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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.
Silk Pilots Letter , Squadron Leader A.R. Reed, Service number: 426115. LD Allan Reed.
SQD LD Alan Reed.Service No. 42611S.
A black one piece Dining Suit (party suit) similar in style to a short sleeve Flying Suit, with zippered front and pockets, bearing Squadron Leader epaulettes worn by the then Squadron Leader Alan Reed whilst serving in Vietnam in 1968. It has a white embroidered RAAF brevet on the left chest, with a "Phamous Phantom Spook" (82 Wing RAAF F4E) caricature above the embroidered name ALAN REED on the right chest. Three additional embroidered patches are attached to the suit (RF-4C, 100 Missions Vietnam and Aussie Air Pirate) two on the chest and one on the left sleeve.
White embroidered RAAF Brevet on left breast."Phan"
alan reed, united states air force, air pilots
"The Blood Chit" carried by all United States Air Force Flight crews operating in South Vietnam, the "blood chit" so nick-named by flight crew - was designed to assist in the safe return of downed flight crew. The "chits" message - written in 15 languages - identified the carrier as a US citizen seeking food and assistance. Each "blood chit" was serially numbered and registered to assist in identification by US Forces. This one was issued to Squadron Leader Alan R Reed during his tour of duty in South Vietnam with the US 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. COMRADES IN ARM THEN AND NOW: Soon after arrival at the USAF'S 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in South Vietnam in 1968, Squadron Leader Alan Reed was assigned in an almost new Phantom RF74C (AF67442) Reconnaissance Aircraft - nicked name "Carolina Kangaroo" along with its crew chief, Sgt Dale Miller. The trio operated as a team for the remainder of Alan's tour of duty. In 1981, while serving in the USA as the Australian Air Attache, Alan (now an Air Commodore) visited Bergstrom Air Force Base during a major USAF exercise. By sheer coincidence he again met up with Dale (now a Lieutenant) and his old RF4C - still operational but now sans the Carolina Kangaroo emblem.
Black and Gold Framed Article of "The Blood Chit"- Accompanied with U.S.A. Flag and explanation. Also two coloured and one black and white photo of Alan Reed and Crew Chief Sgt. Dale Miller beside the RF-4C Phantom nicknamed, "Carolina Kangaroo".
alan reed, rf-4c phantom, "carolina kangaroo"., sgt dale miller, united states air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron
Flying Helmet made of fibreglass and resin, polystyrene, perspex with sunvisor, microphone,and headphones.
FSN 1660-440 5553 Part No.60c 4459
flying helmet, alan reed
CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (First Oak Leaf Cluster) Squadron leader Alan R Reed distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as and RD-4C Aircraft Commander in Southeast Asia on 24 August 1968. On that date, he flew his aircraft repeatedly through intense hostile ground fire to obtain complete photographic coverage of the target. In addition, he voluntarily remained in that hostile environment for as long as fuel would allow, to act as a spotter and to pass firing corrections to friendly artillery. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Squadron Leader Reed reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Black and White photo in black and white frame of SQN LDR Alan Reed receiving a citation to accompany Distinguished Flying Cross 21 /08 /1968. with supporting info.
flying cross, alan reed
AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Service number 052363 RAAF, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron USAF
Black and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.
pilot, alan reed
Phantom RF4C named 'Carolina Kangaroo' Plastic , Perspex.
AC 448 US Air Force Star.
model aircraft., phantom rf4c, allan reed
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".
' Jolly Greens ' card / tickets to ride used in rescue operations for downed American airmen through out the Vietnam War.
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
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in combat in support operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross medal in a wooden frame with glass front. Gold coloured medal described as "First Oak Leaf Cluster" attached to blue, white and red striped ribbon mounted on navy blue velvet.
distinguished flying cross, alan reed, united states air force, vietnam
The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services.
A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966
australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties
The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services.
A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966 There is an orange label top right hand corner with the name L B Dawson on it.
australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties
In 1965, HMAS Sydney sailed on the first of 25 trips to Vũng Tàu, transporting Australian soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. This is how the ship became known by the nickname " the Vung Tau Ferry".
