Hi All,
New procedures and reduction of deliveries by Australia
Post have meant that mail is taking longer than it used to take to arrive at
its destination, wherever that is. As we rely on sending satchels and crests
etc around Australia for our projects we have decided that we would like to get
a better understanding of how long things are taking to reach you.
From now on, we will include the date the letter
or parcel is sent on the back of the envelope.
What we'd love you to do:
When you receive mail from HQ, please send us an
email at friendsofahq@gmail.com letting us know:
- The date shown on the back of the envelope.
- The date you received it
Your feedback will help us build a clearer picture
of mail delivery times and identify whether there are any ongoing delays or
issues.
Thank you for taking a few moments to help us with
this. Your feedback is much appreciated!
PRIORITIES
Our priority requests this week are Requests number 1 –8 are on deployment.
The benefit to their morale from receiving a parcel
from us cannot be overstated.
9- 11 are the last remaining of the 15+ offer. These have been sitting on the request list for a long time. It would be
good to get these done and off to them.
12-16 are on deployment, however mail is slow to reach them. 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.
It would be great if you could grab one of these requests and get them
in the mail as soon as possible.
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 15 Dec 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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Rainbow 6 Siege & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box
games)
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M
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LB
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1
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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 NEW and images supplied)
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M
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Q
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2
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Earthy, sandy tones with Middle East
Region/Arabic patterns with Cobra Snakes and Scorpions and Camels,
memorabilia of Middle East Deployment
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F
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B
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3
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Rising Sun
Regt Badge
Union Jack
Australian flag
Southern Cross
(We can supply the Rising Sun NEW)
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M
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B
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4
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Rising Sun
Regt Badge
Australian Flag
Map of the Philippines and Mindanao (southern Philippines)
(We can supply the Rising Sun NEW)
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M
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B
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5
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Rising Sun
Middle East themed
Australian Flag
Australian Army themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun NEW)
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M
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B
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6
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Rising Sun
Middle East themed
Australian Flag
Australian Army themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun NEW)
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M
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B
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7
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Rising Sun
Middle East themed
Australian National Flag
Australian Army themed
(We can supply the Rising Sun NEW)
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M
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Q
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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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Disney/Pixar Themed
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M
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Q
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12
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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
(We can provide Rising Sun NEW with details, badges)
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M
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Q
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13
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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, RAAF NEW, badges and silhouette P8, KC30, KingAir
to applique)
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F
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B
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14
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Warhammer 40K
Space Marines
Orange
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M
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B
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15
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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 NEW & RAA badge)
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M
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Q
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16
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2
Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests RAAF NEW)
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M
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Q
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17
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Lightening McQueen from Cars
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M
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Q
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18
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2
Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests RAAF NEW)
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M
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Q
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19
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Toy Story Themed
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M
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Q
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20
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2
Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests RAAF NEW)
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F
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B
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21
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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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Q
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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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 NEW)
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M
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Q
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26
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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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27
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Hawthorn Hawks
Ships Theme (Navy Ships)
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M
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Q
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28
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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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29
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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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30
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Indiana Jones themed
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M
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Q
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31
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K-POP Demon Hunters themed
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M
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Q
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32
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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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33
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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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34
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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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Q
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35
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Large REGT Badge with an Australian flag below
Rising Sun
Military theme
Poppies
Deep blue background, ocean, spearfishing, reef, scuba/diving, theme - Thank
you!
(We can provide Rising Sun)
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M
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B
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36
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Mermaids and Tropical Islands
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F
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Q
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37
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Mice and Submarines
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M
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Q
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38
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Army war dog riding a hammerhead shark
Medical theme.
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M
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LB
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39
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Navy Crest
Navy theme
(We can provide the Navy Crest NEW)
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M
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Q
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40
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Hammerhead Shark in a kennel
Medical theme.
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M
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Q
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41
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Marlboro Reds
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M
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B
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42
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Leeds United
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M
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B
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43
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NFL Denver Broncos
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M
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Q
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44
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Papaya Salad
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F
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B
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45
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Brisbane Broncos
Australian Cricket
Brisbane Heat Big Bash League (Cricket)
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F
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Q
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46
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Philippines Theme
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M
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Q
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47
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Bag - Seattle Sea Hawks NFL
Quilt - Goku Ultra Instinct Form
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M
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Q
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48
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Quilt -Brisbane Broncos
Bag - Wallabies
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M
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B
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49
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Geelong Cats
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M
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Q
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50
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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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51
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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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52
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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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53
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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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54
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Shipwrecks and Sirens
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F
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LB
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55
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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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56
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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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57
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Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus)
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M
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B
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58
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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 NEW)
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M
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Q
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59
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Beach themed with waves, sunset and palm trees.
