Hi all
Tickets sales for the Anniversary Dinner close this
week 8 Oct 26. Have you got yours? We have lots of special things happening this
year due to our 15th Anniversary.
Hear ye, hear
ye! We have an extra-special
guest joining us for the first time ever at our 15th Anniversary
Dinner! No hints, you will have to come along to find out
who they are.
See this
wonderful pile of random laundry bags? 🧺❤️
These bags
were requested because a ship had to deploy at short notice, and the
crew were looking for ways to boost morale and bring a little bit of comfort
and connection to those serving onboard.
Thanks to
the amazing response from all you wonderful people, we were able to pull
together exactly the right number of laundry bags needed for the ship! ❤️
Every bag
represents someone taking the time to sew, create and give. Together, they show
just how much can be achieved when the AHQ community gets behind a request.
So, this
isn't just a pile of laundry bags…
It's a pile
of generosity, teamwork, love and 40,000+ reasons why what we do matters! 🧵❤️
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 1 -26
Numbers 1-20 are deployed overseas now, and we can send to them whilst
they are away from home. The benefit to
their morale from receiving a parcel from us cannot be overstated.
Numbers 21-26 are also deployed, but as mail is not reliable enough to
their locations, they have given us Australian addresses. We would like them to
be able to get their parcels not long after they are home. It is often said that returning home from
deployment can be the hardest part of the deployment so receiving our parcels
then is also a very positive experience.
As
always, all requests are listed in priority order. There are some 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 17 Nov 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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RAAF Crest
6SQN Crest
Air Force themed prefer aircraft Growler EA-18G
Red or Blue
(We can provide the RAAF and 6SQN crests, Growler silhouette)
Laundry Bag - NRL Dolphin theme
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M
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Q
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1
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Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Egypt
Black
Sandy
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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Q
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2
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Rising Sun badge
Transport Corps badge,
Op Mazurka badge ROT 59B
flags of the countries he deployed to (Solomon Islands, Afghanistan, UAE,
South Sudan)
Army Movers yellow wheel on red background
UN Flag Rot 59B 2026
Red, white, blue
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Transport Corps badge, OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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3
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Rising Sun
MFO Badge with Op Mazurka 59B
RAA badge
Pyramids
North Camp (text)
Australian Flag
Australian Mascot - dog, SSGT ROO emb text, Photo available
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAA badge, OP Mazurka badge, emb text and
photos)
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M
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B
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4
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Rising Sun with details Jul 2026 - Jan 2027
Operation Mazurka 59B Badge
Skippy Badge
Australian Army
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details, Skippy badge and OP Mazurka
badge)
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M
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Q
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5
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Japanese Maple Trees (or bonsai)
Gouldian Finches
Trout Fly Fishing
Cranes (plant equipment - not the bird)
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M
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B
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6
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The Cat Empire' (Australian Band, they have a logo that could be
appliqued)
Wine
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M
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B
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7
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Love Camping
Australian Scenery (Specifically Far North Queensland)
Die-hard Cowboys supporter
Big fan of Tim-Tams
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M
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B
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8
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Loves the video game series Mass Effect, anything related to that
would be amazing
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M
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Q
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9
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LB - Rainbow 6 Seige & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed
Q - RAAF Crest
Australian Flag
Pinks and Blues with Roblox themed border (Roblox are like Lego characters)
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M
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B
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10
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Chocolate and Tanned Kelpie (1 dog, two colours), Fishing
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M
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B
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11
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QLD Rainforest and earthy colours/scenery
Small Aus and UAE flag somewhere
Native Australian fauna and flora
"Surname"
written/embroidered in a corner if possible.
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M
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B
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12
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Star Wars
Snowboarding
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M
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B
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13
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RAAF Crest
Air Force theme
P-3 and P-8 aircraft
(We can provide the RAAF crest and the aircraft silhouettes)
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M
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B
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14
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Navy Crest,
Naval Ships, muted earthy tones (look to nature for inspiration),
Dogs.
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M
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B
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15
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Zelda
Air Force
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M
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B
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16
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Anything Star Wars related but only the good guys….
