The Pilatus Porter and Australian Army Aviation
Commencing as the Australian Flying Corps in 1913, Australian Army Aviation re-emerged during the Korean war of 1950-53.
Some Facts about Indonesian Confrontation
There seems to be a growing tide of commemoration of the involvement of Australian forces in the conflict which became known as Indonesian Confrontation. This is right and proper, because […]
Choppers: Helicopters and the Vietnam War
Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc.’s one day Conference held on 20 April 2013 – in partnership with MHHV member the National Vietnam Veterans Museum at Phillip Island – brought […]
Choppers: Helicopters and the Vietnam War
Conference to be opened by Professor Peter Edwards, AM, PhD, FAIIA
Celebrating the Service of the RAN’s Ton Class Minesweepers
December 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the six Ton Class minesweepers of the 16th Minesweeper Squadron in Sydney and the commissioning of their base as HMAS […]
Book review – Soldiers are Persons by Ken Anderson
Most who have been there, would agree that a visit to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island is essential for any Australian. Not only does this unique museum […]
Canberra A84-307 at National Vietnam Veterans Museum
A84-307 was constructed in July 1951 as a B1 bomber version of the English Electric Canberra and purchased at that time by the Australian government.
Conscription’s Unsung Heroes 1951-1973
For over a century National Service, or Conscription, has often been part of the Australian Army mix…
