It is not known how these goggles belonging to the late Evan Johns were acquired. Evan did not enlisted in the Defence Forces but did have an interest in aviation.The frame of these goggles is in excellent condition with virtually no paint loss and only minor marking. The pressed brass frame incorporating hinged lens holders is finished in black paint.The nosepiece leather and backing chamois are both good . The original rubber facepads are in excellent shape and remain pliable; The clear lenses do have delamination marks . The strap components are excellent throughout with clear Air Ministry markings. There is the anti-glare screen, commonly known as the flip shield with the short enclosed type spring mechanism. AM REF NO 22C/167 Goggles MarkIVBraaf goggles, ww2

non-fictionRemembering the Pakenham District's WW2 service personnel, 1939-1945world war 1939-1945, pakenham (vic.)

The soldiers are pictured at Camp Pell, Royal Park Melbourne where a large military camp was located during World War 2. On the left is Stathi Raftopoulos, one of a number Ithacans who served in the Civilian Military Forces during World War 2.A number of Ithacan Greek men and Australian born men of Ithacan descent served in the Australian defence forces during World War 2. Those who had not become naturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white photograph of two soldiers standing in from of a tent at an army camp.

The three soldiers, all from Ithaca, served with the Australian Civilian Military Forces during World War 2. They are pictured at Camp Pell, Royal Park Melbourne where a large military camp was located during World War 2. Naki Raftopoulos is the man being shaved. He migrated as a young boy in the early 1930. Initially the family settled in the Mildura area where other members of the Raftopoulos family were established. Eventually they moved to Melbourne.During the period of the second world war, Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service. A black and white photograph of three soldiers standing around a fallen tree trunk in a camp. One man is shaving himself while the man in the middle is being shaved. A tent is visible in thew background.army

The soldiers are pictured at Camp Pell, Royal Park Melbourne where a large military camp was located during World War 2. On the right is Naki Raftopoulos who served with the Australian Civilian Military Forces during World War 2. During the period of the second world war, Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service. Royal Park was used as a temporary army camp during both world wars. Following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour and the entry of the United States into World War II, the camp was used to house some of the 250,000 Americans stationed in Australia. A black and white photograph of two soldiers standing behind a fallen tree trunk at a camp and shaving.army

Photographed is Naki Raftopoulos who along with other Ithacan born men were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces during World War 2.Young Greek and Australian-Greek men joined the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2 and served in various capacities. Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service.An enlarged photograph of a head and shoulders view of a soldier.

Whittingslow Adelaide D D

The photograph was taken when Stathi Raftopoulos was seserved with the Civilian Military Forces during World War 2. Young Greek and Australian-Greek men joined the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2 and served in various capacities. Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service.A black and white photograph of fifteen men wearing army style clothing and light coloured berets sitting around and relaxing.wwii, army

The men photographed are from L-R: Gerry Dellaportas (Dellas), Bill Antypas and Stathi Raftopoulos who served in the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens'. The photograph was taken at an army base in Albury in 1944. Albury was one of the regional towns where troops were stationed before being sent to other areas of battle or defence. Young Greek and Australian-Greek men joined the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2 and served in various capacities. Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service.A black and whit photograph of three men in army uniform standing next to a tent erected in an open paddock.army, wwii

Ithacan Naki Raftopoulos (centre) served in the Civilian Military Forces during WW 2 and is pictured with Arthur Pantatzis (left) and Theo Spirakos (Spirason). A number of Ithacan Greek men and Australian born men of Ithacan descent served in the Australian defence forces during World War 2. Some saw active service whilst those who had not become naturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white head and shoulders photograph of three men in Australian army uniform, wearing peaked caps. army

Young Greek born men who had migrated to Australia were recruited to the defence forces during World War 2. Pictured is a group belonging to Civilian Military Forces. Standing, second from the right, is Nakis (Nick) Raftopoulos.During the period of the second world war, Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service.A black and white photograph of nine men in army uniform at a camp. Five men are standing behind the other four who are sitting in front.

