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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Certificate - Framed Certificate of Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971, Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War - 1966 to 1971, 1966-1971
... Framed Certificate of Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971...Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War - 1966 to 1971...A framed certificate for Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971 (The Australian Order of Precedence of Awards). ...Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War - 1966 to 1971 Certificate Framed Certificate of Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971 No 9 Squadron RAAF ...A framed certificate for Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron RAAF, Vietnam War 1966-1971 (The Australian Order of Precedence of Awards). This has been printed in ink print on white paper. The Squadron Insignia is also in blue under the names of the awards.4 x DSO (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) 2 x MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) 32 x DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) RAN 1, RAAF 26, RNZAF 5 1 x CGM (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal) 1 x GM (George Medal) 9 x DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) 1 x BEM(G) (British Empire Medal for Gallantry) 2 x BEM )British Empire Medal) 38 x MID (Mentioned in Dispatches) 1 x Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star) no 9 squadron, raaf, honours and awards, dso, companion of the distinguished service order, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, dfc, distinguished flying cross, ran, rnzaf, cgm, conspicuous gallantry medal, gm, george medal, dfm, distinguished flying medal, bem(g), british empire medal for gallantry, bem, british empire medal, mid, mention in dispatches, vietnamese cross of gallantry - silver star -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968
... No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968...No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968...No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968 Document No. 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1968 ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, RAAF Vietnam Commeration Plague
... RAAF Vietnam Commeration Plague......RAAF Vietnam Commemeration Plaque...Framed Document - Poem "New Memory for Old Blokes" Photo one - Unveiling plaque by "Woff" Snow Coughlan & AirCor Ken Watson Photo two - RAAF Vietnam Memorial Plaque...Document Photograph Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance RAAF Vietnam Commemeration Plaque Woff Couglan AirCor Watson Framed Document - Poem "New Memory for Old Blokes" Photo one - Unveiling plaque by "Woff" Snow Coughlan & AirCor Ken Watson Photo two - RAAF Vietnam Memorial Plaque RAAF Vietnam Commeration Plague Document Document Anthony W Pahl OAM ...Framed Document - Poem "New Memory for Old Blokes" Photo one - Unveiling plaque by "Woff" Snow Coughlan & AirCor Ken Watson Photo two - RAAF Vietnam Memorial Plaquedocument, photograph, melbourne shrine of remembrance, raaf vietnam commemeration plaque, woff couglan, aircor watson -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print, Print of- Vietnam Episode. RAAF aircraft in Vietnam include Bell Iroquois Helicopters which operate with Army elements
... Print of- Vietnam Episode. RAAF aircraft in Vietnam include Bell Iroquois Helicopters which operate with Army elements...Print of- Vietnam Episode. RAAF aircraft in Vietnam include Bell Iroquois Helicopters which operate with Army elements...Print of- Vietnam Episode. RAAF aircraft in Vietnam include Bell Iroquois Helicopters which operate with Army elements Print of- Vietnam Episode. ...Print of- Vietnam Episode. RAAF aircraft in Vietnam include Bell Iroquois Helicopters which operate with Army elements -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform - RAAF Jacket Vietnam Period, Commonweath Government Clothing Factory, 1971
... RAAF Jacket Vietnam Period...Mid Blue RAAF Jacket Vietnam period with Sergeants Stripes and Vietnam Service Ribbons. ...Vietnam period Jacket Mid Blue RAAF Jacket Vietnam period with Sergeants Stripes and Vietnam Service Ribbons. ...Vietnam period JacketMid Blue RAAF Jacket Vietnam period with Sergeants Stripes and Vietnam Service Ribbons. Fitted with incorrect buttons. Correct buttons on breast pocket. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, Beer Can
... Stubby Holder - RAAF Vietnam...Stubby holder - RAAF Vietnam...Stubby Holder - RAAF Vietnam Beer Can Memorabilia Memorabilia Toohey's brewery ...Toohey's blue label bitter beer Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans - old A.I.F. recruiting poster. Stubby Holder - RAAF VietnamToohey's salutes Australia's second world war veterans. Stubby holder - RAAF Vietnambeer can, raaf, veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Two Black and White Framed Photographs, RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and RTFV at Saigon 1964, July / Aug 1964
... RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and RTFV at Saigon 1964......RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam...Under this photograph reads RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) on Formation at RAAF Butterworth - July 1964. ...RTFV 35 Squadron Transport Photograph Australian Soldiers RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam RTFV In a black frame there are two black and white photographs. ...In a black frame there are two black and white photographs. The top one is of several soldiers in formation in front of a plane. Under this photograph reads RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) on Formation at RAAF Butterworth - July 1964. The bottom photograph shows the soldiers marching in line away from the plane. Under the photograph reads RTFV at Saigon For Official Welcome - Aug 64 with the 2. RTFV at Saigon for official welcome - Aug 64. Both groups are photographed in front of aircraft.rtfv 35 squadron, transport, photograph, australian soldiers, raaf transport flight vietnam, rtfv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Two RAAF Caribou over Vietnam
... Two RAAF Caribou over Vietnam...Photograph of two RAAF Caribou Aircraft over Vietnam...Caribou Photograph South Vietnam Photograph of two RAAF Caribou Aircraft over Vietnam Two RAAF Caribou over Vietnam Photograph Photograph ...A black and white aerial photo of two Australian Caribou's aircrafts. The aircrafts were used in Vietnam for the transportation of soldiers to and from the conflict and was used for general transport of equipment. Photograph of two RAAF Caribou Aircraft over Vietnamcaribou, photograph, south vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, C.1971
... ...RAAF Vietnam...The photos relate to Brian Patten RAAF Vietnam. Refer Cat No 670 for service details....RAAF with Canberra bomber behind. Black plastic frame. .2) B&W copy of personnel at Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan province, South Vietnam 1971. ...The photos relate to Brian Patten RAAF Vietnam. Refer Cat No 670 for service details. ...The photos relate to Brian Patten RAAF Vietnam. Refer Cat No 670 for service details.Set of three individually framed photos. .1) B&W copy of No 2 Sqn RAAF with Canberra bomber behind. Black plastic frame. .2) B&W copy of personnel at Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan province, South Vietnam 1971. Assembled airmen with Canberra bomber and two more aircraft behind. Black plastic frame .3) Colour copy of Brian Patten No2 Sqn with Vietnamese children at Orphans Day Picnic, Back Beach, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Black plastic frame.no 2 sqd, raaf vietnam, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, In Memorium
... RAAF...Australian Vietnam Forces...Document in timber frame listing RAAF casulties in Vietnam. The RAAF logo sits atop the list and the Australian Vietnam Forces Badge and the words Lest we Forget below...Framed document RAAF Australian Vietnam Forces Names of RAAF casualties Document in timber frame listing RAAF casulties in Vietnam. ...Document in timber frame listing RAAF casulties in Vietnam. The RAAF logo sits atop the list and the Australian Vietnam Forces Badge and the words Lest we Forget belowNames of RAAF casualtiesframed document, raaf, australian vietnam forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, 50th Anniversary RAAF in Vietnam
... 50th Anniversary RAAF in Vietnam...RAAF ASSOC VIC...Framed document...Vietnam...Vietnam War. The South Vietnamese flag flies in the background. Plaque of the 9 RAAF units are in the foreground....Plaque of the 9 RAAF units are in the foreground. 50th Anniversary RAAF in Vietnam Document Document RAAF Association of Victoria ...Document in timber frame of The Vietnamese Veterans Association of VIC Commemerates the 50th Anniversary of Australian Military Commitment to the Vietnam War. The South Vietnamese flag flies in the background. Plaque of the 9 RAAF units are in the foreground.raaf assoc vic, framed document, vietnam veterans association of vic -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedal - N.J.Bucholz, Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam Service and campaign medals
... Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam Service and campaign medals...Leading Aircraftsman - No 2 Squadron RAAF 1971. Vietnam Service and campaign medals Medal N.J.Bucholz ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster, Soldiers in uniform Gyrocopter Posters Aircraft history Ordinance maps
... Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster ...Soldiers in uniform Gyrocopter Posters Aircraft history Ordinance maps Document Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster ... -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchCloth Badges Vietnam
... Operational Support Unit RAAF VietNam Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973 ...Vietnam Operational Support Unit RAAF VietNam Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973 Set of 2 round cloth badges Cloth Badges Vietnam ...Set of 2 round cloth badgesOperational Support Unit RAAF VietNam Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973 vietnam badges, operational support unit r.a.a.f. vietnam, -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Framed Black and White Photograph of RAAF No 9 Sqn, Vietnam, 1966-1971
