Derek McKendry (1941–1999) was a

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TV veteran television cameraman. He is known for spending 8 years covering coverage on the

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. In 1979 he was almost killed in

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after being accused of being a spy. In 1999 Derek was in a relationship with New Zealand journalist Janet McIntyre.

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1941 births 1999 deaths Vietnam War photographers New Zealand cinematographers New Zealand photojournalists {{Cinematographer-stub