| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31163 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Leather; Metal; Cotton |
| Maker |
Panco |
| Date made | c 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Medevac flying boots : Leading Aircraftman P J Parsons, 1 Operational Support Unit, RAAF
Description
Black leather boots with toecaps, front lacing and side zip fastenings. The boots extend beyond the ankle and are reinforced with an extra strip of leather down the back of the leg and around the heel.The sole has three layers of leather and rubber with a three centimetre heel. In addition to glue, the sole is nailed to the boot at the toes and under the arch. The laces are made of black cotton.
History / Summary
Pair of RAAF flying boots worn by A223366 Leading Aircraftman Phillip J Parsons, a RAAF medic serving with 1 Operational Support Unit in Vietnam from 9 July 1969 to 9 July 1970. For this period he flew night dust-off operations with 9 Squadron.