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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - RAAF No.2 Squadron history, Spotlight on 2 Sqn.RAAF A Salute to No.2 Squadron & the Canberra Aircraft
... RAAF No.2 Squadron history...Spotlight on 2 Sqn.RAAF A Salute to No.2 Squadron & the... Squadron & the Canberra Aircraft Document RAAF No.2 Squadron ...RAAF -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968
... No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968...No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968... Moorabbin melbourne No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968 Document No. 2 ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, No. 2 Squadron RAAF 'At Work'
... No. 2 Squadron RAAF 'At Work'...2 Squadron RAAF...No.2 Squadron RAAF "At Work"... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 2 Squadron RAAF Bomb ...Black and white photograph in a black frame. Photo depicts an aircraft in flight with bomb attached on its undercarriage.No.2 Squadron RAAF "At Work"2 squadron raaf, bomb -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Those Magnificent men...60 years of flying for Australia: the crest of No.2 Squadron RAAF
... : the crest of No.2 Squadron RAAF... September, 1976. showing the No.2 Squadron crest & some Canberra... magazine dated 26 September, 1976. showing the No.2 Squadron crest ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate, Presentation of the Standard to No. 2 Squadron: Saturday 9th October, 1971
... Presentation of the Standard to No. 2 Squadron: Saturday...White coloured certificate with the RAAF Squadron 2... Squadron 2 insignia on Saturday 9th October 1971 by the Governor ...White coloured certificate with the RAAF Squadron 2 insignia on Saturday 9th October 1971 by the Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck.royal australian air force - 2nd squadron -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing (Item) - GAF CAC Mirage III-O(A) A3-74 No 3 Squadron A3-79 No 2 Squadron RAAF Williamtown by JA Vella
... GAF CAC Mirage III-O(A) A3-74 No 3 Squadron A3-79 No 2... Squadron A3-79 No 2 Squadron RAAF Williamtown by JA Vella ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bennet, John, Highest Traditions: The history of No.2 Squadron
... Highest Traditions: The history of No.2 Squadron... Reed Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed ...Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps.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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bennett, John`, Highest Traditions: The history of No.2 Squadron
... Highest Traditions: The history of No.2 Squadron...Australia. Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron 2 - History... Australian Air Force. Squadron 2 - History Canberra (Bomber) Vietnam ...Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps.Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps. australia. royal australian air force. squadron 2 - history, canberra (bomber), vietnam -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - N.J.Bucholz, Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam Service and campaign medals
... Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam... melbourne Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Carver, Robert Charles 0119223
... No 2 Squadron'... force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970... force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 ...Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24, was a career air force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 the Canberra bomber in which he was in disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and his crew and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name Carver, Robert Charles 0119223 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank -Pilot Officer - Royal Australian Airforce, No2 Squadron. He died in Vietnam 3rd December 1970Carver, Robert Charles 0119223cross, carver, robert charles, air force officer, royal australian air force, robert charles carver, 0119223, pilot officer, no 2 squadron', 1 corps tactical zone, canberra bomber, quang nam province, laotian border -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Pilot Officer Robert Charles Carver (MIA)
... No 2 Squadron'... force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970... force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 ...Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24was a career air force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 the Canberra bomber he was in disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and his crew and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.Framed black and white head and shoulders photo of P.O. Carver (Missing In Action) in dress shirtphotograph, missing in action, p.o. robert carver, mia, no 2 squadron', canberra bomber, quang nam province, laotian border, royal australian air force, 0119223 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremonial object - Bracelet, Missing in Action (MIA) - Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER
... No 2 Squadron'... officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra... officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra ...Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24, and Flying Officer Michael Patrick John HERBERT, 24, were both career air force officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra bomber disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and Herbert and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.Stainless steel open-ended bracelet engraved with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box.Robert Charles Carver, 04/11/70mia, robert charles carver, mia 4/11/1970, robert carver mia, royal australian air force, 0119223, pilot officer, no 2 squadron', 1 corps tactical zone, canberra bomber, laotian border, quang nam province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object - MIA Bracelet - Flying Officer Michael Patrick John Herbert, The Laeufers LIMA MIA-POW