Include first name
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F
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Q
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60
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90s Romcom Movie inspired (DVD covers or movie
posters).
Include first name
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F
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Q
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61
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Star Wars themed
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M
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Q
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62
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Greek Themed (café or beach)
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M
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Q
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63
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Island "time" themed
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M
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Q
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64
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Fishing themed with fish and sharks.
Please include nickname
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M
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Q
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65
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NRL Melbourne Storm themed
Please include first name & text "Well Done XO" - CO
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M
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Q
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66
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NRL Panthers themed.
Please include surname
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M
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Q
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67
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Galaxy themed.
Please include first name
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M
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Q
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68
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Ocean and sea
Navy Patrol Boat themed
Please include surname
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M
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Q
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69
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Capybara themed with them all over
Colours blue background
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M
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Q
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70
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Pink theme - Jessie and Bullseye (from Toy Story)
with a small hot pink cactus and yellow horseshoe
The word 'K&K' in white on the front.
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F
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Q
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71
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Beach themed with waves
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M
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Q
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72
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Patrol Boat Motif, with HMAS Cape Hawke Badge
Ocean themes.
Please include “XXXX X”
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M
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Q
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73
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Rising Sun with details
RAAC Badge
M113A1 APC Vehicle as the primary focus
Image of red-tailed black cockatoo incorporated
Army themed
Old camo fabric
Include RAAC colours - black, green and red
(We can provide Rising Sun with details, RAAC Badge & some old camo
fabric)
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M
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Q
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74
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RAN Crest
Navy theme
Australia/PNG themed (can include flags, things that relate to the countries)
(We can provide the Navy Crest NEW)
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M
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B
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75
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RAN Crest
Navy theme
Blue white and red.
Include hobbies of: QLD Reds Rugby team, Spearfishing, Boxing, Firefighting
(We can provide the Navy Crest NEW)
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M
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Q
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76
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RAN Crest
HMAS Leeuwin Crest
Navy themed
Oceans
Travel
Colours - blue/jade/purple
(We can provide the crests NEW)
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F
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Q
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77
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Beer themed with nickname
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M
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Q
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78
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Deep Water Fishing
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M
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Q
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79
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Formula 1 with nickname
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M
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B
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80
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Surfs Up movie themed
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F
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Q
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81
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90s theme kids (e.g hungry caterpillar)
Polka dots, strips
Blue, red, yellow, green, white
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F
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Q
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82
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RAN Crest
Octopus
Bollywood theme
(We can provide the crest NEW)
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M
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B
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83
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RAN Crest
Navy theme in blue and white
Fishing, camping
Marine life
(We can provide the Crest NEW)
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M
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LB
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84
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Yellow front
'Purple with a big teddy bear on the back with initials
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F
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LB
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85
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Australian White ENSIGN FLAG (this is the Navy
ensign)
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M
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B
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86
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Mountains
Flowers
Nature
Green themed
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F
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Q
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87
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Marine animals
Pastel colours
Purple
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M
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Q
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88
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF KC-30 aircraft
Australia theme
Primary colours
(We can provide the RAAF crest)
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F
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B
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89
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NRL theme Cowboys/Maroons
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M
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LB
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90
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RAAF crest (new)
RAAF KC-30 aircraft
Sky, Clouds
(We can provide RAAF crest, & aircraft silhouette)
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M
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B
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91
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF themed
RAAF aircraft KC30, C-27J Spartan & F35
Deployed to USA, Japan, Papua New Guinea & Fiji
(We can provide the RAAF Crest & aircraft silhouettes)
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F
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B
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92
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF themed
RAAF aircraft (FA/18F, F18G, F35 and KC30)
(We can provide the RAAF Crest, aircraft silhouettes)
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M
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B
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93
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF aircraft C130, KC30A and F35 themed
(We can provide the RAAF Crest & aircraft silhouettes)
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M
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B
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94
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Something sky themed with a religious Cross
Purple colours
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M
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Q
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95
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF Themes
33SQN crest
1SQN crest
6SQN crest
RAAF Aircraft KC30A, FA18F, EA18G
(We can provide the RAAF Crest & SQN crests)
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M
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B
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96
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF KC30 theme
(We can provide the RAAF Crest)
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M
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B
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97
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Pale blue and pale green,
Running
Tropical theme,
My black cat with yellow eyes
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F
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B
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98
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RAAF Crest with OP Beech underneath
RAAF Aircraft KC-30
(we can provide the "New" RAAF Crest with text)
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M
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B
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99
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RAAF Crest (new)
RAAF themed
RAAF Aircraft KC30A, P8A, P3C
Australia
(We can provide the RAAF Crest)
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M
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B
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100
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