The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 amendment action, it is intended for training purposes only. This document is NOT to be used as an authority in the working environment'. (RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine logo) 'SPONSOR: CO AVMED DATE: MAY82'. The front and back cover are stained and scuffed and are printed on yellow paper. The contents of the handbook are type written in both black and red ink on white paper with many illustrations. The handbook is bound with a white plastic ring spine.
This particular handbook was found in the pocket of flying overalls REL29025.001. These handbooks were issued to Australian Defence Force aircrew during the 1980s. They provide a quick guide to a multitude of injuries commonly encountered during the course of training or operations and to the conduct of First Aid in treating them.
Australian Defence Force issued olive green flying suit with rank slides of Lieutenant Commander on both epaulettes. The material appears to be a herringboned Nomex. The front zipper pulls from the co
Double sided white flip card. Both covers have printed ink black ink 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF logo) Defence Instruction (Air Force) AAP 8234.002 AIRCREW SURVIVAL FLIP
Tourniquet made from grey and white elasticised material with an adjustable metal mechanism for tightening or loosening the tourniquet. On the front of the metal adjuster is the remnants of a paper in
Pair of size 9 olive green Nomex gloves with light green leather palm and lower fingers. The leather on both the palms and fingers of each glove are worn, exposing a blackened colour. On the gauntlet
Orange, black and white embroidered patch featuring a symbolic white dove carrying an olive branch surrounded by black text "MULTINATIONAL FORCE & OBSERVERS'. On the rear of the patch is a piece of t
British manufactured parachute knife with a curved blade and nylon wrap sheath which is attached to the thigh of Flying Suit REL29025.001. On this sheath is a retaining hook which attaches to the ha
Australian Defence Force issued olive green flying suit with rank slides of Lieutenant Commander on both epaulettes. The material appears to be a herringboned Nomex. The front zipper pulls from the co
