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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... 1945 - 1995 waaf raaf pathfinder squadron ve day war brides ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) folder
... War Two. raaf royal australian air force george medal second ...This folder of text and photographic memorabilia relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) is a fascinating record of this former student's service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Robert Baxter was awarded the George Medal on the 28th July 1942 for heroism in rescuing a fellow crewman from the burning wreck of their aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two. Archival folder relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (05/03/1918 - 07/08/1942), including photographs of RWB in squadron uniform and receiving wings, visit of Robert Menzies to Squadron, gravestone at Selby, England; telegrams to parents re war injury and discharge from hospital; letters, newspaper clippings and extract from the London Gazette relating to his posthumous receipt of the George Medal; letters of condolence from his Wing Commander and His Majesty George VI; Obituaries and in memoriams; letter from his sister, Margaret Jamieson, re donation of items to BCC. raaf, royal australian air force, george medal, second world war, robert wilson baxter, world war two honour roll, margaret jamieson, robert menzies, 1935py -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Painting, framed, John Stanley Walker (1941py)
The Australian War Memorial provides the following details about John Stanley Walker: Service number: 418494 Rank: Flight Sergeant Unit: 1 Service Flying Training School Point Cook Service: Royal Australian Air Force Conflict: 1939-1945 Date of death: 23 January 1943 Place of death: Victoria Cause of death: Accidental Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force .Oil painting on plyboard, framed with stained pine. Features head and shoulders of John Stanley Walker in RAAF uniform with cap.Signed in front bottom left: 'Jos. Schwarcz / Albury / 1943'1943, ballarat college, world war 2, john stanley walker, r a a f, w w 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, Pre 1952
... of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due ...This hat was part of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due to the style of crown. Hats such as these are often misshapen at the crown due to the use of earmuff-style headphones worn by aircrew during the Second World. Navy peaked cap in cotton with beige topstitching along crown. Black cotton grosgrain ribbon band. Black leather chin strap buttoned to left and right with black metal button carrying image of crown atop eagle. Centre of hat carries embroidered patch with crown in gold-coloured metal and red fabric with red and green additions mimicking jewels. Crown sits above two metal shapes, an eagle with arms outstretched and laurel branches. Two eyelets on left and right side of the cap, bronze on interior and painted black on exterior. Interior of cap brim is green plastic or patent leather now cracked. Interior of hat cotton is dark cotton with quilted top.second world war, royal australian air force, raaf, r.a.a.f., flying, uniform, world war ii, world war two, world war 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Book, Royal Australian Air Force, Standard Notebook for Initial Training Schools: Air Navigation, August 1942
... royal australian air force raaf eliason world war ii wwii second ...This notebook contains information on air navigation and electrical science. It was issued to Roy Eliason (449852), a Shepparton local who enlisted in 1944 and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the 2nd Operational Training Unit Mildura. Contents include: Appendix I: Law, Discipline, Administration and Organisation, Hygiene and Sanitation, Notes on Meteorology, Definitions, The principles of flight, Airframes, Engine; Appendix II: Mathematics problems for revision.This notebook has significant research potential, as it bears the service number of the owner: Roy Eliason. Roy Eliason's service history is well documented in the National Archives of Australia and this book provides an insight into a period of his service. Notebooks such as this were presumably issued to new recruits in the early stages of their service. Though this copy is in fair condition with several signs of wear, these signs may in fact increase the significance of the item, demonstrating the frequent use of this item in the hands of a new recruit to the Royal Australian Air Force. Series of pages bound via twine passed through four holes along left side. Front and back cover are card with orange vinyl/fabric strip and paper cover bearing title text. Orange pages throughout mark sections. Book printed throughout.Inscribed on front cover: "449852/AC2 ELIASON R/B/2". Inscribed on interior "449852/ELIASON. R./B/2". air navigation, training, royal australian air force, raaf, eliason, world war ii, wwii, second world war -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Goggles
