Showing 290 items matching "raaf pilot"
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Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing
... RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing....RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing....RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing. RAAF Pilot Brevet Wing. ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet
... RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet....RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet....RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet. RAAF Pilot Bullion Brevet. ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - RAAF Pilot Wings, RAAF Pilot Wings
... RAAF Pilot Wings... .RAAF Pilot Wings... RAAF Pilot Wings, in red ,white and blue embroidery....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF Pilot Wings, in red ,white and blue embroidery. .RAAF Pilot Wings Uniform RAAF Pilot Wings ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Mess Dress Jacket
... Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Mess Dress Jacket....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Mess Dress Jacket....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Mess Dress Jacket, with a bullion embroidered RAAF Pilot's Wing Brevet on left lapel. ...Manufactured by "M.TX" ( The Commonwealth Clothing Factory in South Melbourne) Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Mess Dress Jacket, with a bullion embroidered RAAF Pilot's Wing Brevet on left lapel. ...Manufactured by "M.TX" ( The Commonwealth Clothing Factory in South Melbourne) -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket
... Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket, with two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and two un pleated hip pockets. ...Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket. Uniform Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilot Officer's Dress Jacket. ...Manufactured by Wardrop "My Tailor" Melbourne. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - RAAF Pilot Cloth Brevet WW2
... RAAF Pilot Cloth Brevet WW2...RAAF Pilot Cloth Brevet WW2...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF Pilot Cloth Brevet WW2 Uniform RAAF Pilot Cloth Brevet WW2 ... -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW2 Circa - Leather Overnight Case : RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson
... WW2 Circa - Leather Overnight Case : RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson ...ww2 era raaf pilot frank robertson carry case...The case belonged to WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson. The case was used to store his pilot equipment (goggles, flying hat) and set of uniforms. ...WW2 Circa - Leather Overnight Case : RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson ...The case belonged to WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson. The case was used to store his pilot equipment (goggles, flying hat) and set of uniforms. 1940's era leather overnight carry case. Belonged to RAAF pilot Frank Robertson. Leather hard mid brown coloured overnight carry case, brass keyholes, leather restraining straps on the inside of the lid. The internal material lining appears to be of strong cotton weave and is strped in colours of light tan, white and fawn. There is no identifying make or brand on the case. Unknown if it is military in issue. Nilww2 era raaf pilot frank robertson carry case, 1940's brown leather carry case -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustLeather Helmet WW2 RAAF - Trainee Pilot Francis Robertson, circa 1940-1945
... Leather Helmet WW2 RAAF - Trainee Pilot Francis Robertson......WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson...Circa WW2 1940 - 1945. Used for RAAF Trainee pilots for Wirraway and Tiger Moth training. ...The Helmet is associated with Francis Robertson WW2 RAAF Pilot, trained at Number 7 Flying School Deniliquin NSW. nurse carter's chiltern residence plane crash 1943 WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson Name of the trainee Pilot : "Robertson". ...Circa WW2 1940 - 1945. Used for RAAF Trainee pilots for Wirraway and Tiger Moth training. This helmet belonged to Francis Robertson, trainee RAAF Pilot who crashed his aircraft into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern (May 30th, 1943) whilst on a training flight from Advanced Training Squadron Deniliquin NSW. The Helmet is associated with Francis Robertson WW2 RAAF Pilot, trained at Number 7 Flying School Deniliquin NSW. Khaki Canvas and metal helmet used in WW2 circa 1943 for trainee pilots of Wirrway's and Tiger moths. Made of sturdy heavy duty canvas with some metal underlay, leather and sheepskin straps, brass attachment buckles. Name of the trainee Pilot : "Robertson". nurse carter's chiltern residence plane crash 1943, ww2 raaf pilot francis robertson -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (item) - Australian Aircraft Consortium Contractors' Configuration Management Plan For RAAF Basic Pilot Training AK-002-D
... Australian Aircraft Consortium Contractors' Configuration Management Plan For RAAF Basic Pilot Training AK-002-D...Australian Aircraft Consortium Contractors' Configuration Management Plan For RAAF Basic Pilot Training AK-002-D...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Australian Aircraft Consortium Contractors' Configuration Management Plan For RAAF Basic Pilot Training AK-002-D Document Australian Aircraft Consortium Contractors' Configuration Management Plan For RAAF Basic Pilot Training AK-002-D ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item) - CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1, Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1
... CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1...Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1 Manual CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1 ...Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item) - CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1, Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1
... CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1...Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Drawing Office Directive RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk. 1 Manual CAC RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Mk 1 ...Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustPhotograph : Francis (Frank) Robertson RAAF Pilot WW2
... Photograph : Francis (Frank) Robertson RAAF Pilot WW2...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country Photo of Frank Robertson taken in 1943 Photo of Frank Robertson Photograph : Francis (Frank) Robertson RAAF Pilot WW2 ...Photo of Frank Robertson taken in 1943Photo of Frank Robertson -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustEquipment - RAAF Leather Flying Goggles - Francis Robertson WW2 Pilot, WW2 Circa 1940