... No 2 Squadron'... officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra... officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra ...Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24, and Flying Officer Michael Patrick John HERBERT, 24, were both career air force officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra bomber disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and Herbert and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.Stainless steel open ended bracelet engraved with missing servicemen's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box. Date, 03/11/70 on the bracelet.Michael Patrick John Herbert 03/11/70mia, michael patrick john herbert, flying officer michael patrick john herbert, royal australian air force, 044310, pilot, no 2 squadron' -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 29/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
... 2 Squadron RAAF... painted inner edge). Photo depicts personnel from 2 Squadron...60,00th Bomb delivered by 2 Squadron Magpie 21 29/6/1970... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 2 Squadron RAAF Bombs ...Black and white photograph in brown timber frame (gold painted inner edge). Photo depicts personnel from 2 Squadron Magpie 21, gathered around the 60,000th bomb under aircraft wing.60,00th Bomb delivered by 2 Squadron Magpie 21 29/6/19702 squadron raaf, bombs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
... 2 Squadron RAAF...2 Squadron plaque... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Plaque 2 Squadron RAAF 2 ...Wood veneer plaque with 2 Suadron RAAF, crest embossed on material. Black winged eagle crest. Motto "Consilio Et Manu"2 Squadron plaqueplaque, 2 squadron raaf -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque 2 Airfield Construction Squadron, 2 Airfield Construction Squadron
... Plaque 2 Airfield Construction Squadron ...2 Airfield Construction Squadron ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of 2 Airfield...2 Airfield Construction Squadron ... melbourne 2 Airfield Construction Squadron Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of 2 Airfield Construction Squadron 2 Airfield Construction Squadron -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photo, RAAF, Unit photo 2 Squadron Phantom - Rand Air Base June - July 1970, 1970
... Unit photo 2 Squadron Phantom - Rand Air Base June - July...2 Squadron at Phan - Rang 1970... melbourne Vietnam War period. 2 Squadron at Phan - Rang 1970 Copy ...Vietnam War period.Copy of a black and white photo containing images of approximately 160 RAAF officers and men. Change over of the Commanding Officer.2 Squadron at Phan - Rang 1970 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, The Last Flight, 1962-1972
... 2 Squadron RAAF...Colour photo of 2 Squadron crew on the wings of the plane... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 2 Squadron RAAF Colour ...Colour photo of 2 Squadron crew on the wings of the plane for the last flight and traditional hosing down.Colour has faded on both photograghs.2 squadron raaf -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - WW2 Mother's badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, AMOR, circa 1945
... WW2 Mother's badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron... Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando Squadron...Silver broach issued to mother of William Donald Alsop - 2... Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando Squadron This badge/broach has ...This badge/broach was issued to the mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando SquadronThis badge/broach has historic significance through its connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a Deed of Gift.Silver broach issued to mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10th Commando Squadron Reverse side of broach - A294636 / AMOR / Sydneyworld war ii, ww2, commando -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
... 2 Squadron..., February 1968 - February 1969. Service Number 3411809. 2 Squadron... the Wire Tony Bowden Nui Dat 2 Squadron SAS Storyboard of Tony ...Storyboard of Tony bowden Signaller Medic, Nui Dat, February 1968 - February 1969. Service Number 3411809. 2 Squadron, SASstoryboard, behind the wire, tony bowden, nui dat, 2 squadron, sas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - RAAF patch
... of 2 Squadron in middle with red stylised 91 beneath. Text... border. Magpie emblem of 2 Squadron in middle with red stylised ...This patch was created to celebrate the repatriation to Australia of the bodies of airmen Robert Carver and Michael Herbert whose Canberra bomber, callsign 'Magpie 91" crashed in Vietnam in 1970.Round white fabric patch with black border. Magpie emblem of 2 Squadron in middle with red stylised 91 beneath. Text around edge.M.I.A. SVN 3rd November 1970. Home Aust August 2009. 2 SQN. emblem in black on white cloth. MIA SVN 3rd November 1979. Home Aus 31 August 2009. R. Carver & M. Herbert.missing in action, michael herbert mia, robert carver mia, 2 sqn, vietnam, raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Never too late to say thank you
... 2 Squadron Safety Equipment Section... the members of 2 Squadron, Safety Equipment Section - Vietnam 1971... Tucker 2 Squadron Safety Equipment Section 2 photos. 1 b/w & 1 ...2 photos. 1 b/w & 1 coloured. The b/w photo shows the members of 2 Squadron, Safety Equipment Section - Vietnam 1971. The coloured photo is of Lindsay Tucker in later years.john downing, lindsay tucker, 2 squadron safety equipment section -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Scabbard, French Scabbard, Circa 1875