Shield-shaped wooden plaque with a bronze attachment displaying a crown, anchor, boomerang, woomera and nulla nulla with the word Sydney. Emblem of he HMAS Sydney
SYDNEY / THOROUGH AND READY
sydney, navy, vungtau ferry, hmas sydney, australian navy
HMAS Perth (II) served on three tours of duty off South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was awarded a US Navy Unit Commendation and a Meritorious Unit Commendation for her service during the conflict.
Shield-shaped wooden plaque with a circular white ceramic insert in he middle. It features a transfer of a crown, black swan and boomerang with woomera: the symbol of HMAS Perth.
Perth Fight and Flourish
perth, hmas perth, australian navy
161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.
Shield-shaped wooden plaque with metal badge/insignia of crown, eagle, crossed swords and laurel wreath in two shades of blue. The emblem of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam.
VIGILANCE/ 161 (INDEP) RECCE FL.T./ VIETNAM
161 reconnaissance flight, vietnam, army pilots, 161 recce
8th Signals Regiment (8 Sig Regt) is an Army Reserve Signal Regiment of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs) and is a direct command unit of the 2nd Division, Randwick Barracks in Sydney, NSW.
Shield-shaped wooden plaque with white rectangular moulded metal attachment, bearing number 8 and a flash shape in green and blue.
8 Signal Regiment
8 signal regiment, plaque, signal
This carved emblem of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.
Small square wooden block carved with a crown/ artillery piece/ and Latin mottos is the shield of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery.
Ubique/Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt
australian army, arillery regiment, australia artillery
This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)
Trapezoid-shaped wooden plaque with two engraved metal attachments commemorating the opening by Tim Fischer MP of the Melton Vietnam Veterans Memorial on 19 August 1998
Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th August 1998/ by/ Tim Fischer MP/ Deputy Minister of Australia.
vietnam veterans association, melton & district, vietnam 1962-1973, tim fishcher
This shield bears the emblem of Australian Army 2nd Recruit Training battalion, raised at Puckapunyal (Vic) to provide basic training for the Second National Service Scheme which was in place during the Vietnam War. It operated from 1965-1973.
Wooden plaque with bronze metal insignia of 2 Recruit Training Battalion. Crown on laurel wreath around number 2 with 2 crossed boomerangs below.
2 RECRUIT TRAINING / NULLI SECUNDUS
2 recruit training battalion, vietnam, training, 2nd recruit, puckapunyal, conscription, national service
A cream coloured cover with gray binding down the left hand side. There is an identification number 7610-010-0284 top right corner. The information on the front cover is in black ink.
australia - armed forces - service manuals, handbook, a510 wireless station
Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".
A black shield-shaped cloth patch embroidered with a white bald eagle which has a yellow beak and red tongue.
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Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".
A narrow curved black cloth patch with yellow embroidery.
AIRBORNE
united states, airborne, patch, vietnam, badge
Shoulder patch of United States Army 173rd Airborne Brigade. Known as the "Sky Soldiers", they served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1971, with 1,533 Killed in Action.
Two-piece cloth United States airborne shoulder patch. Top one is curved, blue and bears the word AIRBORNE in white, the other is a blue squared-shield with a white border and white wing carrying a red bayonet.
united states, airborne, vietnam, patch, 173rd airborne, us army, army airborne, badge, emblem
It is reported that soon after 7 RAR was raised in 1965, the battalion adopted the pig as its mascot after the commanding officer rebuked them for the unsatisfactory state of the soldiers' mess at Puckapunyal saying, "You are nothing but a mob of pigs".
Wooden shield-shaped plaque, walnut stained, with 3 metal embellishments. Top left: Round burgundy disc with white pig in Australian uniform, including rifle. Top right: gold number 7. Centre: Gold Royal Australian Regiment emblem with crossed rifles, kangaroo wattle and crown, on a burgundy background.
DUTY FIRST / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT
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Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.
Khaki army peak officer cap
Royal Australian Engineers badge.
vietnam, army, engineers, officer
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.
A white cap with black peak.
RAN?8505 66 075 6956/Bryson
vietnam, petty officer, ran, royal australian navy
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam
White hat with black peak. Full colour bullion embroidery Petty Officers rank badge.
