Historical information

This item was donated by Lt David Malcom Lester who served with the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps who served in Vietnam from August 1971 to November 1971.
This radio was used, taped and wired to a 77 radio set battery in a M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) of 3 Cavalry Regiment, call sign 20B (Two Zero Bravo) in Vietnam during April-October 1971.
The crew of 20B during this period was the driver, Lance-Corporal Charles 'Dick' McColl , from Cowra, NSW, followed by Trooper Gary Bandy of Perth, WA. The crew commander was Lieutenant David Lester, Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps, who was posted to the regiment over 1971-1972

Physical description

National Panasonic Transistor Radio in Brown leather case. Radio casing is Red plastic. Volume control ( Black) on /off switch and earphone plug is located on side. Frequency / station selection on front / face of unit.

Inscriptions & markings

National Panasonic Radio.