Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Some two thousand two hundred men of 6 Australian Division embarked on HMS Implacable lying offshore in Wewak Harbour. All troops appear happy to be going home and welcomed the news that they would be in Sydney, NSW, in four day's time. Troops were accommodated in the hangars and air crews' quarters. One aircraft lift was used continually to transport troops to the flight deck, saving much climbing of iron ladders. Tea was served morning and afternoon on the flight deck. Everything possible was done by the Royal Navy to relieve the monotony of travel.
Some two thousand two hundred men of 6 Australian Division embarked on HMS Implacable lying offshore in Wewak Harbour. All troops appear happy to be going home and welcomed the news that they would be in Sydney, NSW, in four day's time. Troops were accommodated in the hangars and air crews' quarters. One aircraft lift was used continually to transport troops to the flight deck, saving much climbing of iron ladders. Tea was served morning and afternoon on the flight deck. Everything possible was done by the Royal Navy to relieve the monotony of travel.
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Sunday - Rest Day - activities Binh Dinh Buddist Temple. LACs Rob Giddings armament fitter, 44638 Robert Lindsay Dan Doudle Instrument Fitter. 222996 Allan Costello - airframe fitter. Local Vietnamese kids 218809 Cpl Frederick Arthur Mascord - engine fitter, driving the Land Rover - long wheel base, down from Radar Hill at Vung Tau. We run out of fuel - damn. The tap on the fuel tank selector is broken. RAAF Corporals Quarters House maids Hein and Swai - folding clothes.The Swinging Sisters - grass cutters - by hand. Australian Rules Football played on the local Police Academy Soccer Field. The RAAF had one team against 14 Australian Army teams. 1968 the Army were premiers. 1969 the RAAF were premiers - we got a new Captain/Coach - Cpl Les Brisco - barracks electrician. We had to take our eight goal posts with us to the weekly games. Journey by truck from the game back to home RAAF Base Vung Tau. Rugby Union footy on a soccer field in Vung Tau. All RAAF teams at the Lord Mayors Oval. Back beach BBQ. 9 Squadron RAAF members a weekly event on a Sunday. Here comes the Snakes - SNCOs Cooking the steaks. The ladies - Australian nurses. Beach football. Drink more Coldies - Aussie beers - and enjoy yourself. Ouch - one way to get the sand off the body - ice cold Esky water!")
