Grey working overalls : Chief Petty Officer Buckingham, HMAS Manoora

Stained and dirty grey cotton work overalls size 97R with Chief Petty Officer (CPO) slides on epaulettes. Over the right breast is an embroidered patch with the surname "BUCKINGHAM". There are six circular metal press studs in the front of the overalls. Both sleeves have a band of reflective tape sewn on near the elbows. The front of the collar and the bottom of both trouser legs have velcro fasteners.

These are an example of a used set of standard issue Royal Australian Navy (RAN) working overalls. They were worn by Chief Petty Officer Buckingham while serving in HMAS Manoora. HMAS Manoora (LPA-52) is a Landing Platform Amphibous ship that was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy in 1994. The Manoora's primary role is to transport, lodge ashore and support an Army contingent of 450 troops, their vehicles and equipment. Manoora is fitted with helicopter hangers capable of supporting up to four Army Blackhawk or three of the larger Navy Seaking helicopters. Two helicopters can operate simultaneously from the aft flight deck, while a third can operate from the flight deck located forward of the bridge. Two Army LCM8 landing craft can also be carried on the forward flight deck to provide ship to shore transport. HMAS Manoora saw active service in Operation Slipper in the Persian Gulf.