The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Showing the entrance to the Australian compound, known as 'The Ranch'. Peter Churcher recalled, "This typifies the general state of the buildings in the area, which were largely destroyed during the Russian/Afghan conflict. The coalition forces more or less moved into this site some months previously and set up their operations in the existing ruined buildings. The large round bladder-like object that the two SAS are standing beside is the fresh water supply for the compound. Someone has clearly indicated on the wall where exactly the water jerries should be filled. The two SAS soldiers are typically very casually attired and as always with weapon in hand. The soldiers are scantily dressed due to the fact that it was very warm at this time of the year. Bed out building at entrance to Australian Compound, Bagram".
Showing the interior of the SAS sleeping quarters at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. Peter Churcher recalled, "The SAS soldiers lived in one of the partly ruined buildings within the Australian com
Two SAS soldiers with Simpson the donkey, in the Australian compound, Bagram. Peter Churcher recalled, "The SAS squadron had four donkeys that they purchased from the locals. The donkeys proved to be
An SAS soldier is walking in the village of Bagram. Peter Churcher recalled, "Just outside the main gate of the airbase is the village of Bagram, in which the locals live. I was eager to go into the v
Landscape view across Afghanistan, showing wreckage and refuse from the Russian/Afghan war in the foreground, with local people fossicking through the rubbish. Peter Churcher recalled, "It's what you
Shield designed for 8 Field Ambulance RAAMC by 216803 Malcolm Adrian Tod and others. Shows shield outside original hospital site. 2905036 Major William Brian ‘Digger’ James 8 Field Ambulance Commandin
Scene 1 17-26 A U S Army U21, Ute, electronic battlefield surveillance aircraft taxiing out from the refuelling point at Luscombe Airfield, Niu Dat, Vietnam. Australian Pilatus Porter aircraft in
