Showing 56 items
matching us air force
-
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Radar Circuit Analysis, Radar Circuit Analysis Department of the Air Force
... US Air Force... Moorabbin melbourne US Air Force Radar Circuit Analysis Department ...US Air Force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Beechcraft JRB4 Expeditor pilot's handbook, Pilot's Handbook for Navy Models JRB-4,5,6 SNB -2,3,3E,3P, 4, 5P Airplanes
... US Air Force... Moorabbin melbourne US Air Force Pilot's Handbook for Navy Models ...US Air Force -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUniform Complete
... US Army Air Force flying suit (U160) with name patch JC... 2010 US Army Air Force flying suit (U160) with name patch JC ...US Army Air Force flying suit (U160) with name patch JC Pattuniform, 2010 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Air Power
... Three black and white Photograph of US Air Force Aircraft... of US Air Force Aircraft. Top - 0-2 Super Skymaster dropping ...Three black and white Photograph of US Air Force Aircraft. Top - 0-2 Super Skymaster dropping leaflets Middle - F100 Super Sabre Fighter Bombers Bottom - A 37 Counter Insurgency Aircraft on the ground at Ben Hoaphotograph, planes, united states. air force, ben hoa, f-100 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Wright Cyclone Series R-1820-65, 71, 73,87 & 97 Engines radial engines- servicing, Handbook of Service Instructions R1820-65,-71,-73,-87 and -97 Aircraft Engines
... US Army Air Force... Moorabbin melbourne US Army Air Force Handbook of Service ...US Army Air Force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Link trainer instructions, Handbook of Instructions with Parts Catalog for the Link Trainer Tachometer Indicator
... US Army Air Force... Moorabbin melbourne US Army Air Force Handbook of Instructions ...US Army Air Force -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLoad Adjuster, Bomb Load Adjuster No. 31629, 1945
... 1945 Slide Rule US Army Air Force from Prof. Allan Bromley.... Army Air Force from Prof. Allan Bromley. Works by adding ...1945 Slide Rule US Army Air Force from Prof. Allan Bromley.Works by adding Angular moments together to find centre of gravity (COG) of a plane (adds bombs, ammunition and crew on board).Brown Leather Case with 'Slide Rule' inner.Load Adjuster, Property of US Government. 102630 on case. 81629. Airplane serial No. 44-4-1195, Model B-24Jbomb load adjuster, a16 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Painting, Australian Task Force - Vietnam
... Cronauer - Tge US Air Force Sergeant who opened his Armed Forces... Commander 6 RAR 1969-1970. Adrian Cronauer - Tge US Air Force ...A framed coloured original painting in gold timber with a multi beige matte and a cream matte around the painting. Painting depicts several world leaders including Sir Robert Menzies, flags of Australia and SVN. In the foreground is a 105mm Artillary Battery. also a number of soldiers resting. See a full description of the detail of the painting (Photo 2021-125)Painted by Brian Wood. Signatures of Adrian d'Hage - Military Cross recipient, Platoon Commander 6 RAR 1969-1970. Adrian Cronauer - Tge US Air Force Sergeant who opened his Armed Forces Radio Show (1965 - 1966 with the phrase "Goooooooood morning, Vietnam", and Brian Wood, Service No 3179841painting, robert menzies, flags, south vietnam flag, 105mm artillery, brian wood, adrian d'hage, military cross, adrian cronauer -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMid Upper Turret, B-24 Liberator Part, C. 1944/45
... Model B-24 Liberator. The US Army Air Force Model 23A became... Liberator. The US Army Air Force Model 23A became standard on all ...Martin 250CE Mid Upper Turret first introduced on the L Model B-24 Liberator. The US Army Air Force Model 23A became standard on all late model J, J/R, L, M and M/R model Liberators. The 23A was an all electric Turret. It was armed with two .50 calibre machine guns (Browning) MKII. The Turret carried 900 rounds (bullets), 450 rounds per gun.a12 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchModel - P40E-1 Kittyhawk (scale model)
... Air Force, 49th Fighter Group, 9th fighter Squadron and flown... was assigned to the US 5th Air Force, 49th Fighter Group, 9th fighter ...The original aircraft depicted was assigned to the US 5th Air Force, 49th Fighter Group, 9th fighter Squadron and flown by Lt. Reynold from May 1942 until early August 1942. The aircraft was nicknamed "Stardust". On 8th August 1942 this P40 was assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force as Kittyhawk A29-136 and assigned the code letter "N", retaining the "Stardust" nickname. This aircraft was often flown by Flying Officer Bruce Watson of 75 Squadron RAAF.1/48 plastic scale model of a P40E-1 Kittyhawk painted to represent 75 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force in New Guinea in mid 1942.kittyhawk -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreEquipment - Radio Receiver BC-639A, 1940-1949
