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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Badges
37th Helicopter Ambulance companybadge/buttons, vietnam, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Badges
Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flightbadge/buttons, vietnam, ran -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin, The battle of Long Tan : as told by the commanders to Bob Grandin, 2004
This is the first time that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan. Each of the commanders shares the experiences that brought them to Vietnam, and describes how the company commander, Harry Smith, drove Delta Company to become one of the most outstanding units in the Australian forces. Delta's superb military discipline, and its commanders' ability to think outside the square were decisive in holding a vastly superior number of enemies at bay. Each platoon played a crucial role in Delta Company's survival. The artillery's commitment in providing an unbroken wall of metal through which the enemy had to advance is told from the perspectives of both the forward controller and the gun positions. We fly with the RAAF helicopter pilots whose ammunition resupply was the turning point of the battle, and experience the carnage of the battlefield through the eyes of those in the relieving APCs. Delta Company's trauma on returning to the battlefield to claim their fallen was lightened only by the miraculous survival of two of their wounded. The trauma of the battle did not end with the action, however, as politics began to play their part in the drama. The valour of those directly involved in the battle has never been duly recognised - in some cases it has been belittled, in others denied. The ongoing efforts of the Long Tan commanders to right the many wrongs perpetrated in the wake of the battle, and their own journeys from the events of August 1966 draw the reader into a compelling dialogue on the aftermath of Vietnam. Collapse summaryIndex, ill, maps, p.332.non-fictionThis is the first time that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan. Each of the commanders shares the experiences that brought them to Vietnam, and describes how the company commander, Harry Smith, drove Delta Company to become one of the most outstanding units in the Australian forces. Delta's superb military discipline, and its commanders' ability to think outside the square were decisive in holding a vastly superior number of enemies at bay. Each platoon played a crucial role in Delta Company's survival. The artillery's commitment in providing an unbroken wall of metal through which the enemy had to advance is told from the perspectives of both the forward controller and the gun positions. We fly with the RAAF helicopter pilots whose ammunition resupply was the turning point of the battle, and experience the carnage of the battlefield through the eyes of those in the relieving APCs. Delta Company's trauma on returning to the battlefield to claim their fallen was lightened only by the miraculous survival of two of their wounded. The trauma of the battle did not end with the action, however, as politics began to play their part in the drama. The valour of those directly involved in the battle has never been duly recognised - in some cases it has been belittled, in others denied. The ongoing efforts of the Long Tan commanders to right the many wrongs perpetrated in the wake of the battle, and their own journeys from the events of August 1966 draw the reader into a compelling dialogue on the aftermath of Vietnam. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting, Bruce Fletcher, Dust Off, 1980
The painting was donated to ANZCA in 1995 by Dr Bernard Dunn. Bruce Fletcher, from Melbourne Victoria, studied under William Dargie, who had been an official war artist during the second world war. Fletcher followed the same pathway as his mentor and was the first of two official war artists appointed during the Vietnam War. His artwork are held in the art collection of the Australin War Memorial, Canberra. The title of the painting, 'Dust Off' is a term adopted in Vietnam which refers to the medical evacuation of sick or wounded soldiers, from the field, by a helicopter. It was originally a radio call sign selected from a US Navy Signal Operations book in 1963. [ref. 'Medicine at War. 1950-1972'].In June 2012, a Royal Children's Hospital Anaesthetic Registrar attended a College Tour conducted by Dr Rod Westhorpe when he saw the painting and informed us that the term 'Dust off' emanates from the Korean War and is in fact the acronym for Decisive, Unwavering, Support to our Fighting Forces'. The painting was based on a black and white photograph taken in Vietnam in 1971. An image of the photograph is located in the electronic supplementary file. Oil painting on board of a scene in which a military helicopter is about to land with a group of soldiers in the foreground, one wounded and one soldier standing. A cargo military helicopter is in the distance flying away from the scene. The painting is set in a gold frame.[plaque affixed to centre front of frame] DUST OFF \ BY BRUCE FLETCHER \ DEPICTING THE MEDICAL EVACUATION \ OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS FROM THE FIELD \ IN VIETNAM \ PRESENTED BY \ DR BERNARD L. DUNNpainting, dunn, bernard, fletcher, bruce, vietnam war, dust off -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Osprey, Vietnam choppers : helicopters in battle 1950-1975, 1988
The role of helicopters in the Vietnam conflictIll, p.199.non-fictionThe role of helicopters in the Vietnam conflictvietnam conflict 1961-1975 - aerial operations, military helicopters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Chinook
Black and White Photograph of CH47 Chinook Helicopter taking off after dispatching a Military Band and its Equipment.chinook, photograph, military band -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Three coloured Photograph in a black frame with white matting. 1. Huey supply drop at Coral 2. Huey on "hot" supply drop at Coral during a break in the rain 3. POW Compound FSB Coral and a Military Police Landrover near compound.photograph, battle of coral-balmoral, military police landrover, huey helicopter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Military Medal
A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital , Medic with the Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler VC after receiving his Military Medal at a cermony Government House NSW in 1971. The award was made for bravery while serving as a medic on a US dustoff helicopterphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, sir roden cutler vc, military medal, dustoff helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, J. Archbold medals; Westland Wessex helicopters and Quan Canh Sth Vietnamese MPs & civil police
Photos including James Archbold's medals, some photos of Westland Wessex helicopters and some South Vietnamese military police.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, south vietnamese military police, australia. army. military police - vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Cobra 1 (2 copies)
Photos of the delivery of the Cobra to NVVMmilitary aircraft, national vietnam veterans museum, hueycobra (helicopter) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Brothers in arms: a film of 9 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam, c2009
united states. army -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, military helicopters -- united states -- history -- 20th century. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam - the way it was. Vol 1, Helicopter gunship assaults
... Vietnam War - Military helicopters... Newhaven gippsland Vietnam War - Military helicopters Vietnam ...vietnam war - military helicopters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, The Bushranger story: and so, a Gunship was born
... Vietnam War - Military helicopters - history... Newhaven gippsland Vietnam War - Military helicopters - history ...A .pdf copy of the above publication by Wing Commander Brian Dirou (Retd)vietnam war - military helicopters - history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Vehicle - Helicopter (Dustoff)!!
