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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, My RAAF Experience by Keith R.E. Johnston, 1980's
K. Johnston was in the RAAF from September 1941 until December 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between 1942 and December 1945. He was attached to Fifth Bomber Command USAF the 12 Squadron RAAF.This oral history of Keith Johnston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of this individual's experiences during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Bradfield Park Sydney and Bundaberg and saw active service during the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft in New Guinea and Darwin.A4 paper printed transcript, stapled in cornerMy RAAF Experience by R.E.Johnston, photo of 12 Squadron RAAF badge, Flight Lieutenant 12 Squadron RAAForal history raaf world war ii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LEAVE PASSES & TRAIN TICKET, RAAF, c1945
Refers to service of 51964 L.A.C. Hicks RAAF. Refer Cat No 1363.1. Handwritten permission to stand down for LAC Hicks 28/9/45 (written in pencil). 2. Victorian railway single ticket. Issued at Elmore. NR 2646 5/10/45. Melbourne to Mildura. 3. RAAF leave pass No 2 Op Trg Unit for 51964 LAC Hicks dated 24 Oct 1945. 4. RAAF leave pass for above, dated 7/11/45. permission to proceed to Elmore.leave passes, raaf, train ticket -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Royal Australian Air Force Base Point Cook, May 1969
The booklet gives a brief history of RAAF Base POINT COOK from the inauguration of the Base in 1913, until May 1969History of the Royal Australian Air Force Base Point CookSpiral bound booklet giving a brief history of the RAAF Base Point Cook. White spiral bound with cream covered cardboard front and back covers. Three pages of typed historic information nilraaf, point cook, history of point cook, raaf museum, sir richard williams, captain t.w. white, lt g.p. merz, central flying school point cook, australian air corps, raaf academy -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Forage Cap, RAAF Forage Cap Warrant Officer Class, 1993 (estimated)
RAAF Forage Cap with Warrant Officer badge. Dark blue with Warrant Officer badge on front left hand side.RAAF Warrant Officer badge/ Name Sherman on insideraaf, forage cap, royal australian airforce, military cap, warrant officer cap, head gear, raaf uniform, military uniform -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Tie, RAAF, RAAF tie, 1990
Part of RAAF Squadron Leader John Haines’unifomhn HainesPart ifa uniformdonated by John Haines,. Former President of Eltham RSL and Monmorency RSL committeeman. Royal blue RAAF tie. john haines, tie, raaf uniform, squadron leader -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH of an AIRPLANE, RAAF, c1942
This photo relates to Ronald Leslie Schorey Dickinson RAAF, refer Cat No 7260 for service details. This is a black and white photo of a twin engine Beaufort Bomber in flight. It is flying low to the ground. Under the plane is flat ground with a few gum trees. In the background is a water way of some sort.Written on the back in blue ink is; "Beaufort Bomber being flown at Sale by Flying Officer Peter John Gibbs D.F.C in 1942. When I was at RAAF Laverton as a RAAF Cadet in 1942, F/O Peter Gibbs took me for my first ever flight in a similar plane".ww2, photo, aircraft, beaufort bomber -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Magazine, Directorate of Public Relations RAAF, WINGS, 15/3/1946
Official RAAF Magazine issued fortnightly during WW2 between April 1943 to March 1946 This magazine is the final edition.Grey and white magazine with photograph of six planesVol 6 No 5 Mar 15, 1946 RAAF's first twenty five years - Page 2 FINAL EDITIONwings, raaf, magazine, ww2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - RAAF Specification Engineering AC180 AC181 Aircraft Development Specification for the Basic Training Aircraft test, Inspection and Acceptance specification for the Basic Pilot Training Aircraft
RAAF Design SpecificationRAAF SPECIFICATION AC180 AC181raaf history and aircraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, RAAF Publications Unit, Always Ready
“Always Ready” A history of the RAAF East Sale.Soft cover, cardboard, black print front and back cover, front has pale & light blue portion of an Aircraft, small RAAF Coat of Arms on lower left corner, 169 pages, plain white paper, illustrated with B & W photos.east sale raaf, always ready, history -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Functional object - Identity Tag, RAAF Identity Tag