... A Framed Black and White Photograph of RAAF No 9 Sqn, Vietnam...There is a note top right corner which reads RAAF No 9 Sqn Vietnam - Under instruction from a experienced crew member a new gunner is taught how to use the Modified M 60. ...Photograph A Framed Black and White Photograph of RAAF No 9 Sqn, Vietnam ...Black and white framed photograph showing two RAAF personal in a helicopter. The one of the left is looking towards the one of the right who is under instructions. There is a note top right corner which reads RAAF No 9 Sqn Vietnam - Under instruction from a experienced crew member a new gunner is taught how to use the Modified M 60. The modification was the fitting of butterfly grips & trigger mechanism.gunner, m60 machine gun, no 9 squadron, raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, RAAF Iroquois in Vietnam
... RAAF Iroquois in Vietnam...Photograph of Ned Kelly Project Team and description of the project. RAAF Iroquois in Vietnam Document Document ...Document in a Black frame. Contains 1. Reproduction of Ken McFadyen oil painting titled "Chopper Liftout" and description 2. Photograph of Ned Kelly Project Team and description of the project.framed document, uh1h iroquois, kenneth mcfadyen, raaf project ned kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Marks, Ken, RAAF Canberra Bombers Vietnam 1967-1971: 2 Squadron Phan Rang
... RAAF Canberra Bombers Vietnam 1967-1971: 2 Squadron Phan Rang...Royal Australian Air Force. 2 Squadron -- History Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Aerial operations Australian Canberra (Bomber) Robert Charles Carver FlgOff MP Herbert Cpl Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick AC Trevor Graham Petith LAC Ivan Alfred Wooley LAC Ronald David Hewitt The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971 RAAF Canberra Bombers Vietnam 1967-1971: 2 Squadron Phan Rang Book Book Marks, Ken ...The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971australia. royal australian air force. 2 squadron -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, australian, canberra (bomber), robert charles carver, flgoff mp herbert, cpl bryan francis fitzpatrick, ac trevor graham petith, lac ivan alfred wooley, lac ronald david hewitt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Photos taken by the RAAF in South Vietnam (SVN)
... Photos taken by the RAAF in South Vietnam (SVN)...Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Personal narratives - Australian Royal Australian Air Force Photos taken by the RAAF in South Vietnam (SVN) Audio Audio, CD Unknown ...vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, royal australian air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, RAAF in South Vietnam, April 1975
... RAAF in South Vietnam, April 1975...Also, Pete Harradine & Ian Frame RAAF in South Vietnam, April 1975 Audio Audio, CD ...Photos depicting the evacuation of Vietnamese civilians from Saigon. Also, Pete Harradine & Ian Frameaustralia. royal australian air force - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1)
... RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum Royal Australian Air Force Canberra (Bomber) RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1) Film Film, DVD National Vietnam Veterans Museum ...national vietnam veterans museum, royal australian air force, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2)
... RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum Royal Australian Air Force Canberra (Bomber) RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2) Film Film, DVD National Vietnam Veterans Museum ...national vietnam veterans museum, royal australian air force, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos of the RAAF in the Vietnam War
... Photos of the RAAF in the Vietnam War...Royal Australian Air Force - 2nd Squadron Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian RAAF continent, Ubon; Phan Rang 1967, Jack Coomer; RAAF 2nd Sqn Phan Rang & RAAF embassy guards, last men out of Saigon Photos of the RAAF in the Vietnam War Film Film, DVD Morrissey, Michael ...RAAF continent, Ubon; Phan Rang 1967, Jack Coomer; RAAF 2nd Sqn Phan Rang & RAAF embassy guards, last men out of Saigonroyal australian air force - 2nd squadron, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
Woodend RSLIdentity Tags, Mid 1960s
... raaf...fankhauser...vietnam...Identity tags worn by Lindsay Fankhauser, RAAF, during the Vietnam War. Lindsay served in South Vietnam, Vung Tao, between 23/04/68 and 23/04/69 with 9 Squadron. ...Identity tags worn by Lindsay Fankhauser, RAAF, during the Vietnam War. Lindsay served in South Vietnam, Vung Tao, between 23/04/68 and 23/04/69 with 9 Squadron. ...Identity tags worn by Lindsay Fankhauser, RAAF, during the Vietnam War. Lindsay served in South Vietnam, Vung Tao, between 23/04/68 and 23/04/69 with 9 Squadron. Lindsay lived in Gisborne, near Woodend, after his military service.Two discs, one circular and one octagonal connected by a metal figure 8 clip. A metal link chain connected to the octagonal disc. Octagonal disc - A315699/ FANKHAUSER .L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Pos. Circular disc - A315699/FANKHAUSER.L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Posdog tags, raaf, fankhauser, vietnam, identity tags -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional object - Ashtray, C130 Hercules
