Worn by Pilot Officer John H Wilkinson, 400444, in the RAAF during WW2 Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1944 Killed in action over Germany 30th August 1944RAAF Officers Hat (peaked cap) Dark blue. Wings, fern leaf and crown on front Narrow belt above peak JH Wilkinsonj h wilkinson, dfc

The RAN used a small number of Wirraways as Fleet Air Arm pilot trainers during the 1950s, although the vast majority of Wirraways were used by the RAAF until the CAC Winjeel superseded it.

Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black. 1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2. 2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington". 1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"military, aircraft, training, ww2

Photograph of Coooper shearing plant.Photograph of Coooper shearing plant.Cooper 2-stand semi-poratble sheating plant powered by pilot air cooled petrol engine circa 1949 Photography by Athol Shmith Pty Ltd 125 Collins St. Melbourne No. ......shearing machinery, cooper engineering company pty ltd athol shmith pty ltd

Personal recounts of WWII RAAF service personnel supported by photographs, illustrations and cartoons. RAAF Log - The RAAF at War. Green hardcover with black text and silhouette of the head and shoulders profile of a pilot. The spine also has the same text. Inside front and back inside covers is an active illustration of RAAF members in various roles. Pictures, illustrations, photographs, poems, personal stories, paintings, printspacific front, milne bay, bismark sea battle, battle for wau, men of the mrs, catalinas, spit fires, beaufighters, malta, hudson squadrons, darwin, timor, moabiss, japanese aircraft

“A story of courage, valour and dogged determination, The Kamikaze Hunters tells how a few brave men helped to ensure lasting peace,”Book with soft cover, cardboard, gold print on front and spine, blue black print on the back, on white and blue background. Illustrated on front a photograph in blue and beige of a group of pilots in uniform in front of an airplane with propeller. 386 pages, cut, plain, off white, illustrated in black and white, and colour photographs.book, ww11, pacific, pilots

Single paged typed letter (carbon copy) from Air Department (England) 25th November, 1915, to 'All Inspectors' requesting that pilots carry out certain aircraft flying tests (climb, speed) with a view to increasing the efficiency of aircraft. 'Mr Watson' is handwritten in purple pencil, top left of page.person, individual, basil watson

Twelve black and white Photograph depicting Alan reed and his mates in various situations including photos of arial recon in Vietnam. USB stick titled "carolina kangaroo" which have been downloaded. collections. Documents of memories of Alan reed whilst in Vietnam as a pilot were typed by Alan Reedphotograph, alan reed, carolina kangaroo

A black and white photograph of 2Lt Peter Bysouth a rotary helicopter wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt stationed at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam, points to the locations of bullet holes from enemy ground fire. Bysouth was saved by his armour plate.photograph, 2lt peter bysouth, 161 recon flt, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue

White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name Carver, Robert Charles 0119223 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank -Pilot Officer - Royal Australian Airforce, No2 Squadron. He died in Vietnam 3rd December 1970Carver, Robert Charles 0119223cross, no2 squdron, royal australian airforce, carver, robert charles

A coloured photograph of an artists impression by Lt Com E Ramstead of the American Search and Rescue (SAR) ship USS Starret. The Starret operated with the 7th Fleet in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, as a fast rescue vessel for picking up downed US Navy & US Marines pilots over North Vietnam.photograph, uss starret, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, lt com e, ramstead, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Winston James DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), squatting in front of his car with "FLY NAVY" number plate Pilot, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney - 1965 and 1967, Dong Tam, September 1970 - June 1971. Service Number 01901, RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnambehind the wire, photograph, winston james dsc, ran, dong tam

Black and white photograph of a Junkers JU/52 3M (1932), a 3 engined German plant, Lufthansa. Fixed wheels, it would appear it was flying when the photo was taken. In the bottom it would seem there is indecipherable printing. The bottom left hand corner inset is a photo of a Luftwaffe pilot, probably Peter Mueller. Lufthansa under aeroplane cabin only decipherable.peter mueller, german internee, camp 13, camp internees

