The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base. Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.raaf, 1941, base

Photograph shows completed RAAF Base at Nhill Aerodrome. This photo shows the base about mid way during its life at Nhill during WWII.Black and white photograph, digital file only.raaf base, nhill air school, wwii, eats training base

To be used in the event of a mustard gas attack. Two of a pack of three anti gas eye shields for use in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during the 1940s. The shields are made of cellulose acetate sheet with elastic ties and cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a cardboard pack printed with instruction on how to use them.3 EYESHIELDS, ANTI-GAS, MK 11/C.A. "AIR SPRAY" Packet also marked with instructions for use.wwii, anti gas, eyeshields, protective wear

This building is still intact at the Nhill Aerodrome. Some of the infrastructure is also in place or can be evidenced by its foundations.The Aeradio building was built on the present aerodrome in 1937. This was one of only sixteen buildings of this type built across Australia and it housed radio communications and guidance equipment. The building and its equipment were part of a comprehensive system of radio towers, signalling and meteorology equipment aimed at providing safer navigation for aircraft travelling throughout Australia. The facility closed in the 1960sThis photo is significant due to it having been taken soon after the building was constructed. It is the earliest known photograph taken on an open to the public day before the receiver aerials were erected.The Aeradio building was built on the present (2012) aerodrome in 1937 or 1938. This was one of only fifteen buildings of this type built across Australia and it housed radio communications and guidance equipment. The building and its equipment were part of a comprehensive system of radio towers lights and signalling equipment aimed at providing safer navigation for aircraft travelling throughout Australia. The facility closed in the 1960sphoto, aeradio, early, civil aviation, dca, dept of civil aviation

Detailed log of flights and aircraft types flown for the period November 1960 Landed and refueled a Meteor Mk II jet aeroplane at Nhill 29 November 1960 enroute from Laverton to Edinbough Air Base.Very rare for a jet fighter of the time to have landed at Nhill aerodrome. Photo copy of one page of log book detailing Meteor jet stopping at NhillNovember 1960meteor-mkii, refuel, nhill-aerodrome, jet aircraft, ken-mcphan

The files were used to register members of the Wimmera Aero Club. Records relate to membership from May 1949 to June 1953.The Wimmera Aero Club based at Nhill is thought to have been the first country club in the state and the records of members is significant from an historical point of view.Files are held in a brown metal box 16 cm x 13 cm x 12 cm with an attached flip top lid. About 70 alphabeticaly indexed files within the box.No markingsnhill aero club, members, card file,

Part of a navigator's training was to practice bomb aiming. These bombs detonated a liquid causing a thin spiral of smoke to rise from the impact point. Thousands were dropped near Nhill.At the end of WWII thousands of the remains of these bombs were removed for recycling. Very few remain as an example of those used during training.This is a reasonable replica of an original smoke bomb used during practice on the bombimg range south of Nhill.No markingsbomb, bomb replica, practice bomb

This bomb was found on the Bombing Range during the late 1950s.Very few of these bombs were known to have been dropped at Nhill and this is one of only two known to have been recovered unexploded.cylindrical body with rounded nose, plate steel tail fins, fuse fitting on the nose bomb, 2000 pound, bombing range

This is a copy of the only known photograph of the first plane to land at Nhill. Taken when landed on race course.This photo is significant because it is the only known photograph of the first plane to land at Nhill. A full description of theis event can be found in the Nhill Free Press Nov 1919.Digital Copy of Originalaircraft, airplane, biplane, 1919, first landing, nhill

This was the main target used for bombing and strafing practice during WWII by trainees at the RAAF Air School at Nhill.Original target from the bombing range. Other temporary wooden targets were used but this is the only original target that now exists.This target is made of 10mm steel plate. Two circles approximately 1.5 metres in diameter are slotted and joined at right angles so that when viewed from a distance would always appear as a round ball. Includes four support stays approx. 14 foot long 3" steel pipe with flattened ends.It is marked in several places due to being hit by bombs.target,

