Newsletter #22 Published
Good afternoon Victorian gunners, friends and associates. We have just published newsletter #22. As always, all newsletters and older Cascabels can be found on the Cascabel page.
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2025 RAA Luncheon
The RAA Luncheon is on again and all members are invited to attend. WHEN: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 TIME: 1200 for 1230 hours WHERE: Highett RSL, 1 Station St.Highett 3190. … Read more
2/10 Bty – M2A2 Salute Course/DET CMD Course (18 Jan 25 – 19 Jan 25)
Despite the sweltering conditions, the heat could not deter us from all aspects of this course! From learning how to move the guns, bringing them in and out of action, … Read more
2/10 Bty – FPAT Weekend (1-2 Feb 25)
The battery training weekend held on the 1st and 2nd of February focused on a setting the battery up for the year. One of the key components was getting force … Read more
2/10 Bty – Australia Day Gun Salute 2025 (VIC) (26 Jan 25)
The forecourt stretched out, stark and orderly, with four weathered M2A2 howitzers standing in a commanding line facing Melbourne’s skyline. Behind them, the stairs to the Shrine loomed, a backdrop … Read more
2/10 Bty – Albert Jacka Catafalque Party 2025 (19 Jan 25)
This article was written by GNR A Lim who participated in the annual Albert Jacka Catafalque party to commemorate the death anniversary of the first WW1 Victoria Cross recipient. This … Read more
A Visit to the Baxter Depot
I recently had the opportunity to visit the old 23 Bty depot in Robinsons Rd, Baxter. The Reserve is long gone and the property was returned to the school many … Read more
Battlefield Forensic Report for 88mm Gun at AMP (the “Puckapunyal Gun”)
As many of you would know WO2 Dave Mills is working on the Army Museum Puckapunyal (AMP) to build up the Artillery display. This includes moving pieces from Bandiana and … Read more
Clinometer Case
Simple wooden case. Location – Cabinet 10. Item Images Inscription and Additional Details No 3404
Fuse Setter Hand (Cased)
Hand fuse setter. Location – Cabinet 10 Item Images Inscription and Additional Details Fuze-Setter, Hand, No 1, Mk 1 DM 995 AK & S 1957