Bruce Watson

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Five men in different military uniforms crouching down in a semi-circle in front of a helicopter

New Zealand airmen with United States Army UH-1H helicopter crewmen at Cam Rahn Bay, 19 December 1972. Left to right: Flying Officer Bruce Watson (Pilot), two United States Army helicopter crewmen, Squadron Leader John Meredith (Navigator) and Sergeant Larry Price (Helicopter Crewman/Engineer). The helicopter was involved in the withdrawal of 2nd New Zealand Army Training Team Vietnam (2NZATTV) based at Dong Ba Thin.

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Submitted by Scotty Wingfield on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - 1:36pm

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This photograph was taken on 19 December 1972 at Cam Rahn Bay. The Crew L-R are F/O Bruce Watson (Pilot) followed by two US Army UH-1H Crewmen, Sqd/Ldr John Meredith (Nav) and Sgt Larry Price HCM and engineer. The Aircraft was involved in the withdrawal of 2nd New Zealand Army Training Team Vietnam (2. NZATTV) that was based at Dong Ba Thin. Recognition for Larry Price being in Vietnam was secured 49 years later by Scotty Wingfield.

How to cite this page: ' Bruce Watson ', URL: https://www.vietnamwar.govt.nz/photo/bruce-watson, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 17-Feb-2025