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M
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Q
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17
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Loves the video game series The Elder Scrolls
I love Skyrim and Oblivion (They have logos that could be appliqued)
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M
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B
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18
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Anything French Bulldog related and bright colours but not pink
please.
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F
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Q
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19
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Rising Sun
RAAMC, Army Medic crest
Sunflowers
Sharks
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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Q
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20
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Brisbane Broncos
Queensland Maroons
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M
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Q
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21
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RAAF crest
RAAF themed
RAAF roundel
C17 Globemaster
Blue colours
(We can provide RAAF crest, silhouette C17 Globemaster)
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F
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B
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22
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Kids movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie
(Toy Story), Bluey and Bingo
3 x Children's names included
Favourite colours: Red and yellow
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M
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Q
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23
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Golden Retrievers
Ocean/waves/beach
Travel.
Favorite colours light blue, dark greens.
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F
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LB
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24
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RAAF Crest
ADF Badge,
Military themes: Intelligence, Butterworth, AMAB, Okinawa, Woomera, Canungra,
Gallipoli Barracks, RAAF Base Edinburgh,
P-8A, KC-30s, C-17, KingAir
HMAS Adelaide.
Favourite colours: light blue and green.
Interests: travel, beach and ocean, mountains, flowers, autumn, snow, yoga,
speaking German
(We can provide the crests, badges and silhouette P8, KC30, KingAir to
applique)
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F
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B
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25
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Rising Sun with details
Ordnance Corps badge
Ammunition Technical badge with work number 637
Army themed Ordnance (bombs, bullets, shells etc)
Skydiving
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M
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Q
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26
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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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27
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Navy badge
NRL Cronulla Sharks,
Family picture (image available)
French Bulldogs (images available) and beer.
Blue colour theme
(We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied)
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M
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Q
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28
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Goannas
Roman Soldier
Orange and black colour
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M
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Q
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29
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RAN class
Frigates - HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) and Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia
(PB 84) plus Cape Class Patrol Boat Cape Class Patrol Boat
Would love the silhouettes of the above three on her quilt if possible.
Blue with sunsets
(we can supply the silhouettes)
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F
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B
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30
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Rising Sun
RAAC (Cavalry)
Army theme
Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein)
Fast cars
Watching TV & movies
Reading
History
(We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge)
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M
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Q
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31
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Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus)
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M
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B
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32
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RAAF Ensign
Desert camouflage with an Australian Flag in Tan/Green Colours
Also scattered Aussie Nostalgia i.e Ned Kelly, Beer Schooners, Kangaroo, Slouch
Hat
(We can provide the RAAF Ensign& Some desert camo fabric)
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M
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B
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33
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Middle Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and
Arabic patterns/designs
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F
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B
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34
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Rising Sun
RAE badge,
Army themed quilt
Op Bushfire Assist 2020,
Op Resolute Rotation TSE-111 Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
ABFC Ocean Shield
HMAS Cape Woolamai.
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M
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Q
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35
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RAAF badge
3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler,
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- can be represented with fire trucks,
Bushmaster, fuel tanker
Personnel Capability Officer- can be represented with computer, spreadsheets
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. (Photo available of the car)
Loves his beer too.
(We can provide RAAF badge, images of car)
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M
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Q
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36
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Rising Sun
RAEME
Navy badge
Submariner Dolphins
Brisbane Broncos
Port Adelaide Football Club
Cycling
Surfing
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge)
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M
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Q
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37
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Sailfish
Marlin
Coral Trout
Fishing
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M
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Q
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38
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Red bull Ampol racing
Dolphins (NRL Team)
Geelong Cats
Border Collies (owns a black-and-white and a brown-and-white)
Beach, sunset
(images of dogs available)
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M
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Q
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39
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Isuzu Dmax theme (car/vehicle)
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M
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B
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40
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Rising Sun
Skippy badge 1RAR
RAAF badge
Fishing
Cronulla Sharks
Cricket
Beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge)
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M
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Q
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41
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Rising Sun
RAAOC badge
Army theme
Logistics (storeman)
Loves green
Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas)
Golf
Home-brew beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC badge.)
