Hi all
We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year
and I have fifteen special 15th Anniversary laundry bags circulating all over
Australia and the world for people to take photos with.
“For fifteen years, the Friends of Aussie
Heroes—spread across every corner of our nation—have quietly and generously
demonstrated what genuine support for service looks like. Through the making of
quilts and laundry bags, you have provided tangible reminders of home to
Australian sailors serving on deployments around the world and here at home.”
Commodore Antony Pisani CSC, RAN
If you would like to have your photo taken with one
of these bags, in either your sewing environment, work environment, or just
somewhere interesting, please contact us.
We ask that you write a brief explanation on how
long and what your involvement is with AHQ. Send us the photo and your brief
explanation to us at jan-maree@aussieheroquilts.com.au
We will then let you know who you will be sending
it to next.
15th Anniversary Star Block quilt No2.
We had such a good response to the request for star
blocks for our first quilt made from 15 blocks celebrating our 15th anniversary.
We have decided to create quilt number 2. This will also be comprised of 15
star blocks, so we need another 15 volunteers. This time the theme is “boats
and fish”, in blues and blacks. It is listed at request number 1. If you
nominate to make a star block, we will send you the instructions.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 2 -27 are on deployment. So obviously we would like to
get these requests completed. It would be good to get these done and to their
recipients.
As
always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and
interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please
let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 28 April 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If you cannot make that
date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll
resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it
please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too
tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank
you.
Request
Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have
to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the
logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required.
Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you
favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is
fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours but please include at least
one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that
you would be happy to do, I suggest that you send me a list of requests and
tell me how many you want to be allocated…. i.e. one of the following,
please…. There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I
can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can
allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate
to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist
you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure
to research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or
laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin
team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address
on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a
safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248,
Cherrybrook, NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed
quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the
recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally
of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love
viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using an AHQ supplied prepaid satchel,
please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own
packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender, it is likely we can expedite its
journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number
(the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced
mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very
reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its
destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List
and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be
ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a
request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may
be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to
you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here
http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html I
look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are
ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you
wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example….
Marvel Theme. Ironman
M LB 1
This is really important to make sure that neither
you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong
details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste,
please copy the line out as above.
Decoding The Columns
The first column is the theme or preferences
requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the
recipient.
The third column is as follows.
B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate
to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q= just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
F= female
M= male
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any
other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make
this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S.
Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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15th
Anniversary Star Quilt 2
Boats and fish
(Blue and black coloured)
Blue background, feature fabric of boats/fish in the middle and black star
points. If you would like to make a star block, please let us know.
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M
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Q
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1
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Australian
flag
Delta reaper
Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide Delta reaper printed on fabric and the text as emb)
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M
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Q
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2
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Operation
Mazurka, 2026, Egypt, pyramids, sandy colour theme, Aussie Flag, Red kangaroo
emblem
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M
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Q
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3
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RAN crest
(small)
Surfs Up Movie Themed
(We can provide the RAN crest)
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M
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Q
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4
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Rising
Sun, Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, Ukraine Trident, The motto "Glory to
Ukraine" in the Ukrainian language
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Ukraine Trident and can have the text
embroidered.)
He has chosen the above because he wants to honour the Australian Unity with
Ukraine during their fight against invasion.
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M
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Q
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5
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Queensland
Reds themed
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M
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Q
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6
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Dark
Blue, AFL (Port Adelaide), Cavalry Light horseman, Australia
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M
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Q
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7
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RAAF
crest with service details
Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11x11 style),
Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster.
Likes flowers,
Vintage-country style,
Favourite colour is blue.
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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F
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B
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8
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Rising
Sun
AAAVN Corp badge
Army themed
Toned down background
Long-haired Jack Russel dogs
Red macaw
Yellow-naped amazon parrots
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge and images of members dog and
birds)
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M
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Q
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9
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF (F-35),
Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife
1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner)
Auora Australis
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M
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B
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10
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Rising
Sun
RAAOC Corps Badge
Army Themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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11
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RAAF
Crest
Air Force theme with Fast jets like F/A-18F Super Hornets
(We can provide the RAAF Crest - and silhouette of Super Hornet if needed)
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M
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Q
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12
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Green,
ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney
Roosters, that would be awesome. If
you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA
2026
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M
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Q
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13
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Tri
Service Themed (Navy/Army/RAAF), include submarines, tanks & jets.
Multinational Force & Observers logo with details
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M
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Q
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14
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Air Force
themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. Text Surname plus MFO EGYPT 2026
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M
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Q
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15
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1
RAR/Infantry/ Skippy badge/Army/ ANZAC Themed quilt
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M
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Q
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16
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Green,
ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney
Roosters, that would be awesome. If
you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA
2026
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M
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Q
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17
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Air Force
themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. With deployment details.
