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7 months 11 hours ago #248357 by PaulFH
Fortunate to have visited this museum recently.
Photo of brochure with opening times etc for others who may want to have a look at the exhibits.
Most important to call first to register and check your planned visit. Army operated so other priorities may mean staff are not available on the day.
Will post some more photos presently.
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7 months 11 hours ago #248358 by PaulFH
Leyland Scammel Contractor, as used around the time of the Vietnam War. Folding gooseneck triaxle low loader.
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7 months 11 hours ago - 7 months 11 hours ago #248359 by PaulFH
 u Photos in service 1968 - 1969 from other sites.
Credit to the Veterans sharing these.
Land clearing D8 with armor plate around 30 Ton.
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7 months 2 hours ago #248365 by Brocky45
Paul, Thank you for posting your tour of the museum. It is one to add to my list to see if I ever get to come back Down Under.
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6 months 4 weeks ago #248367 by PaulFH
Well worth a visit Brocky.
After decades of storing and moving large items funding was made available for a quality museum.
Top class building and high standard of preservation or restoration of vehicles and plant. 
Poster and glass case displays with history and smaller items.
Machinery packed in closely so not easy to take full screen photos, but able to get a close view.
Looks like space reserved for more items to come.

Make sure to follow the contact and booking arrangements so as not to miss out.
 
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6 months 4 weeks ago #248370 by Mrsmackpaul
Looks like a good spot to spend some hours

A bit unusual having to book and provide id

That float is the same as mine, only not rusty like mine

A tough old float but very heavy

Paul

Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
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6 months 4 weeks ago #248371 by cobbadog
Most defence bases we have been into we had to show id. Only time we did not was where the museum was not inside the base but at the entry gates off to one side and fenced

Cheers Cobba & Cobbarette
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6 months 4 weeks ago #248373 by PaulFH
Licence or other Government issued photo ID is asked for. Museum just inside the gate and AFP manage security and entry to the base.
Car parking just outside the gate.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #248441 by PaulFH
Barber Greene Truck - Entrenching Machine.
Met with the fellow soldier who instructed me on the operation of this machine. We both commented that it was much larger than remembered. 50 + years ago. Very well preserved and ready to go! In with other items so hard to get complete photos. Here goes.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #248442 by PaulFH
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