Western plains of southern NSW provided good training areas for a unit practicing reconnaissance skills. Technical Support Troop provided first line repair and recovery to the reconnaissance squadron.Colour photograph of Sergeant Viv Schmidt, Technical Support Troop ( TST ) A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing beside a M 548 tracked load Carrier ( TLC ) on exercise near Balranald NSW.military, training, vehicle, vmr, victorian mounted rifles

Spiral bound gloss paper illustrated notes for the Australian defence Corp Volunteers, 32 pages, subjects covered, camouflage, stalking, self defence, small arms, aircraft ID, reconnaissance reporting and general information on enemy forces.volunteers, defence corp

A black and white photograph of an Australian Army Cessna fixed wing reconnaissance aircraft from 161 (Indep) Recce Flight conducting low level sweeps of the jungle in Phuoc Tuy searching for signs of NVA/VietCong operating in the area.photograph, 161 recon flt, cessna, nva/vc, phuoc tuy, gibbons collection catalogue

This was probably a training course conducted at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.Black and white photograph of eight soldiers from Armoured Corps regiments with M113 Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle. 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers are Trooper Pye, left front; Sergeant Laughton, right front; and Trooper Kevin Collihole, right rear.

The reconnaissance squadron made use of the wide stock routes in the Booligal area for training.Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers studying a map while on 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise at Booligal NSW in 1983. From left : Captain D. Cameron, SERGEANT e bEASLEY AND lIEUTENANT cOLONEL d. hUNTER.

The extensive stock routes of the Booligal area made a good training area for a reconnaissance squadron.Black and white photograph of Private Roche, A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at wheel of Land Rover during annual exercise in Booligal area 1983.

Steve Lee grew up in Falls Creek and had skis on his feet when he was just two years old. He later became a member of the Falls Creek Race Club and at the age of 14 won State and National Junior titles. After repeated success, Steve was selected to race overseas in the Australian Junior team. He won the Australian Open Championship at the age of 17. For 10 years, Steve never missed a race in the World Cup Circuit. Overall, he claimed 20 top 15 finishes in Downhill, Super-G and combined events. Towards the end of his career Lee swapped the World Cup circuit for the World Pro Tour in the USA, winning the Pro Downhill Tour ‘King of the Mountain’ title. He was also running a photography business in Falls Creek and was also involved in sports commentating on Australian television. This included commentating Alpine Freestyle events at four Winter Olympics and several World Championships. When the Summer Olympics were held in Sydney in 2000, Steven participated in the Torch Relay. The Torch departed from Athens on the 10th May 2000 and arrived in Sydney on 15th September 2000. The journey totalled 129 days, including 100 days travelling through every State and Territory of Australia. After 67 days in Australia, on 13 August 2000, the Olympic Torch reached the 'high point' in its 100-day journey. At 1,861 metres above sea level, the flame burned bright against a darkening sky as three-time Winter Olympian Steve Lee skied with it down the summit ridge of Mount Hotham towards a crowd of 5,000 in the mountain village. The certificate acknowledges Steve Lee's participation in the event.This image and certificate are significant because they capture an important event in Australian sporting history.Two colour photos of Steven Lee lighting the cauldron at the Hotham Village for the overnight stay of the Olympic Torch in 2000. Also included is a certificate in recognition of his contribution to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.On Certificate:- CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS STEVE LEE IN RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD EN RECONNAISSANCE DE VOTRE CONTRIBUTION AU SUCCES DES JEUX DE LA XXVII OLYMPIADEsteve lee, sydney torch relay 2000, australian olympians

The western plains of southern NSW provided ideal training areas for a cavalry squadron engaged in reconnaissance training.Colour photograph of three officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing near Land Rover during annual exercise in Balranald area c. 1979. From left: Lieutenant T. Goode, Captain J. Mclean and Captain T. fraser.

This RAAF beret belonged to Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No. 3793918, Catering Corps, who served with 161 Reconnaissance.Blue felt material beret. Black binding around outer with black cotton lining. Silver badge on front (detachable). Crown over eagle over crossed swords on laurel emblem. Banner saying "Vigilance". Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No. 3793918.beret, cook, vietnam, 161 recce flight

This book gives details of armoured fighting vehicles in service with the British Army of the eighties. Included are tracked and wheeled reconnaissance vehicles such as Scorpion, Scimitar and Fox, armoured personnel carriers, command, engineer and signals vehicles, bridge layers and others. Specifications and performance details are accompanied by constant-scale plans and photographs.ISBN 0-85059-836-2photographs, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, british army, specifications, terry gander, photographs, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, british army, specifications, terry gander

