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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Eather, Steve, Target Charlie: The Exciting Story Of Australia's Air War In Vietnam
The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 197235 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen -
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Book, Clark, Chris, The Royal Australian Air Force, 1921 - 1939: The Third Brother - Volume 1 of 3
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.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 -
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Book, Lax, Mark, The Royal Australian Air Force 1972 - 1996: Taking The Lead: Volume 3 of 3
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.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 -
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Uniform - Airman side hat
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...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 -
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Photograph, Helicopter Familiarisation
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 -
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Uniform - Beret
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 -
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Plaque - 37 Squadron Shield
... in Vietnam. 37 SQN RAAF Royal Australian Air Force plaque shield ...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 -
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Clothing - Ecclesiastical robe
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 -
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Photograph
Coloured photo of 2 Huey helicopters landing/taking off from the ground. There are 2 men on the ground giving hand signals to the pilots. The photo is mounted on a timber board.RAAF visible on the Hueys.helicopter - huey -
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Vehicle, Bell UH1 Iroquois Helicopter, 1960 approx
Bell UH1 Iroquois helicopter modified by the RAAF. It is known as the Bush Ranger. It was used in Vietnam from 1962-1975. Display aircraft AS-110 was used in Vietnam from Dec 1969 to 1971.9 Squadron badges on cockpit doors, RAAF & Kangaroo on tail boom, 110 & Bush Ranger on the nose.hueycobra (helicopter), iroquois helicopter, bush ranger -
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Vehicle, De Havilland Canada Caribou AO4A-231, 1963
... DHC Caribou aircraft of No. 9 Sqn RAAF. Served in Vietnam... aircraft of No. 9 Sqn RAAF. Served in Vietnam from Aug 1964 - May ...DHC Caribou aircraft of No. 9 Sqn RAAF. Served in Vietnam from Aug 1964 - May 1966 and in No. 35 Sqn from June 1966 - Feb 1972A4 - 231, 38 Sqn Griffenaircraft, caribou, no. 9 sqn, no 35 sqn, dh-4 -
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Photograph, The Woodcarters and the RAAF, 1969 approx
Framed photo of RAAF truck passing several ox-drawn caarts laden with wood. A small boy on a bike looking at the Australian soldiers on the truck.truck, ox carts, bicycle, raaf -
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Medal - Medal set, Duncan Glen McNair
These medals were awarded to A317006 Leading Aircraftman Duncan Glen McNair, Royal Australian Air Force who served in Vietnam from the 20th February 1970 - 20th July 1970. Sadly Duncan Glen McNair died in a helicopter crash while on air operations on the 20th July 1970.Four replica medals are placed horizontally on a single line of a black board that sits on a black stand. The first three medals are silver colour with three different ribbons. The last medal is gold colour with green and white alternate ribbon. royal australian air force, leading aircraftman duncan glen mcnair, 9 squadron raaf -
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Headwear, Helmet
The helmet is round shape and dark green colour. The bottom edge are covered in a small black line. On one side of the helmet, there is a cummunication device attached that has one power cord and a communication cord.flight helmet, raaf -
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Photograph, 1962-1972
Framed coloured photograph of a military flag No. 9 Squadron RAAF in the centre and a poem around the outside.Squadron crest is albatross head encircled by a Naval crown showing 8 theatres of war where the Squadron served. The poem is by Sir Edward Hamley.photograph, 9 squadron, raaf, sir edward hamley -
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Equipment - Bendix transmitter, "Gibson Girl' radio
Squat yellow transmitter used in emergency life rafts carried by aircraft on flights over water. Shape enabled it to be held between knees to crank generator to provide signal. Known as the ' Gibson Girl' radio (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing image who had a curved waist).RA (crown emblem) AF. ID No Y1100/500320. Serial No. 14823. 'Gibson Girl' (named after the famous 'Gibson Girl' marketing neon sign).transmitter, bendix, radio, raaf, aviation -
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Document, Those Magnificent men...60 years of flying for Australia: the crest of No.2 Squadron RAAF
One page cover of the Sunday Mail color magazine dated 26 September, 1976. showing the No.2 Squadron crest & some Canberra bombers on the tarmace at Amberley.royal australian air force - 2nd squadron -
