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The Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
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04 April 2008
Caribou fly-over recognises Air force Vietnam Veterans
The efforts of RAAF personnel who operated Caribou aircraft during the Vietnam War were recognised in a ceremony in Canberra on Friday 4 April 2008.
A plaque was unveiled at the Australian War Memorial commemorating personnel who served with the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV), which was later reformed as No. 35 Squadron. Surviving members and families of those who have passed away were presented with the United States Air Medal.
The US Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Robert McCallum Jr, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly MP and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO attended the ceremony.
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The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, presents US Ari Force Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Eugene Rossell with the citation of outstanding service at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial to recognising the efforts of members of the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV), which was later reformed as No. 35 Squadron.
(Date taken: 04 April 2008)
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