Historical information
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)
Physical description
Phantom RF4C named 'Carolina Kangaroo' Plastic , Perspex.
Inscriptions & markings
AC 448 US Air Force Star.
Subjects
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- 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron,
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- raaf,
- usaf,
- united states air force,
- distinguished flying cross,
- air vice marshall allan reed,
- headquarters,
- australian force vietnam,
- raaf element