In a blue frame there is the history of HMAS Sydney 3 "The Vung Tau Ferry" There nine shields of the Army and RAAF Battalions and Squadrons who served on her from 1965 - 1972display, shield, hmas sydney 3, cerberus collection, vung tau ferry

Gold framed coloured oil painting depicting RAAF Iroquois gunship of 9 SqnBarry Spicer 2001iroquois, gunship, helicopter, raaf, 9 squadron raaf, bushranger

Gold frame with linen mounting coloured oil on canvas, depicting four Huey helicopters in Vietnam, two landing and two on the ground in a valley with surrounding hillspainting, oil, hueys, 9 squadron raaf, raymond charles watts

David Robson has had a lifelong association with aircraft. He started flying at the age of 16 and served for 21 years in the RAAF as a fighter pilot, test pilot and forward air controller (including a tour in Vietnam in the 0-2A). His hobby is painting, and he naturally turns to his own experiences and visual images to convey the wonders and beauty of flight, the camaraderie of the Services and ugliness of war.Original watercolour of USAF Cessna 0-2A supporting A/An Army Bell Helicopter in 1969 in Phuoc Tuy Province. Call sings Jade and Possum respectively. The scene portrayed in the watercolour is of a USAF Cessna 0-2A aircraft supporting an Australian Army Bell 47 helicopter in 1969. the team operated in Phuoc Tuy Province in support of the 1st australian Task Force. the 0-2A was a Forward Air Control aircraft flown by both USAF and RAAF pilips in this role. Jade 07 was the callsign reserved for a RAAF fighter pilot. As well as directing airstrikes in the Jad FAC gave top cover and navigational assistance to the Possum helicopter and , in return, the Possum provided very accurate BDA (Bomb Damage Assesment) following the airstrike.Signed by Artist David Robson 2001. cessna 0-2a, painting, phuoc tuy, david robson

A coloured water colour of a RAAF Caribou doing a parachute extraction supply drop. A/C designation 95painting, caribou, parachute, wallaby airlines, 35 squadron

An original painting of Nicholas Leray-Meyer Flight Lieutenant No 9 Squadron 1971. There is a helicopeter in the middle of the painting. to the left os a portraint of Nicholas Leray-Meyer in recent years wearing a suit jacket proudly displaying his medals, and on the right hand side is Nicholas Leray-Meyer sitting inside a helicpoter.vietnam lest we forget, 9 squadron raaf

A coloured photograph of - Johnny O'Keefe took time out from his concert program to vist the orphans and their caring nuns at the An Phong Orphanage which was being supported by RAAF personnel station at the Phan Rang Airbase, as a part of their Civil Affairs Program,photograph, johnny o'keefe, entertainers, an phong orphange, phan rang airbase, raaf, civil affairs program, gibbons collection catalogue

A coloured photograph of the crew of the first Canberra Jet bomber of the RAAF's No. 2 Sqn to land in Vietnam alight from their aircraft upon arrival at the Phan Rang Airbase to commence their tour of duty on active service in the Vietnam conflict.photograph, canberra bomber, 2 sqn, raaf, phan rang airbase, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of First Australian Task Force Base, Luscombe Airfield, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. A Royal Australian Air Force Caribou from 35 Sqn 'Wallaby Airlines' unloads passengers, as an American forward air controller taxis to take off. (circa March 1967)photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, wallaby airlines, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of An RAAF Caribouaircraft of 35 Sqn attempts to paradrop 105mm amunition to an Australian Fire Support Base north west of the Task Force Base. The parachutes obtained from the US forces failed to open causing each pallet to explode on impact.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of An RAAF 35 Squadron Caribou transport aircraft, after landing in a paddock outside of the Vietnamese village of Xuyen Moc, collects members of the 5th Battalon, Royal Australian Regiment, following their successful operations in the area.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, 5 rar, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of The pilot of this particular 005 mission, F/Lt Nick Watling at the controls of the No.35 Squadron Caribou over the Mekong Delta, talks with ground control at the next airbase where is is due to land. The type of "cargo" waiting for pickup would be ascertained at this time.photograph, caribou, 35 squadron, raaf, mekong delta, gibbons collection catalogue, f/lt nick walting

A black and white photograph of a pallet load of 105mm artillery amunition explodes on impact with the ground after being dropped from an RAAF 35 Squadron Caribou aircraft. All the pallets exploded when their U.S. Forces parachutes failed to open.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of an RAAF Caribou aircraft of No 35 Squandron, which flew daily passenger flights between Vung Tau, Nui Dat and Saigon this operation was known as Wallaby Airlines, 'Through shot and shell, thick and thin, storm and sun the wallaby will bound on'photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, vung tau, saigon, nui dat, wallaby airlines, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of the Crew Chief, Cpl Allan Hudson, of an RAAF No 35 Squadron Caribou at his post in the front of the plane contemplates the job at hand, of this 005 mission, of the "Mekong Milk Run". The daily tasks included transport of cargo, troops and civilians.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, cpl allan hudson, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Pilots at the controls of a Huey 'Slick' aircraft of RAAF's 9 Sqn. The pilots of 9 Squandron flew the Huey helicopter in many forms, such as 'Slick troop transport, Medivac, and Gunship operaitions in Vietnamphotograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 9 sqn, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a Huey "Slick" helicopter from 9 Squadron,n RAAF delivers its re-supply to a Centurian Tank of 1st Armoured Regiment during Operation Matilda, The fully armoured operation conducted through three provinces in South Vietnam by 1st ATF east of Saigonphotograph, 9 sqn, raaf, huey helicopter, 1st armoured regiment, centurion tank, operation matilda, gibbons collection catalogue, 1 atf

Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.mekong delta, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber

Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, english language -australia - slang

Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps. raaf, no2 squadron, alan reed

The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 197235 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen

In the years before the First World War, Australia - alone of Britian's Dominations - follow the mother country's lead in laying the foundation of military air power.the royal australian air force, raaf

In Taking The Lead, air Commodore Mark Lax examines the major elements that contributed to Air Force's application of air power in the defence of Australia, and in supporting our national interests. the royal australian air force, strategy of raaf

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Blue woollen side hat worn by airman on airfield and on barrack also worn with ceremonial dress. Vic 1977/8405 66 090 0104/A222463 (SVC No ) Falvey/ Size 56raaf, airman, ceremonial dress, hat

A mounted coloured photograph of helicopter familiarisation of ARVN at the "Horseshoe" east of Nui Dat by RAAF crewman, Army Liason Officer and ARVN interpreter.photograph, nui dat, horseshoe, arvn

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 item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the conflict in Vietnam.A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force, plaque, shield, vietnam, 37 squadron

This robe was worn by G.G.Ashworth, RAAF 0315515, when he was serving as a chaplain (3rd class) in Vietnam from 30/11/65 until 17/02/66. This robe was worn by G.G.Ashworth RAAF 0315515 when he was serving as a chaplain in Vietnam from 30/11/65-17/02/66Blue cotton fabric(gabardine) ecclesiastical robe with pleated back. Crossover lapels have four black plastic buttons. Robe is partly lined with black taffeta and has a stand-up collar.ecclesiastical robe, vietnam, 1965-1966, ashworth, chaplain, raaf, robe, priest