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Book - The Empire Express, Charles L. Scrivner, The Empire Express: The story of the U.S. Navy PV squadron' aerial strikes against the Japanese Kuriles during WWII
... Service United States Air force Second World War The book covers ...The book covers the Aeronautical action that occurred between the Japanese and Americans in the northern pacific islands during the second world war. It focuses on the aircraft and action that occurred between the Kuril Islands and Aleutian IslandsThe front cover is a stylised image of a sea plane over a body of coastal water. The image was created by Paul Matt.non-fictionThe book covers the Aeronautical action that occurred between the Japanese and Americans in the northern pacific islands during the second world war. It focuses on the aircraft and action that occurred between the Kuril Islands and Aleutian Islandsww2, pacific theatre, imperial japanese army air service, united states air force, second world war -
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Book - The Forgotten Fifth, The Forgotten Fifth: A photographic Chronology of the U.S. Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two
... Bomber aircraft Second World War Fifth Air Force This book ...This book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.The front cover is a black and white Photograph of 7 Men in uniform, standing in front of a B-25 bomber. Photograph wraps around to back cover.non-fictionThis book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.ww2, pacific theatre, united states air force, bomber aircraft, second world war, fifth air force -
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Book - Forty of the Fifth, Michael John Claringbould, Forty of the Fifth: The life, Times, and Demise of Forty U.S Fifth Air Force Aircraft
... War United States Air force The book contains a profile ...The book contains a profile of each of the forty aforementioned Forty of the Fifth. It covers each aircraft's history.The cover is a Black and white Photo of a crashed bomber with a blue tint. The back has four smaller photos.non-fictionThe book contains a profile of each of the forty aforementioned Forty of the Fifth. It covers each aircraft's history.fifth air force, pacific theatre, ww2, second world war, united states air force -
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Book - Mistel, Hans-peter Dabrowski, Mistel: The piggy-Back aircraft of the Luftwaffe
The book covers the German Mistel 'mistletoe' design of a composite aircraft. The Aircraft was a secret endeavour, and the book contains what pictures could be found of the design.A green book, the front cover is an illustration of three 'Mistel' mid-flight. The back cover is a photograph of a captured Mistel. non-fictionThe book covers the German Mistel 'mistletoe' design of a composite aircraft. The Aircraft was a secret endeavour, and the book contains what pictures could be found of the design.ww2, second world war, luftwaffe, mistel, aircraft -
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Book - General history of American war planes 1900's to 2001, COMBAT The Great American Warplanes, 2001
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Book - Victorian Department of Education, record of persons service 1939-1945, WAR SERVICE RECORD 1939-1945, WAR SERVICE RECORD 1939-1945, 1959
Victorian Department of Education, record of persons service 1939-1945, WAR SERVICE RECORD 1939-1945Dark blue cover, gold embossed Victorian coat of arms and book titlenon-fictionVictorian Department of Education, record of persons service 1939-1945, WAR SERVICE RECORD 1939-1945 -
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Book - A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, 1993
A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War IIcover showing b and w photo of in air B-24 bombing operationnon-fictionA former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II -
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Book - Various photos and drawings of Japanese aircraft, plus description of markings and colours allocated to squadrons of the, JAPANESE ARMY AIR FORCE CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS WORLD WAR II, JAPANESE ARMY AIR FORCE CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS WORLD WAR II, 1968
Various photos and drawings of Japanese aircraft, plus description of markings and colours allocated to squadrons of the, JAPANESE ARMY AIR FORCE CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS WORLD WAR IIWhite jacket showing colour painting of a Hayate and a Sally over New Guinea blueish backgroundnon-fictionVarious photos and drawings of Japanese aircraft, plus description of markings and colours allocated to squadrons of the, JAPANESE ARMY AIR FORCE CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS WORLD WAR II -
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Book - History details of 34 Lancaster bomber aircraft which attained 100 or more operations during the second world war, CLAIMS TO FAME THE Lancaster, CLAIMS TO FAME THE Lancaster, 1994
History details of 34 Lancaster bomber aircraft which attained 100 or more operations during the second world war, CLAIMS TO FAME THE LancasterBlue Jacket showing painting of seven Lancasters in flight high above clouds in daylightnon-fictionHistory details of 34 Lancaster bomber aircraft which attained 100 or more operations during the second world war, CLAIMS TO FAME THE Lancaster -
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Book - The Jolly Rogers, History of the 90th Bomb Group During World War II, John S. Alcorn
The book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.A black book with a skull and crossed 'Bombs' on the front.non-fictionThe book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.jolly rogers, bomber aircraft, bomb group, second world war -
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Manual - Aircraft modelling, Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours A Modeler's Guide to the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours
Description of colours for modelling and variery of colours for RAAF WW2 aircraftSpiral bound manualnon-fictionDescription of colours for modelling and variery of colours for RAAF WW2 aircraft -
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Book - Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 1, K.A.Merrick
... Moorabbin melbourne Second World War World War Two air bombing ...The book is a biographical coverage of the American 90th Bomb Group and its service during World War two. The book covers their active operations, inside thoughts about the group, and the commanders who commanded it. it is primarily structured as a narrative with accompanying photography.The front is a Black cover with a picture of a German twin turbine bomber. The back is a yellow cover with illustrations of the side of German aircraft.non-fictionThe book is a biographical coverage of the American 90th Bomb Group and its service during World War two. The book covers their active operations, inside thoughts about the group, and the commanders who commanded it. it is primarily structured as a narrative with accompanying photography.second world war, world war two, air bombing, united states air force, pacific theatre -
