For many years saluting was performed with the hand farthest from the officer saluted. This involved saluting with the left hand when passing an officer on the right hand side. To certain sections of Indian troops, however, saluting with the left hand was an insult and this method was abolished in 1918.

Operation Warpaint

Operation Warpaint competition - poster

27 July 2007

To raise awareness of the 90th anniversary of Passchendaele in Belgium, the New Zealand Defence Force has launched a competition called Operation Warpaint, where we ask you to paint or draw a picture of what you think Passchendaele was like.

Please note this competition is open only to those aged between 8 and 13 years. 

Prizes

1st Prize is a Defence experience for four – you, two friends and a parent.  The prize will include a flight in an Air Force helicopter and a ride in a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).  You will also win $250 worth of art supplies for your school.

2nd Prize is a day out on a Navy ship for you, two friends and a parent; plus $50 worth of art supplies.

3rd Prize is a ride to school in a Light Armoured Vehicle(LAV) and $50 worth of art supplies.

Runners up - 10 runners up will receive prize packs.

Click here for more information  

Post your entry by 31 August to:

Operation Warpaint Competition
Defence Public Relations
Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force
Private Bag 39997
Wellington


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