ALBUM 88 - 104 SIG SQN

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Retrans on VC Hill, Vung Tau
88-1.  104 Sig Sqn retrans on VC Hill, Vung Tau during the withdraw from Nui Dat.  Photo supplied by Nick Mazzarol [Oct/Nov 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-2   104 Sig Sqn HQ 1ATF CP Radio Operators flying "phantom" helicopter SAS insertions and extractions across Phouc Tuy Province, after the SAS return to Australia, to cover their departure.  Photo supplied by Pete Bird [Oct1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-3.  Pete Bird (Radio Operator) manning the HQ 1ATF CP.  Photo supplied by Pete Bird [1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-4.  1ATF Convey leaving Nui Dat during the withdraw on the 16 Oct 1971.  APC's giving protection at the Pearly Gates.  Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971  
88-5.   ACV's giving protection on the way to Vung Tau during the withdraw on the 16 Oct 1971.  Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-6.  1ATF  Convey on the way to Vung Tau with ARVN moving to Nui Dat on the 16 Oct 1971. Army Bell 206B Kiowa  flying air cover.   Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-7.   1ATF  Convey on the way to Vung Tau with ARVN moving to Nui Dat on the 16 Oct 1971. Army Bell 206B Kiowa  flying air cover.   Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971   
88-8.   1ATF  Convey leaving Nui Dat with Vietnamese Trucks lined up at the Pearly Gates, on the 16 Oct 1971.    Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-9.   Vehicles and ACV's at HQ 1ATF preparing to leave Nui Dat for the last time, on the 16 Oct 1971.  ACV's are Callsign 85, 85A and 85B.   547 Sig Tp's ACV Callsign 85D moved out later on the 16 Oct, the last vehicle, in the last convey packet.  104 Sig Sqn's ACV 85C remained at Nui Dat with the 4RAR/NZ group until the 7 Nov 1971.    Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-10.   Vehicles forming up for the  trip to Vung Tau on the 16 Oct 1971.     Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-11.  Nui Dat Hill on with all the communication antennas removed just before 1ATF moved to Vung Tau.  Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [16 Oct 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-12   Story time in the Abraham Club during the final weeks at Nui Dat.  Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-13.  L-R Mick Mazengarb and Nev Haskett ready to do a clearing patrol.   Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
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-14.  Tech Maint at Nui Dat. L-R  Gill Deem, Unknown (back to camera), Con Mentis and Quentin Harris.  Photo supplied by Nev Haskett [1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-15.   104 Sig Sqn members going below deck on HMAS Sydney for the voyage home to Australia from Vung Tau. Front Centre: WO Member of Army Team on the ship.  L-R  Don Willis, Bob Petch, Unknown (Rear), Unknown, Unknow, Ray Jenkins (Tag 47), Geoff Staunton (Tag 43), Unknown (Rear), Maurice Lazarus (holding SLR), Russ Swan (Rear), Dave Edwards (SLR) and SSgt Ron Stefan (F of S).  Photo supplied by Russ Swan [6 Nov 1971]


88-16.   104 Sig Sqn members just arrivied on the flight deck of HMAS Sydney and waiting for the guide. They are on board ready for the voyage home to Australia. L-R  Unknown, Unknown (Rear) Don Willis (Holding SLR), Unknown (four) behind Don,  Ray Jenkins (Centre), Russ Swan (Rear), Dave Edwards (Hand on SLR barrel) and SSgt Ron Stefan (F of S).  Photo supplied by Russ Swan [6 Nov 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-17. 104 Sig Sqn members waiting to board HMAS Sydney for the trip home to Australia.   L-R Frank Edwards and Dave Edwards - Background unknown.  Photo supplied by Russ Swan [6 Nov 1971]

Final Days at Nui Dat, 104 Sig Sqn 1971
88-18. 104 Sig Sqn members waiting to board HMAS Sydney for the trip home to Australia.  L-R Don Mackerson,  Unknown, Russ Swan and Unknown.   Photo supplied by Russ Swan [6 Nov 1971]

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