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Vietnam Veterans

  • RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association
  • Informal portrait of 18781 Dennis Olsen, a crewman with 9 Squadron RAAF, standing with his arm on an M60 machine gun in front of a UH-1B 'Huey' Iroquois helicopter, on the ground at the Australian Task Force base
  • Skies were overcast, but no sign of rain, as we waited patiently - with Max ready to lead.
  • We stepped-off almost on time, but without any marching band, it began as ‘just a bit of a chatty stroll’, until we approached the corner to Swanston St
  • Then, with the faint sound of bagpipes in the distance, we straightened up, thrust out our chests, sucked in our stomachs, and got in step (almost). Alas, the sky was darkening.
  • Then the heavens opened and the sprinkle turned into a downpour
  • Out came the raincoats and umbrellas.
  • There was a short period for light hearted humour and a bit of a chuckle while waiting for Chris
  • Chris also said a few words in memory of those RAAF personnel who served in Vietnam, especially those who did not return, and those who have since passed on
  • Adding to the solemnity was Gill Coughlan placing a wreath at the Plaque
  • 55 gathered at the Seasons Hotel for our traditional ANZAC Day Reunion Lunch - Graham Walter, nephew of Gareth Davis, Gareth, Rick Holmes and Russ Hateley
  • Three of our Life Members: Brendan Lynch, Rick Holmes and Graeme Dodd
  • The Caribou A4-231 at the Vietnam Veterans Museum
  • 'Flying Officer' Lachlan Davey ready for lift off
  • 2SQN Vietnam Veteran Walter Sherman & wife Ivy enjoying lunch at the Museum
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