Triad – A Defence Magazine No. 14 | Winter 1979 | Australian Defence

 fascinating piece of Australian military and Defence history, this is Issue No. 14, Winter 1979 of Triad – A Defence Magazine, published by the Australian Government Publishing Service for the Directorate of Public Relations, Department of Defence, Canberra.

The striking cover shows rows of Leopard tanks at the 1st Armoured Regiment, Puckapunyal, Victoria, photographed after training. The tanks pictured are identified within the magazine as some of the Leopard armoured fighting vehicles of the Australian Army.

Key Details

Publication: Triad – A Defence Magazine

Issue: No. 14

Date: Winter 1979

Publisher: Australian Government Publishing Service for the Directorate of Public Relations, Department of Defence

Editor: Arthur Gray

Designer: R. A. Buxton

Printer: Ambassador Press Pty Ltd, Sydney

Country: Australia

Language: English

Genre: Military / Defence / Australian History / Vintage Magazine

Contents Include

This issue provides an interesting snapshot of Australian Defence activities in the late 1970s, including:

• “Geriatric jets? … not in the RAAF!” – Squadron Leader A. J. Emmerson

• “Born at the touch of a button” – Barrie Smart

• “Science meeting noise challenge” – Liz Pike

• “Fincastle Trophy Competition: RAAF crew in memorable win” – Arthur Gray

• “Learning survival from lessons learnt” – Greg Parry

• “It’s not perfect, but…” – Lieutenant-Colonel R. F. Doke

• “Movement in Defence projects” – Arthur Gray

• “Old world charm on Sydney’s shore” – J. J. Lind

Collector Interest

Published by the Department of Defence rather than as a mainstream commercial magazine, Triad offers an appealing period record of the Australian Army, RAAF and wider Defence establishment during the Cold War era.

The Leopard tank cover is particularly evocative of Australian military history, with the Australian Army having introduced the Leopard 1 into service during the 1970s.

Condition

Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition – please refer to photographs.

The magazine presents well for its age, with expected handling, edge and surface wear consistent with a publication now approaching 50 years old. The cover remains particularly attractive and displayable.

📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.

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