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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mikesh, Robert, Flying Dragons: The South Vietnamese Air Force
The history of the independent South Vietnamese Air Force, or Flying Dragons, as its insignia portrays, is, in many ways, and American story.The history of the independent South Vietnamese Air Force, or Flying Dragons, as its insignia portrays, is, in many ways, and American story.south vietnam, air force - history, flying dragons -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - USAF technical publications, USAF Instrument Flying
Text which utlines standard instrument flyihg techniques & proecdures for instrument instructor school & pilot training circa mid 1960snon-fictionText which utlines standard instrument flyihg techniques & proecdures for instrument instructor school & pilot training circa mid 1960sbasics of instrument flying -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - US Army Air Force Training Command, Students Manual Advanced Two Engine Flying
Student manual for flying twin engine aircraft circa 1940snon-fictionStudent manual for flying twin engine aircraft circa 1940sflying skills for two engined aircraft circa 1940s -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - RAAF - Wirraway A20-189 Flying Log
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Vines, Jack, The Flying Doctor Story, 2008
A comprehensive study of black and brown coal mining in Victoria, from earliest discovery of coal deposits in Australia, to the vast coal fields of the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, where extraction is by open cut engineering.engineering, mines and mining -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Model (Item) - Short Sunderland Flying Boat scale 1:152
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hooper, Jim, A Hundred Feet Over Hell: Flying with the Men of the 220th Recon Airplane Company over 1 Corps and the DMZ, Vietnam 1968-1969, 2009
A Hundred Feet Over Hell is the story of a handful of young pilots taking extraordinary risks to support those on the ground. Flying over Vietnam in two-seater Cessnas, they often made the difference between a soldier returning alive to his family or having the lonely sound of "Taps" played over his grave.A Hundred Feet Over Hell is the story of a handful of young pilots taking extraordinary risks to support those on the ground. Flying over Vietnam in two-seater Cessnas, they often made the difference between a soldier returning alive to his family or having the lonely sound of "Taps" played over his grave. 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, american, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, dmz, 20th recon airplane cpmpany, cessna 0-1 bird dogs -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Journal (Item) - Many articles on aircraft of that period plus huge number of advertisements, RAF Flying review 1962 to 1963
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Journal (Item) - Includes many WW2 stories and articles on aircraft, RAF Flying review 1955 1956
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Headwear (Item) - RAF G-Type Flying Helmet Ear Pads
Inscribed with 22C/1393/L on rear of earpad -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - FLYING BUCCANEERS, STEVE BIRDSALL, 1977
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Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger book, 7.7.1968 - November 1973
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A brown covered ledger book used by the Orbost Aero Club. The book is a Collins' Analysis Book 6' Series. It contains hand-written records of monies received from membership of the Orbost Aero Club.Stamped with Marlo Flying Cluborbost-aero-club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Raising the Flying Angel flag, Mission Arts Centre, Missions to Seamen buiding, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1990
One of thirty photos taken by Alison Kelly at the Mission Arts Centre, late 1980s, early 1990s. Some with captions. Many have copies already in collection. Flying Angel flag raising 1990. On roof of Mission building, caretaker Brian Couldrey, Lloyd Finch of Stokes Street, Michael Nicholls (caretaker), Amelia Finch, and Pat Grainger of Station Street toast the raising of a Flying Angel flag hand painted by Alison Kelly.Details in pencil on back. missions to seamen, arts and entertainment, alison kelly, lloyd finch, amelia finch, brian couldrey, michael nicholls, pat grainger, mission arts centre -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Cloth Badges USA
A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces collected by Barry McKillop (RAN Retired)A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. Air force (Oblong). All cloth with woven designs.U.S. Navy, Fourteenth Air Force, Tomcat, Flying Tigers, U.S.Airforceflying tigers, tomcat, fourteenth air force -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Badge, The Missions to Seamen: Honorary Worker, 20th Century
Identifies a MTS member and/or supporter, and signifies recognition of exemplary effort. Worn by Captain Keith Dann founder and co-ordinator of Hastings branch of MtS. See brief obit Ship To Shore , Autumn 2017 p7.From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. See brief obit Ship to Shore Autumn 2017 p. 7Small circular cast-metal pinned badge with inset image of a flying flag. The flag bears the flying angel motif and words 'The Mission to Seafarers', while around the border of the outside circle reads 'Honorary Member'. Inlaid blue enamelling picks out the flag, motif and words. badge, flying angel, honorary, honorary worker -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Group of seamen in front of a Mission to Seamen shuttle bus, c. 1958
