On a green coloured paper is the contents of a Combat Ration for one man. On the reverse is the instructions for use of the Combat Ration packs.australian army, combat rations

Carton containing two tins by five rations menu CNSN 8970-66-017-4563. Original QC P1combat rations

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 Gunner Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, SA, tossing cases of US Army C-Rations to another Gunner (wearing goggles, 2nd in line) at 1 ATF Base, Nui Dat, the re-supply is being loaded on an RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter. (Circa march 1968).photograph, c rations, gnr doug blenkiron, 1st atf base, nui dat, huey helicopter, raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Gunner Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, S.A. tosses cases of US Army C-Rations to Gunner Doug (name unreadable) of Murrayburg SA (wearing goggles, 2nd in line) at 1 ATF Base Nui Dat. photograph, gunner doug blenkiron, raaf, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, us army c-rations, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

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 Diggers from 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) form a human chain to unload and store rations and other essential supplies delivered to the field, during search and destroy operations by "Slick" Huey helicopetrs from 9 Squandron, Royal Australian Air Force.photograph, 9 sqn, 4 rar nz, raaf, huey helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, 9 squadron, 9 squadron raaf, royal australian air force, denis gibbons

Set of three field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian eating utensil and multi-tool that serves as a combination of a can opener, bottle opener, and spoon.[ It was first issued around 1943 to the Australian Defence Force for use with its Combat Ration One Man field rations. Initially just a can opener, more functions were added, and it could be sterilised. Sourced from Wikipedia.Set of three field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian eating utensil and multi-tool that serves as a combination of a can opener, bottle opener, and spoon.[ It was first issued around 1943 to the Australian Defence Force for use with its Combat Ration One Man field rations. Initially just a can opener, more functions were added, and it could be sterilised. Sourced from Wikipedia. 7330 - 66 010 - 0931 (1989) (1989) 1984ration spoons, field ration eating device

printed list of contents and instruction sheet - rations mounted on cream cardList of rations and how to prepare themration sheet

Item in collection re Eddie Trickey. Refer Cat No. 10890.3 for service details.Heavy Fibreboard U.S. "C" Ration Box in 2 Parts. 1. Outer Box open 2 sides, INSCRIPTIONS are in Black in 2 places, held together with heavy metal staples. 2. Main container has 2 folding lids, all print on in black on 3 sides, held together by heavy metal staples. 1. Fits inside 2.1. "MEAL, Combat, INDIVIDUAL - C", opposite, "C". 2. Main points "June 69 Lot 15" - 12 meals, lwt.25 CU. 0.79 - STOCK NO. 8970-577-45IC".vietnam war, usa, rations

A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Most armies in the world today now field some form of pre-packaged combat ration, suitably tailored to meet national or ethnic tastes.Green metal oblong container with ring pull attached On front: To open pull ring this way. Retain portion for handling contents when cooked. Gadden container On back: AMF Emergency Ration. To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can. Gadden container.ration, container, food, ring pull, emergency

A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration pack for one man. Contains 30 items: tomato soup, processed cheddar cheese, blackberry fruits spread, sweetened condensed milk, cream cracker buscuits, scotch finger biscuits, instant coffee x2, chocolate drinking powder, sugar x8, mixed berry beverage powder, Cottee's cordial powder, tropical fruit grains, salt, pepper, sweet chilli sauce, tabasco sauce, arrowmint chewing gum, tangerine lemon lollies, toothpicks, scourer, napkins, bottle opener.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration (One Man) contents list.ration pack, australian army ration pack