Hi all
14 weeks till the AHQ Thank You weekend including
15th Anniversary Dinner. Have you got your tickets yet?
Last call for NAME BADGES
With just 14 weeks until the Annual AHQ Volunteers Thank
You Dinner, do you need a new name badge? Or are you new to AHQ and require
one?
Name badges are worn at AHQ events and are a great
way to put names to faces, helping everyone get to know one another.
The cost is $15
If you need a new name badge, please let us know
via email. friendsofahq@gmail.com
The payment details will be provided to you and the
badges will be posted to you.
Friday night Volunteers Gathering - The Rex,
Ballroom
🎉 Join us for an evening of celebration, connection
and appreciation! 🎉
All volunteers and partners are warmly invited to
gather in the Ballroom at The Rex Hotel for a fantastic evening as we celebrate
the incredible contribution of our volunteers.
The Ballroom will be open from 6:30 pm, with formal
proceedings commencing at 7:00 pm, giving you plenty of time to catch up with
friends, meet fellow volunteers from across AHQ, and collect your goodie bag
before the evening begins.
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water while
listening to our guest speakers, who are sure to inspire and entertain. We've
also planned a few special surprises throughout the evening that you won't want
to miss! Byron Bay Cookies are donating some
of their delicious cookies for us to enjoy with our cuppa on the night.
Our Annual Thank You Dinner is always a highlight
on the calendar—a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new
ones, hear inspiring stories, celebrate the incredible contribution each of you
makes, and reflect on everything we've achieved together.
We can't wait to welcome you for an evening filled
with great company, memorable moments and a well-deserved thank you for all
that you do!
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 2– 16 are the priority requests for
this week for multiple reasons:
- t -the last of their group,
- -compassionate reasons,
- -currently deployed but cannot
receive their parcels whilst overseas so we would like them to receive them
shortly after their return home.
It
would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As
always, all 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 18 August 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 Quilt 6
Theme : Brisbane Broncos and NRL Dolphins.
This is our sixth 15th Anniversary Star Quilt. The theme is Brisbane Broncos
and NRL Dolphins. There will be 13 stars for this one plus two blocks with
the team logos appliqued. The stars will be made in the team colours. We need 7 in Broncos colours (Maroon and
gold) and 6 in Dolphins colours (red and sand) We will send you an
instruction sheet with more specific details.
Please let us know if you want to make one or more of the stars.
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M
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Q
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1
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Text
"BEECH 1/26" on the Quilt and Laundry Bag.
Pink/Blue/Green Colours
Union Jack flag
36SQN Stallion
Unicorn
(We can provide the emb text, 36SQN badge, 36SQN stallion image, C17
silhouette for applique)
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M
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B
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2
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Rock
climbing
Animation
Mountains
Paintball
Snowboarding
Beach, sand dunes
Blue, grey, white.
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M
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B
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3
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2007
RuneScape
Newcastle Knights
USA
Cats
Red, white, blue
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M
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Q
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4
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Brisbane
Broncos/NRL
ANZAC
Maroon, Gold, Black, White, Red
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M
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Q
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5
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Dungeons
and Dragons
Black, Gold, White
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M
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LB
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6
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Mad Max
Milwaukee Drill Tool
Red, White
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M
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LB
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7
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Bruce
Lee, Ninja
Black, White
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M
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LB
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8
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RAAF
Crest
Roundel
UNMISS logo
Air Force themed in blue.
UN Mi8 helicopters
(We can provide RAAF crest, UNMISS logo & image of helicopter)
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M
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LB
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9
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Rising
Sun Badge
RAR Skippy badge
Army themed
Flags of the following:
East Timor
Iraq
Afghanistan
South Sudan
Emb patch of deployments
(We can provide the badges, flags and list of deployments)
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M
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Q
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10
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Rising
Sun
UN Badge
Army, Australian and African/South Sudan themes.
Like camping/hike/nature, sunflowers, eucalyptus blossoms, food.
