Vung Tau circa 1968 and now. 16 years ago. Save. At the ripe old age of 21, I found myself conscripted, trained, armed and residing in this beautiful place called 'the Riviera of the South China Sea'. Only problem was, there was a war happening! Back beach was an Australian Army Logistic Support base for the Task Force operating at Nui Dat.
Vung Tau: Crew: Army Unknown (survived) Major John Wood (survived) A1C Willis A. Karickhoff (KIA) ... a Flight Mechanic with the 536 th at Vung Tau, 1967 - 1968, adds: The Flight Mechanic, John Trease, got out OK and captured a VC who approached the aircraft. The crew was from the 535 th, but the aircraft was borrowed that day from my unit, the ...
Photo from Mal Hunt - The Hillclimber Mess Hall in Vung Tau, Vietnam at the end of 1968. Tyree Anderson in 1968. Tyree was one of a long line of clerks who made the flight hour entries on our records. Here's a good …
HMAS Sydney (III) was nicknamed the 'Vung Tau Ferry', completing 24 voyages to and from South Vietnam. Between 1965 and 1972, HMAS Sydney (III) undertook 25 voyages to Vietnam and transported 16,094 troops, 5753 deadweight tons of cargo and 2375 vehicles. On her first voyage four days were taken to unload cargo in Vung Tau.
Vung Tau 1968 Photo by Terry (Bluey) Williams (931b) All reactions: 526. 16 comments. 25 shares. ... I always heard good things about Vung Tau. 2h; Butch Hill. What a great picture!! 1967 visited. 6h; Bill Eggen. Was stationed in Vung Tau 65-66. 4h; Larry Pearson. GIPHY. 7h; 2 Replies. Bob Gagne. Was there in 69! 5h; View 8 more comments. See ...
Shipwreck at Vung Tau, circa 1969. The Greek-registered Idannis K was a former US Liberty ship, which ran aground on Back Beach, Vung Tau in 1967. Although the USN was prepared to re-float the …
[Photos] A Day Trip to 1968 Vung Tau Time for a trip to the coast. While old photos of Saigon depict a city that is certainly different from what it is today, there are …
vung tau, south vietnam, c 1968. personnel from signals squadron at singalong for farewell of sgt. bert bowden inside ymca centre tent. sgt. bert bowden on guitar, john thornton on banjo and sig ian munro. donor: k.l. fowler. vung tau, south vietnam. c. 1968. soldiers of 110 signal squadron erecting communications ...
My tour in Viet Nam 1967. I arrived at INSHORE UNDERSEA WARFARE GROUP 1 WEST PACIFIC DETACHMENT UNIT 1 in San Diego, CA on Thanksgiving Day, 1966. I underwent survival training in the San Diego area and also in Long Beach, CA. Arriving at Saigon airport on 3 Feb., 1967 we boarded a C47 for a flight to Vung Tau where we then …
Bell Iroquois UH1-H (Hotel) helicopters being accepted at the Vung Tau No. 9SQN hangar in February 1968. A2-383-3. A2-383-4. Acr297267408832-213031435. A No. 9 SQN RAAF SVN 'Bushranger' at the re-arm point Kanga Pad, Nui Dat; the 'hot refuelling' PSP area in the left background.
Vung Tau circa 1968 and now. - Vung Tau Forum. Vung Tau circa 1968 and now. 15 years ago. At the ripe old age of 21, I found myself conscripted, trained, armed and residing in this beautiful place called 'the Riviera of the South China Sea'. Only problem was, there was a war happening!
Vung Tao 1968: Tuy Phong 1968: Family Gram 1967: Family Gram 1967 (2) Plan of the Day 1967: Softball in Kowloon: Tora! Tora! Tora! "On 11 August, SAVAGE anchored at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, and the Commanding Officer and representatives from the Operations and Weapons department received a thorough briefing by members of the …
The U.S. Army Transportation Battalion Vung Tau Delta (Provisional), under the 4th Transportation Command supervises the discharge of more than 60, 000 short tons of cargo monthly at this terminal for the Delta …
Lo was a small village about 10 kilometers north of Vung Tau. The base was operated by the Naval Support Activity, Saigon and was the home of Market Time Units of both …
During the Vietnam War, Vung Tau was a city of both war and peace, serving as an important and active port and as a favorite …
Former artillery officer Christopher Gaynor, now 70, took the images in 1967 and 1968 while deployed; ... California to the port of Vung Tau, Republic of Vietnam.