Flying goggles possibly used by a member of the Flying Corps in the First or Second World War. Unlike other examples, this set does not have fur lined interior suggesting that it may have been used by ground crew rather than those at altititude.Goggles constructed of various materials: rubber edging, metal frames, plastic lens, canvas sides and elastic strap attached via metal buckles. Rubber hand stitched to convas sides. Lens cracked and yellowed in centre.flying, royal australian air force, raaf, flying corps, goggle, eyemask, aviation, equipment, pilot, first world war, second world war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed picture of Allied aircraft from WW1
Framed picture showing some of the planes used by Australian pilots during ww1.Glass covered picture of 8 world war one planes which is Rectangular in shape with a wooden frame.Each plane is named with it's own number on it.planes, world war 1 planes, lara r.s.l., allied planes, framed picture of ww1 allied planes, raaf -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, RAAF 1912 Deperdussin Aircraft
In the early days of flying in France, Armand Deperdussin and his aircraft designer, M. Bechereau, formed the Societe Pour Appareils Deperdussin, and designed and produced Deperdussin monoplanes of advanced design for the period. In 1912, the Australian Government ordered from the British Deperdussin Aeroplane Company, two single-seat trainers, Type A with 35hp Anzani Y-type three cylinder engine. These two aircraft were in the first batch of four aircraft ordered by the Commonwealth Government (the other two aircraft were BE-type biplanes). The recorded cost of the Deperdussin was 480 pounds each. The serial number CFS 5 identifies this aircraft as the 5th Australian Military aircraft. It is the oldest existing Australian aircraft. either military or civilian. Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the plane and pilot.RAAF AIRCRAFT 1921-1981. FIRST FOREBEAR The 1912 Deperdussin was the first military monoplane ordered for the RAAFs ancestor, the Central Flying School, Point cook.This historic aircraft is retained at the Australian War Memorial as a symbol of the nation's airpower genesis.deperdussin monoplane, australian military aircraft, lara r.s.l. australian flying corps, 1912 aircraft. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Royal Australian Air Force Certificate of Service and Discharge, 27th February, 1946
... RAAF, Australian Defence Forces, World War 2, Certificate... of their Enlistment. RAAF, Australian Defence Forces, World War 2, Certificate ...A Royal Australian Air Force Discharge Certificate issued to Linley Walter Rogers on the 26th February1946. These Certificates were issued to all service personal on completion of their Enlistment.Rectangular shaped Parchment Discharge Certificate.Royal Australian Air Force Certificate of Service and Discharge with a brief summary of his time in service.raaf, australian defence forces, world war 2, certificate of discharge, air force, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Wilbur Parsons' photograph 1943 in England with the Queen Mother and pilots with Lancasters in the background, 13/5/2021
... Wilbur Parsons RAAF and pilots on parade in England ...Wilbur Parsons RAAF and pilots on parade in England with the Queen MotherService of Wilbur Parsons during WWIIBlack and white photographTo Elsie with all my love - Wilbur July '43world war ii, raaf in europe during wwii -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, The Specialty Press Pty. Ltd, Wings
... Unique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two Wings ...Created during WW2 for the RAAFUnique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two6 Issues of Wings - September 28 1943 - 1944On Cover is Wings - Official Magazine of the RAAFwings, raaf, royal australian air force, the speciality press, 174 little collins street, melbourne, 1943, 1944, ww2, world war two -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 MEDICAL SERVICES of the RAN and RAAF Author Allan.S. Walker MD. Ch.M F.R.A.C.P, First published in 1961
... in the War of 1939-1945 MEDICAL SERVICES of the RAN and RAAF Author ...Part One - Medical services of the RAN Part 2 - Medical Services of the RAAF. Part 3 - Women in the Army Medical Services.Women in the Medical ServicesAustralia in the War of 1939-1945 - Medical Services of the RAN and RAAFAustralian War Memorialran raaf medical, building the naval medical service, medical stores and eqipment, living conditions in ships, prisoners of war, burns, infectious diseases, diseases of the skin, affections of the ear, nose and throat, dental branch, medical units in base areas and in the field, milne bay to noemfoor, morotai to philippines and borneo, aviation medical, medical aspects of survival, raaf nursing service, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the australian army medical women's service -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945 Volume 4. AIR. Author John Herington, First Published 1963