These metal identity tags were worn by RAAF personal during WWIIFlight Sergeant Dorizzi enlisted in the RAAF in May 1944 until his discharge in December 1945 and was a member of 12 Squadron.Round metal Identity Tag with hole in top for attachment.Fluting around edge and engraved.DORRIZZI.W.E. 442160, RAAF, R.C. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Service Dress RAAF, RAAF Service Dress Jacket, 1972
This uniform belongs to RAAF Squadron Leader John Haines. The decoration and campaign medals are the Australian Service Medal, Defence Force Service Medal, RAAF Long Service Medals and the UNEF II (Egypt and Israel)John Haines was the President of the Eltham RSL. At a later date he served on the Montmorency RSL.Squadron Leader’s Service Dress Jacket made of blue wool polyester blend with a blue rayon lining. At the top of each sleeve there is a woven insignia of the Royal Australian Air force. It has 4 larger gold RAAF buttons and 2 smaller gold buttons on the front chest pockets. The jacket has two pockets on the lower half of the jacket. On each lower sleeve there is a Squadron Leaders rank insignia. Above the right pocket there is silver name tag. Above the left pocket there is a ribbon of campaign medals.Silver badge with the name “Haines” Ribbon markings from left to right Australian Service Medal, Defence Force Service Medal, RAAF Long Service Medal, UNEF II (Egypt and Israel)raaf, john haines, squadron leader -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 MEDICAL SERVICES of the RAN and RAAF Author Allan.S. Walker MD. Ch.M F.R.A.C.P, First published in 1961
Part One - Medical services of the RAN Part 2 - Medical Services of the RAAF. Part 3 - Women in the Army Medical Services.Women in the Medical ServicesAustralia in the War of 1939-1945 - Medical Services of the RAN and RAAFAustralian War Memorialran raaf medical, building the naval medical service, medical stores and eqipment, living conditions in ships, prisoners of war, burns, infectious diseases, diseases of the skin, affections of the ear, nose and throat, dental branch, medical units in base areas and in the field, milne bay to noemfoor, morotai to philippines and borneo, aviation medical, medical aspects of survival, raaf nursing service, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the australian army medical women's service -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - RAAF Cloth Epaulette Khaki With Red RAAF
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Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Memorabilia [Janefield RAAF], 12/08/1943
Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training CampRecords little known information on the origins of the building foundations north of Greensborough.One page article on the RAAF Hygiene Training Camp located just south of the Janefield Community.raaf, world war ii, janefield, hygiene training camp, 1943 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, RAAF Roulettes Aerobatics Team
The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force's formation aerobatic display team. They provide about 150 flying displays a year, in Australia and in friendly countries around the Southeast Asian region. The Roulettes form part of the RAAF Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria.In 1970, the Roulettes were formed to celebrate the RAAF's 50th anniversary to be held throughout the year of 1971. The Roulettes first air show was at Point Cook in Dec 1970Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the Roulettes flying in formation.RAAF 'Roulettes' aerobatic team Photographer: Cpl John McKeonraaf, roulettes, aerobatic flying team, lara r.s.l. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, RAAF Directorate of Public Relations, These Eagles, 1942
Story of RAAF at War- various war time stories WW2. Illustrated -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LOG BOOK, FLYING, RAAF, 1942
Ronald Leslie Schorey Dickinson RAAF No 439212. He initially enlisted as a RAAF Cadet age 16 years on 27.2.1942, Cpl 17.11.1942, Sgt 17.6.1943, S/Sgt 8.10.1943. At age 18 he enlists on 29.2.1944 with the rank A/C 2 and soon with the rank LAC (leading Aircraftsman). He is posted to places like Geraldton & Kalgoorlie WA, Benalla & Tocumwal VIC. From 23.9.1945 he is listed with postings at 54 Mile NT, Darwin in two different units, Winellie and Ransford. He is discharged with the rank of LAC on 20.5.1946. Records are hard to follow but it appears he could have been Aircrew as an LAC. Refer also Cat No 7263PThis is a hard cover book. The colour of the front cover is a purplish hue. The spine has a blue buckram binding. It was Airforce Form A.18. Inside are a large number of pages covering such subjects as; Pilot Certification, Aircraft flown, Hours, Locations. Dates - range from 1944-2017. Possibly some pages are missing. 1942 - 1944. It has records for RAAF Flying and Civilian Flying Post WW2.Written on bottom of book pages is name "DICKINSON R.L.S.raaf, flying log -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES RAAF, 1939 - 1946
