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A destroyed tank on the desert sand in Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
A destroyed tank on the desert sand in Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter A2-915 with RAAF crew Flying Officer Powell, Flying Officer Cook, and Warrant Officer H...P01917.007
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A flyover for Armistice (Remembrance) Day; visible are the Colombian Headquarters (lower right), ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
A flyover for Armistice (Remembrance) Day; visible are the Colombian Headquarters (lower right), the Force Exchange (shop) and gymnasium (lower left, from left), and the Contingent Clubs and Quarters ...P01917.002
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A flyover for Armistice (Remembrance) day; visible are the E-Systems (civilian) quarters (right), ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
A flyover for Armistice (Remembrance) day; visible are the E-Systems (civilian) quarters (right), the Fire Station (lower centre), and the US Army Officers Quarters (white transportable units). Taken ...P01917.003
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamarra KBE AO AFC AE (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1984, in an interview with Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn.
Sound
Maker: McNamara, Neville Patrick Llewelyn, Kenneth Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill Burton, Neill
Discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and gives a commentary on the history of the RAAF from the 1930's to 1993.S01198
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Aircrew brevet : Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular badge with a large pair of bird's wings, with feather detail, projecting from both sides. The circular section has five stars in light relief at its center in the form of the Southern Cross. ...REL35936
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Air Electronics Officer brevet : Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular badge with a large bird's wing, with feather detail, projecting from the left side. The circular section has the upper case initials, 'AE' at its center surrounded by a wreath and surmounted ...REL35935
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A Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) border control point near Eilat Mountains with Saudi ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
A Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) border control point near Eilat Mountains with Saudi Arabia in the background. Taken from Iroquois helicopter A2-485 with RAAF crew Flying Officer Harris, Fly...P01917.008
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A RAAF Boeing 707 landing at Ras Nasrani airfield (south camp) with pallets of food and beer ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
A RAAF Boeing 707 landing at Ras Nasrani airfield (south camp) with pallets of food and beer donated by the Returned Services League (RSL). Ras Nasrani, called Ophir by the Israelis, was the airfield ...P01917.009
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Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association (ACT Division)
Private Record
Administrative papers of the ACT Division of the Association including minutes books, general correspondence with the Air Force Association (Federal level), Battle of Britain commemorative service arr...PR88/112
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Badges of the RAAF
Art
Maker: Unknown Directorate of Public Relations Unknown
Poster showing the badges of the RAAF. The poster features 17 different badges belong to the Squadrons of the RAAF, which are presented in four rows. At the top of the poster is the title, white text ...ARTV09781
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Barra sonar buoy
Technology
Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar
The Barra sonar buoy is made from impact resistant plastic and is cream in colour. The buoy is cylindrical in shape. Markings - SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS 62D/B; CONTRACT NUMBER 272422; AN/SSQ...REL35508
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Black court shoes : Squadron Leader P A Furbank, RAAF Nursing Service
Heraldry
Maker: Bedggood Shoes Pty Ltd
Pair of black leather court shoes with 2 1/2 inch heels. The manufacturer's name 'Bedggood' is impressed in the inner soles of the shoes. The outer soles are impressed with the shoe size '5'.REL36530.005
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By the seats of their pants
Film
Maker: Fortitude Productions
Program on famous Australian Aviators and their experiences in war. Interviewees include: Bert Richie, Nancy Bird Walton, Sir Jones, Dr Newton, Esther Mather, Jack McMaster, Air Commodore Kingwell, Ch...F03471
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Catalina Association blazer pocket : Pilot Officer S A Carr, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Ince Bros
Plain weave royal blue wool blazer pocket worn by members of the RAAF Catalina Association. The centre of the pocket is embroidered in brown with a representation of a Consolidated Catalina aircraft w...REL34822
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Coastwatch
Film
Maker: Defence Public Relations (DPR)
A Defence Public Relation "Sentinel series" documentary film portraying Australian Coastal Surveillance duties of aircraft (including a GAF Nomad) and RAN Patrol Boats of the Fremantle Class, HMAS Wa...F10272
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Defence Force Medal : Air Commodore Ronald Jack McKimm, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Force Medal. Engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL/15932.009
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Defence Force Service Medal with clasp : G O Penny, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Force Service Medal with clasp. Pantograph engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL35793.003
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Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy
Technology
Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar
Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy contained in a cream impact resistant plastic cylinder with the following black stencilled markings: 'SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS...REL35507
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Dragon teeth (a tank obstacle) in Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
Dragon teeth (a tank obstacle) in Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter A2-915 with RAAF crew Flying Officer Powell, Flying Officer Cook, and Warrant Officer Hardy ...P01917.006
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Dragon teeth, a tank obstacle, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
Dragon teeth, a tank obstacle, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter A2-915 with RAAF crew Flying Officer Powell, Flying Officer Cook, and Warrant Officer Hardy (Loadmaster). Th...P01917.004
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Edwards, Hughie Idwal VC, DSO, OBE, DFC (Air Commodore, b.1914 - d.1982)
Private Record
Maker: Edwards, Hughie Idwal
Collection relating to the Second World War and post-war service of 39005 Air Commodore Hughie Idwal Edwards VC, DSO, OBE, DFC, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, United Kingdom, Malta, Ceylon, Ma...PR82/193
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. An aerial view of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. An aerial view of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) North Camp in Sinai with four RAAF Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters on the hard standing in the centre and ...P01851.004