Ear phones of the type would have been used hereHeadphones made from metal base, adjustable headstrap made from metal wire with canvas padding. Bradded wire lead with two connector pins, backlight ear padsBrandes Superior. BBC pat pending. Matched Tone trade mark. Made in Englandheadphones, wwii, audio equipment

A personal recollection of the Avro Anson crash at Woorak by Mr Roy Schneider who was with his father on their farm near the crash site. Roy was a student of the near by Woorak State School.Roy was at the site immediate after the crash and wrote this recollection a short while before his passing in 2011Hand written by Roy Schneider on two sheets of writing paper

Radio units of this type were used in AeradioGrey body has five knobs and two dial instruments. Audio oscillator, Low Distortion. Type 401C Serial No. 128 Techron Appliances Melb Austradio, aeradio, audio oscillator,

The type of rack used in the Aeradio buildingSteel channel iron structure grey colour with series of bolt holes to mount radios. Free standing with anchor bolt holes in base.

This system overcome the problem of errors in verbal transmission and recording of information These units were serviced by the PMG (Post Master General) These were the type used in the Aeradio building. Grey colour, Teletype machine with key board and original teletype paper tape roll installed.(front) Siemens Australia (back) Fernschrieber Fs Sk 2186/1 240Vteletype, telex, information

This type was used in the later period of Aeradio in the 1960s Sometimes in later years for monitoring NDB operation.This radio receiver type was used in AeradioMetalic grey colour, with bakerlite face with dial. 12 adjusting knobs and 2 frequency instrument meters.Amalgamated Wireless (Australiasia) Ltd Sydney CR-6Bradio receiver, awa, aeradio, cr 6

Example of the type used in WW2 It cant be ascertained this type of gas mask was used at NhillBlack rubber construction with replaceable metal canister. Includes original cardboard box and canvas carry bag with shoulder strap.BRF 6/11/41 L & BR. Co. 19 941 Lot 474A (white paint print)

Bags of this type are likely to have been used at NhillLight canvas bag with two pouches and cover flap with two closer straps and buckles. Attached is a canvas shoulder strap.

Shaving soap stick with paper wrap.Image of 50's style Skymaster airliner. Outward bound - shaving soap

Wound dressing in calico bag Three packs contain two rolls and one pack contains I roll Bag has printed description and instructionsFirst Field Dressing Instructions & Contents Date of manufacture January 1941 to July 1943field dressing, wound dressing, bandage, first aid

These blankets were made for service issue, common complain they were too thin an coldBlanket was purchased at the Nhill base clearance sale.Woollen blanket Grey colour with cotton braid on two side blanket, bedding, woollen, grey

Uniform belonged to Clarence Blood This uniform was worn by Clarence Blood in his service in northern Australia. Clarence was a trainee at the AA&GS Nhill Uniform coat and trousers with Safari Pith Helmut, British karki colouruniform, khaki, helmut, pith helmut

commonly known as 'shower of sparks' this buzzer type ignition coil is connected via the distributor and spark plug leads to generate a continuous spark while crank starting the Cheetah aero engine. The type of ignition coil fitted to the Cheetah engine fitted to an Avro Anson, Parts stock unused.electronic ignition coil with high tension outlet and set of adjustable breaker points and connectors. New in original box.D-5271BA Adjust to 2.5 volts with standard secondary load for use on 12 volt system. On Box 'Booster Coil Type 512 Model 1 Style E' serial number 1552 ignition coil, shower of sparks, ignition, garth rohdes

Not establishedKit contains stainless steel and glass syringe with four needles in a stainless steel container.H original record made in Germanysyringe, medical

Purchased and donated to NAHCnot knownLeather RAAF suit caseInscribed on lid with white ink 'CABIN' front 'V. J. ALLEN'r.a.a.f., v.j.allen, suitcase

Aluminium fabrication depicting aeroplane fuselage panel with table and mounting wall for radios, has morse key and audio player connected. also a small radar screen and lights. Light green radio console, lancaster mock up

WT Rodda served in the RAAF during WWIIenvelope with collection of service records not originalservice records

Wooden model Wirraway aircraft, not to scalemodel plane, wooden model, model wirraway