ADGie News 2007

Wayne i don't have a roll that would cover you i'm sorry up on site and no doubt there are a few others who far into the same gunpit so to speak but if i add these details which are in our correspondance then i'm sure the boys will be only too happy to get in contact with you,

The Pom.

Pom,

Sorry BUT I was one of the Home bound ADG's Never got to get a Vietnam posting , just stayed at home and trained some of them.
I applied 5 times but recieved only one answer"Good instructors are hard to find". Kinnane will verify thisand so will Merv Reid.
I was the same as the both of them DI then ADG.Postings , Edinburgh,Amberley,Laverton,Darwin and Tassie,Attachments to Richmond Willytown and Wagga.
If you require anymore contact me. BIRDOG.

Wayne i have no details of you on my Vietnam Veterans nominal roll ??

The Pom.

Pom ,

Sorry I thought you knew me, A314722 FSGT Wayne Bird joined in Aug1958 Retired Aug 1980
Posting were all over OZ went Overseas once TASMANIA kept the Eskimo's out.
Was in charge of the best ADG flight that was, Darwin 72 to 75 and it took a Cyclone to break us up.
Hope this info has been enough,if you require more let me know.

BIRD DOG.

Name and serial no dates of posting and where i cannot recall who the dredded Birddog is ole mate.

The Pom.

Pom, Tell me what is required and it shall be yours. BIRD DOG

Well you'd better give me a few more details as needed for inclusion old mate

The Pom.

Pom ,

I just noticed that my name is not on your Nominal Roll,What great sacrifice do I have to complete to get there???
Also I been trying to track down Bob Holt, Do you know where he is or thru your outstanding spider web do'es anybody have contact with him.

BIRD DOG.

Gentlemen of the Association,

Ex 9 Squadron Iroquois A2-1019 has been restored to its original 1967 Vietnam configuration by the Australian War Memorial. The aircraft is being prepared as the Vietnam War centre piece in the new post 1945 gallery. A2-1019 is to be depicted as a 9 Squadron aircraft in early 1967 on an operational insertion, deploying a section of Australian Army Infantry, and the next step is to fit four mannequins representing the 9 Squadron aircrew in 1967 attire. The AWM is having problems acquiring enough aircrew clothing and equipment from this period and would be grateful if any ex members could help in the supply of any of the following items

Chamois Gloves - cream colour
Flying Boots - zippered style not GPs
Helmets - APH1
Flack Jackets
Chicken Plates
Any aircraft containers, boxes or bags as used in the rear of the aircraft

Please note that preferably these items should be used and not new.

If any member of the Association is able to help with any of these items, please contact Rob Gee on 02 62581521 or robingee@bigpond.com.

Rob is an ex 9 Squadron Airframe Fitter and a volunteer in the AWM aircraft restoration section. He has spent 18 months working on the Iroquois program and many of you would have met him when you saw the near completed project at last years reunion.

Cheers

Mike Downs
National Secretary
7 August 2007

Repatriation Benefits List Pass it on - you may know some vets that this would help

Repatriation Benefits List

( The following is a list of products, that are available on a Doctors prescription, for Repatriation Patients.)

Skin Care

Q V bath Oil, Hamilton’s Body Wash, Sorbolene and Glycerine Cream, Calmurid Cream, Pinetarsol Solution.

Hair Care

Sebitar Shampoo, Sebi Rinse Conditioner, Nizoral Shampoo, Selsun.

Sun Care

Hamilton’s 15+ Cream, Lotion, and Solarstick, Ego Sun Sense 30+, Aquasun.

Oral Hygiene

Savacol Mouth Wash, Aquae Spray for Dry mouth.

Allergies

Telfast, Claratyne, Zyrtec, Phenergan, Drixine Nasal Spray, Beconase Nasal Spray, Rhincort Nasal Spray, Sudafed, Demazin Tablets.

Cough Mixtures

Senagar & Ammonia, Durotuss

Fibre Supplements & Laxatives

Nucolox, Normacol, Metamucil, Coloxyl with Senna, Senokot, Glycerine Suppositories.

Dressings

Micropore Tape, Cutilfilm Plus Waterproof Dressings, Melolin Dressings, Handy Banages, Cotton Wool, Betadine Antiseptic, Solugels, Barrier Creams, Disposable Gloves, Prantal Powder.

Antifungal Agents

Lamasil cream, Canesten Cream, Loceryl Nail Paint.

Haemorroidal Treatments

Proctocedyl Ointment & Suppositories, Anusol.

Ear Preparations

Ear Clear for Wax, Waxsol, Ceromol Ear Drops.

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium (Cal sup Tablets, Caltrate), Vitamin B1 (Betamin), Magnesium Tablets (Mag-Min), Accomin Liquid Tonic.

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Metsal Cream or Liniment.

Sexual Health

Viagra, Cilais, Caverject

Pain

Asprins Cartia, Astrix Capsules, Cardiprin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen.

Weight Loss

Optifast, Xenical.

Various

Nicorette Patches (Quit Smoking), Vermox (Worms), Ural Sachets (Urinary Alkalinizer)

* Always check with your GP, as this list changes from time to time.

( You could have been paying full price for any of these items without realising you could have them on prescription. Remember after your 56 prescription PA, your prescription are free.)

Steve Patterson (1/89 ADG Basic Course)

Well fellas here's the chance to take a climpse at Steve Patersons service time as an ADG
Steve has been kind enough to offer his collection of photo's starting from the moment he
signed the dotted line of enlistment.

Thanks Steve i'm sure the fellas will enjoy the walk down your memory lane.

The Pom.

RAAF PhotosPhotos: 210 - 69 MB
7 Aug 2007
Public

Photos taken during my career as an Airfield Defence Guard (ADG) with the Royal Australian Air Force. I enlisted in November 1988 and served six years, then tried civilian life for a short period, re-enlisting in July 1995 for a further three years. I discharged in July 1998 but remained on full time service as a reservist until October 1999. Nowadays I work for Customs and I'm also a reserve SGT ADG with Combat Support Unit Richmond.

G'day Pom, you've been after more photos for a while and I've finally pulled my finger out and scanned my collection. There's about 200 photos and newspaper clippings posted here, starting with my recruit course at the end of 1988. Most of the photos cover the late 80s and early 90s, as I got out of the habit of deploying with a camera. Cheers,

Steve Patterson (1/89 ADG Basic Course)

Hi Bob how things.
Just giving you an update on the Vietnam Veterans march held at Springwood on sunday. As with Sydney's Anzac day march we were able to proceed with the march but due to the rain the remaining ceremony was conducted indoors.

We had the Nam Bus on display,and it was pleasing to see a photo of the ADG"S doing a patrol at Phan Rang. Not to be let down by our younger generation of adgies included in the Federation Guard was Lac Steve Morley from 2AFDS. Steve is on a 2 year attachment with the Federation Guard which involvrs the 3 services. He did us proud with his precision display,and of course they were using SLR.

Keep up the good work. John (JR) Ronan

G'Day Guys,

I have to thank "Patto" for the collection of pictures that he has posted on the site, It brought a lot of memories back for me and made me have a few laughs.....(needed some)

Still alive and well here in Iraq, even thought I lost two mates a few weeks ago to a complex IED and EFP attack. Have been through rocket attacks and sniper fire here in the last few weeks as well. Lucky the "snipers" are bad shots.

Mick Sloan - "Wombat"