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Book - Britian At War: The Royal Air Force, From April 1942 to June 1943, L. E. O. Charlton, The Royal Air Force, From April 1942 to June 1943
... Britian At War: The Royal Air Force, From April 1942 to... Moorabbin melbourne World War Two Second World War royal air force ...The book is a comprehensive retelling of the British Royal Air Force (R.A.F) during the second world war from 1942 to 1943. It covers the air campaigns across Europe and the Atlantic conducted by the R.A.F. The book also contains occasional photography from the war.Blue cover with a gold stylised artwork.non-fictionThe book is a comprehensive retelling of the British Royal Air Force (R.A.F) during the second world war from 1942 to 1943. It covers the air campaigns across Europe and the Atlantic conducted by the R.A.F. The book also contains occasional photography from the war.world war two, second world war, royal air force, united kingdom -
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Book - War Service Record 1939-1945, A. C. Brooks, Government Printer, War Service Record 1939-1945 Education Department, Victoria, 1959
The book is a complete record of all the enlisted individuals in Victoria between 1939 and 1945 who occupied a teaching position prior to service.Dark Blue book with the British coat of arms above the title. All lettering and coat of arms is gold.non-fictionThe book is a complete record of all the enlisted individuals in Victoria between 1939 and 1945 who occupied a teaching position prior to service.teachers, victoria, second world war, education department, service record -
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Book - RNZAF, The First Decade 1937-46, Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD et al, 1978
The book is a collection of Photographs of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) from 1937 to 1946 with descriptions and a foreword.Orange front cover with a Colour Photograph. A white back cover with a small picture of a bird in the centre.non-fictionThe book is a collection of Photographs of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) from 1937 to 1946 with descriptions and a foreword.royal new zealand air force, rnzaf, second world war -
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Book - Clerget rotary engines, Manual of Clerget Aero Motors and Their Installation in Various Aircraft
Overview of components, installation & maintenance of Clerget rotary engines, circa World War 1non-fictionOverview of components, installation & maintenance of Clerget rotary engines, circa World War 1clerget rotary engine -
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Poster (Item) - RVAC dawn patrol 2016, Korean war 1950 1953 The Forgotten few
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2, 2006
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2Cover showing diving Tomahawk with Soviet markings, gloomy sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2, 2005
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2Front cover showing Yakovlev diving against blue sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2 -
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Book - P-40 HAWKS AT WAR, JEFF ETHELL et al, 1979
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Magazine - THE RAF PLANES OF WORLD WAR 2, PHILIP J R MOYES, 1981
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Book - OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1999
HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2Front cover showing close up painting of Halifax high above clouds in evening / twilight skynon-fictionHALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 48 Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1, 2002
Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1Front cover close up painting of British bi-plane downing balloon, blue sky backgroundnon-fictionDolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1, 2001
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1Front cover showing painting of British bi-plane inverted above German plane high up in a blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2, 2002
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up painting of Croation fighter downing British marked Mustang, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2, 2003
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up of a Lavochkin La-7 downing a German Jet, river below, grey skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1, 2006
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1Front cover showing close up painting of German mono wing fighter downing British bi-plane, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1 -
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Manual (item) - Accessories Manual Vickers Viscount
"First flown in 1948, the Vickers Viscount was designed to the British wartime Brabazon Committees recommendations on post war airline requirements. It proved to be the most successful British airliner ever with 444 being built. Museum’s Viscount was built in 1958 as a V.818 and was delivered to the Cuban National Airline, CUBANA, as CU-T622 in August 1959. During its Cuban service the Viscount is thought to have acted occasionally as the personal transport of Cuban Dictator -
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Manual (item) - Vickers Viscount Parts Catalogue Volume 1 Type 832 (Parts 1-3) and Type 835 (Part 4), 1968
First flown in 1948, the Vickers Viscount was designed to the British wartime Brabazon Committees recommendations on post war airline requirements. It proved to be the most successful British airliner ever with 444 being built. Museum’s Viscount was built in 1958 as a V.818 and was delivered to the Cuban National Airline, CUBANA, as CU-T622 in August 1959. During its Cuban service the Viscount is thought to have acted occasionally as the personal transport of Cuban Dictator -
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Machine - BA Swallow II VH-UUM, 1935
Historical Details: The AARG BA Swallow is one of two examples surviving in Australia, along with a Klemm L.25 Swallow, although it is the only one in a public collection, while 4 airworthy survivors exist in the UK. It is a rare example of the pre-war civil open cockpit. Description: The BA Swallow was developed in England by the British Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited and was based upon the German designed Klemm L25 light aircraft that first flew in 1927. A total of 133 were built and nine examples found their way to Austra. Level of Importance: National