Australian soldiers arrive in Vietnam aboard the HMAS Sydney and travel by chinook to Nui Dat, South Vietnam, 1968

The video follows a group of Australian soldiers, known as Diggers, as they arrive in Vietnam for a 12-month tour of duty. After a relaxing journey aboard a troop carrier, they prepare for transport to their base via a Chinook helicopter. The video captures their first impressions of Vietnam, highlighting the diverse terrain from jungles to fields. Upon arrival at the airfield, the soldiers face challenging living conditions, including intense heat and dust, while being housed under canvas in a former French plantation.

What is the significance of the moment when the diggers move to the flight deck?

What type of helicopter is mentioned in the text, and what is its role?

How long is the operation airlift expected to take?

What do the diggers see when they first glimpse the country?

Describe the conditions the new arrivals face upon landing in Vietnam.