The BC-639A is a ground based AM VHF receiver covering the nominal frequency range of 100 -156 m/cs. The set was built for the U.S. Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. A system of similar intent was built in Australia during WW2 by Radio Corporation of Victoria (ASTOR), with the addition of FM facilities. This system used the ARl7 receiver and ATl7 transmitter. Many of the sets had been modified after the war by the then Dept of Civil Aviation for use as monitoring receivers.This type was used at the AeradioThe BC-639A is a ground based AM VHF receiver covering the nominal frequency range of 100 -156 m/cs. The set was built for the U.S. Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. Dark grey US Military colourradio receiver, bc 639, bc 639a, 639, aeradio -
Lara RSL Sub Branchcard folder, List of Phrases
WW2 US Army 8 page pamphlet of Language Phrases for German, Spanish, French and Dutch issued to Aviation personnel, Paratroopers, etc., as escape and evasion aid.Used by the USAF during WW2 for aviation when in enemy territory in Europe.Card folder - List of Phases - French, Dutch, German & Spanish"Not to be produced in public" and printed list of phrases in French, Dutch, German and Spanishww2, world war two, usaf, united states air force, list of phrases, french, dutch, german, spanish -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Flag, 173rd Airborne Brigade (US)
173 AIRBORNE BRIGADE (SEPARATE) US ARMY 1 RAR BATTLE GROUP BIEN HOA 1965-1966 On May 5, 1965, the Brigade deployed to South Viet Nam as the first US Army ground combat unit in that war. Upon arrival, the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) and a battery from New Zealand (161Royal NZ Artillery) were attached to the Brigade -- making the 173d Airborne the only multi-national combat unit in the war. Initially headquartered in Bien Hoa, the Brigade operated in the four provinces around Saigon. (Xuan Loc, Long Khanh, Phuoc Long & Phuoc Tuy), but (in its roll as a "Fire Brigade") also went to the Central Highlands (Pleiku / Kontum) to fight Viet Cong. The 173d also conducted constant operations against the southern stronghold of the VC Main Force in the legendary Iron Triangle in War Zone D. The brigade was organized as a balanced airborne combat force consisting of two infantry battalions, an artillery battalion, a support battalion, an engineer company, a cavalry troop, an armour company, and a headquarters company. Upon activation, it became the first and only separate airborne brigade in the United States Army. This was the beginning of a long series of "Firsts" for the Brigade. On 5 May 1965, it became the first US Army ground combat unit committed to the war in South Vietnam, where further organizational changes were to take place. Australians attached to the Brigade were: 1st Battalion, of the Royal Australian Regiment (I RAR) and support troops of the 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment (1Troop), 105 Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery, 161 Field Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery, 3 Field Troop Royal Australian Engineers, 161 Reconnaissance Flight, Royal Australian Army Air Corps, 1st Australian Logistical Support Company. The Brigade's two infantry battalions, the First Battalion of the 503' Infantry (1/503`d) and the Second Battalion, of the 503`d Infantry (2/503`) and the attached Australians of 1 RAR constituted the infantrymen available to the Brigade. Their mission was to protect the Bien Hoa Air Base and to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. This was in fact the first operational ground force formed under the ANZUS Defence Treaty. ANZUS was a mutual defence treaty signed in 1951 between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America. In 1965 the spirit of this treaty appeared as 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) a tri-national brigade. The only such tri-national fighting force formed during the Vietnam War. On deployment to South Vietnam in 1965, 1 Troop A Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment was part of the US 173rd Airborne Brigade combat group. Flag, two colours divided vertically, hoist half mid blue, fly half red. Badge of 173rd Airborne Brigade (730 x 490 mm) in centreflag, 173rd airborne, south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, 'The Blood Chit", 1968