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. Australian servicemen from the Royal Australian Air Force ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. Australian servicemen from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) washing a RAAF Bell UH-1 Iroquois ...P01851.006
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1983-12. Dave Jenner, RAAF, a member of the Australian Contingent to ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1983-12. Dave Jenner, RAAF, a member of the Australian Contingent to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) - Sinai, seated at his desk monitoring MFO aircraft movements...P01750.007
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1983-12. Interior of the living quarters, in Block 3.4, of air traffic ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1983-12. Interior of the living quarters, in Block 3.4, of air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Smith, RAAF, a member of the Australian Contingent to the Mu...P01750.001
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. Lieutenant General E. J. Ingebrigtsen, from Norway, the ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c. 1985. Lieutenant General E. J. Ingebrigtsen, from Norway, the Commanding Officer of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in Sinai, presenting the MFO service medal to...P01851.018
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1985. Wing Commander Peter A. White RAAF, Commanding Officer, Rotary ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. c.1985. Wing Commander Peter A. White RAAF, Commanding Officer, Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Base in Sinai, standing beside RAAF Bell UH-1...P01851.002
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. 1984. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Contingents to the ...
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. 1984. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Contingents to the Multinational Force and Observers - Sinai (MFO16) gather with others around the RAAF Hercules aircraft which ...P01750.011
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El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. 1984. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Contingents to the ...
Photograph
El Gorah, Sinai, Egypt. 1984. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Contingents to the Multinational Force and Observers - Sinai (MFO16) gather around the RAAF Hercules aircraft which took them ba...P01750.010
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Firepower
Film
Maker: Brown, Kerry Coffey, Denis Cross, Paul Fraser, Andrew Harris, Bob Visikovich, Peter Ward, James Nance, Ian Film Australia
A Head Quarters Training Command film produced by Film Australia. The objective of the film is to show the firepower of the major weapons available on the land battlefield to the Australian Army. Sh...F04902
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Flight Lieutenant Peter Coleman RAAF at El Gorah Airfield, standing in front of Iroquois ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Flight Lieutenant Peter Coleman RAAF at El Gorah Airfield, standing in front of Iroquois helicopter A2-915 after a flight. Coleman was serving in the Sinai with the Multinational Force and Observers (...P01917.041
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Flight Lieutenant Peter Coleman RAAF crossing the Suez Canal. On this occasion Flight Lieutenant ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Flight Lieutenant Peter Coleman RAAF crossing the Suez Canal. On this occasion Flight Lieutenant Coleman was the commander of an escort party for the visit of Civil Defence Forces General Phillip Benn...P01917.029
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Flying suit : Flight Lieutenant A Murphy, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Australian Government Clothing Factory
Olive drab Nomex flying suit with a soft stand and fall collar, reinforced shoulders and a front zipper opening with a twin ended zip fastener running from neck to crutch. There are four ventilation h...REL41944
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Gerber, John E (Group Captain, OBE AFC RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Gerber, John Ewan
CORRESPONDENCE WITH VARIOUS EX SERVICEMEN AND AUTHORS CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF THE VULTEE VENGEANCE DIVE BOMBER AS USED IN THE RAAF DURING 1943-45PR88/115
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Hobson, Nicholas William (Wing Commander, b.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Hobson, Nicholas William Various
Collection relating to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) service of Wing Commander Nicholas William (Nick) Hobson DFC, AFC, and the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Royal Australian Air Force (RAA...PR86/214
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Interior of the Supply Section at El Gorah Airfield in the Sinai, with Flight Lieutenant Peter ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Interior of the Supply Section at El Gorah Airfield in the Sinai, with Flight Lieutenant Peter Coleman in front of the RAAF ensign. Coleman was serving in the Sinai with the Multinational Force and Ob...P01917.040
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[Interview with Captain R J 'Bert' Ritchie AO CBE] (By the seats of their pants)
Film
Maker: Fortitude Productions
Captain Ritchie talks about his career in aviation and the role of Qantas during the Second World War. Among the topics mentioned are the 'Double Sunrise' operation, Australia to Colombo, using Catal...F00242
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RAAF Aeromedical Handbook for Aircrew (Aircrew First Aid) : Lieutenant Commander G Lunn, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force
A yellow paper cover on the front has black ink states 'Royal Australian Air Force TG 84-2 Aeromedical Handbook for Aircrew (Aircrew First Aid). WARNING Although this document may be subject to amen...REL29025.007
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RAAF Association neck tie : Squadron Leader B A Grace, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Noble Jones
Navy blue, light blue and red diagonally striped silk neck tie woven with a diagonal pattern of light blue RAAF eagles.REL40974
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RAAF flying suit
Heraldry
Maker: Australian Government Clothing Factory
Green cotton poplin one piece long sleeved flying suit. The suit has a brass front zipper with twin end fasteners. There are two angled breast pockets and one on the upper left arm with a vertical ope...REL41943
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RAAF working trousers : B Sanders, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Australian Government Clothing Factory
Dark blue cotton trousers with front leg creases and a concealed zippered fly. The trousers have a flat front with a deep patch pocket at each hip. These are secured with zippers. There are also two r...REL32434.002
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Rotary Wing Aviation Unit patch: Leading Aircraftman Glenn Littley, MFO
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular woven cloth patch of the Australian and New Zealand Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, an element of the Multinational Force and Observers, (MFO) Sinai, 1982-86. The black velour badge has a green bo...REL22141
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Royal Australian Air Force Association Federal Council
Private Record
SELECTED RECORDS OF THE FEDERAL COUNCIL OF THE RAAF ASSOCIATION INCLUDING MATERIAL RELATING TO THE STATE DIVISIONS AND VARIOUS OVERSEAS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THEY COMPRISE MINUTES OF MEETINGS, VARIOU...PR87/168
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Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian ...
