Print number 110 of painting by Geoff Nutkins the "Hunters. The picture shows Major Helmut Wick and others leading Schwarm of 4 planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940. The print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the publisher784.1 Picture frame, Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture which shows four German fighter planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 Picture Frame Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture. Shows Certificate of Authenticity for the Hunters signed by the publisher784.1 The Hunters by Geoff Nutkins. Major Helmut Wick and Oberleutnant Rudi Pflanz lead a Schwarm from the Richthofen Geschwader on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 ww2, planes, german air force, lara r.s.l., messerchmitt, prints, world war two, luftwaffe

The story of Stanford Tuck's military career.Hard Cover - colour blue- on spine red seal with gold star on top and bottom. Photographs, The story of R.R. Stanford Tuck, D.S.O D.F.C with two bars To my wife and eight other proud travellers of the inner circle. Part of Companion Book Clubtuck, forrester, 65 squadron, distinguished service medal, royal air force, distinguished flying cross, italian bombers, 257 squadron, spitfire, prison camp

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

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

A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1846 A collection of short stories and experiences of service.Personal recounts by service men and women.As You Were 1946 A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1946 Inside front and back pages are green and black illustrations with the words ' Ye who come after them forget not their sacrifice, claim as your heritage a portion of their spirit and in peace or in war take up their sword of service, so shall the living and the dead be for all time be bound in one fellowship. Green hardcover with yellow text 'as you were!' Below is a rectangle with 3 servicemen and 1946.To the memory of fallen comrades. ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never aged and a tomb most glorious - not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army.

Continued from 'As you were 1946' this book presents the views of service men and women and the views expressed are those of the writers. Contributions that are a mosaic of service men and women.A compilation of person war experiences and yarns.Compilation of person recounts, stories and articles. Photos, illustrations and letters Green covered entitled 'As you were', with a relief of tri-servicemen with the date '1947' lower on the cover. Inside cover front and back is illustrated with the insignia of each Australian services in addition to relief of the tri services. There are two copies held by the Lara RSL Sub BranchTo the memory of fallen comrades. " They gave their l Ives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so. Much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army, yarns, short stories, wwi, wwii

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

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

Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help with repatriation on return to AustraliaUsed by World War 2 service personnel to assist with repatriation on return from active service to Australia.A booklet coloured khaki with a cover made from light cardboard and 64 pages made from paper.On the front Cover from top to bottom: Commonwealth of Australia; Repatriation Commission; AN OUTLINE OF REPATRIATION; (Republished September, 1943, to conform to the amended Acts and Regulation, Revised January, 1941); (Issued by the Repatriation Commission for the information and guidance of members of the Fighting Services of the war which commenced on 3rd September, 1939); Melbourne; By Authority: H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne T.1034/12.43-C.454/45 See images for content on front and rear covers.commonwealth of australia, repatriation commission, world war 2, ww2, repatriation, aif, australian infantry forces, melbourne, government printer, navy, army, air force

The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl

WW2 US Army 8 page pamphlet of Language Phrases for German, Spanish, French and Dutch issued to Aviation personnel, Paratroopers, etc., as escape and evasion aid.Used by the USAF during WW2 for aviation when in enemy territory in Europe.Card folder - List of Phases - French, Dutch, German & Spanish"Not to be produced in public" and printed list of phrases in French, Dutch, German and Spanishww2, world war two, usaf, united states air force, list of phrases, french, dutch, german, spanish

Names of airmen are: “CHAMPKIN D G, CARROLL M W, LYNCH T J, JARMAN E G D, HARRIS H R, JACKSON J G NEAL R L”Black / white drawing of a Lancaster air crew. Each is wearing his flying gear, each has a last name drawn on front of helmet. An Avro Lancaster Bomber is at the top part of drawing. Winged badges bearing pilot's full names are at bottom part of drawing. Frame is simple wood design, painted white with a small amount of gold trim.illustrations-pen&ink, military history - air force, airforce, lancaster

