Update on Tunza

Thanks to Joe Lavery I am able to post this update:

Cpl Dave McCallum & Cftm Ian (Bluey) Rowe went to Coral with a convoy & stopped to assist with an APC engine change, finishing too late to go to Long Binh. Tunza Guts was damaged during the attack that night. The damage included both front tyres flat radiator holed, both headlights and windscreen broken, drivers window broken (it was down in the door), brake lines, batteries & other items out of action.
The sump was also damaged & was repaired with a wooden plug held in place with araldite & a shirt tail. This repair apparently lasted for 6 months. A 9mm case was braised onto the ruptured air line. Front hydraulic lines were blanked off. The outer right dual whell was used on the front.
Tunza Guts was in country until 14 Sept 1971

From "Mud and Dust"

On the Headland

(Click on the photo to see it in full size)

Here's a site most of us who spent our time in Vung Tau would remember, the ship that missed the entrance to Vung Tau harbour and ended up on the rocks just past the "Back Beach Bars". As that area was off limits I guess none of us would have ventured down there, makes one ask how the photo was taken, must have got it from a local. I don't think it would still be there now, who knows and I guess who cares. It's just a memory.

Till next time

Stay safe.

Sunday morning run

Here's a photo that may bring back some memories, the ice run on Sunday morning up to the Dat. If my memory serves me right bread milk and ice was about the only commodity sent up on a Sunday, our day of rest, or should I say our day down the Badcoe Club.

The trucks were not suited much as a ice carrier as a lot of it would melt on the way, but the ice was a welcome site for the boys up the sharp end, even though most of it went to the Officers Mess.

Till later

Stay safe.

The Boys

Here is a photo of the 1968 crew, see how many of the people you can recognise. I will make another one up soon with some new faces.

We need some photos from the later periods, please send them to us.

Merry Christmas to all

Christmas 2009

On behalf of Terry Byrne and the committee we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We know there is a lot going on but we wish to see you all in the new year, so take it easy and let someone else drive. If you can find the time, remember a past member and raise a glass to him.

Stay Safe

My how things Change

Thanks to Niel Collard I am able to post a photo of what the R&C Centre looks like today. If you look closely you will be able to work it out. The top floor has changed some what but I am able to recognize the room I stayed in. I wonder if they have the same water tank? And note the fully sealed road and street lighting! Things have changed.

Till next time

Stay safe.

Memory form then

R & C Centre Vung Tau

Most of us would remember the R&C Centre. This is where you could spend 5 days of rest once in your 12 month tour. If ever you did one of the water runs would get to know the place even better. The bar at the top of the building was open most of the time and the food there was great. It even had a rope to climb up if ever you were caught out after the doors closed. (not that anyone from 2 tpt would need such things). The place still stands today thanks to Niel Collard I will post a photo of what it looks like today, that's in a day or two.

I you want to see any photos of back then let us know here and we will do our best to track some down.

Till then, Stay safe.