"The Blood Chit" carried by all United States Air Force Flight crews operating in South Vietnam, the "blood chit" so nick-named by flight crew - was designed to assist in the safe return of downed flight crew. The "chits" message - written in 15 languages - identified the carrier as a US citizen seeking food and assistance. Each "blood chit" was serially numbered and registered to assist in identification by US Forces. This one was issued to Squadron Leader Alan R Reed during his tour of duty in South Vietnam with the US 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. COMRADES IN ARM THEN AND NOW: Soon after arrival at the USAF'S 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in South Vietnam in 1968, Squadron Leader Alan Reed was assigned in an almost new Phantom RF74C (AF67442) Reconnaissance Aircraft - nicked name "Carolina Kangaroo" along with its crew chief, Sgt Dale Miller. The trio operated as a team for the remainder of Alan's tour of duty. In 1981, while serving in the USA as the Australian Air Attache, Alan (now an Air Commodore) visited Bergstrom Air Force Base during a major USAF exercise. By sheer coincidence he again met up with Dale (now a Lieutenant) and his old RF4C - still operational but now sans the Carolina Kangaroo emblem.Black and Gold Framed Article of "The Blood Chit"- Accompanied with U.S.A. Flag and explanation. Also two coloured and one black and white photo of Alan Reed and Crew Chief Sgt. Dale Miller beside the RF-4C Phantom nicknamed, "Carolina Kangaroo".alan reed, rf-4c phantom, "carolina kangaroo"., sgt dale miller, united states air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Certificate, Certificate from United States Air Force, 8th December 1967
Certificate (original ) From United States Air Force. Stating 1st. Lt. John Methven 37604 has flown in combat with US. Forces over Vietnam.Frame - Light timber.Signed by William W Momyer.Lt General USAF Commander.Lt. John Methven. Date- 8th December 1967. Type-A/C F - 100 D. F.A.C. Report - Smoliage. Pilot - Captain Garry B Tompkins. Target - VC Position and bunkerscertificate - usa -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, C.2015
AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Service number 052363 RAAF, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron USAFBlack and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model, HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), 2004 (Approximate)
A ship model with ratio of 1:200 of HMAS Hobart (DDG39). The highest part is in black, main body is grey and bottom of the ship is peprika. The ship is on a white stand and kept in glassShip model, 1:200 HMAS Hobart (DDG 39) HMAS Hobart was Charles F Adams class, guided missle destroyer commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1965. In march 1967, Hobart become the first RAN combat shiip deployed to fight in the Vietnam War. This marked the start of consistent in six-month deployments to the warzone, which continued until late 1971; Hobart was redeployed in 19620 and 1970 During 1968, the destroyer was attacked by a United States Air Force aircraft, resulting in two killed and eight wounded among ship's crew. Hobart was awarded a US Navy Commendation for her 1967 service with the United States 7th Fleet.model, model - combat ship, hmas hobart -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Sidgwick and Jackson, Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, 1985
This book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973Index, ill, maps, p.227.non-fictionThis book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973vietnam war - 1961-1975 - aerial operations - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
3 b/w photos. Two showing Wng Cmdr John Downing with US Col Sid Spilseth after a Medevac transfer to Cam Rhan Bay. One in hospital at Vung Tau in March 1971 with John Gorton, Minister for Defense.john downing, john gorton, col sid silspeth, medical, medivac, hospital, air force, raaf, magpie 41 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - USAF Sabre Overhaul - Wiring, US Sabre Overhaul Manual Wiring Data
... Moorabbin melbourne United States Air Force US Sabre Overhaul Manual ...United States Air Force -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft, B-24 Liberator, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, c. 1940
... : 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / US ARMY B24-10 CO / AIR FORCES... on side of fuselage at front of plane: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ...This particular aircraft was modified with a search radar in the lower fuselage to help locate and track targets and was then redesignated as a B-24R model. The RAAF took A72-176 on charge in late 1944 and this saw it issued to 7 OTU (Operational Training Unit) based at Tocumwal, south west NSW. The training saw bomber crews learn how to fly the bomber, operate as a team and work with fighters. Towards the end of the war there were up to 50 aircraft located at Tocumwal along with 5000 personnel. A72-176 was noted as flown on training missions by various aircrew.This aircraft is one of the only remaining B-24 bombers in the southern hemisphere and 1 of only 8 remaining B-24 airframes still existing in the world, out of the nearly 19,000 which were originally built. The restoration honours the contribution of one of the RAAF’s main bombers of the WWII era. This restored Liberator aircraft was assembled from parts salvaged from B-24M models, manufactured during the 1940s in the USA. Made from aluminium, the plane is 68 feet long, with a wingspan of 110 feet, and is metallic silver with a distinctive blue and white target design on each side. The aircraft is powered by four wing-mounted engines, and is fitted with 10 heavy machine guns.Registration number on side of fuselage at rear of plane: 'A72-176' Inscription on side of fuselage at front of plane: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / US ARMY B24-10 CO / AIR FORCES SERIAL NUMBER 44-41956' aircraft, liberator, bomber, wwii -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster, Laminated Poster, 1965
