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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Readers book club, The dam busters, 1954
On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.Ill p.254.non-fictionOn 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.world war 1939 – 1945 – britain – aerial operations - europe, royal air force - 617 squadron -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Viking, Fly -True Stories of Courage and Adventure from the Airmen of World War II, 2008
All over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever.Ill, p.303.non-fictionAll over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever. world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kenneth Munson, Fighters and bombers of World War II 1939-1945, 1969
An alphabetical listing of combat aircraft from world war IIIndex, ill (col), p.320.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of combat aircraft from world war IIworld war 1939-1945 - fighter aircraft, world war 1939-1945 bomber aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bill Gunston, The illustrated directory of fighting aircraft of World War Two, 1988
Illustrated details of all major fighters, bombers and ground attack aircraft deployed by the combatant nations in World War IIill B/w, col). p.478.non-fictionIllustrated details of all major fighters, bombers and ground attack aircraft deployed by the combatant nations in World War IIfighter planes - history, bomber planes - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Michael J F Bowyer, Bombing colours - RAF bombers, their markings and operations, 1937-1973, 1973
A valuable source of reference for enthusiasts and modellers alike.ill (b/w), p.284.non-fictionA valuable source of reference for enthusiasts and modellers alike.airplanes markings, great britain - royal air force -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Goodall publications, Enemy coast ahead, 1966
Describes the night-to-night life of a bomber pilot, and traces the development of Bomber Command during the War.p.286,Describes the night-to-night life of a bomber pilot, and traces the development of Bomber Command during the War.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, bomber command -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mike Spick, Modern fighting aircraft : B-1B, 1986
Facts on the B-1B aircraftIll, p.64.non-fictionFacts on the B-1B aircraftbombers - united states, rockwell corporation -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian Allan et al, Lancaster at war 3, 1984
Describes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIill, p.152.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian Allan, Swordfish at war, 1984
Describes the operations of the Swordfish torpedo bomber during World War IIill, p.128.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Swordfish torpedo bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian Allan, Beaufighter at war, 1984
Describes the operations of the Beaufighter fighter bomber during World War IIill, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Beaufighter fighter bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Aston Publications, The Handley Page Halifax, 1990
Describes the operations of the Halifax bomber during World War IIIll, p.232.Describes the operations of the Halifax bomber during World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, handley pagehalifax -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian Allan et al, Lancaster, 1979
Describes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIill, p.304.non-fictionDescribes the operations of the Lancaster bomber during World War IIworld war ii - aerial operations - britain, royal air force - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Aviation Historical Society of the Northern Territory, Darwin's air war : 1942-1945, an illustrated history, 1991
Contents : Introduction. The defence build up, Darwin 1920's to 1942. 19 February 1942, the first raids. Initial defence, American and Australian Kittyhawks. Striking back with Hudsons & Beaufighters. Colour plates the 49 FighterGroup USAAD. The Spitfires arrive No 1 fighter wing RAAF. The heavy bombers USAAF and RAAF strikes. Staging the offensive, the war moves North. Pilot profiles. Conclusion, Darwin's present defences. Air forces. World War 2. Warfare.Bib, ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionContents : Introduction. The defence build up, Darwin 1920's to 1942. 19 February 1942, the first raids. Initial defence, American and Australian Kittyhawks. Striking back with Hudsons & Beaufighters. Colour plates the 49 FighterGroup USAAD. The Spitfires arrive No 1 fighter wing RAAF. The heavy bombers USAAF and RAAF strikes. Staging the offensive, the war moves North. Pilot profiles. Conclusion, Darwin's present defences. Air forces. World War 2. Warfare. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - northern territory, darwin - bombardment - 1942-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Osprey Publishing, Balkan air wars 1991-2000, 2000
