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

Camera was used during 1943-1944 by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron.Camera used by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron during 1943-1944.Soho Myna Model SK12a17

Compass believed to be from a 'Betty' or 'Dinah' Japanese Aircraft.Model 9 - 2 magnetic type compass for aircraft YOKOGAWA Electric Company. Made in August 1942. Serial No. 8305411a18

Olive drab tin containing rations for two aircrewDepartment of Defence Packed by MacROBERTSONS SPECIAL FLYING RATION To be consumed by Air Crew carrying out flights of 4 hours' duration or longer Sufficient for 2 men KEEP PACK INTACT RAAF A Gadsden Containera19

Small (about .5 litre) can, containing drinking water. A spike, to punch a small hole in the can, is affixed to the lid. These cans were standard equipment in B-24 Liberator life raftsWater (Drinking)a20

Frecker carried out 7 sorties before joining the unit and 21 successful sorties with his squadron making a total of 179.4 hours operational flying. He was attacked and badly damaged by a night fighter on 12 April 1942, after attacking Essen. He brought his aircraft home and successfully crash-landed away from base without causing injury to his crew. Throughout his tour of operations he maintained a high degree of courage and skill.The Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War Medals - Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.a22.02

Replica Pacific Star, Campaign Stars and War Medals 1939-45. Aircrew Europe Star. Defence Medal 1939-45. Awarded to Mason Day Frecker.a22.03

Distinguished Flying Medal M.D. Frecker RAAFa22.04

Used by pilots during WWIIPilot's Notes for Bristol - Hercules V1 Engines in Wellington aircraft.Issue No. 1 February 1943 (M.D. Frecker) These Notes are applicable only to engines running on 100-octane fuel and are complementary to information given in official publications.a22.05

A Pocket Vocabulary of Malay, Pidgin English and Japanese Phrases for the use of U.S. Troops in the Southwest Pacific Area. Second printing for Australian Military Forces. Malay Course for Beginners. Far Eastern Liaison Office. Used by Military Forces.a22.06

Used by pilots during WWIIBlue - Bristol Aircooled Radial Engines Pilot's Notes, Pegasus CVIII. Green - Rotol Pilot's Notes.a22.07, frecker

Used by pilot instructors during WWII.Instructors Handbook of Advanced Flying Training issued by Air Ministry May 1943. Air Publication 1732b, 1st Edition, May 1943.a22.08, frecker

RAAF member's Pay Book (in poor condition)Official No. 402653. Pay Book No. 29946. Surname: Frecker. Christian Names: Mason Day. Royal Australian Air Force Member's Pay Booka22.09

Used in WWIILeaflets dropped to the civil population of Japanese occupied territories by RAAF 24 Squadron B-24 Liberatorsa22.10, frecker

Used in WWIIMap of Germany showing Stalagsa22.11, frecker

Used by Mason Day Frecker (RAAF) during WWIIPen nibs used during 1939-1945a22.12

Buttons and Badges worn on RAAF Uniformsa22.13, frecker

Includedin the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFLetter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to M.D. Frecker. Re: awarded medals during services with the Armed Forces during WWII 1939/45a22.14

War Office Courses offered by University Correspondence Collegea22.15, frecker

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque from Holland, presented to Bill BakkerKoninkliji Luchtmacht Parvus Numero Magnus Meritoa23.01, bakker

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque presented to Bill BakkerAir Force Association, Victorian Division. Life Member, Mr. W.M. Bakker - 1976a23.02

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque presented to Bill Bakker (RAAF)1935-1983 School of Radio RAAF Readiness Through Training Governor General's Banner Presentation 29 April 1983a23.03, bakker