(shortened version) Poster with American flag and words. I am a citizen of the USA I not speak your language. Please take me to someone who can protect me. My government with reward you. Written in many languages underneath.Published by aeronautical chart and informationcentre US Airforce. Lithographed Dec 1965 406825 South East Asia - West central Pacificposter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Discussion
A black and white photograph - Luscombe Airfield, 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Maj Laurie Doyle OC 161 (Indep) Recce Flight talks with the Commander Australian Force Vietnam Maj Gen Doug Vincent while the US Army Air Lliason Officer Maj Mew stands in the backgroundphotograph, luscombe airfield, 1st atf base, maj laurie doyle, 161 recon flt, maj gen doug vincent, maj mew (us), gibbons collection catalogue, australian force vietnam -
Robin Boyd FoundationSlide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 1962. (Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.)Made in USA / US PAT No. 3013354 / 21 / JUN 64Wcolorado, slide, robin boyd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Slick and Cobra
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a RAAF 'Slick' Huey helicopter at the 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, preparing to lift out a Special Air Services patrol for insertion into the jungle somewhere in Phuoc Tuy Province. On this occassion, the operation was supported by US Huey 'Cobra' Gunships.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, 1st atf base, nui dat, special air service regiment (australian army), phuoc tuy province, us huey 'cobra' gunships, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Foghorn, 20th century
A marine foghorn gives an audible navigational signal to warn vessels of dangers, hazards and the presence of other vessels in fog conditions. The foghorn signal is a series of long and short sounds with short or long pauses between them. These common signals conform to a code called the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and provide such information as whether the vessel is under sail or motor, large or small, aground or at anchor. The designs of foghorns vary but they all use a column of air to make a loud sound. Some use vibrating plates or metal reeds, others force air through holes in a revolving cylinder or disc, sounding like a siren, and some use a clockwork mechanism to open the valves that let the air into the horn. They are usually built to meet particular specifications e.g. U.S.C.G. (US Coast Guard). This Tyfon plunger foghorn has a horizontal handle attached to a vertical rod that moves up and down inside a cylinder. When the handle is plunged down, in a similar way to a bicycle pump, the air is forced out of the bottom of the cylinder into a pipe with a bell-shaped horn on the end, making a loud, low sound. The wider base of the cylinder helps to keep it stable. The original type Tyfon foghorns were manufactured in about 1910 by Kochums Mechanical Workshop (Kockums Mechanical Werkstad, Ltd.), Malmo, Sweden. The company was established in 1840, became a Limited company in 1866, and established a shipyard at the Port of Malmo, Sweden, in 1870. The civilian ship production in Malmo ceased in 1987. As well as building ships the company built large industrial and agricultural machinery and maritime goods.this replica foghorn represents the design of a Swedish, Tyfon model 1910. It is an example of the type of safety equipment used on marine vessels to signal other vessels and signal to land. Replica foghorn; portable marine, plunger operation. It has a brass cylinder and adjustable brass horn. The plunger handle and base are wooden. Inscriptions are on the plaque on the horn and moulded into the air intake. Facsimile of a Kockums of Malmo, Sweden, Tyfon model 1910 Fog Horn.Impressed into the attached plaque "KOCKUMS MLK. VERKSTAD / MALMO SWEDEN" and "TRADE TYFON MARK" Also added to the plaque individually "288938" Molded around the circumference of the air intake "TYFON PATENT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, foghorn, fog horn, tyfon foghorn, kockums mlk verkstad, malmo sweden, replica, warning signal, safety equipment, ship's equipment
