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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Harper Collins Australia, Soldiers without borders: Beyond the SAS, a global network of brothers in arms, 2008
... australian army - special air regiment...-and-the-dandenong-ranges soldiers - retirement australian army - special air ..."What happens to the elite, close-knit soldiers of the SAS after they leave the tight world of the military? For some, there are highly paid jobs as trigger men with security companies in the worlds war zones and trouble spots. But for many, unexpected adventures unfold. Some go on to establish and lead major corporations or to advise multinational companies about risk where the commercial stakes are high. Some join foreign defence forces, training new elite special forces in unusual places. For others, life takes a different twist. They become top government advisers and even hardened criminals. Most sinister of all is the shadowy world of black ops - risky, rewarding and adrenaline-driven jobs that governments always deny. But wherever they are, the former elite soldiers are never far from each other, bound in an exclusive global network of brothers-in-arms."-Index, ill (plates col, b/w), maps, p.364.non-fiction"What happens to the elite, close-knit soldiers of the SAS after they leave the tight world of the military? For some, there are highly paid jobs as trigger men with security companies in the worlds war zones and trouble spots. But for many, unexpected adventures unfold. Some go on to establish and lead major corporations or to advise multinational companies about risk where the commercial stakes are high. Some join foreign defence forces, training new elite special forces in unusual places. For others, life takes a different twist. They become top government advisers and even hardened criminals. Most sinister of all is the shadowy world of black ops - risky, rewarding and adrenaline-driven jobs that governments always deny. But wherever they are, the former elite soldiers are never far from each other, bound in an exclusive global network of brothers-in-arms."-soldiers - retirement, australian army - special air regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Moyle, Col (Sketchy), Indebted: From a Quaker schoolboy to an Australian SAS Soldier, 2017
... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment -- Biography... - Personal narratives Australian Australia. Army. Special Air Service ...Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian McPhedran, The amazing SAS: The inside story of Australia's special forces, 2005
... australia - army - special air service regiment...-and-the-dandenong-ranges australia - army - special air service regiment ...The Amazing SAS provides a thrilling insight into the way this c0untry's SAS soldiers are selected and trained and reveals fascinating details about recent SAS deployments: East Timor, the 2000 Olympic Games, the Tampa, the Afghanistan campaign and hte regiment's action -packed mission to Iraq.Index, ill (plates, col), p.340.non-fictionThe Amazing SAS provides a thrilling insight into the way this c0untry's SAS soldiers are selected and trained and reveals fascinating details about recent SAS deployments: East Timor, the 2000 Olympic Games, the Tampa, the Afghanistan campaign and hte regiment's action -packed mission to Iraq.australia - army - special air service regiment, australia army - commando forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle: A history of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 1)
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... - Commando troops Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army ...A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.australia. army - commando troops, special air service regiment (australian army) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, D.M, SAS: phantoms of the jungle: a history of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 2)
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... - Commando troops Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army ...A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.australia. army - commando troops, special air service regiment (australian army) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mackay, Ian, Phantoms of Bribie: The Jungles of Vietnam to Corporate Life and Everything in Between, 2016
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... RAR 6 RAR Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army ...The Phamtoms of Bridie is a highly readable blend of an engaging yarn and a fascinating portrayal of operational service in Vietnam as an infantry company commander leading some 100 fine young national service and regular soldiers in cloase quarter jungle fighting.The Phamtoms of Bridie is a highly readable blend of an engaging yarn and a fascinating portrayal of operational service in Vietnam as an infantry company commander leading some 100 fine young national service and regular soldiers in cloase quarter jungle fighting.operation bribie, 7 rar, 4 rar, 6 rar, special air service regiment (australian army), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of War: A History of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 2), 2002
... Australia. Army - Special Air Service Regiment... - Special Air Service Regiment Australia. Army - Commando troops SAS ...SAS Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service, Originally published as SAS Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989Updated Edition of SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle.SAS Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service, Originally published as SAS Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989australia. army - special air service regiment, australia. army - commando troops -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Birmingham, John, A Time for War: Australia as a Military Power
... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australia. Army. Special ...Once upon a time every schoolboy in the British Empire could tell you about the Afghan wars.Once upon a time every schoolboy in the British Empire could tell you about the Afghan wars.australia. army. special air service regiment, national security - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Farrell, Terry, Behind Enemy Lines: An Australian SAS Soldier in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment SAS Soldier Infantry ...Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.australia. army. special air service - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, australia. army. special air service regiment, sas soldier, infantry soldiers -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
9 x badges, Unknown
Various War heritage from different wars and Army Units.1# 2 x shoulder insignia 'Australia'. 2# Bar and medal - 'National Medal for Service'. 3# 1 x Special Air Service Regiment Shoulder insignia. 4# 1 x red patch 'A.I.F. crossed swords. 5# Crossed swords over crown. 6# Victory Medal 1945.1# Resolute. 2# Victoria. 3# Vigilant. 4# Duty First. 5# Australia Parutas. 6# Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7# Rising Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First'. 9# 'WRAAC' Hat- Badge. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Slick and Cobra
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... Regiment (Australian Army) Phuoc Tuy Province US Huey 'Cobra ...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 a RAAF 'Slick' Huey helicopter at the 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, preparing to lift out a Special Air Services patrol for insertion into the jungle somewhere in Phuoc Tuy Province. On this occassion, the operation was supported by US Huey 'Cobra' Gunships.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, 1st atf base, nui dat, special air service regiment (australian army), phuoc tuy province, us huey 'cobra' gunships, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Savage, David, Through the wire: action with the SAS in Borneo and the Special Forces in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army) United States. Army ...The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, mike force, the montagnards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Savage, David, Through the Wire: Action with the SAS in Borneo and the Special Forces in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army)... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army) United States. Army ...The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, sas, mike force, the montagnards, david savage -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Farrell, Terry, Behind Enemy Lines: An Australian SAS Soldier in Vietnam (Copy 2)
... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment... - Australia - Biography Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment ...Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.australia. army. special air service - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, australia. army. special air service regiment, sas soldier