briefings: chengdu f-7mg, shenyang j-8iim, chinese helicopter developments (z-8, z-9 and z-11), northrop grumman f-14d ‘bombcat’, air power analysis update: greece, falklands garrison feature, focus aircraft: mcdonnell douglas ah-64 apache (62 pages), air force of zimbabwe feature, variant briefing: sukhoi su-27 part 2, french naval aviation photo feature, air power analysis: thailand

briefings: mcdonnell douglas f/a-18e/f, mig-mapo mig-at, yakovlev yak-130, russian awacs programmes, austrian mountain helicopter training, latvian ar force, hong kong feature, atlas cheetah feature, focus aircraft: boeing b-52h stratofortress (48 pages), variant briefing: antonov an-12 ‘cub’, kuwait air force photo feature, air power analysis: us army part 1

briefings: il-18 acp, an-26 elint, c-17, air power analysis update: croatia, aidc ching-kuo feature, us army’s russian helicopters feature, focus aircraft: mcdonnell douglas f/a-18 hornet (62 pages), bahraini amiri air force photo feature, variant briefing: sikorsky s-61/h-3 sea king, kubinka – russian navy air wing photo feature, air power analysis: brazil

combat report: operation deliberate force, briefings: saab jas 39b gripen, mcdonnell douglas rf-4c retirement, rockwell/mbb x-31a feature, djibouti photo feature, focus aircraft: rockwell b-1b (62 pages), moscow air show photo feature, variant briefing: lockeed f-16 operators part 2, croatia photo feature, air power analysis: portugal

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has operated McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft since 1984. The Australian Government purchased 75 "A" and "B" variants of the F/A-18 in 1981 to replace the RAAF's Dassault Mirage III fighters. The Hornets entered service with the RAAF between 1984 and 1990, and 71 remain in operation as of 2017. The other four Hornets were destroyed in flying accidents during the late 1980s and early 1990s.F/A-18 Hornet Jet Fighter replaced the Mirage Jet Fighter. Still in service in 2018.Framed PictureNILf/a-18 hornet jet fighter raaf

In July 1947, the Commonwealth Defence Council approved the formation of a Fleet Air Arm which would be controlled and operated by the RAN. The initial planning included purchase of two aircraft carriers, aircraft and establishment of shore facilities. The carriers were named HMA Ships Sydney and Melbourne, and the shore facilities were at Nowra. HMAS Albatross was commissioned in August 1948 and the 20th Carrier Air Group, comprising Sea Fury and Firefly aircraft, was brought from England to Australia by HMAS Sydney. These aircraft, operated by 805 and 816 Squadrons, disembarked to Nowra in May 1949. In November 1950, they were joined by the Carrier Air Group of 808 and 817 Squadrons, also flying Sea Furies and Fireflies. HMAS Albatross has been expanding ever since. As more capable aircraft have been acquired, so ground support facilities have had to be built. In 1955, Sea Venoms and Gannets arrived, requiring radar workshops and test facilities. More aircraft necessitated stricter standards of air traffic control and a new control tower was built in 1958. In 1964 the introduction of Wessex helicopters, with a dunking sonar capability, required a further expansion of services. In 1965, it was decided to buy American aircraft to replace the ageing British Gannets and Sea Venoms. McDonnell Douglas Skyhawks and Grumman Trackers were chosenand additional avionics facilities were built to service the complex equipment they carried. The helicopters now based at HMAS Albatross have restored to the RAN much of the anti-submarine capability lost when the Tracker squadron was disbanded in 1983. In recent years significant redevelopment has taken place, continuing the operation of HMAS Albatross and recognising its strategic importance as the sole Royal Australian Navy Air Station.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S. Albatross H.M.A.S. Albatross

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, New Star Gold Mine Harrietville NL. Collection of documents in envelope. a/ Agreement with the unregistered mining syndicate South Blue Consolidated Syndicate and Gold Exploration (Victoria) Co ML application No. 9982 for a Gold Mining Lease of land at Bendigo on Southern Extension of the Sheepshead or Red White & Blue Line of Reef. Dated: 17/6/1932. Signatures: James Phillips, Stanistreet, J M Leed, C J Michelsen, Jardine?? MacKay. 2 pages. b/ Harry Raymond Johnson & Ellis Douglas McDonnel Doyle on behalf of a No Liability Company to be formed, application for Gold Mining Lease NO. 7514 (Beechworth). Vendors are taking steps to a Company to be entitled New Star Gold Mine Harrietville. Signed: ??, E? McDoyle, ??, McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, ?? Dated:1/5/19/33. 2 pages. c/ Indenture between Ellis Douglas McDonnell Doyle, Harry Raymond Johnson and New Star Gold Mine Harrietville NL the company was formed on 27/6/1933 registered and incorporated. Dated 28/6/1933. Signed: Ke? E D M Doyle, Murphy, Mary R Johnson, J Nicolsen, G? Stanistreet. 2 pages. d/ Memo attached to 2-page letter. Re: adjustment of number of shares for Mr. King. Letter acknowledging receipt of paid shares. Dated 25/7/1933. Signed C B King,?? Page 2 lists brokerage etc. for shares. Dated 11/7/1933. e/ Memo & 3-page letter. Memo re surveyor for Dargo. Allotted shares exceeds available shares. Letter: To Wonnangatta Gold Reefs Syndicate regarding purchase of lease hold property in Mining District of Gippsland. Dated 28/6/1934. Signed ?? Page 2, Balance of monies advanced from R A Rankin. Page 3, costs Re Golden Butterfly Mine. f/ Agreement to lease property in Mining District of Gippsland Mining Lease No's 5187 & 5195 Black Snake Creek Dargo, blue print map of Mine included of No.5187. Dated 28/6/1934. Signed: Keohan?, ??, G ?, Geo Kingsley, Stanistreet. 4 pages. g/ An option to purchase certain Applications for Gold Mining Leases. Date: 28/6/34. Signitures: ? M Neill, ??, G ?, J Nichelsen, Stanistreet. 2 Pages.bendigo, gold mining, south blue consolidated, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

A Bendigo 'Advertiser' newspaper article titled 'More and better teachers by way of the S.C.V.' The SCV Vice President Doug McDonnell gives a written report to the Bendigo 'Advertiser' outlining the State College's objectives and the impact of the colleges on the future of education in Victoria. There is a photo of "Invergowrie'', the central office of the S.C.V. 19/06/68bendigo, education, state college of victoria, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, state college of victoria, bendigo, mr. douglas m. dcdonell, ''invergowrie, '' place, house, houses, buildings, bendigo teachers' college