large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format. 11 sailors stand in front of a bus marked "Missions to Seamen". On the side of the bus can be seen the words "The "Flying Angel" Seamen..."hand written inscriptions "Rotterdam" and "Reduce to 3" x 4"". Also reference numbers 5 and 28.mission to seamen, rotterdam, netherlands, van, seafarers, seamen, overseas missions -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Hong Kong Mission
large b & w photograph of Hong Kong Seafarers Mission with caption incorporated below photoFront caption: "The Flying Angel" means to a Seaman a place in a foreign port where he will / be made welcome. Hong Kong Mission [italics].honk kong, overseas missions, asia -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book Jackson N.C, April 1937
Flying information starts 4/09/1951 for F/O JacksonRectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Jackson N.C. 026387 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Discharge Paper WW1, Copy of WW1 Discharge Paper in cover, (estimated); 1921
This is a part of the A.J. Roddy Collection. The Family have glued a piece on the envelope which says, "Dad's Discharge Paper/ Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps./ 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921. Copy a the Discharge paper of Pte2 James Roddy, Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps RAF 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921 and CoverCover: Cover for Certificates/ and other Documents of a/ soldier on Demobilization or Transfer to the Reseve/ or Discharge.// Front of Paper: Top right: Form 2067/ Royal Air Force/ Serial No/ Character Certificate of No 133458/ Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ Royal Flying Corp (Regiment (crossed out))/ Born in the Parish of / near the Town of South in the / County of ......... on the / Date 11.7.1897/ Trade as stated by him on Enlistment Postman/ 2 parallel lines/ * Description on Leaving the Colours/ Heoght 5ft 6in. Identification Marks:-/ Complexion Fresh Scar above 1st Lumbar/ Eyes Grey. Vertibrae/ Hair Brown/ Signature of Soldier/ (was signed J. Roddy/ * To prevent impersonation/ In the event of any doubt arising as to the bona fidis of the/ bearer, the above description and signature should be carefully compared with present appearance and hand writing. (16:957) WT 3183C/1875 5m.17/18. P&P Ltd/ Photostat copy of Original Opening the paper inside: The character here given is based on continous records of the holder's conduct and / employment throughout his Military Career./ This is to Certify that No 133458 Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ has served with the colours in the Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps for 3 83/365 years. 1915-18/ Serving in the Royal Flying Corps as a Batman, and during/ the whole of this period carrying out his duites in a/ satisfactory manner/ There is no record of him having incurred any service/ entries on his conduct sheet during this period./ for service in the R.A.F. see form 280/ Signature ..... Squadron Leader/ Date December 1921 Commanding R.A.F. Records Ruislip/ If further particulars as to his character and record of service are required within three years of above date, apply to/ where he is registered for Civil Employment,/ afterwards to the Officer in Charge of Records./ * This space is intended to be filled in by any organisation which has registered the man's name and is prepared to/ supply further information.// Back of paper: Particulars of Service/ Date of Enlistement 7.1.15/ Preceeded on Furlough pending Transfer to the Army/ Reserve, or Discharge on... passed medically fit for the Army Reserve on/ Due for Final Discharge on../ Cause of Transfer or Discharge - Transferred to R.A.F. 1-4-18. under the provisions of the/ Air Force (Constitution) Act Oct. 1917./ Campaigns, Medals and Decorations/ France from 15.6.15 to 3.12.16/ 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory/ Medals. /Education and other Certificates and dates/corps, ww1, collection, royal, a j, roddy, flying, irish, rifles, pte2, james, 1915 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SUNDERLAND PHOTO, The Associated Press, Post 1943
Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Sepia tone photo showing two pilots in the cock[pit of a Sunderland Flying Boat. On the rear is pasted a note typed in purple describing the photo.On the rear in Brief, “ Photo shows Australian Airman on the cockpit get acquainted with the control of a Sunderland Flying Boat”. “RID%220815 (M1653)”photography, sunderlands -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, First picnic of the Mission, Graylings, St Kilda, King's Birthday 1905, 13 November 1905
Gathering of seafarers and LHLG members carrying the Mission flag, at Graylings, property of Frederic Race Godfrey, in St Kilda, on 13 November 1905. Sixty-three men and boys were invited to the picnic. Miss Ethel Godfrey is standing on the right hand side next to another lady, wearing a dark dress and hat. In the article published in the Church and the Sailor in July 1930 after she resigned from her position of Honorary Secretary, this was the first picnic organised by her after Reverend Gurney Goldsmith pleaded for women's help during a sermon at All Saints church in St Kilda the same month. The Ladies Harbour Lights' Guild was formed on 1st October 1906 and she was nominated Honorary Secretary and Treasurer on 4 December 1906. See item 1642This was the official first picnic of the Amalgamated Victorian Seamen's Mission and the first picnic organised by Miss Ethel Godfrey. A year later she was nominated Honorary Secretary of the newly Ladies Harbour Light Guild. The Melbourne Guild was the first one of its kind and was so successful that the scheme was spread around the world.Small monochrome photograph, quite blurred, depicting a group of sailors and ladies in a park. The Flying Angel Mission to Seamen flag behind them.In the centre wearing dark dress and hat is Ethel Godfrey.Handwritten in pencil on verso: 12 Handwritten in white ink on the album page: First picnic of the Mission, Graylings, St Kilda, King's Birthday 19051905, graylings, st kilda, reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, lhlg, ethel augusta godfrey, king's birthday, picnic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document, On David's Birth, 28-29 July 1929
The short message was written on the occasion of Dora and Hary Walker's son, David in 1929, a year after their wedding at the Mission.Dora Walker (married 1928 taking the name Simpson) had a long association with the Mission as a member of the Ladies Harbour light guild. She was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her community work.Letter (1756A) with a short message and signatures from the "Victoria Missions to Seamen" with the Flying Angel flag on the left hand side and envelope (1756B) addressed to Mrs H. Simpson dated July 1929Written in pencil : Top right corner: On David's birth Dated from Sunday 28 July 1929 it reads: " Loving thoughts and best wishes from us all: awfully glad to hear from the much needed man." and signed by 13 persons.: Ethel Godfrey/Alice Sibthopre Tracy/?/Linda Kerferd/Claire Morres/?/Roy McMillan/Maude Breaks/Lulu A. Breaks/Olive Cramer/Emilie?/Beth ?/Ella? The Mission to Seamen Melbourne envelop addressed to Mrs H.Simpson in East Malvern. The stamp indicates the mail was sent on the 29 July 2019. dora walker, dora simpson, lhlg, ethel godfrey, alice sibthorpe tracy, maude breaks, louise (lulu) amy breaks, olive cramer, linda kerferd, roy mcmillan, david simpson, louise breaks, birth, lulu breaks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SUNDERLAND PHOTO, Post 1943
Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Aerial B & W photo of a Sunderland Flying Boat over land. On the rear a paper is pasted to with typed writing in purple.On rear, “ BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH, No CH 3210 Air Ministry photograph - crown copyright reserved. On patrol, a short Sunderland Flying Boat of the RAF Coastal Command sets out on a patrol. This particular aircraft is flown by the RAAF Squadron operating with Coastal Command The Sqd is on the 9,000 hours flying mark during its 16 months operating duty in this country”photography, sunderlands, military -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Documents of Owen Edgar Tink
Born in Derby, Tasmania, Tink enlisted in January 1941 and was discharged in December 1945. Documents include Flying Log Book, RAAF ID, paybooks and certificates of training and service.Official WWII RAAF documents and photographs of Flying Officer Owen Tink (401289). owen edgar tink, wwii, raaf, flying log book -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Leisure object - Cards, 21st Century
Playing cards used at the MTSV and available for seafarers to both use and take awayFrom the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cardboard box containing 52 playing cards in original plastic wrapping. Front of box is coloured red and the flying angel motif and 'The Mission to Seafarers' is depicted in white, surrounded by white oblated circle .cards, playing cards, flying angel, marketing, fundraising, games, entertainment, mission to seafarers, mtsv shop -
Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Goggles, Flying, During Workd War 1
The flying goggles were used to protect the flying officers eyes durinf flights in open topped aircraft. World War 1 Flying goggles. Aluminium frame, yellow tinted glass, wire frame covered in fabric. Elastic strap attached to the sides. Leatherette sections in the sides. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Air Force Jacket, Circa WW2
Worn by Flying Officer Ronald Turnbull in WW2. Service No 418595Used in WW2.WW2 Dark Blue Air Force Jacket with Air Gunner’s Half Wing Badge. Rank Flying Officer with waist belt. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print
During World War II, the RAAF established twelve Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS) to meet the rapid demand for pilots in an expanding Air Force.Due to a shortage of pilots, observers, wireless operators and gunners, the Dominions of the Commonwealth agreed to establish a co-ordinate scheme to train 28,000 air crew each year to help England fight the war in Europe. It was known as the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). The Dominions would supply the trained aircrew and the mother country would provide the aircraft. Brown timber frame with cream mount containing print of two planes flying over landA17-468 cavorts over a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War Twoa17-468, raaf, ww2 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Uniform - Flying Suit, 1941
The Sidcot Pattern Flying Suit was the general suit used by the British AM (Air Ministry) during WW2. This suit dated 1941. Used by the RAF and the RAAF.Khaki flying suit with map pocket. Zips on front right side and sleeves. Lambswool collar -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Leisure object - Cards, 21st Century
Playing cards used at the MTSV and available for seafarers to both use and take away.From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cardboard box containing 52 playing cards in unopened plastic wrapper. Front of box is coloured mid-blue and the flying angel motif and 'The Mission to Seafarers' is depicted in white, surrounded by white oblated circle .playing cards, cards, flying angel, marketing, fundraising, welfare, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, hastings, pat dann, mtsv shop