A Dayton Junior Pilot tennis racquet, with a wholly steel frame. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Racquet head stringing continues through into the fully opened throat. Decal of model features on left side of shaft. Materials: Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Paint, Leather, Ink, Cord, Stringtennis

A portable radio receiver and VHF transmitter used by the Sea Pilot Service. An early model used from about 1956 for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication during arrival and departure procedures.Used by the Port Phillip Pilot service in the 1950sMiniphone radio receiver / transmitter and carry bag MFD by Commonwealth Electronics Pty Ltd Type No 180TRN Serial No 184communication, radio receiver and transmitter

This photograph was taken at Wooragee Landcare workshop (Quoll), field day in Mt Pilot park on Bush Recovery: After the Fires. This is part of the Biodiversity Month on September 2004. The Bush Recovery workshop was held on Sunday 12th September 2-4pm with Christine Watson, Sue Berwick and Natasha Schedvin, and another workshop on Wednesday, 15th September, 9am to 12 noon with local biologist Glen Johnson and botanists Gill Earl and Christine Watson. The topics involved in the training involved what species have returned, what species haven't, what recovery studies are being carried out, how are the barking owls and phascogales faring, and why is Mt Pilot important. The photograph shows L-R: Colin Payne; Jerry Alexander; Geoff Galbraith. Bush fires are common in Australia due to several reasons. One is due to the geographic spread of fire's seasons, secondly, the absence of El Nino conditions are also linked to fires. Climate change also affected Australia's hot and dry seasons. Australia's climate began warming since the 1970s. Human-induced fires also contributed to this increase in temperatures across the nation. Bush fires happened in Mt Pilot in 2003 but it has recovered well since. This makes Mt Pilot an important site to understand bushfire recovery. This photograph contributes to the scientific and historical records on bushfire recovery in Victoria. It creates a picture of Victorian community activities and efforts on biodiversity, climate change, and environmental care.Landscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paperReverse: WAN NA 0A2A0N0 NN2 0 163 / (No. 2)wooragee, wooragee landcare group, wooragee landcare, bush fires, bush recover, mt pilot, biodiversity month, botany, botanists, bush recovery, quoll, foxy, fox, forest, environment, climate change, bushfire recovery, bushfires, 2004 bushfire, field work, after the fires, fire, biodiversity

Unit Magazine of No 1 I.T.S. Initial Training School in Somers Victoria Australia where Pilots, Observers and Gunner5s were trained. Donated by R. J. Branch Editor Chaplain F/L Church.Bookletraaf magazine initial training school i.t.s. christmas 1942 somers branch raaf

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details. Frederick Gardner DAVEY held the rank of P/O (Pilot Officer) at the date of issue. Folded, pink, Royal Air Force identity card. Black / white photo of owner Frederick Gardner DAVEY. Conditions of use printed on back of card. In black print on front cover: IDENTITY CARD FOR ALL RANKS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL IARY AIR FORCE AND THE DOMINION AIR FORCES Card No 828520 R.A.F. FORM 1250 (R) Personal details handwritten in black ink on inside.identification, dominium forces, ww2

Taking the Bar, 1876 woodcut of original entrance, with paddle steamer 'Lady of the Lake' and pilot boat grinding through rough conditions, can see Roadknight's Jetty, they lived at Merrangbaur, is aboriginal for home of lyrebirds.Colour photograph of a painting of a ship being towed over the natural entrance to the Gippsland Lakes. Red Bluff in background, Roadknight Jetty glimpsed through the natural vegetation. Lakes Entrance VictoriaTaking the Bar from Roadknights Jettyjetties, public works

A black and white photograph of 2Lt Tom 'Rockets' Guivarra Mid, a fixed wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt receives a mission brief from Bombadier Allan 'Bomber' Harris DFC, in the 161 (indep) Recce Flight prior to a mission in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam (circa Apr 1967)photograph, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, bombadier allan "bomber" harris, 161 recon flt, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province

A black and white photograph of 2Lt Tom 'Rockets' Guivarra MID, a fixed wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight at the controls of his Cessna fixed wing aircraf,t as he carries out yet another mission over the jungle of Phuoc Tuy Province searching for signs of NVA/VietCong operations.photograph, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, 161 recon flt, cessna, phuoc tuy province, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue

Black and white photograph of the township, showing the township along Esplanade, Cunninghame Arm taken from the signal station at New Works. A very clear view of rear of Boole Poole School, later used as office, Pilot's residence and Harbour Engineer's residence, Carpenter's residence, and wooden boardwalk. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, topography

This item contributes to an understanding of the experience of Australian society and attitudes to the war in Vietnam.Yellowed newspaper Army recruitment article from The Sun 20/01/1969. Photo of 3 young men in Australian Army uniform a Sioux helicopter with a kangaroo emblem. Beneahan article are the words 'Go Army Now" and a coupon to be detached, filled and posted.The Sun newspaper Jan 20 1969. Careers/in Australia's modern army/changed almost 100%. Picture of Australian helicopter with pilot inside and two soldiers beside the helicopter. Flying kangaroo on the side of the helicopter.careers, army, recruitment, vietnam

Two legatees with James Tierney and his Corps of Commissionaires service medal. The notes on the back infer that Legatees were involved in the commemoration of James Tierney's life by arranging his burial at sea. An article in The Age 6 Jan 1953 mentions that Jim Tierney was the first paid instructor employed by Legacy for physical training classes in 1927. He also became one of the two Commissionaires at the Shrine of Remembrance for 12 years up to 1953. The service medal he is receiving in the photo comes from the Corps of Commissionaires Association (Australia), which has information at http://www.thecorps.com.au. A summary: "The Corps of Commissionaires was founded in London 1859 by Sir Edward Walter KCB. The original aim was to provide to employment and welfare support for veterans of the Crimean War. The Corps of Commissionaires was established in Australia in New South Wales in 1939 and became based in Victoria in 1946. There are Corps members in all states in Australia from all three Australian military services. Our members range from World War 2 veterans through all conflicts to Timor and Peacekeepers. The Corps is currently an ex-service, welfare and philanthropic organisation that is located at the Veterans Centre in the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Victoria." The details of the three legatees mentioned are: Legatee Samuel J. Benson (Lieut.Commander) – born 12.7.1909, inducted 17 October, 1950, died 26.7.95. Served in WWII with the RAN for 6 years. He was a Junior Legatee before the war, and Legacy found him a job in the office of an Adelaide Shipping Company. After the war he became a Master Mariner, Sea Pilot. He was proposed as a Legatee by Stan Savige. Legatee Donald J. Simonson (Captain) – born 21.5.1920, inducted 27 July 1953, died 11.7.2010. Served in WWII in 39th Battn., Decorated with M.C. Worked as an Importer and Manufacturers Agent after the war. President of Melbourne Legacy 1970. Legatee Adrian Beattie (Captain) – born 21.3.1920, inducted 10.10.1950, died 8.8.1989. Served as a Signal Officer in 24th Btn. After the war worked as a Physiotherapist.A record of a type of work done by Legatees.Black and white photo of two Legatees and Jim Tierney.Front of photo has a typed label saying: "Jim Tierney receiving Commissionaire's Service Medal". The back "James Edward TIERNEY at Royal Park receiving Service Medal, Corps of Commissionaire. Buried at Sea (1963): by Legatees Sam Benson, Donald Simonson, Adrian Beattie, and families in Port Philip Bay by kind favour Port Philip Pilot Service" in blue ink.legatee event, jim tierney, boys classes

Child's well worn leather boot found under the floor of a Sea Pilot's terrace house in Gellibrand Street. It was a custom for local people to place a child's shoe under the floorboards of a house to 'ward off evil spirits'.Child's boot, circa 1850sboot, folklore