, forward scout -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Charlie Ramp, 1970
... Colour Photograph in a Black Frame of activity at "Charlie Ramp" Vung Tau Airfield in 1970. A Skycrane Helicopter lifts a Chinook. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph C-130 Hercules Skycrane Chinook Vung Tau Colour Photograph in a Black Frame of activity at "Charlie Ramp" Vung Tau Airfield in 1970. ...Colour Photograph in a Black Frame of activity at "Charlie Ramp" Vung Tau Airfield in 1970. A Skycrane Helicopter lifts a Chinook. A C-130 unloading cargo.photograph, c-130 hercules, skycrane, chinook, vung tau -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Cambodian Refugees
... A black and white photograph at Vung Tau, 14/08/1970, Vietnamese refugees from Cambodia being unloaded from a landing craft. ... Gibbons Collection Catalogue Vietnamese Refugees Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph at Vung Tau, 14/08/1970, Vietnamese refugees from Cambodia being unloaded from a landing craft. ...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 Vung Tau, 14/08/1970, Vietnamese refugees from Cambodia being unloaded from a landing craft. There are 3500 refugees, said to be the last from Cambodiaphotograph, cambodia, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese refugees, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Colour image, Bunny II
... Bunny II was built by Australian Army air corps personnel from the 161 Possums using salvaged parts in Vung Tau, Vietnam, in 1970. Dating back to the 1950s, the bunny design on the tail of an aircraft has come to represent the tradition and spirit of Naval Aviation....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Bunny II was built by Australian Army air corps personnel from the 161 Possums using salvaged parts in Vung Tau, Vietnam, in 1970. Dating back to the 1950s, the bunny design on the tail of an aircraft has come to represent the tradition and spirit of Naval Aviation. plane truck tarmac white bunny bunny 11 161 recce birddog cessna bird dog Navy aircraft Bunny 11/ 161/white bunny on tail. ...Bunny II was built by Australian Army air corps personnel from the 161 Possums using salvaged parts in Vung Tau, Vietnam, in 1970. Dating back to the 1950s, the bunny design on the tail of an aircraft has come to represent the tradition and spirit of Naval Aviation.Colored photograph in a black frame. In the foreground on the tarmac is a small black plane with 161 in red near the nose. There is a white strip down the side of the plane. Also has an image of a white bunny on the tail of the plane. The rotors also have a white tip on them. Behind the plane is a truck with a soldier in it. There is a small hill in the background. On the bottom of the photograph reads Bunny 11.Bunny 11/ 161/white bunny on tail. plane, truck, tarmac, white bunny, bunny 11, 161 recce, birddog, cessna, bird dog, navy aircraft -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Hand Over Report 2
... A black and white photograph of ANZAC Nursing Sisters Lt Patricia Ferguson (RAANC), receives the hand over report from Capt Clare Jacobson (RNZANC) in the Sisters station of the Surgical Ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam (May 1970) ...1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Lt Patricia Ferguson Capt Clare Jacobson RAANC RNZANC Nurse Gibbons Collection Catalogue Surgical Ward Sisters Station A black and white photograph of ANZAC Nursing Sisters Lt Patricia Ferguson (RAANC), receives the hand over report from Capt Clare Jacobson (RNZANC) in the Sisters station of the Surgical Ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam (May 1970) Hand Over Report 2 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 ANZAC Nursing Sisters Lt Patricia Ferguson (RAANC), receives the hand over report from Capt Clare Jacobson (RNZANC) in the Sisters station of the Surgical Ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam (May 1970) photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt patricia ferguson, capt clare jacobson, raanc, rnzanc, nurse, gibbons collection catalogue, surgical ward, sisters station -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - CARD, NCO MESS, c.1.1970
... Membership card for Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess, Jan 1970. Cream coloured card with black print. ...Jan 1970 No 000840 Member Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess Vung Tau Viet-Nam No 96291 Name: DODD, P J Rank: CPL Unit: 17 Const SQN RAE...Refer 2436.2P for his service history. documents - cards NCO Mess Vung Tau Jan 1970 No 000840 Member Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess Vung Tau Viet-Nam No 96291 Name: DODD, P J Rank: CPL Unit: 17 Const SQN RAE Membership card for Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess, Jan 1970. ...The card was used by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Membership card for Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess, Jan 1970. Cream coloured card with black print. Membership details in blue ink.Jan 1970 No 000840 Member Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess Vung Tau Viet-Nam No 96291 Name: DODD, P J Rank: CPL Unit: 17 Const SQN RAEdocuments - cards, nco mess, vung tau -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - BOOK, TICKET, c.1970
... Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970...Refer 2436.2P for his service history. documents - tickets U.S Forces Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970 Ticket book, pale green front cover & orange back cover. 3 pages of tear out tickets inside secured by 1 staple. ...The card was used in Vietnam by Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Ticket book, pale green front cover & orange back cover. 3 pages of tear out tickets inside secured by 1 staple. Front cover black print. 6 x $0.05 remaining inside. APO 96291 No 007762Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970documents - tickets, u.s forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Shirt with blood