Photograph
Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter attached to the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational F...P01851.008
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Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian ...
Photograph
Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter attached to the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational F...P01851.009
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Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian ...
Photograph
Sinai. c. 1985. A Bedouin encampment in the desert sands, photographed from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter attached to the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational F...P01851.007
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Sinai. c.1985. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter 649, attached to ...
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Sinai. c.1985. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter 649, attached to the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) flying over the desert sands in S...P01851.013
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Sinai. c. 1985. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter 486, attached to ...
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Sinai. c. 1985. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter 486, attached to the Rotary Wing Aviation Unit, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) landed in the desert in Sinai. L...P01851.014
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Smith, Donald Edward (Flight Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Australian Defence Force Royal Australian Air Force Smith, Donald Edward
Collection relating to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) service of 0126899 Flight Lieutenant Donald Edward Smith, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Sinai, 1983-1984. Folder 1 of 2 - Consi...PR00287
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Summer uniform dress : Squadron Leader P A Furbank, RAAF Nursing Service
Heraldry
Maker: Australian Government Clothing Factory
Short sleeve light blue A line summer dress constructed in seven panels. Secured at the front with a zipper and press stud at the top. The dress has two slit pockets at the hips, with a curved opening...REL36532
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Talberg, Wilbur Herbert (Group Captain, OBE, Director of Establishments, RAAF b.1917 - d.1983)
Private Record
Maker: Talberg, Wilbur Herbert
Contains original drafts and manuscript, "Why Defence? - An Australian Defence Treatise" compiled by Grp Capt Thalberg. Includes researtch notes, correspondence and a collection of subject-based newsc...PR84/371
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Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter A2-915 with RAAF crew ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
Tank Valley, near sector control station 2, seen from Iroquois helicopter A2-915 with RAAF crew Flying Officer Powell, Flying Officer Cook, and Warrant Officer Hardy (Loadmaster). They are serving in ...P01917.005
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The Australian Hornet
Film
Maker: McDonnell Douglas
Introduction shows RAAF F/A-18 Hornet A21-103 parked soundtrack excerpt of speech by Prime Minister Bob Hawke mentioning the F/A-18 capabilities. Aerials of F/A-18 aerobatics. F/A-18 firing air to air...F10471
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Three of the ten Iroquois helicopters supplied by the Australian and New Zealand contingents. All ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
Three of the ten Iroquois helicopters supplied by the Australian and New Zealand contingents. All ten were flying in one formation. The lead aircraft is over the El Gorah base. Taken from A2-915 with ...P01917.010
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Townsend, William Edwin (Air Vice-Marshal, CB, CBE b.1916 - d.1987)
Private Record
Maker: Townsend, William Edwin
Mixed collection of correspondence, speeches, personal papers, newscuttings, reports and official papers covering Air Vice-Marshal Townsend's long Royal Australian Air Force career and later public se...PR88/073
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Warrant Officer Aldridge RAAF in front of Iroquois helicopter A2-915 after a flight. Aldridge was ...
Photograph
Maker: Coleman, P
Warrant Officer Aldridge RAAF in front of Iroquois helicopter A2-915 after a flight. Aldridge was serving in the Sinai with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) whose logo is clearly visible on...P01917.042
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Water bottle with cup and pouch : B Sanders, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Rheem, Australia Unknown
Green nylon water canteen with screw top lid. The base is marked with the maker's details, date and NATO Stock Number. An aluminium cup shaped to fit the base of the canteen is fitted to the bottom. T...REL32436
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Woven cloth patch : Forward Air Control, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular woven cloth patch of Forward Air Control, RAAF. The cloth patch has a central light blue circle with a black border, surrounded by a green band with the words, 'FORWARD AIR CONTROL' in yellow...REL35851