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Newsletter
from HMAS Sydney "The Vung Tau Ferry" as issued |
| Comment: Original laid down as HMS Terrible, the Majestic Class Aircraft Carrier was commissioned at Deyonport, England on the 18 Dec 1948 and was Australia's first Aircraft Carrier. HMAS Sydney served in the Korean War and was converted to a Fast Troop Ship in the early 1960's. HMAS Sydney did 25 voyages to Vietnam, transporting 16,084 troop, 5753 deadweight tons of cargo and 2375 vehicles. The ship is affectionately known as the "The Vung Tau Ferry" by Vietnam Veterans. John, like many 104 Sig Sqn veterans and most of our equipment, traveled on the old aircraft carrier to and from Vietnam. |
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Photos of "The Vung Tau
Ferry" with 104 Sig Sqn veterans and our equipment, for the Units return
trip to Australia. Left Photo - 104 Radio Sgt Ken Mackenzie getting out of
the Huey on the Ship's old flight deck |