Herbert Rex WILLIS Regt No 342872, Regular Army, served Vietnam with 161 Independant Reconnaissance Flight from 29.4.1966 - 10.5.1967Jacket - Polyester/Wool, Black, gold coloured buttons, Service ribbons, Insignia badge, Braided Australian Coat of Arms on shoulder. Trousers - Polyester/Wool, Black, Red stripe down outside of each leg. Braces - Elastic, striped, metal clips, leather button attachments to trousers.Service Ribbon Bar Braided Australia Coat of Arms on each shoulder. Insignia Badges on collar of Jacket.uniform, raaf

Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter

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

Produced for Vietnam servicemen. This set was worn by Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No: 3793918, Australian Army Catering Corps, a National Serviceman who cooked for 161 Reconnaissance Flight, 17/07/1968 - 16/07/1969.Five (5) medals with ribbons displayed in a blue velvet box on white silk in a lined display box.From left to right: The Australian Active Service Medal / 1945-1975, on bar: Vietnam Regina FD Elizabeth11 Dei gratia The Australian Defence Medal Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972: 1960 Gold and enamel medal with a map of Vietnam in the centre.nui dat sun corps, service medals, catering corps, juckert, g juckert, vietnam, 161 recce

8/13 VMR was equipped with M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in 1970 for reconnaissance training.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and White photograph of M113 armoured vehicles of 8/13 VMR in street of Wodonga, Victoria leading ANZAC Day march." Anzac Day Wodonga ". Crews are named.

1. Book: N.T.S.R.U., 1941-1943 : Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit / text and photographs from the report of Sqn Leader, Donald Thomson [Foreward: Michael Christie, Steve Fox, Nawunggurr, Yunupingu] Summary Work of the Yolngu reconnaissance patrol in the Northern Territory during Second World War as described in the report by Donald Thomson who trained and led them; list of names of members of the Unit; mention of Caledon Bay killings. Title N.T.S.R.U. : 1941 - 1943 / [text and photographs from the report of SQN Leader Donald Thomson : Michael Christie, Steve Fox, Nawunggurr, Yunupingu]. Author Thomson, Donald F. (Donald Fergusson), 1901-1970. Other Authors Christie, Michael. Fox, Steve. Yunupingu, Charles Nawunggurr. Published [Nhulunbuy]:Yirrkala Literature Production Centre , 1992. Carrier Types volume Physical Description 31 p.; ill., map, ports. Notes Cover subtitle; Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit; Foreword in Yolngu text, parallel English translation. Language English Identifiers ISBN 0864093055Folder of information on Donald Thomsondonald thomson

Nominal roll of a small Australian Armoured Corps unit of World War Two (WWII). Raised at Puckapunyal, Victoria in January 1942 from members of the 2nd Armoured Brigade Group for service in Malaysia, but with the fall of Singapore before they could embark, they were restructured as the 2/2nd Australian Armoured Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron in February 1942. In July they moved to Greta, and in August to Narrabri to participate in large scale exercises by 1st Armoured Division. In October 1942 they were combined with the 2/1st Australian Armoured Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron and D Squadron 2/11th Australian Armoured Car Regiment to form the new 2/4th Australian Armoured Regiment. Yellow soft cover booklet, " 2/2nd Independent Light Tank Squadron Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll " Six pages, staple bound.tank, roll, wwii, world war two, armour

In December 1941 8th Light Horse (Indi) converted from horse to mechanised initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 became 8th Cavalry Regiment. Served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded March 1944.This object is well provenance and, in its condition and completeness, is a fine example of unusual headgear worn by Australian armoured corps soldiers in World War 2 (39-45).Khaki heavy cloth beret with 'Rising Sun' badge and 8th Cavalry Regiment colour patch.beret, 8th cavalry regiment, wwii, uniforms, hats, world war two, second world war, world war 2, badges, insignia

The Australian Cycling Corps was formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), and fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium during World War I. They were used mainly as despatch riders, while also conducting reconnaissance and patrolling. It was disbanded in 1919.When the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was reorganised and expanded in Egypt in 1916 following its evacuation from Gallipoli, each of its five infantry divisions was allocated a company of cyclists Green coloured bicycle complete with mud guards over front and rear wheels with carrier attached.dispatch riders bicycle, ww1, australian cycling corps

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975). The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, and dedicated to all who served in Vietnam. This plaque commemorates the service of Craftsman HR Willis, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, 1966-67. Wooden shield-shaped plaque with two rectangular metal attachments. National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces/ Vietnam/ For all those who served, suffered and died 1962-1973. 342872 CFN Rex Willis/ 66-67/Bien Hoa, Vung Tau, Nui Dat.memorial, vietnam, 342872 cfn rex willis, bien hoa, vung tau, nui dat, willis