Perhaps that's why one enjoys these photos of Vung Tau taken in 1967–1968. They also appeal to font fanatics that will appreciate hand-lettered signs, …
Very friendly bar in Vung Tau with a great range of beers - usually have 'Happy Hours' on during the week which can never be a bad thing. Service is always good and as the bar was a short walk from my hotel I used it quite a bit and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to other visitors to Vung Tau.
1968 was the worst and bloodiest year of the Vietnam War. The biased liberal news media misreported and misinterpreted the 1968 Tet Offensive as being an overwhelming success for the Communist forces and a decided defeat for the US Forces. ... Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base Vietnam, Saigon Vietnam, Vung Tau Vietnam, China Beach Vietnam, Fire …
In January 1968, communist Vietnamese forces prepared to launch a major offensive against the Republic of Viet Nam and its supporters. The attacks were designed to coincide with the annual Lunar …
Bob is a "Family Man" with a myriad of interests. He graduated from Worcester Junior College and Saint Louis University and is a Vietnam Veteran having served in Vung Tau as an x-ray technician in ...
Description VUNG TAU, SOUTH VIETNAM, C 1968. PERSONNEL FROM SIGNALS SQUADRON AT SINGALONG FOR FAREWELL OF SGT. BERT BOWDEN INSIDE YMCA CENTRE TENT. SGT. BERT BOWDEN ON …
vung tau, south vietnam. 1969-12. military police (mp) from three nations on patrol at the coastal holiday resort. the combination of an australian, american and a vietnamese can handle almost any situation that may occur in vung tau, which is a leave and rest centre for most of the allied nations involved in the war.
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 25 August 1968. Spectators sitting under beach umbrellas watch a breastroke race at the swimming carnival, won by 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF), …
To help you get around Vung Tau, here's the name and address of this business in the local language Local name Ned Kelly Bar. Local address 01 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường 1, 790000. Directions . Print . Improve this listing. Ranked #30 of 273 Restaurants in Vung Tau. 75 Reviews. Cuisines: Australian . Restaurant details.
Vung Tau circa 1968 and now. 16 years ago Save At the ripe old age of 21, I found myself conscripted, trained, armed and residing in this beautiful place called 'the Riviera of the …
Opposite of Saigon's metropolitan vibes, Vung Tau in 1970 was a quiet town fit for tourism activities, as shown through these film snapshots by Australian serviceman Barry Connors. Pristine white …
Party aboard ship for war orphans. Reel 14. Christmas party in forrad mess on Christmas day 1968. Ship entering Saigon. Bofors gun crew laying down fire in free fire zone south of Saigon, night flares over the Vung Tau anchorage. Film order form. Part 1 Video of 32 Small Ships Squadron Vietnam 1968-1969.
6 RAR Support Company on a 36 hour Rest and Convalescence (R&C) leave at Vung Ta. Leaving 1 ATF base at Nui Dat, passing the helicopter LZ of Kangaroo Pad. Scenes of countryside, demolished bridge, people aand houses on approaches to Vung Tau, ships at the port, various aircraft at Vung Tau airstrip. Scenes around the Peter Badcoe club ...
The team was assigned to Vung Tau Harbour defence between February 1967 and August 1970, and was then stationed at Da Nang until April 1971 when the unit was withdrawn from Vietnam. ... 2 Tours 20 January 1968 - 30 May 1969, 1 May 1970 - 12 March 1972. Fifth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR) 2 Tours 1 April 1966 - 4 July 1967, 28 ...
My tour in Viet Nam 1967. I arrived at INSHORE UNDERSEA WARFARE GROUP 1 WEST PACIFIC DETACHMENT UNIT 1 in San Diego, CA on Thanksgiving Day, 1966. I underwent survival training in the San Diego …