Exposing the true scale and significance of the deployment of air power in the Balkans, this book details the activities of NATO and UN aircraft as well as local pilots in the former Yugoslavia. From bombing by B-2 stealth bombers to air-to-air combat; from moving ground troops by helicopter to 'food-bombing' for refugees, air power has played a vital role in ''Europe's Vietnam'', and there is little sign that the fires of conflict are being extinguished. Debate amongst air power practitioners has yielded little agreement as to the degree of damage inflicted on the Yugoslav 3rd Army in Kosovo.Ill, maps, p.63.non-fictionExposing the true scale and significance of the deployment of air power in the Balkans, this book details the activities of NATO and UN aircraft as well as local pilots in the former Yugoslavia. From bombing by B-2 stealth bombers to air-to-air combat; from moving ground troops by helicopter to 'food-bombing' for refugees, air power has played a vital role in ''Europe's Vietnam'', and there is little sign that the fires of conflict are being extinguished. Debate amongst air power practitioners has yielded little agreement as to the degree of damage inflicted on the Yugoslav 3rd Army in Kosovo. balkan conflict - aerial operations, european history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Amber Books, Aircraft of world war two: Development, weaponry, specifications, 2006
Details of the fighting aircraft of World War TwoIndex, ill, p.313.Details of the fighting aircraft of World War Twofighter aircraft - world war ii, world war 1939-1945 bomber aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salamander Books, The Battle of Britain: The greatest battle in the history warfare, 1990
By the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionBy the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, battle of britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Don Charlwood, Journeys into night, 1991
Covers the years 1939 to 1945, the author's Bomber Command experiences and those of the 19 men with whom he trained.Index, ill, p.272.non-fictionCovers the years 1939 to 1945, the author's Bomber Command experiences and those of the 19 men with whom he trained.royal air force - bomber command, world war ii - air warfare -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Bomber Command
Description: Wright Cyclone - 9 Manuals Installation Note (Operation) and Aircraft Lubrication AAP Date: Author: Amended to AL Publisher: Various Pages: Binding: Content/Keywords: Level of Importance: . -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Canberra 307 wings fitted: NVVM 28 July 2016 (Copy 3), 2016
A video taken on the day the Canberra 307 wings were fitted at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Canberra 307 wings fitted: NVVM 28 July 2016 (Copy 4), 2016
A video taken on the day the Canberra 307 wings were fitted at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum, canberra (bomber) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Album (item) - German Aircraft WW2 - Various technical info on German bombers and fighters
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - C.A.C. Design Study, Reports, Graphs, Calculations & Diagrams - Fighters, Bombers, Missiles & Engines
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Howe, Bob (Wing Commander, RAAF (Retd), Dreadful Lady Over the Mekong Delta: An analysis of RAAF Canberra Operations in the Vietnam War (Copy 2), 2016
Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.mekong delta, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Peter, F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 "Guideline" SAM, Vietnam 1965 - 73, 2011
The Vietnam War saw the first extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, heralding an entirely new type of aerial combat that pitted America's top fighter-bomber, the F-105 Wild Weasel, against the North Vietnamese SA-2 Sam supplied and initially manned by the Soviets.The Vietnam War saw the first extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, heralding an entirely new type of aerial combat that pitted America's top fighter-bomber, the F-105 Wild Weasel, against the North Vietnamese SA-2 Sam supplied and initially manned by the Soviets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, f-105 wild weasel, sa-2 "guideline" sam -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Suitcase from Mason Day Frecker, 1930s
Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Plexiglass noseband
Curved aluminium Nose Band with rivet holes along the top and bottom edgescanberra bomber, plexiglass, nose band -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Canberra 307 wings fitted: NVVM 28 July 2016 (Copy 2), 2016
A video taken on the day the Canberra 307 wings were fitted at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Broughton, Jack, Thud Ridge
the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam.the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Howe, Bob (Wing Commander, RAAF (Retd), Dreadful Lady Over the Mekong Delta: an Analysis of RAAF Canberra Operations in the Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2016
Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.australia - royal australian airforce, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (item) - CAC planes includes Beaufort Beaufreighter No 8 Squadron LMS concept aircraft W332 Beaufighter Torpedo bomber Silver city Caribou Nomad DC3 Vickers Varsity Avro de Havilland Dragon Rapide Hudson Beagle 206 Neptune jet assisted Beechcraft Bonanza Airspeed Envoy Lockheed Electra C-46 Truculent Turtle Skymaster Anson Piper Douglas DC2 DC4 Cessna 337A P38 Lightning Amiot 370 De Havilland Dragon D84 Junkers G31, CAC twin engine planes