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M
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Q
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18
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Army
Aviation theme(helicopters)/ANZAC theme/Egypt
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M
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B
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19
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Blue
-Horses, CrossFit, Dog (Black, Shephard), Mountain climbing and biking,
running, beach, sky diving
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M
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Q
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20
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Nuclear
Symbol
American Eagle
Blue and white or even Blue white and red in colour
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M
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Q
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21
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RAAF /
ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it if possible,
please
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F
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Q
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22
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Cartoon
like pictures of Frozen and Shrek
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M
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B
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23
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Anything
Red Bull
Formula 1 or MotoGP
I absolutely love CATS lol.
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M
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B
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24
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Black
background with grey submarine silhouette
Red kangaroo symbol in the middle and Southern Cross stars in rings in
white. (image available of design)
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M
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B
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25
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Beach
Kangaroo
Australian landmarks
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M
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Q
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26
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Army
Themed in earthy tones.
Quilt -Rising Sun, Australian Flag, United Nations Flag and (new) Syrian flag
Laundry Bag - Army Rising Sun with my name written on it.
My only other preference is that I like symmetry… I make my bed perfectly
every morning and something that looks mostly symmetrical would be
amazing"
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M
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Q
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27
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Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme.
Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere
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M
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Q
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28
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Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and
Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)
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M
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Q
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29
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XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto
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F
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Q
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30
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HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters
(We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette)
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M
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Q
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31
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Military
Police themed with Explosions
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M
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Q
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32
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions
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M
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Q
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33
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Legend of
Zelda,
Pokémon,
Harry Potter,
Dungeons and Dragons.
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F
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Q
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34
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The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series)
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M
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Q
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35
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Dragon
Ball Z
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M
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Q
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36
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Physical
Training Instructor
Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids.
Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine.
(We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued)
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M
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Q
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37
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Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
(images available)
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M
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Q
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38
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Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)
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M
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Q
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39
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Star Trek
Deep Space 9
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M
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Q
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40
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Surf's up
the movie themed
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M
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Q
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41
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Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions
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M
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Q
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42
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette)
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F
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Q
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43
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests)
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M
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Q
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44
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team
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M
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Q
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45
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Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.
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M
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Q
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46
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Transformers
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M
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Q
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47
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Goat with
explosions
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M
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Q
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48
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Tanks
through the ages
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M
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Q
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49
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Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white
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M
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B
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50
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Running
(Road and Trail),
Mountains,
Camping
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M
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Q
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51
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Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple
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M
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LB
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52
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Ocean
colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)
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M
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B
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53
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Blue and
White colours
MWGU logo
Weather and ocean theme,
Snowboarding,
Groodle (2 images supplied),
Sydney Roosters
(we can provide the MGWU logo and dog images)
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M
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B
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54
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4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.
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M
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Q
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55
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Rising
Sun,
RAAF and Navy Crests,
Joint service themed.
Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving.
(We can supply the Service crests)
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M
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Q
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56
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Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show)
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M
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LB
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57
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The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing.
Predominately blue, silver, or black.
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M
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LB
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58
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Retro
Arcade
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M
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LB
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59
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King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby')
Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme
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M
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LB
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60
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Videogames/Orange/Blue
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M
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LB
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61
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Rapper 50
cent
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M
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LB
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62
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Doom
Eternal Theme (video game)
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M
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LB
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63
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Wolverine
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M
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LB
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64
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One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle
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M
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LB
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65
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Queensland
Maroons themed
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M
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Q
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66
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Kookaburras
and mines
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M
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Q
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67
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Navy
themed, with ships and crests from
HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06),
HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42),
HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87)
(We can provide the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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68
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Rising
Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)
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M
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Q
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69
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Navy
Crest,
Navy themed
Electronics Technician.
Ships :
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Torrens
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Success
Shore postings
HMAS Cerberus (Training Division)
Melbourne Recruiting
Fleet Support Unit West
Fleet Support Unit Garden Island
RAAF Base Laverton
Passionate Formula 1 fan
Lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which
are important parts of who he is.
(We can provide the Navy and ship crests)
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M
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Q
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70
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Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest
(We can provide the crest)
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M
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Q
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71
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RAN Crest
with service details
CSI-I Rate badge & Signalmen Badge
Acknowledgement of my JR Division – ‘RAMSAY / STEVENSON 55th Intake’ (Intake
colours were RAMSAY, Orange and Stevenson Black)
Crests for HMAS Leeuwin (establishment not ship)
HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Newcastle
HMAS Stuart (DE48)
HMAS Yarra (DE45)
HMAS Adelaide (FFG01)
HMAS Stalwart (215)
STS Young Endeavour
AFL Sydney Swans emblem
(We can supply the crest with service details, rate badges and other crests)
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M
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B
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72
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Interests
are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.
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M
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Q
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73
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Essendon
(AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).
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M
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Q
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74
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Blink 182
American Rock Band
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M
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LB
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75
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Rising
Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge)
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M
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Q
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76
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Rising
Sun,
Army theme,
Australian Flag
Royal Australian Ordnance Corps
Blue colour
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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77
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RAAF
Crest with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF crest with details)
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M
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Q
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78
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF Roundel
RAAF themed
Worked very closely with the F/A-18 Super hornet, EA-18 Growler and for the
last 4 years the F-35.
Like flowers such as poppies, roses, lilies.
