The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Figure of a sleeping sailor, ABATA (Able Seaman Aviation Technician Airframe) McNamara sits slumped over after four days leave in Dubai. Peter Churcher recalled, "The ship sets off after four days leave in Dubai. Most of the guys have 'lived it up' on their last night of freedom, ignoring the fact that they start the next day, business as usual, 6.30am. The effects have made themselves known the next day around the ship".
Painting of Corporal Steve Trood, Ship's Army Department giving Petty Officer Clearance Diver (POCD) Darby Munro from Australian Clearance Diving Team 1 (AUSTCD1) a haircut. Peter Churcher recalled, "
The work is a posthumous portrait of Sister Ada Joyce Bridge (1907-1942) wearing grey dress, white veil and red cape of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). It should be noted however, that the
Bronze next of kin plaque, showing on the obverse, Britannia holding a laurel wreath, the British lion, dolphins, a spray of oak leaves and the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' around the edge.
Hand made transceiver set which was constructed from parts obtained from a commercial Portuguese wireless set, parts from a 101 and 109 Australian Wireless sets, and salvaged parts from the demolished
Discusses Americans; Vietnamese currency; C-130 transport aircraft; New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS); camp conditions; tour of duty; weather; training; equipment; concert parties; No. 1 Australia
Scarlet cotton twill sleeveless under vest with a placket front fastened with two white pearlescent buttons. The neck, armholes and placket edge are bound with pink silk. This under vest was worn by