(We can provide the Rising Sun and UN Badge)
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F
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Q
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11
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Ocean
Mountains
Skiing
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M
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Q
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12
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RAAF
Crest
Roundel
Car themed. Some favourite cars of mine are:
- FGX Ford Falcon - Mk4 Toyota Supra - Porche 911
(We can provide the crest & roundel)
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M
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B
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13
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RAAF
Crest
Combination of Air Force and Middle East theme
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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M
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Q
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14
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Love
camping (I drive a black Mitsubishi Triton and with a rooftop tent)
Earthy tones - beige, sand, taupe, a little bit of sage and moss
Iced lattes
Reading
Hiking
Nature
Travel
Red wine/wineries
Beer/outback/old pubs,
Disney (not heavy on the Disney but would be specifically Alice in
Wonderland, Moana, Frozen)
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F
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Q
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15
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Rising
Sun
Army themed
(We can supply Rising Sun)
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M
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B
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16
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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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17
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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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18
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Rising
Sun
3CER symbol
SOER symbol
EOD symbol
Desert theme with some hills in the background. Served in Afghanistan
(We can provide the Rising Sun and symbols)
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M
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Q
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19
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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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20
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Rising
Sun
Army/ ANZAC theme
Ammo Tech badge with number below
(We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge)
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M
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Q
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21
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Sydney
Roosters
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M
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Q
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22
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Naruto
(character in Japanese manga series)
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M
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LB
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23
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Newcastle
Knights
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M
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Q
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24
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Call of
Duty warzone
Pink
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F
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LB
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25
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Rising
Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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26
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RAAF
badge with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF badge with details)
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M
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Q
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27
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RAAF
badge
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
List of Operations
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests and emb list of Operations)
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M
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Q
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28
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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, Skippy and unit badges. The colour patches
are easy to piece together. We can provide images of them.)
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M
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Q
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29
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RAAF
Crest with personal details
Air Force Ensign
C-17A Globemaster 111
New Zealand flag
Afghanistan mountains in the background
Loves blues
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F
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Q
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30
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team Themed
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M
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Q
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31
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HMAS
Melbourne (R21) and USS Frank E. Evans collision related. (Perhaps one side
for each ship on LB)
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M
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79
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32
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Interstellar
(movie)
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M
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Q
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33
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Warhammer
40k Space Marine (Salamanders) with quote "Fire and Ash"
Green
(We can provide the quote or it could be easily appliqued
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M
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B
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34
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Warhammer
40k (Adeptus Mechanicus)
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M
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B
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35
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RAAF
badge
C-130 Hercules, closest to their heart
P8 Poseidon
F/A-18 Hornet.
(We can provide the RAAF badge silhouettes of C130, P8 Poseidon and FA 18
Hornet)
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M
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Q
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36
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RAAF
badge with details
List of Operations: We can provide as an embroidered patch
Blackhawk helicopter with some poppies and the words 'Lest We Forget"
Australian War themes
If possible, the older desert camo colour would be great
Rifles - F88, MP7, Glocks.
(We can provide: RAAF badge with details emb text of Operations. Text Lest We
Forget, silhouette of Blackhawk, older desert camo, silhouettes of the 3
rifles)
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M
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Q
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37
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Rising
Sun
RAAF badge
Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corps)
Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge and RAAOC badge)
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F
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Q
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38
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RAAF
badge
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS
Canberra & images of aircraft for applique)
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M
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Q
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39
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Formula
01 - Red bull Oracle Team (fan of Max Verstappen)
Colours - Dark Blue, Red, Yellow, Black & White.