P 185 sticker/ADI Vic 1989/8405 66 075 6056
navy, petty officer, vietnam
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam
Australian army bush hat jungle green.
hat, vietnam, army
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.
Blue woollen side hat worn by airman on airfield and on barrack also worn with ceremonial dress.
Vic 1977/8405 66 090 0104/A222463 (SVC No ) Falvey/ Size 56
raaf, airman, ceremonial dress, hat
Part of the estate collection of Vietnam veteran Sgt T J Nicholson, Service no: 4410261, who served in 1st Armoured Regiment, Vietnam 1969-70.
Wooden shadow box frame with a maroon matt background containing an emu hat plume, a Hunter River Lancers silver plastic corps badge and yellow wool felt shoulder patch of Royal New South Wales Lancers.
Hunter River Lancers Royal New South Wales/ Lancers
hunter river lancers, royal new south wales lancers, nicholson, trevor nicholson
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.
M1 Steel helmet. Khaki green metal outer steel shell with leather chinstrap and a green board helmet inner/ liner with headband.
On inner: Buttfell 6101324 On outer: Fullerton 219911
vietnam, uniform, helmet, m1
A typical North Vietnamese army issue helmet.
Khaki green fabric covered pith helmet. Top part has 4 sections, each with a silver metal ventilation eyelet. Band separating top section from brim also has a metal eyelet. A domed metal vent at the top has 4 'arms. Inside strapping is green vinyl held in place by brown cord, and the chinstrap is brown leather with a silver metal buckle.
pith helmet, vietnam, uniform, north vietnamese, helmet
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam
A copy of three pages listing names and dates of performers in alphabetical order.
The Artists
artists, singers, entertainers, vietnam, concerts
This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam had on Australian servicemen.
A male singer holding a guitar in front of a microphone on stage and three males in the background.
abc, singer, brian may, ray gibson, comedian, christmas, vietnam, music
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972.
A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. Peak embossed with Navy insignia. Embroidered with HMAS Vampire in words and image on front.
H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVY
navy, h.m.a.s vampire d11, hart, vietnam, chief petty officer, hmas vampire., maxwell hart
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam and was a gift presented to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum by the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia in 2012.
An olive green wine bottle with black screw cap. The label shows two armed soldiers in full pack with an Australian flag on the top left corner.
Vietnamese Community in Aust - Victorian Chapter 2012/"Lest We Forget/Side By Side: Hanh Quan Phoi Hop. 1962-1975/Vietnam inscription
1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, wine bottle, vietnamese community in australia, vietnamese community
This item was purchased by serviceman Roger Budd as gift he brought back from Vietnam. it was collected as it contributes to an understanding of the experience of the family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.
Blue silk pyjama jacket and long pants set embossed with silk thread in various patterns. Front opening has 4 elaborate black fasteners. Edges are bound in white.
pyjamas, silk, vietnam, souvenir, budd, roger budd
This item was purchased in Vietnam by serviceman Roger Budd as a gift. It contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.
Patterned mauve silk dressing gown lined with white silk. Has embroidered patterns and dark blue rickrack on cuffs, pocket and front openings.
silk dressing gown, vietnam, souvenir, gown, vietnamese, silk, budd, roger budd
Letter written by 8RAR soldier in Vietnam to "Dear De" outlining events about an incident with the detonation of a mine, number killed and injured. The writer states he was not involved in the incident as he was serving at the fire support base, not the battle front.
Two paged letter on Aust. Forces Vietnam paper dated Sunday 1st March. "Dear De". Blue ink writing on headed paper. Envelope has a red and blue striped border. Air Mail. Vietnam map. Aust. Forces Vietnam underneath.
Australian Force Vietnam Coat of arms header/ Blue ink/ 8RAR/ Air Mail
letter, wayne maschette, aust. force vietnam, sig pl, suppt co, 8rar
Christmas card supplied by 8 RAR for soldiers to send to family and friends.
Christmas card with RAR V111 in gold embossed with Australian emblem on grey textured paper mounted on cream colored card. Inside there is a picture of the RAR emblem on white brick structure in front of a building. Hand written message to family in blue ink. Black ink message for Christmas.
Blue ink "To mum, Dad, Robyn and Rex / Bill Black type " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
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