A loose leaf interim publication to provide the information necessary for instructors and vehicle commanders to conduct initial and continued training for crews

Brass lapel pin badge incorporating, in enamel, the badge of 2/8 Armoured Regiment in blue and yellow colours of the Regiment. With clear finish. Around border: "2/8TH ARMD REGT ASSOC" badge, 2/8 armoured regiment

These sets were made by Pye UK and various other companies under licenceEquipment used by the RegimentWS-19, a HF radio designed primarily for use in armoured vehicles, but also used as truck & ground station. Consists of three main units - sender/receiver, power supply unit and aerial tuning unit. Freq range A Set 2-8 MCs, B Set 229-241 MCsradio, wireless, 19 set

Francis Charles Pearson was born on 23rd August 1913 in Ballarat. During the course of his long life -he died just before his 96th birthday - he was a successful businessman, notably in the field of air conditioning, as well as a world renown farmer noted for his cattle breeding methods. This was in addition to a meritorious military career. Frank Pearson enlisted as a 16 year old cadet in 6 Field Company, Australian Engineers on 29 Jan 1930., CSM in 1935, he transferred to 2 Field Coy RAE on 1 July 1936. Next, he joined the cadre of 2 AA Searchlight Coy, RAE and was commissioned on 14 Oct 1939. That unit became 53rd AA Coy, providing personnel for 1/54 AA Coy late in 1939. Lt Pearson was was 2IC at this time. When the unit was mobilised on 14 Sep 1940, T/Capt Pearson was appointed OC. Seconded to the AIF on 14 May 1941 he was appointed to raise A Squadron, 2/6 Armoured Regiment, and once that was done, he raised B Squadron. Promoted temporary Major in June 1942 he served with the regiment in Stuart tanks during the difficult operations around Cape Endaiadere and Buna from October 1942 until April 1943. After return to Australia the regiment waited in vain for further operational employment. Frank Pearson was demobilised on 23 October 1945. With the raising of the Citizen Military Forces in 1948, Major Pearson was appointed 2IC 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. On 1 January 1953 he assumed command of 4th/19th Prince of Walers's Light Horse Regiment, a post he held until the end of 1956. After service in more senior postings he retired with the rank of Colonel on 24 August 1964. From then until just a few years before his passing, Colonel Pearson remained actively involved in the life of his regiment. Following a couple of less successful attempts to do so, he was instrumental in establishing the regimental museum, these days the Unit History Room. Undaunted by a continuing sequence of changing venues it is to his credit that the history of the regiment is not only preserved but readily available to today's members of the unit and the general public. Coloured photo of Colonel Francis (Frank) Pearson OAM ED. Mounted in wooden frame.frank pearson, photographs

Handbook for equipment previously used by the Regiment Soft covered loose leaf photo copy book detailing the RAAC control harnesses and their operating procedures for RAAC instructors- incorporating control harness B1 - B2 Type A and AN/VIC 1 (V) control harness.handbook, radio

Uniform item previously on issue to the RegimentKnown as a "tank suit". One piece black cotton overall. Slide fastener down front. Two pockets on chest, one fitted with gathered material to make holders for map marking and other pens. Two pockets on thighs. Small pocket below waist line to hold field dressing. Two internal side pockets. Fitted internally with braces for extracting casualty from vehicle. Internal draw cord at waist. Fitted with epaulettes.CGCF Size 2 1962 User label marked C Ruleclothing, uniform, armoured corps

Used by the RegimentSoft covered loose leaf book, the RAAC extract from the Manual of Land Warfare Part Two, Signal Training Volume 2 detailing communications techniques and radio telephone proceduresRoyal Australian Armoured Corps Advanced Signal Training. RAAC extract from the Manual of Land Warfare Part Two, Signal Training Volume 2 Communications Techniques Pam No 3 Telephone Procedures (All Corps) 1980signals training, royal australian armoured corps, handbook

Used by the RegimentSoft covered loose leaf book. The RAAC extract from Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Signal Training Volume 2, detailing procedure to be used for radiotelephone communications throughout the Army. Includes Amendment list No 1.RAAC Signal Training 1985. RAAC Extract from Manual of Land Warfare Part 2. Signal Training Volume 2, Pamphlet No 3. Radio Telephone Procedure (All Corps) 1983hand book, radio training, royal australian armoured corps

Used by the RegimentSoft covered book detailing the radio telephone procedure, RAAC radio nets, appointment titles, etc as used in the RAAC. Includes amendments Nos 1 and 2. RAAC Sig Training Extract from ACP125 AS Supp 1 Oct 1972training manuals, radio