The items were issued to Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details..1) & .2) Blackended RAAF badges, centre has “RAAF”, top has a crown with a wreath surrounding. One on the rear has two lugs for uniform attachment, the other has none.“RAAF”badges, military, uniforms, hats -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Unknown - RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art, RAAF Tie Bar
Decorative tie bar to be worn socially and to signify a present or past association with the RAAFSilvered tie bar with silver suspension chain attached either end. Centrally attached to the chain is a small RAAF badge with extended wings. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 GERMAN MESSERSCHMITT, RAAF
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white postcard style photograph of a WW2 German aircraft. Photograph has a caption and is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard.Caption: 'THE CAPTURED MESSERSCHMITT FIGHTER, PHOTOGRAPH RELEASED BY RAAF'.ww2 aircraft, messerschmitt, photograph, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate - Framed certificate, Honours & Awards, No 9 Squadron, 1966-1971
Honours and Awards No 9 Squadron RAAF Blue print on white/ Vietnam War 1966-19714x DSO/2x MBE/32x DFC/1x CGM/1x GM/9x DFM/1x BEM(G)/ 2x BEM/38x MID/ 1x Vietnamese Cross9 squadron, awards, honours, honours and awards -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Foolscap Size Book, RAAF Course Notes. Fitters II.A Carpenters and Flight Riggers. Issue 5 - 1943
RAAF Engineering School World War IIHard Cover Book. H) 330 x W) 205 x T)18. Dirty buff with black binding.RAAF Course Notes, Fitters II.A Carpenter Riggers Flight Riggers Engineering School Issue 5--1943 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - ROMANTIC POETRY, RAAF Letterhead
See Cat 5109PSingle page of paper. It has the letterhead of RAAF Station, Laverton. It has eight little poems written in pencil.ww2, poetry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, RAAF, RAAF (c) Juanita Franzi 2013/ AERO ILLUSTRATIONS, 2013
Heading to printed information - "Lockheed C-130 Hercules/ A97-010- Mambo 34/ Number 36 Squadron/ In the vicinity of Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Middle East Area of Operations, 1336Z 24 April 2003" Further information below heading.Framed Print. Print - in colour on paper, photograph of a RAAF aircraft "Lockheed C.130H Hercules" with information on aircraft below in black print. RAAF and 36 SQUADRON crest in colour, either end of the printed information. Frame - moulded black plastic with gold inner edge. Glass front and timber back.framed print, raaf, lockheed aircraft -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, blue hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a blue sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a green sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Aerial Map, R.A.A.F, Aerial photograph of Mitcham and part of Ringwood (RAAF) 1931, 1931
Aerial photographs of Mitcham and part of Ringwood by RAAF 1931 with a covering explanatory text. The quality of the picture is poor as it is a copy of a paper copy. Page signed by Ken Baxter.1.Aerial photographs of Mitcham and part of Ringwood by RAAF 1931 - B&W.; 2. Text with explanations - white A4 page. +Additional Keywords: Baxter, Ken -
Bendigo Military Museum
Tool - SPANNERS, RAAF, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
Refer to Cat 5707 "James Walter Hope".1. Small steel spanner. One side is embossed chrome vanadium. the other side has RAAF 2BA, 4BA. Silver colour. 2. Small steel spanner. One side is embossed chrome vanadium. The other side has RAAF 2BA, 4 BA. On the 4BA end one side has broken off.tools, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL, RAAF, RAAF Headquarters, Aeroplane Maintenance Organization and Instructions, c.1941
Hard red coloured cover, the spine is held with a black shoe lace, 37 pages. RAAF publication May 1941 Issue 2.Stamped top right corner: “1999” manual, raaf, organisation