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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket - Tropical
RAAF KHAKI - RAAF Group Captain Carmichael #31244 with ribbons, Air Force Cross, 39-45 star, Pacific Star, Brit. War Medal (+MID),Australian Service Medal, Air Efficiency Award).(trousers U570B)uniform, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET - RAAF, c. WW2
Helmet issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF. He enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He was discharged from the RAAF on 13.3.46.British designed steel helmet painted a khaki colour. The chin strap is made of light khaki coloured cotton webbing and is secured with an adjustable brass buckle. The liner is black coloured and coated canvas with rubber padding on the crown.On the underside of the rim in black handwriting: 'LAC Dean JC/144278/RAAF'uniforms - raaf, helmet, headwear -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trousers
RAAF Trousers, Service (stored with tunic U447A, shirt, belt U447E, tie U447I)uniform, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Stretcher
Stretcher spring rest original Owner David Russ Young Reg No 121195 RAAFww2, raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama
Depicts a casualty evacuation from the field by RAAF Iroquois or 'Huey' helicopter. Four soldiers are protecting the landing zone. Two soldiers carrying stretchered injured soldiers on board. Pilot, Co-Pilot, and another soldier look on.'RAAF' on the tail piece of helicopter. Made by John Loughmandiorama, "dust off", huey helicopter -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - RAAF PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, 1943 - 1944
The photos were in a collection of George Henry Haw No 128091 RAAF, enlisted 0n 22.3 1943 age 30 years initially in 79 Sqd RAAF Laverton. His overseas service is listed as from 16.6.1943 to 1.10.1944 on Goodenough, Kiriwina and Los Negros Islands. Then Madang from 5.6.1945 to 22.10.1945. Other service was Townsville QLD. Discharged from the RAAF on 18.12.1945 with the rank of LAC in No 2 Medical Recieving Station. Los Negros is in the Admiralty Islands, Goodenough is north of Milne Bay and Kiriwina is in the Trobriand Islands north of Milne Bay.Five photographs B & W relating to RAAF service in the Islands; .1) Group photo showing 51 personnel with an Aircraft behind. .2) Group photo showing 39 personnel with an Aircraft behind. .3) Three personnel standing beside a post with distances to various places. The post shows that they are on Los Negros Island. .4) Three Japanese POW’s in the back of a truck. .5) Five Japanese POW’s in the back of a truck with Americans on ground.photographs, raaf, islands, pow’s -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Metal Trunk
This is a metal trunk that was issued to 418087 F/O L C Dowling RAAF No1, F/O Dowling served with the RAAF during WW2.This is an original issue trunk that belonged to 418087 F/O DowlingAn oblong metal trunk, black.418087 F/O L C Dowling, RAAF No1ww2, 418087 f/o l c dowling, raaf, metal trunk -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badges - 3x Plastic in container
This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.2 x RAAF; 1 X Rising Sunsouvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, RAAF
The uniform belonged to Wing Commander "Leonard Bacon", born 11 June 1906. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31 May 1926 No. 03305 with the rank AC.1. In 9 postings in Vic, QLD and WA he rose through 11 ranks to Sgt Maj Class 2 by 1940. He was commissioned as Flying Officer on 1.8.1940. He rose through the ranks to be Wing Commander on 1.7.1951. During WW2 from 1941 he was explosives Inspecting Officer at Northern Area 5 then to Explosive Inspecting Officer for the whole RAAF in the S/W Pacific. This role took him to some 21 places in the North from Townsville - Darwin to across the islands many several times. Leonard was awarded a "Mention in Despatches" on Morotai in 1945. Post WW2 in 1950 Leonard was appointed Chief Inspector of explosives in the RAAF, one of these roles was the supervision of the disposal of large quantities of War Stock. On 13.6.1958 he was recommended for an “OBE” which he received in the 1959 New Years Honors List. Leonard retired from the RAAF on 11.6.1960 after 34 years. This is a very brief record of his service documents.Dark Blue Service Dress Uniform comprising of jacket (.1) Pants (.2) gold buttons with RAAF emblems. Ribbons on the coat are as follows; Left to Right: OBE, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal. Jacket has black inside lining with belt connected to back. Three stripes of Wing Commander rank on the sleeves. Size "M".raaf, uniform, leonard bacon -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Greatcoat
RAAF Greatcoat, service, Sgt Hunt with gold buttons. Part of UC030uniform, 1966, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket
RAAF Dark Green nylon mens summer jacket (Part of UC017)uniform, 2000, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket - Service Dress
RAAF Service dress jacket with ribbons. Wing commander (Part of UC043)uniform, vietnam, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Book
History Book - RAAF Support Unit Tengah - belonged to J.K. Huntdocuments, 1971-83, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Slouch Hat
RAAF Khaki Officer's hat (summer uniform) with seven band puggareeheadgear, haki, raaf -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Forage
A standard issue RAAF blue Other Ranks' woollen forage cap with oxidised brass RAAF badge on left hand side. The two buttons at the front are made of black plastic. The cap is lined with black cotton fabric. The crown opening has been sewn up with large black running stitches in heavy black thread. A rectangular shaped white cotton maker's label that bears various markings indicating size, year of manufacture, etc. is sewn inside the left hand side of the cap. A label attached inside the cap has the following: "V 330, 1944, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, SIZE 7" and the D^D marking with the letters "A F". The cap is also marked with the name "FRASER" and the service number "RAAF A36508"raaf, air force, australia, world war 2, ww2, airmen, aircrew, kings crown badge, -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and medals of LAC William Downton Thomas
Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - AIRCRAFT, RAAF, Royal Australian Air Force, 1981
Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.1. to 15. Prints - gloss white colour paper. Black colour print with illustrations in colour of RAAF Aircraft from 1921 to 1981. This is a RAAF DIAMOND JUBILEE Collection.Print numbers, Royal Australian Air Force. No. 1 to No. 16 with print No. 3 missing. 1. "1912 Deperdussin" No. 1. 2. 'AVRO AB' INITIO 1921" No. 2. 3. "Wirraway A20-653" No. 4. 4. "Lockheed Hudson" No. 5. 5. 'CAC Wackett Trainer 1939" No. 6. 6. "de Haviland DH82 Tiger Moth". No. 7. 7. "Douglas C-47 Dakota 1943" No. 8. 8. "English Electric Canberra". No. 9. 9. "CAC Sabre 1954" No. 10. 10. "CAC Winjeel or Young Eagle 1957". No. 11. 11. "Lockheed C-130 Hercules" No. 12. 12. "CAC-GAF Dassault Mirage 111.Os 1964" No. 13. 13. "Bell Iroquois" No. 14. 14. "Lockheed P-3B Orion" No. 15. 15. "General Dynamics F-111C 1963". No.16. prints, raaf, diamond jubilee, william (bill) thomason collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Dog Tags (RAAF)
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Round metal disc, hole near one edge and inscriptions on both sidesSmith 407 837 Meth RAAF A2 (on reverse) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Metal Cigarette Case
Silver coloured case with what appears to be "H" inscribed and date 24/11/41. Attached to the top and at the bottom Gold and Blue RAAF emblem. Metal opening clip on right hand side hinged on leftAppears to be engraved "H" and date 24/11/41. RAAF -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - DRINKING GLASSES
Glasses used in Sergeants Mess for Celebratory occasions, that were collected from various messes.Set of 3 drinking glasses in the shape of a boot. 1. Small boat shape clear glass with heel with Australian Emblem on left side. 2. Medium boot shape drinking glass with heel with Australian Royal Artillery emblem on upper front. 3. Large boot shape clear glass with heel and Australian Royal Artillery emblem on front.1. Inscribed "Sergeants Mess" and "RAAF East Sale". 2. Inscribed "RAAF Sergeants Mess" above emblem and "Melbourne" below emblem. 3. Inscribed " Sergeants Mess" above emblem and "RAAF East Sale" below.raaf, glasses, sergeants mess -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF
Kit bag issued to Donald William Wallace, No.34268 RAAF, WW2. Enlisted 9.10.40. Discharged 1.16.45. Rank Corporal No. 1 Engineering School - Staff.Grey/green kit bag issued during WW2 with series of stud holes along top to allow it to be drawn closed. No. 5 stamped on the side. Small flap on inside top.Marked on side "34268 RAAF 49059".kit bag, equipment, engineering school, donald william wallace -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
RAAF Tunic, trousers (U447AA). Sergeant. Ribbons - Long service & good conduct.uniform, 1971, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket - Battledress
RAAF Battledress jacket Pilot Officer AUS419882 Alan Rodriquez with trousers U282Buniform, 1944, raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Iroquois Over Jungle
A laminated coloured photograph of an RAAF Iroquois helicopter flying over dense jungle.Rego 508photograph, raaf, iroquois helicopter -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LEAVE PASS, 2.3.1942
Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4.Beige paper RAAF leave pass, Form P/P 26 for V.H Evans. On cover "418655 Evans V.H" On inside last dated "2 March 1943"documents-licenses, military history-raaf, leave pass -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Cloth badges. Australian
Circa. 1939 / 1945RAAF. wings badge. and. sleeve insignias, bombadier badge and international badge. Navy Blue Background.RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. Overseas Blue Service Dress badge Propeller Badges , blue and khaki worn on sleeve. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Junior Legatee Noel Shiels, 194
A portrait of a former Junior Legatee, Noel Shiels who had enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War 2. It was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). Research on NAA.gov.au and DVA confirms it was Noel Lindsey Sheils Service No 430062, who was born 31 March 1924 in Preston who joined the RAAF when he enlisted on 4 December 1942, he became a pilot and his rank was flying officer and was posted with the 37 Squadron. His father was James Howard Sheils Service No 158 of the 1st Bay AFA who died in May 1931 leaving his wife and 5 children. Noels brother Brian joined the AIF, his sister Wendy joined the WRANS.A record of a junior legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of Noel Shiels in RAAF uniform, he had been a junior legatee. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.junior legatee, raaf, noel shiels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, BROOCHES VARIOUS, c.WWII
Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out of Perspex..1) Rising Sun brooch, mother of pearl. .2) RAAF Brooch with wings, perspex. .3) Brooch, oval shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3) Centre: Mother I go to return numismatics - medals, military badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISC, Est 1939-43
Belonged to David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2084, 2085. Identity disc, round, polished metal with one small hole and attached to a key ring. Engraved on both sides."400247 ANDREW D.T RAAF C.E BG A2"identification, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - COLLECTION OF LETTERS, Items date between 1940 and 1951
Display book contains letters written to Ian A. Lyons by students of Eaglehawk State School describing his flyover of the school. Congratulatory letters and telegrams related to his Imperial Award are also included. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Green covered display book with 30 pages. Album contains a collection of handwritten letters and envelopes. Telegrams also included. Black and white photograph of a man in RAAF uniform on page one.Title on page 1: ' Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons, 77 Squadron RAAF'ian a. 'joe' lyons, letters, telegrams, eaglehawk state school