Many young men, both Ithacan born and Australian born of Ithacan descent joined the Australian Defence Forces in various capacities during World War 2. Pictured is a group of army recruits to the Civilian Military Forces with a young Stathi Raftopoulos seated in the centre - he is the only one not wearing a cap.Ithacans who were not naturalised were recruited to the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens'.A black and white photograph of thirteen men inn army uniform sitting and relaxing in a shed.

The four soldiers are members of the Civilian Military Forces recruited as 'Allied Aliens' and are pictured at Camp Pell, Royal Park Melbourne where a large military camp was located during World War 2.A number of Ithacan Greek men and Australian born men of Ithacan descent served in the Australian defence forces during World War 2 and saw active service. Those who had not become naturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white photograph of four soldiers standing in front of an open tent at a camp.army

Service history - Cat No.5743.2.Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining. Double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels - embroidered crown, aeroplane and Letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes Senior Sailor rank NCO. Buttons - with Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA".TWO DRY CLEANING LABELS PINNED INSIDE LEFT SLEEVE - paper, illegible writing.uniforms, ran, ww2, korea

Korean War/Japanese Occupation period historical significanceFlying helmet from Korean War/Japanese Occupation period belonging to A34219 Stuart Simpson Leather with ear sound baffles built in. Dark brown with soft bone colour leather on inside.Nil

An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The item belonged to Clarence Stanley FLENTJAR R38429 who enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy. He served on HMAS Cerebus, Tobruk and Melville and a veteran of the Korean War. The Korean War was a war fought between North Korea and South Korea from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. The war began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea.North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union while South Korea was supported by the United Nations, principally the United States. The fighting ended with an armistice on 27 July 1953.Black frame with cream mount containing a screen print on silk depicting 9 naval ships and 4 airborne aircraft at sea Australia's Navy in the Korean War 1950-53 An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, in the centre, is being screened in close order by (clockwise from top centre) the frigates Condamine, Culgoa, Shoalhaven and Murchison, and the destroyers Tobruk, Warramunga, Anzac and Bataan. Airborne overhead are Firefly and Sea Fury aircraft from HMAS Sydney. White Plaque - mounted on glass - C S FLENTJAR 38429 HMAS Tobruk D37 Korea 1951-1952ran, korean war, hmas tobruk, hmas cerebus, hmas melville

Original Owner: William 'Bill' George Campbell, No 36263 RAN served on the Bataan from 27.6.1950 - 6.6.1951. HMS Bataan was commissioned in 1945, to late to see service in WW2, it later served in the Korean War.Piece of the Ship, BATAAN. Small piece of wood with blue, white & grey painting of a ship on 1 side. Name plaque attached HMAS BATAAN D191. Name plaque on rear, K Moore (possible maker).“HMAS BATAAN D191” “K Moore”military history - souvenirs - navy, illustrations, bataan

Issued as a souvenir to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Blue cloth cap embroiderd United Nations Emblem and 50th Anivereary of Korean War(front) 1953-2003 (sides) Freedom is Not Free (back)united nations command korea, korean war, 50th anniversary korean war

WW25 inert training rounds in original clip. Lee Enfield 303 WW24 rounds on Base- MF VI 26. 1 round- A ↑ I VI 24. very dificult to decipher.

Anti aircraft ammunition used in WW2WW2 20mm Mark 2 cartridge with projectile end cut off20 MM MK 2 1943world war 2, ww2, world war 11, world war two, ammunition, anti aircraft, ww11

On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Cat No. 7868 for details of "Keith Cooper's" service (No. 3798359).Metal and enamel lapel pin. The centre features a Rising Sun over an anchor. Below is a set of wings surrounding the word 'Australia'. Encircling the centre feature are the words 'Korea and S.E. Asian Forces Association'. Around the outer edge is a gold coloured laurel wreath topped with a Queen's Crown. A detachable Queens Crown with '75' embossed is attached to top of badge. Pin and clasp on back.Inscribed on badge “Korea and S.E. Asian Forces Association - Australia”cooper collection, keith cooper, korea, badge