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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, The Big Red, 1/09/1969 12:00:00 AM
Colour Photograph of RAAF Flt Lt Ron Slater starting left engine of OV-10 aircraft at DiAn, South Vietnam September 1969. Ron supported the 2nd Brigade of US 1st Infantry Division 'The Big Red'.Plaque with details of the engine start Donated by Flt Lt Peter Condonov 10 aircraft, photograph -
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Photograph, c. 1962-1971
Colour photograph in a black frame . Camoflague material surrounds the picture. Depicted is a Huey - with two gunners hanging out of the doors with M60 maching guns. On the nose of the helicopter is the US Army and RAN Badge (called EMU). UH-1H Helicopter tail number 309. 135th Assult Helicopter Company used by U.S. Army aviation & RAN personnel in Vietnam. 1967-1971helicopter - huey, m 60 machine gun 7.62, uh-1h helicopter, gunner, 135th us army & ran, emu -
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Document, 'The Blood Chit", 1968
... Vietnam with the US 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron... R Reed during his tour of duty in South Vietnam with the US ..."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 -
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Certificate, Certificate from United States Air Force, 8th December 1967
Certificate (original ) From United States Air Force. Stating 1st. Lt. John Methven 37604 has flown in combat with US. Forces over Vietnam.Frame - Light timber.Signed by William W Momyer.Lt General USAF Commander.Lt. John Methven. Date- 8th December 1967. Type-A/C F - 100 D. F.A.C. Report - Smoliage. Pilot - Captain Garry B Tompkins. Target - VC Position and bunkerscertificate - usa -
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Photograph, C.2015
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 -
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Model, C.2014
Phantom RF4C named 'Carolina Kangaroo' Plastic , Perspex.AC 448 US Air Force Star.model aircraft., phantom rf4c, allan reed -
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Document, Jolly Green Ticket, C.1968
Ticket to Ride: Jolly Greens was the nickname given to the US helicopters that rescued downed aircrew. the reverse side of this card reads: redeemable only by Alan Reed from "Down Under".' Jolly Greens ' card / tickets to ride used in rescue operations for downed American airmen through out the Vietnam War.GOOD FOR ONE FREE RIDE. Redeemable only by Alan Reed from 'Down Under' DON"T ACCEPT SUBSTITUTES INSIST ON THE ORIGINAL. Jolly Greens. DET 1 40th ARRS.jolly green ticket, alan reed -
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Uniform - Uniform, US Army, Flying Suit, c1960's
Flying suit in U.S. Army green worn by Flt. Lt. Gary Cooper.Cooper. R.A. Airforce & black wings insignia.united states army uniform, gary cooper (flgt lt.) -
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Flag, US 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate)
A folded flag that has yellow and orange stripes on top and bottom, dark blue on half left and orange on half right. The flag also has a logo of a sword carried by a wing.Airborneflag, us 173rd airborne brigade -
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Model, HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), 2004 (Approximate)
A ship model with ratio of 1:200 of HMAS Hobart (DDG39). The highest part is in black, main body is grey and bottom of the ship is peprika. The ship is on a white stand and kept in glassShip model, 1:200 HMAS Hobart (DDG 39) HMAS Hobart was Charles F Adams class, guided missle destroyer commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1965. In march 1967, Hobart become the first RAN combat shiip deployed to fight in the Vietnam War. This marked the start of consistent in six-month deployments to the warzone, which continued until late 1971; Hobart was redeployed in 19620 and 1970 During 1968, the destroyer was attacked by a United States Air Force aircraft, resulting in two killed and eight wounded among ship's crew. Hobart was awarded a US Navy Commendation for her 1967 service with the United States 7th Fleet.model, model - combat ship, hmas hobart -
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Document, Propaganda Leaflet, 1962 (Approximate)
B&W leaflet. Picture of a traditional hut with family around table. Lady with her hands tied behind her back under nearby tree. All writing in Vietnamese script/leaflet, propaganda -
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Document, Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966, 20/12/1962 12:00:00 AM
Tan coloured seven page pamphlet with red print. Flag of South Vietnam Liberation Front - Viet Cong - Red & blue with yellow star in centre.Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966south vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations, vietnam - foreign relations - united states -
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Document, Propaganda Leaflet, 1968-1973 (Approximate)
Flyer, yellowing with black print. Propaganda leaflet regarding US bombs dropped on Nui Dat on 19th September 1968Australian Armymen! Signed by Baria National Liberation Front Back of leaflet written in Vietnameseleaflet, propaganda, baria national liberation front -
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Document, Bura com chieu nay vang Anh
Yellowing leaflet with black print depicting a family of 3 sitting and eating a traditional Tet meal. They are sitting on a raised platform inside a structure made of bamboo. Outside are other houses. Title above picture reads "Bura com chieu nay vang Anh" - translation "he missed his dinner". Reverse side of leaflet is all in Vietnamese.Bura com chieu nay vang Anh SP 2246leaflet, propaganda -
