Australia In Action: Last Patrol

M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) have a long and proud history in the Australian Army since they were first introduced in 1965.

After nearly 45 years of service to the nation, three M113A1’s, one of which saw service in Vietnam, had their last street patrol in East Timor before being cleaned in preparation for shipping back to Australia.

Three Black Hawk S70’s, also on operational deployment in East Timor, over-flew the APCs as they turned and headed back to base.

“This is a big milestone for the 1st Armoured Regiment to see the last M113A1s on an operation,” Troop Leader, LT Nathan Scott said as his APC parked.

“The end of forty years of proud history.”

Image: defence.gov.au

By: Widow 6-7