Book. Harry Biggs Collection. Fourteenth Annual Summary of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 1969 - 1970. Paper with a card cover. The cover has a black & white photo of the interior of the 3 tier cell block, Old Melbourne Gaol before it's restoration. The back has a photo of the Grand Staircase of The Mansion, Barwon Park, Winchelsea. This is the Chairman's 14th Annual Report 1969 - 1970. Ruskin Press, 39 Levesun St. North Melbourne. It also contains a report of the Women's Committee.organisation, union, charity, harry biggs collection, the national trust of australia (victoria)

Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00

RAAF Manual navigation aircraft calculator(early computer)General issue to allied pilots and navigators for airspeed,altitude,air temperature and drift calculations.Black metal box with SS flap-top cover, moulding and straps for knee attachment.Engraving No. 19, Ident.No. G6B/145. I.C.A.N. Serial No. WG/1716*. Computer Navigational Mk.IIID

Part of the radio equipment in B-24 Liberator aircraft.This is a good example as it is unused and in its original box.Black crackle-finish radio control boxRadio control box/signal corps US Army/s.n. 84472/made by Western Electric New York.radio, control, box, bc-450-a, western, electric

Original 1943 manual. Issued to B-24 Liberator Flight Engineers.Issued to RAAF B-24 Liberator flight engineers.Loose-leaf manual in three-ring binder. Dark brown with gold lettering. 86 pages. Published 1943 by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. San Diego, California. Printed by Fry & Smith Ltd. San Diego, California.b24, liberator, flight engineer, manual, consolidated vultee

Issued to engine mechanics servicing the B-24 Liberator.Original WW2 era manual.Hardback bound manualInstruction manual. Power Plant. B-24 D Airplane. Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. Asn Diego, Californiapower plant, pratt & whitney, r1830, b-24, liberator.

Issued to RAAF ground crew in WWII.Original WWII manualLoose leaf manual in two-ring binder. Pale green with dark green spine.R.A.A.F. serial number 19218. Issue 4 - 1942raaf, manual, riggers, carpenters, engineering school

A history of RAAF 200 Flight at Leyburn Airfield.A little known story of secret operations.Softback book.Inscribed inside 'Mr C Chapman, 41 Bay Road, Oatley, 2223'leyburn, b24, liberator, raaf, 200 flight

Leather cap worn by Japanese aircrew during World War 2. Brown leather capworld war 2, japanese, leather helmet

Worn by Wilhelmius (Bill) Bakker during WWII.Mr Bakker was in the Dutch Air Force and was stationed at Darwin working with the RAAF. Dutch Air Force Officer's Capbakker collection, a23.00

Used on RAAF aircraft in WWIIUsed by RAAF for navigation training primarily in Tiger Moth and Spitfire aircraft.Navigation Compass Type P8. Number 80873.D Brass Plate - King's Crown over RAAF No. G6A/726aviation compass, a6

American Flag wrapped in triangular shape and contained within a red felt covered box with a certificate and covering letter Refer to certificate and covering lettera13

Letter from Paul V. Hester, General, USAF given with flag expressing gratitude for B-24 restoration project and tour of the hangar.a13.1

Used by airmen in WWIIBrown Box containing 4 green, 4 orange and 2 clear replacement lenses for Polaroid 1068 Goggles.Polaroid Aviation Goggles Kit No. 1068.a9

Worn in WWII as Dress Uniform on Formal Occasions.RAAF Dress Uniform worn on formal occasions by Flight Sergeant Charles Cull.

Crackle black single unit. Supplies Gunner with range and ballistic 'drop' information. (Three units held.)Serial No. 4740 (Sperry) S/No. 410380 (N>C>R> under Licence) S/No. 411901 (N>C>R>)

Was used with Norden Bombsights on aircraft during WWII.Tachometer for calibrating Norden Bombsight Rate Motor in a black box.B.S. Mk XV Disk Speed Indicator Jaegera3

Used by the Navigator in a B-24 Liberator bomberAir Ministry CompassAstronomical Compass used by the Navigator in B-24 Liberator aircraft. Complete in original wooden box.Compass marked - A.M. Astro compass MKII CA/1174 Box marked - Delicate instrument, to be handled with great care.astro compass mkii, a7

1945 Slide Rule US Army Air Force from Prof. Allan Bromley.Works by adding Angular moments together to find centre of gravity (COG) of a plane (adds bombs, ammunition and crew on board).Brown Leather Case with 'Slide Rule' inner.Load Adjuster, Property of US Government. 102630 on case. 81629. Airplane serial No. 44-4-1195, Model B-24Jbomb load adjuster, a16

Letters written to Hazel during WWII, including one about having a B-24 Liberator named after her.Wedding photograph of Capt. Frank Seales, USAF 380th Bomb Group and wife Hazel.Letters written to Hazel by her husband during WWII. In one Frank asks Hazel if she would like him to name his aircraft after her.a1

Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWIIa1.1

Course and Speed Calculator MKII - Air speed in MPH and Knots. Wind Speed and direction. In original wooden box. Used on aircraft.RAF Ref. No. 6B/125 - RCAF Ref. No. 6B/52 No. ST2473/40 Anson/Oxford Serial No. 3441S/40 Box Ref. No. GB/120a8

Used in Pacific War during WWIIBlack covered Electro Mechanical analogue computer with small indicator dials with two divisional connected boxes. Mounts on Minneapolis Honeywell 'stabilizer' unit.Minneapolis Type G1029 A3CAZ HZ 26 Volts DC CV. Serial No. C-24825 B3430

Loop Antenna for radio compass S.C.R. 269 and AN.ARN7 widely fitted to US Military Aircraft in WWII.Loop used on B-24 Liberatora4

Airman's Flying Goggles used in WWIa10

The Liberator Pilot's Notes was issued for the information and guidance of all concerned. a11

Martin 250CE Mid Upper Turret first introduced on the L Model B-24 Liberator. The US Army Air Force Model 23A became standard on all late model J, J/R, L, M and M/R model Liberators. The 23A was an all electric Turret. It was armed with two .50 calibre machine guns (Browning) MKII. The Turret carried 900 rounds (bullets), 450 rounds per gun.a12

Practice bombs could be service bombs, inert loaded with sand, water for chalk/lime solution. Standard practice bombs were painted white overall with two light green bands painted around centre of the tail. Inert service bombs painted black and those containing an exploder had a red band around the body.a14

Sperry Ball Turret B-24 Liberator, meant for ventral defence needs on aircraft. Also used on B-17 Flying Fortress.a15