... Vung Tau to send flowers to the wife of a fellow serviceman to celebrate the birth of a child. An enemy rocket propelled grenade (RPG) landed 20 metres to the right of the vehicle Errol was driving, and while the passengers were able to duck for cover, as driver, Errol could not. So, when a second RPG landed behind them, Errol was hit by two pieces of shrapnel. Errol served on the HMAS Melbourne from May - Jun 1965, and then with RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam from Sept 1969 - Oct 1970...Vung Tau to send flowers to the wife of a fellow serviceman to celebrate the birth of a child. An enemy rocket propelled grenade (RPG) landed 20 metres to the right of the vehicle Errol was driving, and while the passengers were able to duck for cover, as driver, Errol could not. So, when a second RPG landed behind them, Errol was hit by two pieces of shrapnel. Errol served on the HMAS Melbourne from May - Jun 1965, and then with RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam from Sept 1969 - Oct 1970 ...Shirt worn by Leading Air Mechanic Airframes Engines, Errol Desmond Shelley No:R59338 when he was hit by shrapnel. He was driving a motor pool truck back to US Bearcat Base near Bien Hoa on 22 December 1969, after a trip to Vung Tau to send flowers to the wife of a fellow serviceman to celebrate the birth of a child. An enemy rocket propelled grenade (RPG) landed 20 metres to the right of the vehicle Errol was driving, and while the passengers were able to duck for cover, as driver, Errol could not. So, when a second RPG landed behind them, Errol was hit by two pieces of shrapnel. Errol served on the HMAS Melbourne from May - Jun 1965, and then with RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam from Sept 1969 - Oct 1970. SEE PHOTOS FOR THE STORY IN ERROL'S WORDSKhaki long-sleeved shirt with button-down front, two pockets with embroidered name on right side and service name on other. Handwritten names and signatures on the back. Holes near collar at back and blood stains.E D Shelley in black thread on RHS RAN in black thread on LHS Signatures on back in inkshelley, ed shelley, shrapnel wound, blood stained, wounded, ran, hfv, bearcat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Herald Sun, 2/3/1970
... Vung Tau and Nui Dat hospitals involved in helping the wounded soldiers. Australian and US helicopters in action. 8 RAR and 6RAR involved. Guns harvest mine explosion Black Saturday Long Hai mountains Helicopter evacuation 11 dead 29 wounded jumping mines 8RAR & 6RAR Herald Sun March 2nd 1970/ Guns at harvest/ Battle to save hurt diggers. ...Black Saturday explosion by rocket mines in Sth Vietnam. Vung Tau and Nui Dat hospitals involved in helping the wounded soldiers. Australian and US helicopters in action. 8 RAR and 6RAR involved.A sepia coloured newspaper article from the Herald, dated March 2 1970, has an image of 13 local Vietnamese people working in paddy fields with five rifles nearby stacked up forming a cone shape. Herald Sun March 2nd 1970/ Guns at harvest/ Battle to save hurt diggers. guns, harvest, mine explosion, black saturday, long hai mountains, helicopter evacuation, 11 dead, 29 wounded, jumping mines, 8rar & 6rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Dunne Brothers
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Gibbons Collection Catalogue Photographer Vietnam War Denis Gibbons Dunne Brothers Royal Australian Navy Australian Army Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney 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 Sydney Dunne Brothers 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 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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sgt Rob Fulton 2
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Sgt Bob Fulton Vung Tau Ferry 8 RAR HMAS Sydney Gibbons Collection Catalogue Photographer Vietnam War Denis Gibbons Diggers Physical Training A black and white photograph of diggers from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. ...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 from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sgt Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sgt bob fulton, vung tau ferry, 8 rar, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers, physical training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, D154
... 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 D154, a Darling Class destroyer called Duchess built for the Royal Navy and loaned to the Royal Australian Navy as a replacement for HMAS Voyager. She was purchased by Australia in 1972 and is seen here escorting HMAS Sydney to 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 the D154, a Darling Class destroyer called Duchess built for the Royal Navy and loaned to the Royal Australian Navy as a replacement for HMAS Voyager. She was purchased by Australia in 1972 and is seen here escorting HMAS Sydney to Vung Tau, Vietnam.A black and white photograph of the D154, a Darling Class destroyer called Duchess built for the Royal Navy and loaned to the Royal Australian Navy as a replacement for HMAS Voyager. She was purchased by Australia in 1972 and is seen here escorting HMAS Sydney to Vung Tau, Vietnam.photograph, d154, hmas voyager, hmas sydney, vung tau, duchess, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, darling class destroyer, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Jazz Concert
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 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 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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Vung Tau Bars
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph Military Police 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 Australian and New Zealand Military Police regularly checked out the premises along the street of bars at Vung Tau Those establishments involved in shady trading were placed off limits. Some Vietnamese bar girls were notorious for fleecing Diggers of money.photograph, military police, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, new zealand military police, vietnames bar girls, diggers, vietnamese bar girls, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, RAN Wessex 2
