Good
morning,
Just
in case you did not read the blog post last Thursday, the date for the Thank You
Weekend has been announced.
The Dinner
will be held on 21 October 23.
Put it in
your calendar coz I would hate you to miss it.
We
have a whole weekend of activities planned, including
a
tour on Friday afternoon,
a
Volunteers Gathering on the Friday night
breakfast
for Newbies Saturday morning,
a
bus tour during the day on Saturday
Of
course the dinner on Saturday night
And
finally, a brunch at Poppy’s.
You
can find all the details on the blog. Click on this link to go directly there…
https://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2023/03/save-date-21-october-2023.html
Now,
here is the request list for this week. Happy hunting. I hope you can find
something that tickles your fancy.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
We have three priority requests this week. These are the last three requests for our Op
Kudu soldiers. It would be great if they could all receive their quilts when
they return home from their duty in Europe.
Request No 1. Surname and
PM keys, Skippy Badge, Mortar PL logo, 5 RAR Tiger Patch
(We can provide Skippy badge embroidered with
surname and PM Keys underneath as well as printing the other two logos on
fabric to be added into the quilt)
Request No 2. Black, Aussie Flag, Ukraine Flag, "OP KUDU
2023" and "United with Ukraine"
(We can have the text embroidered on to patches)
Request No 3. Aussie Flag, Ukraine flag, UK flag, OP KUDU,
"80" Skippy badge, Ukrainian Trident
(We can provide the Skippy badge, the Ukrainian
Trident and the text can be embroidered.)
If you can help with one of these requests please
let me know.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 1 May 2023 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 and include only 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 PMKEYS number given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin
team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. The PMKEYS number is included
in the address details we supply for your recipient e.g. the 7-digit
number in bold below.
CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432
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 and PMKEYS 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 a 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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Surname and PM keys, Skippy Badge, Mortar PL logo, 5 RAR Tiger Patch
(We can provide Skippy badge embroidered with surname and PM Keys underneath
as well as printing the other two logos on fabric for you)
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M
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Q
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1
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Black, Aussie Flag, Ukraine Flag, "OP KUDU 2023" and
"United with Ukraine"
(We can have the text embroidered on to patches)
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M
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Q
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2
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Aussie Flag, Ukraine flag, UK flag, OP KUDU, "80" Skippy
badge, Ukrainan Trident (We can provide the Skippy badge, the Ukrainian
Trident and the text can be embroidered.)
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M
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Q
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3
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RAN crest with personal details, Cronulla Sharks, red kangaroo, white
ensign, Australian flag, Maritime Logisitics badge and WO rank badge (Coat of
Arms) MFO Badge
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4
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I love dancing (swing dancing and latin), travelling, hiking, animals,
sailing. TSE 108, Sapper Quote, RAE badge.
(we can supply RAE Badge, Sapper quote
and TSE 108)
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F
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Q
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5
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Traditional patchwork, RAAF ensign, Boxing Kangaroo. royal or dark
blue, gray or gold, RAAF crest,
Australian Flag (We can supply the badges and a RAAF ensign)
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M
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Q
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6
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The RAAF Crest and WOFF rank to
be included.
38SQN with the Caribou aircraft and
10SQN with the Orion aircraft.
OP Helpem Fren Solomon Islands 2004.
Blue and green.
Passionate North Queensland Cowboys supporter
(we can supply RAAF and squadron crests, silhouettes of aircraft for applique
and WOFF Rank)
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F
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B
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7
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RAN crest with personal details below,
HMAS Success, Sydney, Manoora, Leeuwin, Melville - anything else Navy
themed. I also did OP Slipper in 2002
(We can supply the RAN crest and the ships crests, deployment details)
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F
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Q
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8
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Brisbane bronco’s
or
an AirForce theme, (transport aircraft) including C130 Hercules, Caribous,
and C-17 Globemaster. RAAF crest
or
Very passionate angler and love my lure fishing also as a theme
(We can provide the crest and )silhouettes of aircraft for applique)
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M
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Q
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9
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RAAF crest, military/air Force theme and has worked on C-130's, P-3C
Orion's and currently works with F-35's at 75 squadron which has the magpie
on their unit crest.