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Document, Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemen, 20/12/1965 12:00:00 AM
Yellowing booklet with red print and teal/blue edge over spine. Date 1965 in teal. First letter of title:- Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemen is surrounded by NLF Flag (red with star in centre). 15 pages including 2 sections / chapters.Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemenbooklet, propaganda -
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Equipment - Mine detecting set
Green detecting set - Comprising of : Metal Case.Square detecting plate / Coil / loop; Detector wand battery pack and insert, detector unit earphones,spare amplifiers. Tin w/spare ear pins.Battery pack no Batteries Detector unit cover, probe assembly.Lithium button cells - removed.Detecting Set mine, model P 158. Serial Number 9686, Purchase order CB / 94236,MFR Name Polan Industries inc.FSN 6665 - 966-9071. Insert top /FSN 6665-991-0012 /Detecting set mine /Group 1 /size 15 /MFG Part NO COO- 0309 US property 6665-00-966-9871 Red caution sign on bottom.detecting set. -
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Model - Model, M 42 tank
US Army M42 tank called "Duster" with twin Bofors guns. Tank is scale model on orange plinth painted in olive drabWhite US Army Stars on turretm42, tank, duster, bofors, model -
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Model, Caddilac-Gage V-100 'Commando' Recon Veh
Model wheeled armoured vehicle with TSO turret with twin machine guns. Troop carrier. Olive drab on orange plinth.White US Army stars front and sides/White number 10 on side. US Army 1ZC 12868cadillac-gage, v100, 'commando' recon vehicle -
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Model, Air Defence version of M113
US Army APC variant with crew. Olive drab on orange plinth. M163 'Vulcna' Air Defence version of M113White stars front and sides, white number 7 on side. USA 3046751m163 vulcan, air defence, scale model -
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Model - Diorama, US Army Tank and Farmers Cart
Muddy track depicting army tank following farmer's two wheeled loaded cartpulled by two oxen. Tank gun shield bears playboy bunny logo. US plag flies from rear of tank.us army, tank, diorama -
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Model - Diorama, M113 APC Being recovered
M88 Hercules armoured recovery tank with boom crane lifting damaged APC. In the background is another APC providing armed support. A 1/4 tonne trailer is alongside.White US Army stars on both APCs. Foreground APC bears Reg. no. 12827469recovery tank, armoured personnel carrier, diorama, m113, m88 -
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Model - Diorama, Stores Vehicle Roadside Stall
Guntruck escort vehicle and stores truck next to paddy field. Crew appear to be buying refreshments from local villagers. Stores truck is a POL (petrol, oil and lubricants) truck towing a fuel trailer. A wrecked jeep is on the side of the field. Junk dog truck has four machine guns mounted to protect the stores truck.Gun truck bears the name JunkDog. White US stars on the POL truckalso says USA.junk dog, gun truck, diorama -
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Model - Model, M551 Sheridan tank
A scaled model of an olive green US M551 Sheridan tracked tank which is closed up. there are no crew on it.There is a white US Army star on the side of the tank and also the top of the turret. The colour of the tanks is olive green.White US Army star on turret and side.model, tank -
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Model - Model, US Patton tank
Patton Tank M48 USMC with crew and heavy machine gun in with tarp covered box on rear. Colour of the tank is olive green.USMC 217793, 54 in circle on mudguard, 4 in a shield shape on frontal armour, C 23 on gun turret and frontal armour.m48, patton tank -
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Model - Diorama, US Marines
A diorama of US Marines with two mules (all terrain vehicles) 106mm recoiless rifle ammunition on mules. Behind the mules there is a cyclone wire fence "Kho Vuc Cam restricted area no tresspassing". the colour of the diorama is mainly olive green.mules, us marines, diorama -
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Model
Tracked vehicle carrying six 106mm recoiless rifles. Olive drab paint, White US Army stars on top, "US Army" on front.model, tank, 106mm recoilless rifle -
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Model - Diorama, Battle for Hue 1968
A diorama with rendered wall with five US Marines on one side of wall and three behind the wall. One Vietnamese civilian alongside a bicycle. Marines at front have a 'mule' with 106mm recoilless rifle.hue, battle, 106mm recoilless rifle, us marines, mule (all terrain vehicle), diorama -
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Model - Diorama, Gun truck
A diorama of US Army Gun M35A1 Quad 50 Gun Truck. The truck with Quad 50mm guns mounted on truck bed. There is a soldier standing near the front of the truck. US Army jeep alongside.There are two patches of grass on the diorama.Nancy in yellow, red and yellow ball logo, US white star.diorama, gun truck, jeep -
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Model, M8A1 Cargo Carrier and 155mm field gun
A scaled model of M8A1 Cargo Carrier and a 155mm Field Gun. The cargo carrier is towing the field gun. About to drop the gun and stores. One crew man in attendance. These models are on a sandy coloured plinth.US Army white starm8a1 cargo carrier, 155mm field gun, model -
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Functional Object, Watch, 1968
General purpose wrist watch, green nylon webbing strap with black-faced compass attached. Also know as "Mickey Mouse" watch and wrist compass.wrist watch general purpose Westclox 75071 Dec 1968 serial No. 82282 USwrist watch, compass, sas