Storyboard giving a summary of the background and explanation of the history of the Vietnam conflict by Bruce Davies MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). 1 RAR: Corporal, Signals Platoon 1965 - 1966, AATTV - WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies, 1 Corps and Platoon Commander Mike Force, Pleiku 1967 - 1968, AATTV WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies and Reconnaissance Company, 1 Corps and HQ AATTV Saigon, 1968 - 1970storyboard, behind the wire, bruce davies mbe, 1 rar, aattv, saigon

"The Blood Chit" carried by all United States Air Force Flight crews operating in South Vietnam, the "blood chit" so nick-named by flight crew - was designed to assist in the safe return of downed flight crew. The "chits" message - written in 15 languages - identified the carrier as a US citizen seeking food and assistance. Each "blood chit" was serially numbered and registered to assist in identification by US Forces. This one was issued to Squadron Leader Alan R Reed during his tour of duty in South Vietnam with the US 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. COMRADES IN ARM THEN AND NOW: Soon after arrival at the USAF'S 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in South Vietnam in 1968, Squadron Leader Alan Reed was assigned in an almost new Phantom RF74C (AF67442) Reconnaissance Aircraft - nicked name "Carolina Kangaroo" along with its crew chief, Sgt Dale Miller. The trio operated as a team for the remainder of Alan's tour of duty. In 1981, while serving in the USA as the Australian Air Attache, Alan (now an Air Commodore) visited Bergstrom Air Force Base during a major USAF exercise. By sheer coincidence he again met up with Dale (now a Lieutenant) and his old RF4C - still operational but now sans the Carolina Kangaroo emblem.Black and Gold Framed Article of "The Blood Chit"- Accompanied with U.S.A. Flag and explanation. Also two coloured and one black and white photo of Alan Reed and Crew Chief Sgt. Dale Miller beside the RF-4C Phantom nicknamed, "Carolina Kangaroo".alan reed, rf-4c phantom, "carolina kangaroo"., sgt dale miller, united states air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron

This is a reconnaissance report for the Mallee Country Project supporting Operation Raleigh 4 Mar - 26 May 1987. Operation Raleigh is a scheme for International Venturers (Scouts) to develop leadership, self-reliance, initiative and team work while studying Mallee Fowl, Mammal Trapping and Cross Country Trekking. Four Annexes containing sketch maps, personnel lists, photographs and stores lists.A4 Report, soft covers front and back. Plastic ring bindingroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Miniature model of a WW2 era Lockheed P-38 Lightning twin engine aircraft mounted on a bakelite base. The aircraft is supported by a central, chromed bullet vertically mounted on the bakelite base to form a stand. The plane and central support have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with a small number of these aircraft, commencing in 1942, which were used for front line photographic reconnaissance duty. The first version of the Lockheed P-38 was introduced in 1941 by the USA Lockheed aircraft company as a heavy fighter.Nilplane, trench art, p-38, lightning, lockheed, lockheed lightning, souvenir

AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Service number 052363 RAAF, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron USAFBlack and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed

An account of the operations of The Allied Intelligence Bureau (AIB) better known as ‘Z’ Special Unit. Now a scarce and highly sought after title. The author’s personal experiences with Australian Special Forces (Services Reconnaissance Department) which involved guerrilla soldiering with the head-hunters of Japanese held Borneo during World War 2. Z Special Unit an administrative support unit of (also known as Special Operations Australia (SOA) or the Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD)) was a joint Allied special forces unit formed during the Second World War to operate behind Japanese lines in South East Asia. Predominantly Australian, SRD was a specialist reconnaissance and sabotage unit that included British, Dutch, New Zealand, Timorese and Indonesian members, predominantly operating on Borneo and the islands of the former Netherlands East Indies. The unit carried out a total of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre, with parties inserted by parachute or submarine to provide intelligence and conduct guerrilla warfare. The best known of these missions were Operation Jaywick and Operation RIMAU, both of which involved raids on Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour; the latter of which resulted in the deaths of twenty-three commandos either in action or by execution after capture. Although the unit was disbanded after the war, many of the training techniques and operational procedures employed were later used during the formation of other Australian Army special forces units and they remain a model for guerrilla operations to this day.Hard Cover with Dust Jacket – 608 pagesInscribed by author-Bob Long AK223 SEMUT 1 Borneo 1945

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Good display object Framed colour photograph of Eighth Light Horse ( Indi ) Regiment guidon. Red with gold fringe badge in centre. Blue over colour patch with battle honours of the Eighth Light Regiment.Guidon of the Eighth Light Horse ( Indi ) Regimentmilitary, guidon, ceremonial, light horse, wwi, wwii

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Framed group photograph of 8th Light Horse Regiment 1937.8th, light horse, cavalry

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Framed group photograph of 8th Light Horse Regiment 1938.8th, light horse, cavalry