Please include Grandfather's service details
Red poppies and the Australian flag.
(We can provide the RAAF crest and the 75 SQN crest, and silhouettes of the
aircrat for applique)
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M
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Q
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10
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RAAF Crest, the Roundel, 26 SQN crest. RAAF 100 year anniversary
patch, RAAF Toowoomba Cadet Flight Crest,
Childrens names and DOB. Children's photo, some of our iconic aircraft would be
fabulous.
(WE can supply crests/badges/embroidery of children's details and children's
photo. We can also supply silhouette of aircraft for applique)
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F
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Q
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11
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Geelong Cats, RM Williams & ARIAT fan. Rising Sun and artillery
badge (WE can supply the badges)
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M
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Q
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12
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likes animals and is a dog trainer.
He just recently got his light aircraft pilots licence and likes to
fly his drone.
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M
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Q
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13
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RAAF crest,
aircraft worked on - HERC, Falcon, Hornet, hawk, spartan
or
37sqn, 34SQN, 77SQN, 2 SQN (before planes arrived ) 35SQN, 76SQN ..
he loves Holden cars,
Star Wars,
star trek,
scotch -whiskey make his own home brew-spirits Remembrance poppy
(We can supply the RAAF crest and crests for the air force squadrons.
alternately we can supply silhouettes of aircraft for applique) any mix of
the above
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M
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Q
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14
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RAAF crest, Training System Officer (TSO) patch.
Likes purples, red or blues.
I would love something that shows the locations I have served: VIC, ACT, SA,
NSW and Ohio in the USA.
Married to a serving Air Force engineer and we have grown children - 2 girls
and a boy. Two spoodles, photo available
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F
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Q
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15
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RAN Crest,
Op Catalyst 2004/05
Op Falconer 2003
Op Slipper 2002
Op Slipper 2011
Crests for HMAS Darwin, Toowoomba, Anzac, Childers, Broome (Commisioning
Crew), Maitland, Ararat
(We can supply the crests and
embroidery of the deployments )
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M
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Q
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16
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RASIGS badge, WRAAC badge, Rising Sun. United Nations flag and MFO
badge. Swimming Running Basketball High Jumps Volleyball (We can supply the
badges)
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F
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Q
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17
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purple, camping, fishing,
reading, cats
romcoms – "Love Actually"
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F
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Q
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18
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yellow
Golf and gardening
Cats
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M
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Q
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19
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Favourite Colour: black
Radio (Presenting), volunteering, teaching, writing/ journalism, all things
IT, going on walks, going to cinema
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M
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Q
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20
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Cooking, Camping, ANZAC/Blue
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F
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Q
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21
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Camoflauge, RAN crest, Navy theme, HMAS Leeuwin crest (We can provide
the RAN crest and some RAN camo, HMAS Leeuwin crest)
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F
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Q
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22
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Star Wars / Green
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F
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Q
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23
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ANZAC / Blue
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M
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Q
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24
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Winter Sports / Blue
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F
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Q
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25
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Canadian Alps (White and Blue)
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M
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Q
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26
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Blue, Sports
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M
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Q
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27
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Red White Blue Green Gold
Themes: Army, Rising Sun, Australia Flag, Infantry Badge, RSAR Badge, AMCU
Camo.
We can supply the Rising Sun, Infantry badge, RSAR badge and some camo)
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M
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Q
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28
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Blue, sports, fitness
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M
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Q
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29
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I love Poppies and anything that signifies my time in Navy as a Chef.
Op Slipper in 2002,
HMAS MANOORA, MELVILLE, LEEUWIN, YARRA, GASCOYNE
(We can supply RAN Crest and ships
crests, also the chef's badge is desired)
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F
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Q
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30
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Pink, yellow and blue. RAAF crest, OP Okra Air Task Group 630 crest
and Australian Flag. I was deployed during the Afghanistan evacuation so
Afghan Evacuation patch please
(We can provide crest, a patch with the Op Okra text embroidered in it for
inclusion in the quilt)
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F
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Q
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31
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a military theme.