Item in the collection re R T PHILLIPS VX113093, refer Reg No 3239P for his service details..1) Pilot's flying goggles. Pear shaped lens, pivoted in centre made probably of multi layer glass. Painted black metal frame. The surrounds are of a stretch fabric material. The air seal is an open weave material with lambswool stitched into it. An elastic strap with two buckles hold it on the user's head. .2) Small black leather case to hold goggles. Press stud closure.military equipment - air force, flying

Plastic scale model of Catalina Flying Boat. Twin engines on high main wing. Camouflage colouring on top of wing & tail wings. White fuselage & under wings. Gun mounted in front of cockpit. Two Rockets under each side of main wing. Gun turrets on each side of fuselage.Each side of fuselage under cockpit: "No 88" Each side of tail fin: "No 1188"military history - souvenirs - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Portrait of an airman in uniform, no rank shown. Has an air crew 1/2 wing badge on chest. Photo has been glued onto a breakfast cereal packet.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barrracks trust

Colour photo in wooden frame, is a head portrait of an airman wearing a peaked cap.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

The photo shows three of the four engines of the Sunderland. There are about 70 airmen in front of the aircraft.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Photo, black & white, showing Sunderland Aircraft floating on water, 4 air crew on top of wing, engines undergoing maintenance.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Photo, black & white, showing a waterway with several Sunderland Air Craft moored, some boats & shipping. On left in foreground shows a large object covered in some sort of camouflage.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Photo, black & white, a chest up portrait of a young man in what appears to be the Flying Corps uniform. He is wearing a fore & aft forage cap with light coloured band.Bottom: "Yours sincerely Harold 22.1.17"photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

This is possibly a British Flying Corp unit.Photo, black & white, showing a WW1 Flying Corp Officer standing. He is wearing a Sam Browne belt, lace up knee boots and a peaked cap.photography-photographs, military history - air force, afc, passchendaele barracks trust

Wording is most likely “Royal Flying Corp”Photo, colour, showing the RFC Badge. Red background the RFC Badge has the 3 RFC letters surrounded by oak leaves, a crown surmounts the lot.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

This is a famous photo of wartime aviation crash.Photo, black & white, dark coloured Avro Anson, NR4878 that has crashed onto another lighter coloured Avro Anson NR L9162.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust, anson

Newspaper article, black & white, shows picture of the two Avro Ansons crashed together, some of the written article is evident. The newspaper is glued to a piece of cardboard.documents - newspapers, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Photographs, 4 individual portraits stuck on to an A4 laminated sheet. The subjects are: CPL DONALD J OSBORN - 2/17 Battalion FLT LT JOHN D OSBORN - 59 SQN RAF FLY OFFICER HAROLD K OSBORN - 630 SQN RAF Bomber Command LSA NORMAN L OSBORN - RAAFphotography-photographs, military history - air force, raaf

Newspaper & date published now shown.Newspaper article, colour & black & white, titled: ANZAC Day Reunites Two Special Squadrons, 461 Squadron Sunderland Aircraft.documents - newspapers, military history - air force, sunderland, passchendaele barracks trust

item relates to Cat No 2854.3.1) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front & Crown & Eagle Badge. .2) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front..1) Inside cap: “Q136 1944, Size 7-1/8, Made in Australia” .2) “J Josephson 1941 Laver”costume - male head wear, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Brass shell casings in shape of aeroplane on brass stand/base. The rear section is missing.military history - souvenirs - air force, trench art

Items relate to the HEWSTON Family WWI & WWII. .1), .3) are Association Badges. .2) This is a 13th Australian General Hospital badge. .4) At this point unknown..1) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer with red over white diamond centre. .2) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer, red diamond centre with possible purple rectangular shape centre. .3) Badge, metal, oval shape, grey outer with oval purple over red centre. .4) Badge, metal, Maltese Cross style with centre laurel wreath & RAF centre.numismatics-badges-military, military history - air force - army, association, hospital