RAAF Edinburgh Golden Jubilee, 2004

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.172.7: Commemorative coin and pouch
2023.172.7

Commemorative coin and pouch

Name/Title

RAAF Edinburgh Golden Jubilee, 2004

Entry/Object ID

2023.172.7

Description

RAAF Edinburgh Golden Jubilee, 2004, in gilt (60mm), obverse, Bristol Freighter above a Lockheed P-3C Orion, reverse, crest of RAAF Base Edinburgh. In black velvet drawstring satchel of issue, uncirculated and scarce.

Use

RAAF Base Edinburgh is located about 25kms from Adelaide, South Australia. The Bristol Freighter was the fi rst aircraft to land at the base when it opened in 1954. The Lockheed P-3C Orions are the RAAF's frontline maritime patrol aircraft that conduct surveillance operations serving in 92 Wing out of Edinburgh. The availability to purchase this medallion was limited to personnel working at Edinburgh.

Category

Commemorative Medallion, Personal Effects, Heraldry, Memorabilia

Dimensions

Diameter

60 mm

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Unknown