Running time
3 min 9 sec
Copyright
Australians at War Film Archive
Leading Engineering Mechanic (LME), John O'Callaghan, RAN, was on board HMAS Sydney for two voyages to Vietnam during 1965. During this interview he discusses the technical aspects of troop carrying, the trip to Vietnam, the crew's interaction with the troops at sea and the vulnerability of Sydney at anchor in Vung Tau harbour.