... with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68... with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68 Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty ...Acquired by Clyde Marshall During his tour of duty with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty with 2 SquadronScabbard metal French Circa 1875 embossed numbers on bayonet stock 97314 preceding the numbers is indecipherable mark that could be a maker markscabbard, metal scabbard, french scabbard -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Bayonet, French Bayonet, Circa 1875
... 2 squadron... with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68... with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68 Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty ...Acquired by Clyde Marshall During his tour of duty with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty with 2 Squadron in VietnamCirca 1875 French Bayonet wIth Matching ScabbardUpper flat side of blade - Makers inscription, in French. Of Elms of St Stephen June 1875 (English) (French) d’ ormes de st etienne juin 18752 squadron, bayonet french, raaf vietnam, bayonet, st etiene, elms of st stephen -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - 2/6 Independent Company, The Purple Devils, Syd Trigellis-Smith
... The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12... and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th...The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one ...The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during WW2. The 2/6th served in four major campaigns - Kokoda, Buna, Markham-Ramu and Borneo and was involved in the Battle of Kaiapit. Late in the WW2 hostilities 2/6th Commando Squadron was at Balikpapan and attached to 25th Brigade to provide support to the Brigade - reconnaissance patrols, fighting patrols, ambushes and humanitarian assistance to local inhabitants. The 2/6th Commando Squadron was disbanded in 1946. The Sword returned to Australia with a member of 2/6th Commando Squadron VX132826 W G H Burrell. The Book Purple Devils was written by Syd Trigellis Smith in his retirement, he had served during WW2 with 2/2 Field Regiment in New Guinea.VX132826 W G H Burrell served with the AIF during WW2 in New Guinea and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron and was on Borneo and at Balikpapan. George Burrell was able to being back the sword at the end of hostilities. The Book the Purple Devils is the 2/6th Commando Squadron history as interpreted by Syd Trigellis Smith.Book Purple Devils by Syd Trigellis, Smith, a Japanise Sword - steel blade encased in a leather scabbard and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th Commando Squadron.The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, ISBN 064607125-4. vx132826 w g h burrell, ww2, new guinea, 2/6th commando sqn, gunto sword, purple devils -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Lighter cigarette, 1960s
... was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from... was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from ...Donated by Cliff Marshall the brother of Clyde Marshal who was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.Australian servicemen on duty in Vietnam who smoked generally had Zippo Lighters. It was a smoking accessory that was widely known worldwide and made popular in Australia by returning veterans. Rectangular stainless steel liquid fuel cigarette lighter with flip up lid.Internally a pull out receptacle that contains cotton absorbent wad to soak up the liquid fuel, flint tube and wick. The exposed top half has the flint striker roller, exposed wick, flame shield and locking toggle.On flip up lid “CLYDE / MARSHALL” on reverse VIETNAM /67-68; on case [RAAF MEDICAL INSIGNIA]. On reverse side “map of South Vietnam and North Vietnam showing names of towns, Danang, Hue Quihon Nhatrang Camranh Phanrang, Saigon Hanoi, Haiphong, Haiman, and South Vietnam flag. The base in inscribed with manufacturers name and patent number "BRANDFORD PA/ZIPPO/PAT.2517191"zippo, cigarette lighter, smoking accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Print, Direct Hit. Magpie 41 Republic of Vietnam, 14th March 1971
... members No 2 Squadron RAAF.... RAAF Retired. by past and present members No 2 Squadron RAAF ...Print of the painting called Shooting Down Of magpie 41Direct hit on magpie 41, vietnam 14/03/1971 - presented to Wg. Cmd. Downing DFC RAAF Retired. by past and present members No 2 Squadron RAAF.print -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
... 2 Squadron... 217210. 5 RAR, 2 Squadron SAS... Cross Nui Dat Bob Brett 5 RAR 2 Squadron SAS A Storyborad on Bob ...A Storyborad on Bob Brett MC (Military Cross), Platoon Commander - 1st tour, Troop Commander - 2nd tour. Nui Dat January 1969 - March 1970, May 1971 - August 1971. Service Number 217210. 5 RAR, 2 Squadron SASstoryboard, military cross, nui dat, bob brett, 5 rar, 2 squadron, sas -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Tea cup, 00/2/78
... 2 squadron... 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron ... 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron raf 2 squadron vietnam ...It was donated by Clive Marshall after his stay in the repatriation hospital after he came home from Vietnam. He served from 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron Tea cup ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the cup with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation It has a shield with repatriation in the middleraf, 2 squadron, vietnam war, repatriation hospital -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Saucer, 00/09/74
... 2 squadron... 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron ... 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron 2 squadron vietnam war ...It was donated by Clive Marshall after his stay in the repatriation hospital after he came home from Vietnam. He served from 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron Saucer ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the saucer with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation It has a shield with repatriation in the middle2 squadron, vietnam war, repatriation hospital