RAAF Crest
INTERFET (East Timor 1999-2000)
Operation Flood Assist (2011)
2 AFDS
(We can provide the RAAF crest and 2AFDS crest and can embroider the
deployment details)
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M
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Q
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32
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RAN crest, naval flavour and/or snowy mountains HMAS TOBRUK crest
Op ASTUTE 2006
Op CATALYST 2007
Op SLIPPER 2006 -2007
Op RESOLUTE 2007
(WE can supply RAN Crest, the Tobruk crest and an embroidered patch with
deployment details)
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F
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Q
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33
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Black and Gold, Richmond Football Club, Isle of Mann TT motorcycle
racing, Blacksmithing and Bee keeping.
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M
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Q
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34
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Blue, aeronautical theme, RAAF crest, Air Force theme
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M
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Q
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35
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RAAF crest, RAAF roundel with 2
AFDS badge . (We can supply the badges)
East Timor and Iraq flags.
East Timor 1999
Iraq Campaign 2004
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M
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B
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36
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Rising Sun, RAAOC badge with
personal details and RAAF crest with personal details. Army and RAAF Theme,
C17 and poppies.
Happy for the design of the LB to be a surprise
(we can supply crests complete with service details as text)
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F
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Q
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37
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RAAF Crest
Op Sumatra Assist, Medan 2005
Op Catalyst, Baghdad 2004
Op Catalyst, Qatar 2006/2007
Op Slipper, Kandahar 2008/2009,
Op Slipper, AMAB 2012/2013
1 Combat Communication Squadron
114 Mobile Control Reporting Unit
(We can embroider the crest and deployment details)
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M
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Q
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38
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Rising Sun, RACT Badge, RAADC Badge
Landrover 110,
Slouch Hat
East Timor 1999/2000
Army themed
We an provide the Badges and the East Timor date embroidered)
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F
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Q
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39
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RAAF crest,
Deployment/Posting
Operation Catalyst, Qatar 2005
1 Combat Communications Squadron
13SQN
Headquarters Air Mobility Group
Headquarters Air Command
295SQN
(We can provide the crest and a patch with deployment and posting details
embrodiered)
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F
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Q
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40
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Cowboys/cowgirls, country/farm, horses. Any colours
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F
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Q
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41
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North Sydney Bears (former NRL team), HMAS Adelaide Crest, Rising Sun,
Country Fire Authority
(we can provide the crests and the CFA logo))
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M
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B
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42
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HMAS Adelaide crest (with text 2022-2023, SAE, AIR OPERATIONS).
Main role is to rig large loads under CH47-F helicopter.
Follows Canterbury Bulldogs (NRL) and Waratahs (Rugby).
Plays tennis, rides a Harly Davidson motorbike and has two German Shephards
(We can provide the crest with text)
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M
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B
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43
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Essendon (AFL). Red and black colour scheme
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M
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Q
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44
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Phantom (comic book villian). Purple and Black colour scheme
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M
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B
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45
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Mac Miller (American Rapper), Blues, Cool Colour scheme
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M
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B
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46
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Palm trees, tropical colours
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F
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Q
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47
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Country, any colours
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M
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B
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48
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Manta rays (black and white), coral. Favourite colour blue
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M
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B
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49
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Kermit the Frog. Black and
green colour scheme
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M
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B
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50
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Avatar 2 2023 movie poster
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M
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B
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51
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Running, any colour
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M
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Q
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52
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Red, White and Blue colours, Triathlon
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M
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B
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53
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Manly Sea Eagles Colours (burgandy & white) and Logo
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M
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B
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54
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Cross fit - any colours
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M
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B
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55
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Fishing and West Coast Eagles (AFL). Loves the colour blue
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M
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B
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56
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St Kilda AFL football team
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M
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B
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57
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A nautical theme,
if possible a WW2 beach landing, some Pacific islands theme or like
Hawaii.
Rising Sun with text "Commander Amphibous Division"
and HMAS Adelaide crest
(we can supply the crests with text)
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M
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Q
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