The new museum is not far away, just over the bridge fron San Remo to Veterans Drive Newhaven, just beside the airport on Phillip Island.

There  is a direction sign at the airport

The first little exercise, foundations and frame erected -- all done by volunteers!

 
Half the roof fitted
 
A side wall installed and roof finished
 
Really starting to look good now  - this stage has been a massive job and a credit to all the people involved

It has taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to this stage alone.

The office complex timber has arrived
 
The slab is finished and work on the office complex can now proceed
 
Looking good
 
The outer walls are up and next job is the internal walls.
 
The internal walls are up and the plaster is well under way.
 
The finished building from the rear! 

Some more work still on the front section
 
At this stage John Methven  has a smile on his face -- its been a massive job t get to this stage.

Opening day of the new Museum.
 
The crowd was indeed amazing.
 
This lovely Vietnam lady asked me to take her photo near the Vietnam display

This childrens choir put on a very nice display
 
The Garden of Reflection
I found a few moments spent in this garden by myself
 was very rewarding!

A copy of the Long Tan Cross

A small waterfall in the garden

A full view of the Garden area.


The Museum is obtaining another building the same as the one now being uesd that will double the display area.

 
This will allow the restoration of the Navy helicoptor  and the Canberra bomber to be started
 
There is a lot to be done but untill they can be put under cover there is no point starting yet.
 
The Canberra served in Vietnam and will be a great display when completed.
 
I know helpers will be required when these projects get underway, so anyone interested can now make contact with the museum and register to assist in these projects. I can assure you that after doing the Centurion Main Battle Tank, that you will obtain heaps of satisfaction from becoming involved.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A VETERAN OR EVEN EX SERVICE TO ASSIST --- REMEMBER WE OWE THESE GUYS BIG TIME!!!