Perspective At the Special Air Service Regiment, Major Greg Mawkes, MBE recipient and Vietnam veteran gave a briefing before we split up into separate groups to view the museums which were informative, engaging and accessible. It was great to learn the history of the museum and how the soldiers go about their work in these environments. Our guide had an incredible depth of knowledge and it certainly rubbed off on me as we saw the scale of operations and the danger the men put themselves in for our country’s sake.
SASR Historical Foundation Museum
During the SASR visit, we explored the machinery and uniforms, and delved into the practicality of their work. We also visited the museum section which helped me understand the history of the SASR and their influence. Visiting the SASR gallery complemented this experience as a more interpretative nature of conflict was apparent. We finished the day with a walk through the memorial garden. What resonated for me was that most of those recognised had not died while serving. The majority of personnel deaths were as a result of elite training and an application process which demonstrates the dedication of this training. 2021 Premier's Anzac Student Tour | 16