A continuation and conclusion of the story of Australian airmen who served in or beside the RAAF in the struggle against Germany and Italy. In general it covers a period when both in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe Air superiority, the vital pre-requisite of successful air assault, had already been gained over the enemy. The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns.Historical record of the Air power over Europe 1944-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945. AIR Maps, Illustrations, charts, photographsAustralian War Memorialinvasion of italy, long range missiles, oil, normandy, coastal command, ardennes offensive, battle of the bulge, evaders, prisoners, rhine, air force 1944-1945, wwii, 453 squadron, 646 squadron, spitfire, ground crew, no.3 squadron, 461 squadron, 466 squadron, 455 squadron -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Japan 1943-1945 AIR Author George Odgers, First Published in 1957
... of the Japanese Forces. raaf 1943-1945 japan pacific war phillipines burma ...The history of the Royal Australian Air Force in WWII beginning with the first offensive against Japan and ends with the return of the RAAF to Australia after the surrender of the Japanese Forces.Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Japan 1943-1945 AIR Maps, Illustrations, Photographs, Australian War Memorialraaf, 1943-1945, japan, pacific war, phillipines, burma, minelaying, mindoro, catalinas, anti-submarine, tarakan, labuan, rabaul, new guinea -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
... issued to RAAF Officers during World War Two ...Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
79th Fighter Squadron, Wooloomanata
... squadron raaf wooloomanata spitfire world war 2 ww2 peter anderson ...The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945.Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2Glossy photo and A4 documentOn the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". On the bottom is a list of the names of those in the photo. Left to Right Rear Row: Maj. K. Ewen, Capt. N.F. Attree, Capt. C.N. Bucknell, Capt. J.L. McKenzie, Capt. C.D. Seabrook, Lt. W.G. Foley. Second row from rear: Maj. C. Dumble, Capt. A. Tavener, Maj. F. Langford, Maj. T.A.R. Cleave, Capt. M.D. Waller, Capt. J.B. Ainslie, Capt. G.M.Taylor. Third row from rear: Capt. E.K. Jennings, Lt. J.H. Loxton, Capt. D.J. Breheny, Lt. R.V. Stephens, Capt J.W.D. Cornell, Maj. C.A. Ricketts, Lt. A.R. Creswick. Fourth row from rear: Lt. W. Ruthven (V.C.), Capt. R.C. Tomkins, Capt. R.J.Bermingham, Maj. A.E. Arnott, Capt. L.S. Ralton, Maj. F.L. Edmunds, Capt. W.E. Paterson. Fifth row from rear: Maj. H.W. Stockwell, Capt. C.A. Ferry, Maj. A.C. Jennings, Capt. W.L. Hart, Maj. R.R. Marston, Capt. R.A. Cameron, Capt. R.W.M. Page. Sixth Row from rear: Lt. A.E. Pizzy, Capt. A.G. Yungman, Maj.T.G. Court, Maj. J.B. Chapman, Maj. H.F. Gough, Maj. P.L. Barbour, Maj. H.M. Heward, Maj. E.C. Nolte. Front Row: Lt. G.H. Rowden, Capt. C.J.F. Pollett, Maj. A.E.Bunbury, Lt-Col. E.W. Bundey, Major W.A. Cronk, Capt. B.V. Eames, Lt. N.D. Anderson, Maj. C.A. Lotherington. Absent: Lt. R.R. Webster, Lt. R.B. Blackwell The A4 is a written description of a brief history of the 79th Fighter Squadron79th fighter squadron, raaf, wooloomanata, spitfire, world war 2, ww2, peter anderson, southern command training school, 15 course 18th april 1943 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Stamp Pack - Australia Remembers, Stamp Pack 4 x 45c, 1995
... during World War 2 RAAF ... during World War 2 RAAF The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages ...Australia Post 4 x 45c Stamp Pack issued 1995 Contents are a collection of 4 stamps showing people who made a valuable contribution and service. This pack includes : Sir Edward " Weary" Dunlop (1907-1993) AC, CMG, mentioned for Medical Treatment rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE awarded for founding and service to The War Widows Guild. John "Diver" Derrick (1914-1945) VC, mentioned for his being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Guinea during World War 2. Rawdon "RON" Middleton (1916-1942) VC mentioned for his service during World War 2 RAAF The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages : front page Australia Remembers 1945 with picture of V.C.Mostly black and White with Orange and Red. Second page Australia Remembers 1945 with details of stamps light brown back ground Third page 4 stamps with details of personnel light blue background. Last page small advertisements Orange back ground.australia post 4 x 45 cent stamp pack "australia remembers" 1994 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Manual - Raaf Ground Defence - Australia, New Guinea, South West Pacific Areas 1939 - 1940 - 1945 - Korea