Significant historical importance during the Vietman War-era. These HUEY'S were responsible for saving thousands of injured and distressed military personnel. Dustoff was donated to the Dandenong RSL by the United States in September 2003. Dustoff is a Iroquois UH - 11v ( a modified UH - 1D ) she was fully restored when donated. They were a highly manoeuvrable aircraft.Very important. Huey saved lives. Dustoff is a local attraction bringing many people to view it. Ex U.S Military helicopter. Dustoff or CASEVAC - fitted out to evacuate wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. These helicopters were commonly called "Hueys".Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Helicopter, Bell AH-IG Cobra Bell AH-1, 1967 approx
After 2 years of negotiation between VVAA Representatives and the US Army, the Huey Cobra has landed in Melbourne. The exercise needed the support of our local Member, Mr. Greg Hunt, to ‘clear the way ‘ through the Customs and GST minefield. The helicopter, valued at $7.9 million is complete with full armaments and was brought to Museum standard while ensuring that no weaponry could ever be reactivated. The Museum paid for the helicopter to be ‘brought to museum standard’. This meant in part that the weaponry was rendered innocuous and various structural members were weakened to ensure that the craft would never fly again. Fortunately the alterations are not apparent to the display, and while there are two other Cobras in Australia, this is the only one with full armament. A heavily armed ground attack helicopter with single Lycoming T53-L-13 turbine engineused by the U.S. Army in Vietnam to support Australian & U.S. army ground operations. In addition to the M197 three barrelled 20mm Gatling gun, it carried eight anti-armour missiles and forty eight 2.75mm unguided air to ground rockets. This particular aircraft served in Vietnam from 1968 until 1971 and was damaged twice in combat. The aircraft is currently finished in a low visibility all-over mid green which includes the full US Army insignia and carries the Serial No. 69-15092helicopters, bell, weaponry, cobra, us military equipment, gunship -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Bell Helicopter. (UH 1)
Invaluable contribution to saving thousands of Servicemen's lives.During the Vietnam War the Bell UH 1Iroquois helicopter - nicknamed ( Hueys ) were responsible for the safe evacuation of military and civilian personel . It was the first turbine powered helicopter in service with the United States military . Wounded servicemen were ferried to field hospitals and vital cargo to where it was most needed plus being used for ground attack missions. .Wooden model of helicopter. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Helicopter, Sioux, Bell 47G - 3 BI, About 1953
... on display did not serve in Vietnam. Military equipment helicopters ...The Bell Sioux was used as one of the primary equipment of the 161 Reconnaissance flight. Every major Australian unit in Vietnam would have utilised their services. The helicopter on display did not serve in Vietnam.The Bell 47 is a two-bladed, single engine light observation helicopter made by Bell Helicopters. It has a bubblt cockpit for two crew and the tail is open metal framework.This helicopter bears a full set of Australian Army insignia and carries the A.A. Serial No. A1-406.military equipment, helicopters, sioux -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Speedy, Max ed.,Ray, Bob ed, A Bloody Job Well Done: The History of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight, Vietnam 1967-1971 (Copy 1), 2011
The history of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight in Vietnam from 1967-1971The history of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight in Vietnam from 1967-1971 australia. royal australian navy - history, military helicopters - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Speedy, Max and Ray, Bob Editors, A bloody Job Well Done: The Hhistory of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight, Vietnam 1967-1971 (Copy 2), 2011
The history of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight in vietnam from 1967-1971.The history of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight in vietnam from 1967-1971. australia. royal australian navy - history, military helicopters - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rottman, Gordon L, Vietnam Gun Trucks, 2011
While Vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war with US forces deploying by helicopters, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be traveled by ground vehicles.While Vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war with US forces deploying by helicopters, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be traveled by ground vehicles.military convoys -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- transportation -- pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Guard, Michael, In The Sanctity Of The Snake Pit: A Novel Based on Factual Places and Events
... Vietnam War - Military helicopters - history... Vietnam War - Military helicopters - history In the Sanctity ...In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicoper war, and provides deeply moving insight into the lives of those crewme who routinely flew combat assault missions.In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicoper war, and provides deeply moving insight into the lives of those crewme who routinely flew combat assault missions.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, vietnam war - military helicopters - history