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Photograph - HMAS Sydney in Brisbane

  • Black and white photograph of a loaded HMAS Sydney, September 1965 at the Brisbane wharf ready to sail to Vung Tau, Vietnam.

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  • Black and white photograph of a loaded HMAS Sydney, September 1965 at the Brisbane wharf ready to sail to Vung Tau, Vietnam.

Historical information

From the collection of Squadron Leader Alan Reed of the Royal Australian Air Force 052363. He served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968, and spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force.
He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster.
His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element).

Physical description

A photograph of HMAS Sydney loaded ready to sail from Brisbane 1965 for Vung Tau, Vietnam

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