Love blue/turquoise/teal colours
(We can provide the RAAF crest and roundel)
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F
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Q
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79
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RAAF
Crest
P3 (favourite aircraft) P8
First CO of 1SSU
Chief of Staff to Commander Space Command
Several tours of Afghanistan and other areas of conflict.
Currently in the US serving as the Liaison Officer to HQ US Space Command.
Passions are: Rugby (specifically the All Blacks), P3 Orions, submarine
hunting.
Favourite colours are blue and green
Loves NZ motifs
Ocean
Skiing Travel.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest and 1SSU crest)
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M
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Q
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80
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Rising
Sun
Signals Corp badge
Army themed
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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81
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Rising
Sun
Infantry & Supply Corp badge.
Massive Star Wars fan
Loves African Wild Dogs
Favourite colours are blue and green
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badges)
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M
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Q
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82
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RAAF
crest
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
Operations:
Op Catalyst
Op Slipper
Op Samoa Assist
Op Resolute
Op Hawick
Op Accordion
Op Okra
Op Highroad
Op Atlas
Op Covid Assist
Op Flood Assist
Op Wantaim
(We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations )
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M
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B
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83
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RAAF
Crest
(3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground
Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer).
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental
value.
Loves his beer too.
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M
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B
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84
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RAAF
Crest
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank & Crest for
HMAS Canberra)
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M
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Q
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85
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British
flag at the top half
Australian flag at the bottom half
Large soldier silhouette in green Army camo
Border in the Army colour with an Army tank in each corner thank you.
(Image of quilt can be provided for inspiration)
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M
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Q
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86
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Rising
Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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87
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RAAF
Crest with service information
Rising Sun with family service details
Purple/Red poppies and/or Australian Native Flowers
Lego
Books
Dogs (Military & my 2 Aussie Bulldogs - photos supplied)
I am a Security Forces Dog Handler (purple poppy)
East Timor Flag with Op text (lucky enough to take my Military Working Dog.)
(We can provide the Airforce Crest & Rising sun with text, emb flag with
text and photos of dogs)
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F
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Q
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88
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Navy
Crest
Navy theme
HMAS Onslow (submarine)
Explosive Ordnance Electrical Engineering Officer
HMAS Brisbane (DDG).
Favourite rugby NRL team is Penrith Panthers.
Enjoys woodwork by making furniture
(We can provide the Navy Crest and crest of sub and ship)
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M
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Q
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89
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Navy
Crest
NRL Cronulla Sharks,
Family picture (image available)
French Bulldogs (images available) and beer.
Blue colour theme
(We can provide the Navy crest and images supplied)
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M
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Q
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90
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Running
My Pomeranian (images supplied)
Dusty pink, orange and brown as a colour combination
Terrazzo patterns
A small nod to the Navy, if possible
(We can provide images of Pomeranian)
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F
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Q
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91
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Navy
Crest
Crests:
HMAS Larrakia
HMAS Bathurst
Nuship Pilbara,
Freemasons (Australian) logo.
I am a chef, so anything related to cooking will be suitable as a background.
(We can provide the Navy Crest, ships crest and Australian Freemason Logo)
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M
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B
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92
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RAN crest
HMAS Newcastle crest
United Nations flag
South Sudan Flag
Deployment text details
Love something that shows the desert, the sun and the sea
Loves the original movie the Lion King and Simba
(We can provide RAN Crest, ships crest, United Nations flag, South Sudan
flag, emb deployment details)
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F
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Q
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93
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Rising
Sun
Skippy badge
Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR.
(We can provide the Rising sun and unit badges)
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M
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Q
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94
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RAAF
Crest
Planes, Avionics Technician who has worked on C-130 Hercules, closest to
their heart
P8 Poseidon
F/A-18 Hornet.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest silhouettes of C130 and FA 18 Hornet)
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M
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Q
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95
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Rising
Sun
Australia Army themed
Including poppies
Representation of ANZAC Day, but focus on the Army
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M
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Q
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96
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Hobbies
& Interests:
DJR (Dick Johnson Racing) fan with the Green's Tuff era
Bathurst Enthusiast - drives & camps there every year
Mini LS 1275 - Hi Ho Silver - 1978 - this vehicle is getting restored
Mini Mokes - another project for his retirement
Motorbikes
Malvin Star dragstar - has restored a couple
Loves Dr Who's Tardis
Restored Honda CB 354 - motor bike
Enjoys relaxing with a beer - lately it's been Single Fin by Gages Road (WA
local beer)
Enjoys a scotch and cola Zero
Always has a 1.25ltr Cola Zero in his hands lol
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97
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Rising
Sun
RAAF Crest
Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corp)
Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF Crest and RAAOC badge)
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98
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RAAF
Crest
Aircraft these can be silhouettes
C130H Hercules (36SQN)
Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN)
FA18 Hornet (2OCU)
C130J Hercules (37SQN)
Units
36SQN
816SQN (Navy)
Australia’s Federation Guard
2OCU
37SQN
HQ Air Mobility Group
(We can provide the RAAF crest and crest units)
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99
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RAAF
Crest with service details
Wattle,
Australian theme
(We can supply the crest and details)
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100
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