... RAAF...vietnam...These craft were commonly used for troop transport during the Vietnam conflict. 37 Squadron 37 SQN RAAF vietnam RAAF C130 Hercules 37SQN/ Ashtray Rectangular red metal tin with a hinged lid and curved hook top for hanging. ...An ashtray from a C130 Hercules aircraft. These craft were commonly used for troop transport during the Vietnam conflict.Rectangular red metal tin with a hinged lid and curved hook top for hanging. Has yellow stenciled writing on the front. 37SQN/ Ashtray37 squadron, 37 sqn raaf, vietnam, raaf, c130 hercules -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Selection of slides from Phan Rang RAAF base during the Vietnam War
... Selection of slides from Phan Rang RAAF base during the Vietnam War....Phan Rang Vietnam War - Military helicopters Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Personal narratives - Australian Royal Australian Air Force Photos of airmen, helicopters & also relaxing & playing sport at Phan Rang Base. Selection of slides from Phan Rang RAAF ...Photos of airmen, helicopters & also relaxing & playing sport at Phan Rang Base.phan rang, vietnam war - military helicopters, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, royal australian air force -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH HELICOPTER, FRAMED
... Iroquois Gunship used by the RAAF in Vietnam G Murray...Photographs iroqouis helicopter gunship Iroquois Gunship used by the RAAF in Vietnam G Murray Coloured print of an Iroquois mounted on wooden backing. ...Donated by Geoff Murray, refer 638P for his service history.Coloured print of an Iroquois mounted on wooden backing.Iroquois Gunship used by the RAAF in Vietnam G Murrayphotographs, iroqouis helicopter, gunship -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchBayonet, French Bayonet, Circa 1875
... ...raaf vietnam...Acquired by Clyde Marshall During his tour of duty with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68 Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty with 2 Squadron in Vietnam 2 squadron bayonet french raaf vietnam bayonet st etiene elms of st stephen Upper flat side of blade - Makers inscription, in French. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... RAAF...Vietnam...Phan Rang No 2 Squadron RAAF Vietnam 1971 Airfield A black and white image of a squadron of soldiers posing in front of a stationary aircraft at an airfield. ...A photograph of No 2 Squadron in Phan Rang Vietnam in 1971. A black and white image of a squadron of soldiers posing in front of a stationary aircraft at an airfield. In the background are three aircraft and jeeps dotted around the field with building in the back right hand side.phan rang, no 2 squadron, raaf, vietnam, 1971, airfield -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Job relations
... RAAF...Vietnam...RAAF Iroquois helicopter after it crashed on Nui Thi Vai Mountain on 18 October 1966. The helicopter was loaded with TNT. The George medal recognizes acts of extreme danger and gallantry not in the face of the enemy. Only three were awarded during the Vietnam...Buttriss A21702 9 Squadron Stinky RAAF Vietnam George Medal ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/SUPERVISOR TRAINING/JOB RELATIONS Pale blue booklet issued for supervisor training to RAAF personnell. ...This object was donated from the Estate of Sergeant Gordon Dudley Buttriss (Service number A21702), a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) helicopter crewman who served with No.9 Squadron in 1966–7. Nicknamed “Stinky", he was awarded the George Medal for rescuing the trapped co-pilot and passengers of a burning RAAF Iroquois helicopter after it crashed on Nui Thi Vai Mountain on 18 October 1966. The helicopter was loaded with TNT. The George medal recognizes acts of extreme danger and gallantry not in the face of the enemy. Only three were awarded during the Vietnam War. Pale blue booklet issued for supervisor training to RAAF personnell.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/SUPERVISOR TRAINING/JOB RELATIONSbuttriss, a21702, 9 squadron, stinky, raaf, vietnam, george medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Article - Lockheed
... RAAF...Vietnam...RAAF Iroquois helicopter after it crashed on Nui Thi Vai Mountain on 18 October 1966. The helicopter was loaded with TNT. The George medal recognizes acts of extreme danger and gallantry not in the face of the enemy. Only three were awarded during the Vietnam...Buttriss A21702 9 Squadron Stinky RAAF Vietnam George Medal ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/SUPERVISOR TRAINING/JOB RELATIONS Pale blue booklet issued for supervisor training to RAAF personnell. ...This object was donated from the Estate of Sergeant Gordon Dudley Buttriss (Service number A21702), a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) helicopter crewman who served with No.9 Squadron in 1966–7. Nicknamed “Stinky", he was awarded the George Medal for rescuing the trapped co-pilot and passengers of a burning RAAF Iroquois helicopter after it crashed on Nui Thi Vai Mountain on 18 October 1966. The helicopter was loaded with TNT. The George medal recognizes acts of extreme danger and gallantry not in the face of the enemy. Only three were awarded during the Vietnam War. Pale blue booklet issued for supervisor training to RAAF personnell.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/SUPERVISOR TRAINING/JOB RELATIONSbuttriss, a21702, 9 squadron, stinky, raaf, vietnam, george medal