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F
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LB
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40
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Fishing
themed, specifically Flathead or Marlin
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M
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Q
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41
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Red
themed with blue heeler dogs
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M
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Q
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42
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Red bull
Formula One racing team (Red, yellow & blue)
Oracle Red bull (racing car)
Max Verstappen (formular one driver)
(We can provide a printed images & pre-paid post satchel)
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M
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Q
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43
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Orcas
(killer whale)
Moons
Submarines
Navy blue
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M
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Q
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44
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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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45
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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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46
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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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47
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RAAF
badge
RAAF colours and theme
(We can provide the RAAF badge)
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M
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Q
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48
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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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49
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RAAF
badge
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 badge, unit badges Federation Guard badge and
silhouettes of aircraft for applique)
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M
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Q
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50
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Frigates
and Patrol Boats
Blue with sunsets
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F
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B
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51
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Sydney
Swans Theme
Red and White
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M
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Q
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52
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Big King
Crown on black background with surname
(We can supply an image for inspiration)
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M
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B
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53
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Frigates
and Patrol Boats
Cartoon Sea cucumber (pic available.)
Aqua and baby pink colour
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F
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LB
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54
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Sailing
Rugby union
Sydney swans.
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M
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Q
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55
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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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56
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Rising
Sun
Army theme
Logistics (storeman)
Loves green
Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas)
Golf
Home-brew beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun.)
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M
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Q
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57
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Rising
Sun
RASIGS
OP Slipper
OP Bel Isi Bougainville
I have three children and three grandchildren (names supplied) and they have
all played an important part in my journey.
Recognition of family support
(We can supply the Rising Sun, RASIGs badge, emb list of deployments and list
of family names. These can be embroidered if requested)
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F
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Q
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58
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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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59
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Big heavy
metal fan- Slipknot, Nirvana, Pantera, Metallica, Beastie boys
Loves the Simpsons- Mr Sparkle
90s related - Comic books, He man, Sonic the hedgehog
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M
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Q
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60
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Golf
Themed in Masters green and Augusta National,
List ships served in being:
HMAS Canberra
HMAS Sirius
HMAS Launceston
HMAS Childers
HMAS Arafura
ADV Reliant
HMAS Cape Naturaliste
(We can provide the crests of ships)
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M
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Q
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61
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Sailfish
Marlin
Coral Trout
Fishing
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M
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Q
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62
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AFL,
Sydney Swans.
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M
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Q
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63
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Battleship
- the movie
or Sea Patrol - the show
favourite colour blue.
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M
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LB
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64
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Isuzu
Dmax theme (car/vehicle)
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M
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B
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65
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Rising
Sun with member and grandfather's details
1st Armoured Regiment hat badge
Tank Soldier, Late Grandfather also Tank Soldiers.
A cricket fanatic
Volunteer firefighter with the CFA.
Whatever design a wonderful volunteer comes up with would be amazing!
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details, 1st Armoured Regiment badge,
silhouette of tank for applique.)
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M
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Q
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66
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Star Wars
Themed, preferably centred around original trilogy
Darth Vader and Luke with red and green light sabres
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M
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Q
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67
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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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B
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68
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Rising
Sun badge
Sunrise
Afghanistan mountains
Afghanistan flag
Deployment info
Hot air balloons
Tree/nature
Green, bright colours
The word Joy
See information sheet
(We can provide Rising Sun & emb patch of deployments)
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F
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Q
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69
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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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70
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Hot girl
beach theme
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F
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LB
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71
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Scooby
Doo and Ice Age (cartoons)
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F
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Q
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72
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Formula
1, McLaren Racing,
Orange and black
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M
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Q
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73
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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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B
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74
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Holden V8
supercars
Red bull
Dirtbikes
4x4
Cars in general
Australia
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M
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LB
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75
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Navy
crest
Australian Submarine Force crest
Colins class submarines
'Black and grey,
(We can provide the Australian Sub Force crest, printed images of subs)
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M
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Q
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76
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Indian
motorcycles
USA flag
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M
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B
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77
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Port
Adelaide AFL
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M
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Q
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78
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Springboks
(South African Rugby)
Canadian Club (Alcoholic Drink)
Classic Cars
Oceans/Seas
Favourite colours Emerald green, cherry red
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M
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B
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79
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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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B
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80
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Melbourne
Storm
Stitch from Lilo and Stitch.
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F
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LB
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81
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LB -
Aviation Themed
Quilt -
Navy Crest
Royal Australian Navy Themed
Favourite colours - Green/yellow
(We can provide the Navy crest)
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M
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B
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82
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