Derek McKendry (1941–1999)[1][2][3] was a New Zealand TV veteran television cameraman.[4][5][6] He is known for spending 8 years covering coverage on the Vietnam War.[7][8][9] In 1979 he was almost killed in Zambia after being accused of being a spy.[10][11][12] In 1999 Derek was in a relationship with New Zealand journalist Janet McIntyre.[13][14][15]

Derek McKendry
McKendry in 1979
Born1941
Died1999
Occupation(s)Cameraman and photojournalist
Years active1970-1999
PartnerJanet McIntyre (1999)

References edit

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