R.A.A. F. Instructional ManualCovers WW2 and Korea WarsA instruction Manual Compiled by Warrant Officer , M.I.D. Owned by A, J. Quickr.a.a.f. manual -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Equipment - Bellini Tosi Direction Finder receiver
This is the type of radio equipment used at the Aeradio building from 1938 and also the RAAF Direction Finding hut during the war.bellini tosi, direction finder, radio receiver, aeradio -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Wall Clock, c. 1940
Following the closure of the RAAF Air Base after the Second World War an auction sale was held. Mr Goldsworthy, mechanic and garage owner of Kaniva purchased the clock and hung it on the wall of the garage where it remained when the business was sold to Mr Eddy Rowe of Kaniva. The clock remained in action until the 17th October 2009 when Mr Rowe disconnected the power supply to the clock, and donated it to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre (NAHC) to be kept as memorabilia of the Second World War. On completion of the building of a new hangar/exhibition centre at the Nhill Aerodrome, the clock will be hung on the wall and once again connected to the power supply.Clock was used at the air school at Nhill during WW224 hour electric wall clock with Telechron brand on face. It has a pair of hour hands, one red one black and a black minute hand and second hand. A domed shaped Perspex front. The clock face has 24 hour markings. The glass and clock face are set within a steel frame.The clock has Telechron and twenty-four hour numbers written on the clock face. Pasted on the back side is "instructions for setting the clock which is marked WARREN TELECHRON COMPANY/Ashland Mass. U.S.A world war two, clock, electric clock,twenty four hour clock, nhill aerodrome, raaf air base, warren telechron, goldsworthy, eddy rowe -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Letter to Ian Cramer
Ian Cramer donated the plane Avro Anson LT710 to the RAAF museum Point Cook in 1980. The plane was purchased war surplus from the Nhill Aerodrome after the war and stored in a shed on the farm at Woorak. A short time later Mr Cramer forwarded more remnants of the aircraft to Point Cook and this letter of thanks and a short history paper was received.History of an Avro Anson that was disposed from the RAAF from Nhill aerodrome.Copy of paper written by Bob Piper of the Dept Defence Historical Studies. Two A4 pages titled "Aggie Arrives Home", history of Anson LT710. Includes cover letter to Ian Cramer who donated the remnants of LT710 to the RAAF museum Point Cook in 1980.Aggie Arrives Home by Robert Kendall Piper -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book - RAAF at War, Victory Roll, 1945
... RAAF at War... grampians RAAF at War Book Victory Roll Hard back 200 pages ...Hard back 200 pages with colour paintings and sketches, black and white photographs.raaf pilot experiences flying out of operational bases of europe and the pacific. -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book - RAAF at War, Halstead Press Limited, These Eagles
... RAAF at War... grampians RAAF at War Book These Eagles Stories of RAAF at different ...Promotional style writingnon-fictionPromotional style writing -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Water bubble drinker, c1940s
This drinker was purchased by Walter Dart from the RAAF clearance sale on the aerodrome after the war.Cast iron drinker stand and basin white enamel coated with one square hole for water bubble tap and one drain fitting. drinker bubble, basin, stand, walter dart, bubbler, dart -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Donald Henry Harris No 141844 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
John Stanistreet No 408598 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.4.41. He was WIA over Duisberg Germany 7.9.42. He was returned to Australia and on discharge from the RAAF 9.5.45 his rank was F/O in a Medical Rehabilitation Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Stanistreet. .1) 1. 1939-45 Star with clasp "Bomber Command" 2. Aircrew Europe Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) same as .1)..1) "408598 J Stanistreet"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
.1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - PAMPHLET, Advice to Personnel Discharged During the War, 7.1945
RAAF pamphlet No 25 issued by the Rehabilitation Section of the RAAF to provide advice to personnel discharged during WWII. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Brown, card cover. 16 cut edged pages with black print on all. Pages stapled to the cover. Title on cover.rehabilitation, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENT, 24.9.1945
Issued to Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC permitting his return to work at Hume & Iser, Bendigo. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Proforma, cream, with black type print front / back. Personal details handwritten in black ink. Card folded in two.Handwritten in black ink front / back: Personal details Date stamped in purple: 24 SEP 1945employment return, wars end, individual