... RAAF Leather Flying Goggles - Francis Robertson WW2 Pilot...pilot...World World 2...RAAF...These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. ...Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. ...These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. Pilot Officer Robertson then went on to serve in New Guinea whilst flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. WW2 significance with Francis Robertson having served in the New Guinea Campaign, flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. pilot, world world 2, raaf, frank robertson, goggles -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Government Aircraft FactoriesA-10 Wamira Project, Government Aircraft Factories Tooling Estimates GAF Project RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Project Phase 3- Production Investment Plan
... Government Aircraft Factories Tooling Estimates GAF Project RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Project Phase 3- Production Investment Plan ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Government Aircraft Factories Government Aircraft Factories Tooling Estimates GAF Project RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Project Phase 3- Production Investment Plan Manual Government Aircraft FactoriesA-10 Wamira Project ...Government Aircraft Factories -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument - Protective Treatment Chart RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Drawing No A10 A00 015, Australian Aircraft Consortium
... Protective Treatment Chart RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Drawing No A10 A00 015...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Australian Aircraft Consortium Document Protective Treatment Chart RAAF Basic Pilot Training Aircraft Drawing No A10 A00 015 ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - RAAF PILOTS, WW2, Alex McAULAY, "AGAINST ALL ODDS", 1989
... "Against All Odds is the story of the small/ band of RAAF pilots who flew with the RAF/ fighter squadrons in the Battle for Malta in 1942"....Illustrated, six small black and white photographs of RAAF pilots and aircraft. Flaps, front and back with printed information. 242 pages, cut, plain, white paper. ..."Against All Odds is the story of the small/ band of RAAF pilots who flew with the RAF/ fighter squadrons in the Battle for Malta in 1942". ...From front dustcover flap. "Against All Odds is the story of the small/ band of RAAF pilots who flew with the RAF/ fighter squadrons in the Battle for Malta in 1942".Hardcover book with dustcover. Hardcover - cardboard with red colour buckram, white colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, with white and black print on red colour background. Illustrated, six small black and white photographs of RAAF pilots and aircraft. Flaps, front and back with printed information. 242 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white maps and photographs. Endpapers - front and back, black ink print of a map titled "AIRSTRIKE RANGE/ FROM MALTA". FRONT - ADHESIVE OWNER'S LABEL.book, publication, military history, raaf, ww2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, c1968
... RAAF pilots on loan to U.S. Airforce due to not enough trained pilots in the U.S....Air Force Cessna O.1 Bird Dog RAAF pilots on loan to U.S. Airforce due to not enough trained pilots in the U.S. ...B/w photo of U.S. Airforce, Cessna 0.1 'Birddog' landing at Vung Tau in Vietnam.RAAF pilots on loan to U.S. Airforce due to not enough trained pilots in the U.S.united states. air force, cessna o.1 bird dog -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUniform Complete
... RAAF Pilot Officer. Jacket, Trousers. Pilot officer. ...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Uniform WW2 RAAF RAAF Pilot Officer. Jacket, Trousers. Pilot officer. ...RAAF Pilot Officer. Jacket, Trousers. Pilot officer. (Use forage cap H067)uniform, ww2, raaf -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreBook - RAAF at War, Victory Roll, 1945
... raaf pilot experiences flying out of operational bases of europe and the pacific....Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 1 Aerodrome Road Nhill grampians In formative promotional style writing with stories of bravery and battlefield success. raaf pilot experiences flying out of operational bases of europe and the pacific. ...Hard back 200 pages with colour paintings and sketches, black and white photographs.raaf pilot experiences flying out of operational bases of europe and the pacific. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncSuitcase from Mason Day Frecker, 1930s
... ...raaf pilot...RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese....Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals....Great interpretive potential. b24 liberator bomber world war ii raaf pilot world war ii aerial photographs a22.00 "RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle. ...Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00 -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, Launching a Book at Legacy House, 2005
... raaf...pilot...The author takes the reader for a journey through his joining the RAAF, his training as a pilot in Australia, subsequent operational training as a bomber pilot in England and culminating in his being sent to India where served nearly two years as a pilot and captain of a Liberator bomber and later as Liberator transport captain. ...A record that Legacy helped an ex-servicemen to publish his war experience to the wider public. raaf pilot world-war-2 John-McCredie White A4 pages x 6 about an event to launch a book at Legacy House and 8 pages of correspondence about the book and sample chapters. ...Material held about the launch of a book by John McCredie at Legacy House in 2005. The book is called "Survival of the Fortunate", it is based on letters written from overseas during the Vietnam War to his fifteen year old daughter at boarding school who had asked her father what he had done during the war. The author takes the reader for a journey through his joining the RAAF, his training as a pilot in Australia, subsequent operational training as a bomber pilot in England and culminating in his being sent to India where served nearly two years as a pilot and captain of a Liberator bomber and later as Liberator transport captain. Mr McCredie approached Legacy for help in getting the letters published as a book and Legacy received a government grant to help him. The Book was then launched at Legacy House and proceeds from the sale of the book were forwarded to Legacy once the book broke even. A copy of the book is kept at Legacy House.A record that Legacy helped an ex-servicemen to publish his war experience to the wider public.White A4 pages x 6 about an event to launch a book at Legacy House and 8 pages of correspondence about the book and sample chapters.raaf, pilot, world-war-2, john-mccredie -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUniform Complete