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph RAN Wessex HMAS Sydney 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 Navy pilots from the Sea King anti-submarine helicopter on board "the Vung Tau Ferry" HMAS Sydney, delivering the 9th Battalion to war service. They prepare to take off on patrol once HMAS Sydney reached the waters off Vietnam.photograph, ran, wessex, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, anti-submarine, sea king, navy, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian navy pilots, sea king anti-submarine -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Walking the Flight Deck
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph HMAS Sydney 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 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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Crossing the Line 4
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph HMAS Sydney 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 diggers from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being 'found guilty' one is cast into the sea 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 Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, crossing the line, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Cutting Across the Bow
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph HMAS Sydney 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 an Indonesian Naval training ship, cutting across the bow of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney as she moves through the Sunda Strait on the way to taking 9th Battalion to Vietnam. The sailing vessel repeatedly cut back and forth across the Sydney's bow.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sundra strait, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, indonesian naval training ship -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, HMAS Sydney
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 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 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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Deformed Child
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. RAAF Medics Bong Son 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 a RAAF Medical Officer assisted by an RAAF Medic assess a young Vietnamese boy born with his ears deformed, during a Medcap at Bong Son Island off the coast of Vung Tau. The boy was taken to Vung Tau where surgeons rectified his problemraaf medics, bong son, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, raaf medical officer, medcap, wounded children, bong son island, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Catholic Orphanage
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Orphanage Gibbons Collection Catalogue Catholic Orphanage Back Beach Vietnamese Children Vietnames Bar Girls Diggers Nurses Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Children at the Catholic Orphanage, Vung Tau which was supported by the Medical Staff of the 1st Australian Field Hospital (1AFH), 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 Children at the Catholic Orphanage, Vung Tau which was supported by the Medical Staff of the 1st Australian Field Hospital (1AFH), vung Tau. The Diggers and the nurses, in particular, did an outstanding job of maintaining the health and well being of the orphans. The hospital staff conducted regular medcaps and provided food and clothing sent from relatives and friends back home in Australia. From time to time the orphaned children were taken for a day at Back Beach behind the 1AFH area. The children ranged in age from new born babes to teenagers. Quite a number, who were fathered by "round eyed" servicemen, were abandoned at birth, by Vietnames Bar girsl, particularly those with "dark" skin.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, orphanage, gibbons collection catalogue, catholic orphanage, back beach, vietnamese children, vietnames bar girls, diggers, nurses, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Wounded Mate
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph A Coy 8 RAR 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Hat Dich 1st Australian Task Force Nui Dat Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Diggers Wounded soldier A black a white photograph of Diggers from A Company 8 RAR steady one of their wounded mates as he is winched out of the jungle for transport to 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau following heavy contact in the Hat Dich area north west of the Australian Task Force Base 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 a white photograph of Diggers from A Company 8 RAR steady one of their wounded mates as he is winched out of the jungle for transport to 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau following heavy contact in the Hat Dich area north west of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat.photograph, a coy, 8 rar, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, hat dich, 1st australian task force, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, wounded soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Dental Department Problems
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 2 Field ambulance 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 soldiers sitting in 2 Field Ambulance Hospital ward, the C.O. Capt Jack (The Quack) Blomley, discusses the problems of the Dental Department with the senior Dental Officer from 2 Field Ambulance Hospital, Vung Tau, Maj Peter Kentwell (from Wagga Wagga)photograph, 2 field ambulance, vung tau, capt jack (the quack) blomley, maj peter kentwell, gibbons collection catalogue, dental department, denis gibbons, australian soldiers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Ear Infection
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph 2 Field ambulance 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 Captain Jack (Jack The Quack) Blomley, Officer Commanding the 2 Field Ambulance Hopsital at the 1st Australian Task force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. photograph, 2 field ambulance, vung tau, capt jack (the quack) blomley, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons
