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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, My RAAF Experience by Keith R.E. Johnston, 1980's
K. Johnston was in the RAAF from September 1941 until December 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between 1942 and December 1945. He was attached to Fifth Bomber Command USAF the 12 Squadron RAAF.This oral history of Keith Johnston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of this individual's experiences during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Bradfield Park Sydney and Bundaberg and saw active service during the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft in New Guinea and Darwin.A4 paper printed transcript, stapled in cornerMy RAAF Experience by R.E.Johnston, photo of 12 Squadron RAAF badge, Flight Lieutenant 12 Squadron RAAForal history raaf world war ii -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Footwear - Boot, leather, child's
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, 1993
A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War IIcover showing b and w photo of in air B-24 bombing operationnon-fictionA former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Equipment - Cap - Flying
... pilots ...Leatheruniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat, helmets, hats, protective clothing, air force, pilots, flying -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LOGBOOK, RAAF Log Book, 6.1938
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.RAAF Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Rear of the book has remnants of an aviation article used as a cover, coloured picture. Inside is flying data ie dates, aircraft number, pilot of A/C, duty, flying hours, remarks (includes patrols & action).Handwritten bottom front in black ink: Name: MANLY. A T Glued inside: 1 page summary of his operational tour RAAF Form P/P 138 SECRETdocuments, ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AUTOBIOGRAPHY, David H Earley, "BENEATH BLADES", 2013
Item in the Cooper Collection.Soft Cover Book. Cover - cardboard, silver and white colour print, front, spine and back. Black colour background, front illustration colour photograph - portrait of a pilot. Book - colour portrait photograph of author. 417 pages, cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated with black and white and colour photographs. Inscription on title page.Inscription on Title page - handwritten blue ink, "Keith and Ann/ It was good to share time together with both of you/ May your journey continue to be one of healing./ David H. Early/ 13 April 2014."publications, books, autobiography, journal, pilot, cooper collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Western Harbour, Bulmer H D, 1940c
Black and white photograph of the western harbour. It shows a variety of vessels, including auxilliary yachts and motor launches. In the background, part of the New Works area on the south shore includes Signal Flagstaff, Harbour Engineers House and Pilots House. In foreground part of rock groyne built originally to control sand buildup. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Boat Haventownship, waterfront, boats and boating -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - School 83 - Group 2 - Pilot Project Students - 1974
School 83 - Pilot Student group 2 - Back L-R Margaret Holt Julene Adams Kay Tongo Lisbeth Sandow front L-R Lorraine Geary Marion Dunn Kathryn Byron Helen Friend3 Photos all the same setting. 8 Nurses - 4 standing and 4 sitting on bench at front. Border around photo. List of people in photo on backnursing training, nursing history, nursing uniforms -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Silk Escape Scarf, WW2
Escape scarf was issued to all military personnel, both army and airforce and personnel in theatres of war. The scarf was designed to provide information on escape routes if the soldier/pilot was captured. The scarf was donated to the RSL by Cedric Hamilton Chindit WW2.Unusual orange silk escape scarf with Burma and North Burma map. Colour may indicate that the scarf was primarily to be used for nighttime viewing.orange silk scarf with map of burma on one side and a map of north burma on the other side.One side - Central Burma Second side - North Burmaworld war two, second world war, ww2, wwii, scarf, burma, escape scarf -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Perfume, Presentation Box, 1900
this item was a thirteenth birthday present to Mary Beatrice Lydia Ashford from her father, Captain Charles Ashford of the Port Phillip Pilots Association in 1900. It was re-gifted to her grand-daughter on her thirteenth birthday in 1960.Decorative glass bottle, secured glass stopper containing musk perfume presented in a floral, papered box with pink ribbon and braiding. Interior of box is lined with pink silk."Vinolia" is printed on the silk inside top of boxvinolia, perfume, ashford -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 24/01/1922 12:00:00 AM
Report - original typed 3 foolscap pages, dated 24/1/1922 signed by the Manager Cable System (Mr. Roberts), to the Chief Manager, concerning an accident at the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale St where the auxiliary cable was cut due to a error by the policeman on duty directing tramcars, the pilot (pointsman/signaller) and one Gripman. Reports on the disciplinary hearing and makes recommendations as to the change of equipment and discussions with the Police department. Makes reference to somnolent market gardeners and general congestion on market days. Has names of Mr Barnes (claims Superintendent), Pilot Frederick Dainty, Gripman Frederick Houston, C. H. Turner and T Jewell representing the Union. Also has Mr. Strickland name in pencil. Also Constable Stanley, Youth J.C. Bartlett, Inspector Byers Notes issues with the intersection..1 - has stamp "Copy to Engineer" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, reports, services, accidents, police, lonsdale st, swanston st, signals -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print - 'Mosquito', Mid 20th century
The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire -
Unions Ballarat
Cheshire VC: A story of war and peace (Don Woodward Collection), Braddon, Russell, 1956
Biographical account of Leonard Cheshire who was a pilot in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military career. He was also the founder of a disability charity fund that bears his name. The book is cited as being a realistic account.Military history - WWII. Biographical interest.Book; 256 pages. Cover: yellow background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Dustcover: one ripped piece available that describes the subject of the book. Remainder destroyed/lost.Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cheshire, leonard, world war ii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Drawing - DRAWING WW2, FRAMED, Possibly post WW2
Names of airmen are: “CHAMPKIN D G, CARROLL M W, LYNCH T J, JARMAN E G D, HARRIS H R, JACKSON J G NEAL R L”Black / white drawing of a Lancaster air crew. Each is wearing his flying gear, each has a last name drawn on front of helmet. An Avro Lancaster Bomber is at the top part of drawing. Winged badges bearing pilot's full names are at bottom part of drawing. Frame is simple wood design, painted white with a small amount of gold trim.illustrations-pen&ink, military history - air force, airforce, lancaster -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Calculator, Course & Speed, E.R Watts & Son London Pty Ltd
Course and Speed calculator used as a navigational aid by Air Force pilots to calculate aircraft relative groundspeed whilst allowing for wind speed and direction. A similar example (MKIIA version) can be seen at the following Imperial War Museum web page: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BETWEEN HALL AVIATION SCHOOL AND B WATSON, 1915
Agreement between Hall Aviation School, London Aerodrome,Hendon and Basil Watson for flying instruction for ordinary Pilot's certificate of the Royal Aero Club. Includes tuition fee and details of agreement relating to liabilities and damage etc. Signed by B Watson, 2nd September 1915 and witnessed by B? Francis, Manager, Hall Aviation Co. (Flying School).Hall Aviation School,Hendon, N.W. London Aerodrome.person, individual, basil watson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Sandbags
A black and white photograph of 2Lt Tom 'Rockets' Guivarra MID, a fixed wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight stamps down sandbags as he works on raising the height of the sandbag protection against NVA/VietCong attack, at the 1st Australian Task force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. (Circa April 1967)photograph, 161 recon flt, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1926
A Dayton Pilot tennis racquet, with a steel head and throat, and, wooden shaft and deep-grooved handle. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Racquet head stringing continues through into the fully opened throat. Decals of maker and model, with patents, feature on right side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Paint, Leather, Ink, Cordtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1926
A Dayton Pilot tennis racquet, with a steel head and open throat, and, wooden shaft and deep-grooved handle. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Racquet head stringing continues through into the fully opened throat. Decal of model features on right side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Paint, Leather, Ink, Cordtennis -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Program for Pilot Group 2 - Nurses Graduation Ceremony 1977
Program for Pilot Group 2 Nurses Graduation Ceremony - 37 Rowan Street 6.30pm Friday 1st April, 1977 Guests Mr K Houlahan Mr S Gerry Miss j Nixon Mrss M Scott Mrs G Stimson Cream Colour program with black writing. Program opens to list on LHS of Speakers/presenters. RHS has list of graduates. - Back page in blanknursing history, nurse training -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Instrument - Aircraft Horizon Indicator
Aircraft Gyro Horizon Indicator made by Sperry Gyroscope Co., in 1945. A gyro horizon or artificial horizon is an instrument used in an aircraft to inform the pilot of the orientation of the aircraft relative to Earth's horizon. It indicates pitch (fore and aft tilt) and bank (side to side tilt). Black painted cylindrical instrument with side cutout containing moving metal parts inserted with glass at one end. Indicator Gyro Horizon Manually Caged Electric Type H. 6B (1945)raaf, horizon indicator, gyro, 1945, sperry gyroscope, aircraft -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Photograph with Medals, J.H.Wilkinson DFC
Pilot Officer Wilkinson 400444 was seconded from the RAAF to the RAF flying missions over Germany. His gallantry earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1944 for numerous successful missions over Germany. He was Killed in Action on 30th of August 1944.Brown timber frame containing 5 metal medals, photograph of Airman, flying patch and plague on red felt backgroundBronze Plaque: Service Number 400444 P.,O. John W. Wilkinson DFC Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross March 1944 Killed in Action over Germany August 1944j h wilkinson, raaf, dfc -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1924
A Dayton Pilot tennis racquet, with a steel head and throat, and, wooden shaft and deep-grooved handle. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Racquet head stringing continues through into the fully opened throat. Decals of maker and model, with patents, feature on front, and right side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Paint, Leather, Ink, Cordtennis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Certificate Book, Harbour Pilotage Certificate, 1920 first record
The pilots certificate book was used to record vessels arriving and leaving port and was part of the maritime regulations that Harbour master had to adhere too. Record had to be kept of the vessel it's draft and from where it had sailed from the masters name and other relevant information on the vessel. An item giving a snapshot into the day to day business of a Harbour master in the first quarter of the 20th century.Department of Ports and Harbours Harbour Pilotage Certificate Book . Book retains one completed certificate butt. Dated 24th May with details of ship in port and where bound and such.DATE "24th May 1900" NAME "S S Perth" TONNAGE "1126" MASTER'S NAME "Dawson" WHERE FOR "Devonport" TIME WHEN BOARDED "9 am" WIND "Light variable" WEATHER "fine" DRAUGHT OF WATER "14' 6" " Master Dawson from Devonport under light variable wind and fine weather. 14' 6" darught.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ports and harbours harbour pilotage certificate book, book -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Royal Flying Doctor Service Special 50Th Anniversary Publication
Description: An extract from June 1970 Aircraft magazine shows principal components and pilots controller. Published by Aircraft Magazine in June of 1970 (07/70). Significance: Turana was a world first. If it had been allowed to go into service Australia RAN would hav Level of Importance: . -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Gloster Meteor T7 A77-707 (WH118)
Historical Details: . Description: The Gloster Meteor T7 trainer was built in England during the early 1950s, and was designed to facilitate the training of pilots in the transition from propeller-driven combat aircraft to jets. From 1951 until the early 1960s the principal jet fighter. Level of Importance: State -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Door, cabin
The Victoria Tower made landfall after a voyage of 85 days from Liverpool, and headed towards the Port Phillip Heads pilot boarding ground. It had been an uneventful voyage despite some contrary headwinds (causing the long voyage) and problems with the compasses, that could not be relied upon. The weather was hazy, with gale force winds and heavy rain squalls. Reaching the pilot ground Captain Kerr fired rockets and burned blue lights to attract attention, but met with no response. Sighting the Cape Shank lighthouse he sailed towards it, then wore the Victoria Tower onto a port tack in a westerly direction. No soundings nor observations were taken, as Captain Kerr was confident he was on a safe course and knew his position tolerably well. Slatted wooden cabin door with 2 locksPatent disk on top lock, W2 SR on either side of coat of arms. Number 60 in the middle and 1A carpenter patentee underneathdoor, cabin, victoria tower, shipwrecks -
Australian Gliding Museum
Equipment - Glider – Hang Glider Type, 2013 - 2014
Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) from Berlin, Germany, is widely credited as being the first person to make repeated successful gliding flights. He was known for adopting a thorough scientific approach founded on observations of the flight of birds in relation to the problem of inventing a man carrying heavier than air machine that would fly. He developed and tested bird-like gliders controlled by weight shift by the pilot (a similar method to modern hang gliders). The pilot held on to the glider with his forearms resting in hoops mounted on the main structural beam connecting the wings. The weight shift was achieved by the pilot swinging his trunk and legs. In contrast, the pilot of a modern hang glider is suspended below the glider and, with the use of an A-frame, allows the whole body to be moved around to achieve control. The Lilienthal design apparently had a tendency to pitch down and a tailplane was added to mitigate this problem. Lilienthal flew from hills in the Rhinow region and from a conical hill he built near Berlin. He made over 2000 flights. Importantly, for others seeking to progress manned flight at the time and also for the historical record, reports of Lilienthal’s flights (some with photographs) were published and Lilienthal detailed his experiences and corresponded with other flight pioneers. Lilienthal’s work became well known and influenced Orville and Wilbur Wright in their initial experiments with gliders in 1899 (although in their quest to design and fly an aeroplane they relied on new data created by wind tunnel testing). The replica built by Bruce Hearn is of the 1893 Lilienthal glider. It is very similar to the “Normal-Segalapparat” (Normal Glider) for which patent protection was later granted a few years later. The Lilienthal replica glider is an important addition to the AGM collection as it represents the beginning of successful gliding flight. Hang glider made of wood with wire bracing – yet to be covered with authentic cotton fabric. The glider has a small plate with identification details including name of builder (Bruce Hearn) glider, hang glider, lilienthal, hearn, replica -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wig, c1966
Purchased in Hong Kong by Rosalie Whalen during her honeymoon in 1966. I married an American Air Force pilot who was based in Okinawa. He was transfered to mainland U S A and I (Rosalie) had to wear it in as the U S A didn't allow any chinese products into the country.Part of Schwerkolt storyWig human hair (blonde)|Cane headstand|2 piece cardboard box with string handles and tape fastening ties. Box cream with gold figuring resembling haircostume accessories, hair accessories -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Pilot Group 1, Nurses Graduation Ceremony- 2nd April 1976 - Program
Program of Nurses Graduation Ceremony - Pilot Group 1 - Friday 2nd April 1976 - 6.30pm - 37 Rowan Street. Chairman - Mr K Houlahan Guest Speaker - Mr S Gerry - Address - Mr K.W McMahon - Presentation - Miss J Nixon Miss M Scott. Program - White background with black writing on front cover - Inside - Left Hand side has list of proceedings. RHS has list of Graduates. Plain back cover. nursing history, nursing information, nursing training