... RAAF Pilot Officer Tunic U290 Trousers U290 Shirt Tie Socks. ...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Uniform 1944 RAAF RAAF Pilot Officer Tunic U290 Trousers U290 Shirt Tie Socks. ...RAAF Pilot Officer Tunic U290 Trousers U290 Shirt Tie Socks. Use forage cap H071 wings and 2 ribbonsuniform, 1944, raaf -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, IAN LYONS
... Black and white photograph of an RAAF pilot in uniform. The photograph is stuck onto a mauve coloured cardboard backing. ...LYONS, 1941' Black and white photograph of an RAAF pilot in uniform. The photograph is stuck onto a mauve coloured cardboard backing. ...Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of an RAAF pilot in uniform. The photograph is stuck onto a mauve coloured cardboard backing. A handwritten label is attached at the bottom of the photograph.On handwritten label: 'IAN A. LYONS, 1941'raaf, raaf uniform, ww2, photograph, ian a. 'joe' -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreBook, A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. Yardley)
... A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. ...Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 1 Aerodrome Road Nhill grampians Published by the Australian Capitol Teritory Branch of the Military Historical Society of Australia Paper back, purple A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. ...Paper back, purple -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Cloth badges. Australian
... RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. ...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Circa. 1939 / 1945 RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. ...Circa. 1939 / 1945RAAF. wings badge. and. sleeve insignias, bombadier badge and international badge. Navy Blue Background.RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. Overseas Blue Service Dress badge Propeller Badges , blue and khaki worn on sleeve. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumGloves
... The gloves were used by RAAF pilots during WW2....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray The gloves were used by RAAF pilots during WW2. raaf uniform accessories B Walker Pair of brown leather gloves, fur lined, metal press studs Gloves ...The gloves were used by RAAF pilots during WW2.Pair of brown leather gloves, fur lined, metal press studsraaf uniform accessories, b walker -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, IAN LYONS
... RAAF...aircraft pilot...See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record. RAAF aircraft pilot Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Handwritten in pencil on the back: 'IAN LYONS, SQUADRON LEADER, c.1947 JUNE' Black and white photograph of a pilot in flying gear sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft. ...Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of a pilot in flying gear sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft. Photograph is mounted on blue coloured cardboard.Handwritten in pencil on the back: 'IAN LYONS, SQUADRON LEADER, c.1947 JUNE'raaf, aircraft pilot, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Letter, April 1961
... ...RAAF Element...Pilot...His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Silk pilots letter. Alan Reed Squadron Leader Alan Reed 052363 Royal Australian Air Force 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Flying Cross USAF United States Air Force Air Vice Marshall Allan Reed Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam RAAF Element Pilot SQD LD Alan Reed.Service No. 42611S. ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Silk Pilots Letter , Squadron Leader A.R. Reed, Service number: 426115. LD Allan Reed. All Pilots of the RF-4C Phantom aircraft carried a silk letter with the same message in many languages. It asks people to assist the holder and advises that they will be rewarded for doing so.SQD LD Alan Reed.Service No. 42611S.silk pilots letter., alan reed, squadron leader alan reed, 052363, royal australian air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, distinguished flying cross, usaf, united states air force, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element, pilot -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncBubble sextant, Henry Hughes & Son, c.1930s
... This particular one came from a former RAAF pilot....This particular one came from a former RAAF pilot. sextant, altitude, navigation, instrument This bubble sextant, complete with original wooden storage case with leather strap, was manufactured c.1930s. ...These instruments were used on aircraft to obtain the altitude of the sun or other celestial body to aid navigation. This particular one came from a former RAAF pilot.This bubble sextant, complete with original wooden storage case with leather strap, was manufactured c.1930s. Black and metallic, it has a mirror in the middle, various knobs on the sides and a cylindrical handle on each side.sextant, altitude, navigation, instrument -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Jolly Green Ticket, C.1968
... ...Pilot...RAAF...His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Jolly Green Ticket Alan Reed Squadron Leader Alan Reed Royal Australian Air Force 052363 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron United States Air Force USAF United States Distinguished Flying Cross Australian Force Headquarters Pilot RAAF Element Air Vice Marshall Allan Reed Officer of the Order of Australia GOOD FOR ONE FREE RIDE. ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) ' Jolly Greens ' card / tickets to ride used in rescue operations for downed American airmen through out the Vietnam War. Ticket to Ride: Jolly Greens was the nickname given to the US helicopters that rescued downed aircrew. The reverse side of this card reads: redeemable only by Alan Reed from "Down Under".GOOD FOR ONE FREE RIDE. Redeemable only by Alan Reed from 'Down Under' DON"T ACCEPT SUBSTITUTES INSIST ON THE ORIGINAL. Jolly Greens. DET 1 40th ARRS.jolly green ticket, alan reed, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, united states air force, usaf, united states distinguished flying cross, australian force headquarters, pilot, raaf element, air vice marshall allan reed, officer of the order of australia