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M
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Q
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42
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RAAF badge with service details
37SQN
1SQN (fighting first)
Currently serving in 36SQN
2 children he adores.
Loves our German Shephard
Anything around these would be prefect.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests, family images)
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M
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Q
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43
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Rising Sun with personal details
RAEME badge
RAEME Red, blue and yellow
Deployed
Afghanistan 2010
UAE 2014/2015
Military vehicle (Land Rover 110 or MACK military vehicle)
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M
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Q
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44
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RAAF crest
Roundel
Blue
Pacific Angel Fiji 2017,
Several photos to be printed for inclusion
(We can provide RAAF crest and printed images)
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F
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Q
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45
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Brisbane Broncos
Star Wars
Racing, motorcycles, formula 1
Navy, green, black and grey
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M
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Q
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46
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Port Adelaide AFL
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M
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Q
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47
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LB - Aviation Themed
Navy helicopter-Sea Hawk
Quilt -
Navy Crest
Royal Australian Navy Themed
Navy -ships, submarines, helicopters
Favourite colours - Green/yellow
(We can provide the Navy crest)
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M
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Q
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48
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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49
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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Q
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50
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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Q
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51
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Lightening McQueen from Cars
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M
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Q
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52
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Toy Story Themed
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M
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Q
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53
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Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme
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M
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Q
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54
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Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme
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M
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B
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55
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See info sheets (2)
RAAF crest
Operational Service:
OP CATALYST
OP SLIPPER (TU633.2.1)
OP HIGHROAD
OP ACCORDION
OP GATEWAY
OP RESOLUTE
Op RELEX II
Legacy Australia
RAAF service
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M
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Q
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56
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Rising Sun
RAA badge
AUS Flag
North Queensland Cowboys. (Happy for a mix on both)
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAA badge)
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M
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Q
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57
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OP LINESMAN 2026 in small text
Korean flag
Anything to do with South Korea
Ocean
Blackhawk helicopter
Rhib boat
Red Australian shepherd dog somewhere really small
Light blue
(We can provide the Korean flag & OP Linesmans text if required)
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F
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LB
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58
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Warhammer 40K
Space Marines
Orange
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M
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B
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59
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Shipwrecks and Sirens
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F
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LB
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60
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One side - Sanemi from Demon Slayer
One Side - Black & Green back with Kanji Symbol for destroy
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M
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LB
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61
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Navy Crest
The background design from the 'White Monster Drink Can'
(We can provide the Navy Crest)
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M
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LB
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62
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Sunset with image of Anzac Class FFH and Helicopter flying towards the
sun
(We can provide silhouette of Anzac class ship)
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M
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LB
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63
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Rising Sun
Army Aviation Corps
Army Theme including Chinook
Australian Flag
Deployments:
Iraq 2009/2010
Afghanistan 2013
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corps badge and emb text)
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M
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Q
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64
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Indiana Jones themed
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M
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Q
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65
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K-POP Demon Hunters themed
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M
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Q
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66
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Wedge-tailed eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed
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M
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Q
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67
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Brisbane Bronco's NRL Club colours and logo themed
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M
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Q
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68
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Gold Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed
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M
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Q
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69
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Rising Sun with details
RAE Engineer Badge
Army Themed
17 Construction Regiment
Australian flag
Runway/airstrip
Khaki, olive, tan, rust, cream, dark navy, with touches of PNG green
Construction equipment -bulldozer/grader
PNG palms/jungle
PNG mountains
(We can provide Rising Sun with details, RAE badger 17 Const logo)
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M
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Q
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70
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Air Force themed in blues,
Air Movements
C17 and C130,
Service dates - 3 Mar 89 - 14 Mar 24 (35 years' service).
RAAF Roundel.
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M
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Q
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71
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RAAF Crest
Air Force theme
C27 Spartan aircraft
Tropical theme of sunsets and palm trees
(We can provide the RAAF crest)
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M
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B
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72
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Green
Plants
Dogs
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F
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Q
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73
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