Hi All
This week I am preparing to head down to Canberra on Wednesday afternoon so I can join Fran T and Marg B to present laundry bags to our new Defence Chaplains on Friday morning. I will be driving back to Sydney on Friday afternoon. I have a sewing day with the Monthly Saturday Group and then on Sunday I am driving back to Canberra to attend the promotion ceremony for MAJGEN Susan Coyle as she is promoted to Lieutenant General! I should be back in Sydney by Tuesday or Wednesday depending on scheduling. Please bear with me if emails take a little while to get responses. My laptop time will be limited and unpredictable.
Here is the request list for this week.
Laundry bags. You will see that I have two requests at the top of the list, one is Army 1 and the other is RAAF 1. For these requests I will send you a badge to include. Apart from that the theme can be any of the following: RAAF/ANZAC/Australian and please make them gender neutral or masculine. These laundry bags need to be posted to a the AHQ PO Box address.
For the rest of the list, happy hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy. Some of the requests have quite a bit if detail in their request but most of them are not too difficult once you know what they are asking for and I can give you a lot of help/guidance to make them a lot easier. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
The first 8 requests on the list this week are all for recipients who will be deploying to one of our ships that is heading off on deployment and we are trying to get the LBs to them before they leave as they will be so useful whilst they are at sea.
Requests 9 and 10 are the last two of a group - all their mates have received their quilts so I would really love to see these quilts on their way soon too.
For information, all of the requests on the list are in priority order. Deployed folks are first on the list and then I try to keep the requests in chronological order – ie those that have been on the list longest are at the top of the list.
As always it would be lovely to get these quilts and bags underway and put some smiles on faces that are a long way from home! Don’t forget we can provide the crests and text embroideries that are being requested.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 22 July 24 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 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 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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I am collecting laundry bags for a particular regiment. They need a patch for initials as well as
the regimental badge we will send you. The theme for the bag is any of the following Army/ANZAC/Australian. |
M |
LB |
Army 1 |
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Please make a laundry bag with a patch for initials on it as well as
the RAAF crest which we will send you. The theme for the bag is any of the following RAAF/ANZAC/Australian. These laundry bags need to be posted to a the AHQ PO Box address |
M |
LB |
RAAF 1 |
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Makita power tools (makita green colour) / Surfboat rowing (beach,
waves, oars) / Les Norton (book series) |
M |
LB |
1 |
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Tuna (fish) |
M |
LB |
2 |
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Camping |
M |
LB |
3 |
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Bacon and Egg Roll |
M |
LB |
4 |
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Milk |
M |
LB |
5 |
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Motorbikes |
M |
LB |
6 |
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ST George Illawarra Dragons |
M |
LB |
7 |
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Sailor Moon (Japanese manga series) |
M |
LB |
8 |
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Beach, ANZAC, Bahrain Flag, Aussie flag, Motivational sayings, Gym
,Crossfit, Dragonboating (he does not compete now but he used to and enjoyed
it), |
M |
B |
9 |
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Navy Crest, AFL (Richmond Tigers), Ships, Camels, Poppies, Harry
Potter, Books |
M |
Q |
10 |
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RAN crest, RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge - Diesel, Rock climbing,
Light blue, Nickname |
M |
Q |
11 |
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RAN crest, HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, MTD Badge, Kraken, Sea Mines, Ocean, Western Star
Trucks, Sydney Swans, Aquaman, King Neptune |
M |
B |
12 |
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Dr Who Themed |
M |
LB |
13 |
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Anything Diver related & Koala (We can provide a dive helmet
embroidery) |
M |
Q |
14 |
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Brisbane Lions Theme |
M |
Q |
15 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL Team / Chameleons (the animal) |
M |
Q |
16 |
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USA NBA Basketball Team: Houston Rockets |
M |
Q |
17 |
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Marine Technician Propeller / Disney Princesses |
M |
Q |
18 |
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Something Climbing Related (carabiners, ropes, quickdraws) with
surname |
M |
Q |
19 |
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Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Parramatta Eels/ NRL |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Outdoor, Adventure |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Holden V8 Cars |
M |
Q |
23 |
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Submarines and Ice Hockey (we an send you some submarine fabric) |
M |
Q |
24 |
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Arsenal FC/ Soccer |
M |
Q |
25 |
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Geelong Cats (AFL) / Redcliffe Dolphins (NRL) |
M |
Q |
26 |
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Hawthorn (AFL) |
M |
Q |
27 |
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St. George Illawarra (NRL) |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Diver theme (we can provide a great dive helmet embroidery) |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Army Artillery themed - black, green, red |
M |
LB |
30 |
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Rising Sun and AMCU (army Camo) , |
F |
B |
31 |
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Rising Sun, Army Intelligence Badge |
F |
Q |
32 |
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Leopard Print |
F |
B |
33 |
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Green/black Colour scheme |
M |
Q |
34 |
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Green and Black colour scheme |
M |
B |
35 |
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Navy Crest with text, Navy Theme, FFH/Arunta Crest and theme, Conquer
or Die (motto of HMAS Arunta) |
M |
Q |
36 |
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St. George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team |
M |
Q |
37 |
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St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos |
M |
Q |
38 |
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Navy Electronic Technician Lightning bolts, |
M |
B |
39 |
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Donkey Kong (flexing or pounding chest) - image supplied, Donkey Kong
barrels and bananas. Jungle themed |
M |
B |
40 |
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Marvel, Star Wars, DC |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Camping, reading & dogs |
F |
Q |
42 |
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Model making, |
M |
B |
43 |
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Baked beans, ford rangers and camping |
F |
Q |
44 |
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Brisbane Broncos, Tooheys new, Bull Terriers |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Super Saiyan,'GON' from hunter X Hunter (anime) |
M |
LB |
46 |
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Scuba Diving/Underwater life |
M |
Q |
47 |
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RAN crest, Royal Australian Navy Themed, including FFH ship. Blue,
white, black. (we can provide the RAN crest and a ship silhouette for
applique) |
F |
Q |
48 |
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Newcastle Knights NRL Team with Kalyn Ponga in Blue and Red |
M |
Q |
49 |
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Penrith Panthers NRL team mascot in Black |
M |
B |
50 |
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New Orleans Saints NFL team |
M |
Q |
51 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL in Blue |
M |
Q |
52 |
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Glasgow Celtc FC - green and white |
M |
B |
53 |
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Helldivers 2 Malevelon Creek |
M |
B |
54 |
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Norse Viking themed in black, white & gold |
M |
B |
55 |
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Melbourne Storm NRL team in Purple |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Star wars - The Clone Wars
theme |
M |
Q |
57 |
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Pokemon/Bluey/Star wars Theme |
M |
Q |
58 |
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Dark purple background with black pentagram, thorny red roses with a
hidden my little pony and surname embroidered or appliqued - I have a picture
for inspiration. |
M |
B |
59 |
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Star Wars - Empire Strikes Back (movie poster, minus the wording) and
Ferrari F1 Team |
M |
Q |
60 |
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Sage Green |
F |
Q |
61 |
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South Sydney Rabbitohs, Clearance Diver Badge |
M |
Q |
62 |
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Yellow |
F |
Q |
63 |
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RAN crest - Navy Theme, Anchors, Ships Crests (in this order please)
HMAS Tobruk, HMAS Success, HMAS Ballarat, HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Darwin, HMAS
Arunta |
F |
Q |
64 |
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RAAF Crest with personal details and dates. |
M |
Q |
65 |
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Solomon Island Flag - |
M |
Q |
66 |
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Solomon Island Flag - |
M |
Q |
67 |
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Solomon Island Flag - |
M |
Q |
68 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
69 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
70 |
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AMCU (Australian Multi-Camoflauge Uniform Pattern) backdrop with a
Bottle Green Trim. Rising Sun, 8/9 RAR BG RAM Logo, and Australian
Inteligence Corps Badge. |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Solomon Island Flag - Blues, greens and yellows, islander them -native flowers /
frangipanies, Islander theme, Water / Islands . |
M |
Q |
72 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
73 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
74 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
75 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
Q |
76 |
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Australian Landscapes, Bush or Beach, Surfing, Camping, AFL, Beer with
mates |
M |
Q |
77 |
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Blue and Red |
M |
Q |
78 |
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Boatswain Mate(Weapons/ Seamanship)- Black, Gold and Blue. |
F |
B |
79 |
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HMAS Arunta crest wtih name & PMKeys |
M |
LB |
80 |
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Ocean/ Beach / Blue and White |
F |
Q |
81 |
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Pink theme - Taylor Swift / Cats (Siamese) / Snowboarding (snowy
mountains, pine trees) |
M |
Q |
82 |
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RACT Corps, AFL (Richmond Tigers fan), snow skiing, fishing |
M |
Q |
83 |
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36 SQN crest, 36 SQN Stallion & Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
84 |
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36SQN Stallion, C-17A, Name "Xxxx" + Sailboat + Sea Turtle. |
M |
LB |
85 |
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36 SQN crest, C-17A silhoutte, Shrek, Star Wars and Aussie Animals.
Multi Coloured |
F |
Q |
86 |
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36SQN crest, C-17A and 36 SQN Stallion |
M |
B |
87 |
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RAAF Crest with text, F-111C Aardvark, F/A-18F Superhornet, C-27J
Spartan, C-17A Globemaster, and Aviation maintainance symbol |
M |
B |
88 |
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36SQN Crest, C-17A, 36 SQN Stallion and Australian Flag. Colour: Blue
and White |
F |
Q |
89 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
Q |
90 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
B |
91 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
B |
92 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
B |
93 |
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Coat Of Arms, 36 SQN Stallion & Australian Flag |
M |
Q |
94 |
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Helldivers 2 malevelon Creek Cape logo |
M |
B |
95 |
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Hatsune Miku (Animegirl), Halo Combat Evolved video game, F22 Fighter
jet |
M |
LB |
96 |
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Solomon Island Flag |
M |
B |
97 |
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Army Themed (PMV, PMAV - Army Vehicles) colour blue, poppies, service
dogs/ (Wolfhound x Dane) - |
F |
B |
98 |
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Rising Sun with text, |
M |
B |
99 |
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(RAR - Skippy Badge), Battle Group Heeler badge, Brisbane
Broncos, 6 RAR theme - the mascot is
the blue cattle dog, the colour patch is grass green and cream. |
M |
B |
100 |
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