This book is about courage. As a fighter pilot, I flew 229 combat missions in Vietnam, primarily in the F-4.

vietnam, rf-4c phantom, colonel barry jack howard.

A collection of coloured photographs and information celebrating 100 years of service to Australia

royal australian air force, 100 years of service

In Taking The Lead, air Commodore Mark Lax examines the major elements that contributed to Air Force's application of air power in the defence of Australia, and in supporting our national interests.

the royal australian air force, strategy of raaf

The Royal Australian Air Force has in recent years undergone significant change.

the royal australian air force, vietam

In the years before the First World War, Australia - alone of Britian's Dominations - follow the mother country's lead in laying the foundation of military air power.

the royal australian air force, raaf

This book is the prsonnal story written by Cliff from his early childhood years to spending time in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot.

vietnam, helicopters, alan reed

The Vietnam War years are officially classified as the period between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975. During that time over nine million Americans were on active duty. Over 3.4 million personnel served in Southeast Asia.

vietam, misty, american servicement

The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972

35 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen

Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.

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The Phamtoms of Bridie is a highly readable blend of an engaging yarn and a fascinating portrayal of operational service in Vietnam as an infantry company commander leading some 100 fine young national service and regular soldiers in cloase quarter jungle fighting.

vietnam, national service, sas, bravo company 6 rar, operation bribie

The air war in South Vietnam seemed endless to those who fought it.

south vietnam, army, australia. royal australian navy, air force, cia

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

In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.

vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs

David Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnam

vietnam, saigon

This book is written in both English and French. On Page 72 is a black and white photograph of Air Commodore (Alan) Reed and Mrs Aileen Reed.

foreign service, estate of alan reed

It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.

9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam

A collection of coloured photograpsh of the Nambus Re Launch 3rd April 2022

nambus, ettalong diggers

The air war over vietnam involved a wide variety of operations- from air-to-air combat to massive and concentreated aerial bombardment.

vietnam, american aircraft and helicopters

A collecion of stories of local Bendigo veterans and their time in Vietnam.

veitnam, veterans

We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....

nui dat, vietnam, 1 rar, 161 recce flight, 2 rar, aattv, binh ba, propaganda, battle of long tan

A collection of articles written about the Italian-Australians who served in Vietnam

italians-australians, italian ausralian institute research centre, vietnam, charles (carmelo) di noto, dino de marchi, ivo sist, rosario (ross) lagana, ennio morello, antonino (tony) parrello, emmanuele john (ned) pannuzzo, vincenzo (vince) pezzano, vincent john (vince) restuccia, davide (david) guerino florian, aldo (rocky) andrea matteo maria gerzina, paul frank beraldo, francesco (frank) martino, guido bensi, nicola gaetano (nick john) cassano, salvatore (sam) vecchio, anthony (tony) magnanini, joseph john (joe) valvo, phillip john (phil) vitale, anthony (tony) arena, ennio torresan, peitro bevilacqua, ettore (arthur) savino

The stories celebrate the way in which partners and famiies have supported veteran family members, many of whom are challenged with mental illness and some with substance use.

post-traumatic stress disorder, families of military personnel - australia, vietnam

Audacity means extroardinary boldness of courage. This book tells the stories of just some of he Australian men and women who have shown audacity during wartime from 1899 to today.

australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, nurses, vietnam

Audacity neabs extraordinary boldness or courage. This book tells the stories of just some of the Australian, men and women who have shown audacity during wartime from 1899 to today.

australian soldiers, australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, nurses, vietnam

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance.

australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one

Stories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnam

australian army nurses, nurses, vietnam, gallipoli

Item is a combination tool used for a M60 machine gun, standard Australian issue for Vietnam era (US made).

Heavy metal tool, well used. Combination spanner- closed at one end and open at other, with additional tool attached. Has white painted patch probably done for purposes of user labelling object.

On shaft: 279068

m60, machine gun, spanner, combination tool, military equipment

Shirtless in the tropical heat, an Australian sits holding his weapon atop a deep dugout at Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral

battle of coral balmoral, fire support base

A masterly chronicle of one of the devasting international conflicts of the twentieth century.

tet offensive (1968), ho chi minh, us marines

Here they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary Schools

children, anzac day