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Equipment - Equipment, Army, Teletype printer
TG7B, Metal, plastic, electromechanical typewriter to send and receive typed messages. Also, a operating winder (handle) which is stored inside the printer. Note: the manual for using this teleprinter is stored in the rear compactus (Reg. No. 7229).Teletype/ Manufactured by Teletype Corporation, Chigago USAsignals, raaf operations support, teletype printer -
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Book, Reed, Alan AO, Invited to a War, 2020
Family circumstances dictated that Alan Reed leave school before his sixteenth birthday. He was employed in a Chartered Accountants office until 'called up' for National Service Training in the RAAF. Becoming airborne for the first time in a Dakota DC3 changed his life forever and he applied for and was accepted by the RAAF as a Trainee Pilot. Graduating as a Sergeant in 1954 he progressed through the ranks completing his career as an Air Vice Marshall leading RAAF Support Command, an organisation of more that twelve thousand people: one of Australia's largest institutions at the time.Family circumstances dictated that Alan Reed leave school before his sixteenth birthday. He was employed in a Chartered Accountants office until 'called up' for National Service Training in the RAAF. Becoming airborne for the first time in a Dakota DC3 changed his life forever and he applied for and was accepted by the RAAF as a Trainee Pilot. Graduating as a Sergeant in 1954 he progressed through the ranks completing his career as an Air Vice Marshall leading RAAF Support Command, an organisation of more that twelve thousand people: one of Australia's largest institutions at the time.alan reed, australia. royal australian air force – veterans, australia. royal australian air force - history -
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Book, Commonwealth Department Of Veterans' Affairs, The Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans - August 1997
this compilation of this woll would not have been possible without the generous assistance provided by the records office staff of the Army, Navy and RAAFthis compilation of this woll would not have been possible without the generous assistance provided by the records office staff of the Army, Navy and RAAFvietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia - registers, australia - armed forces - registers, royal australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force -
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Book, Susans, M.R. Wing Commander, The RAAF Mirage Story, 1990
Wing Commander Martin Susans joined the FAAF as a trainee pilot in 1964. His flying experience has been mainly on fighter and strike aircraft including Sabre, Mirage, F4E and F111CWing Commander Martin Susans joined the FAAF as a trainee pilot in 1964. His flying experience has been mainly on fighter and strike aircraft including Sabre, Mirage, F4E and F111Caustralia - royal australian airforce, mirage (fighter planes) -
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Book, Howe, Bob (Wing Commander, RAAF (Retd), Dreadful Lady Over the Mekong Delta: an Analysis of RAAF Canberra Operations in the Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2016
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.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.australia - royal australian airforce, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber -
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Card - Card, ID, Membership card R.G.Harris
Red Membership Card - coat of arms on front with State of South Australia". Inside is blue & white membership card - member of RAAF Airmens Club O.T.S Rathmines signed by Mr. G Jones - Chairmen Airmen's Committeemembership card, raaf -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF, 1985 (estimated)
Airforce Jacket, navy blue. Yellow buttons, insignia of airforce. Service ribbons, Vietnam & length of service. "Australia" on top of sleeves, Coat of Arms at bottom of sleeves. Label insideLabel - A.G.C.F. 1986clothing, raaf -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF
Airforce shirt, pale blue with navy blue epaulettes - Australian Coat of Armsclothing, raaf -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF
Navy blue Airforce tieA.G.C.F. Vic 1982 8440.66.062.0733clothing -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF
Cream, long sleeve shirt. Black and gold epaulettes. Gold crown above two gold embroidered anchors with gold "Australia" underneath.Do not boil or wring. Drip dry. Iron lightly with warm ironclothing -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF
Airforce navy pants, front pleats, front pockets, side pockets, back pocket Size 1165A.G.C.F. Vic 1985 8405.66.037.4780clothing -
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Uniform - Uniform, RAAF
Navy blue webbing belt. metal buckle. webbingclothing -
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Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Gunners, John McDonald (L) of Blackhall, Qld and Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, SA at 1 ATF Base Nui Dat. Both crouch down and look away to lessen the affect of the rotor wash of the incoming RAAF re-supply Huey 'slick' helicopter (circa March 1968).photograph, 1 atf base, nui dat, huey helicopter, john mcdonald, doug blenkiron, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war