Collection of diary notes, light hearted observations and photos kept by the Flying Instructors of "A" FlightBooklet 9 pages. Plastic coverDoings at Nhill. With No.1 OTU. (operational training unit) Dec 1941 - Feb 1942various authors, instructors otu no.1

This bag was probably used to carry documents by RAAF personnelBags of this type are likely to have been used at Nhill by RAAF personnelLight canvas bag with cover flap , with two closer straps and buckles. Attached is a canvas shoulder strap.RAAF , Wings insignia 12S621

Blue, light canvas, bag with eyelets

Prior to 1948 the RAAF used the British RAF flag . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely Australian design to be used by the RAAF. It featured a smaller roundel with a slightly tilted southern cross and 7 pointer star, similar to the Australian Flag, on a sky blue background. This ensign was used until 1982 when the red dot in the roundelwas replaced by the image of a kangaroo. This flag was stored in the Nhill RSL Australian flag with sky blue background, with roundel in bottom RH corner.

The calendar was produced as a fundraiser for the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre for the restoration of the Avro AnsonPhoto of Avro Anson on buff coloured card, with 2010 calendar stapled below on white paper.NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE . AVRO ANSON. UNDERGOING RESTORATION BY MICK KINGWILL, LEN CREEK AND VOLUNTEERS. calendar, 2010, nahc

Type used on the RAAF Base by air crew and control tower operators. Electric signalling lamp in grey metal casing, and hand grip with trigger at rear. Mount on top for sighting attachmentRAAF Ref No SA/760 Lantern portable signalling. Admiralty Pattern No 5110D. Serial No. 3901 Year 1942 Amalgamated Wireless A/SIA LTD signal lamp, lantern, communication, signals

Foolscap size, buff coloured cardboard cover, with printed paper pages and string binding.For Official Use Only. R.A.A.F Publication No 15 (Latest Edition, August 1942) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE STANDARD NOTEBOOK FOR INITIAL TRAINING SCHOOLS.training manual, bertram, navigator, text book

Commonly used during WWII as fuel supply particularly in remote areas44 Gallon Drum Dept of DefenceD of D

Cap belonging to father of Nhill residentBlue hat with black elastic band . Silver buttons with crown and wings, securing thin black vinyl band between headpiece and visor. Felt and wire fabricated crown , golden metal eagle badge and gold wire fern emblem at front of cap.M.TX SIZE 7 1/8 AF MADE IN AUSTRALIA. F.SEDDON on name tagcap, raaf cap, seddon,

This emergency kit was carried by Merv Schneider when flying missions out of Northern Australia.Red colour case with transparent lid packed tightly with various medical supplies, powders, ointments, drugs, dressings, razor blades and small signaling mirror. Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army.emergency kit, survival kit, merv schneider, medical

This drinker was purchased by Walter Dart from the RAAF clearance sale on the aerodrome after the war.Cast iron drinker stand and basin white enamel coated with one square hole for water bubble tap and one drain fitting. drinker bubble, basin, stand, walter dart, bubbler, dart

Book, Pilots Notes General. Late Arrivals Club certificate (copy only). Goldfish Club certificate (copy only). 132 pagesPilots Notes General promulgated by order of the Air Council (British) for official usepilots notes, book, general aircraft operating instructions, certificate, goldfish club, late arrivals club, award

Models originated at the Nhill Air School during the war. These models were used for instructional purposes.Bakerlite model identification planes, Kittyhawk, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Tony (Kawasaki Ki61)116.1 Curtis p 40E Kittyhawk E9-2183, 116.2 F6F Hellcat E9-3810, 116.3 "Tony" E9-3309bakelite model, model plan, identification model, len pilmore

This camera belonged to Stan Guilfoyle who was a wireless operator air gunner (WAG) here at Nhill Air Navigation School, December 1943.This item is of great significance being here at the air school during it's operation. Some of the photos in Kevin O'Reilly's book In Just Five Years were taken with this camera. Folding Kodak Camera, metal casing with paper concertina folding body and lens assembly, comes with leather carry case. Has various lens adjusters and a scribing pin attached.Kodamatic, No.1 Pocket Kodak Special, Made in USA by Kodak Company Rochester NY, 26980camera, kodak, guilfoyle, stan guilfoyle, wag,

Metal container with cork stopper, coated with soft fabric material to create evaporative cooling when wetted, has an adjustable leather shoulder strap.ZL&Tt, 1942 broad arrow military insignia. (Zephyr Loom Textile were a Canadian company.water bottle

These torches were used for night time refueling aircraft. Aircraft have been refueled at Nhill since the first landing field was established in 1921. Owned by Bullen Bros , of Nhill, who for a number of years had the refueling contract for the aerodrome.Alloy cylindrical body with screw on lens and switch assembly. Lens has a metal cross protector strip and a locking tag and pin. GEC Safety Torch, Cat No. L6060 patent pending, certified by Mines Dept & Home Office, Made in Englandtorch, refueling torch, safety torch, bullen brothers, refueling

Canvas holster for firearm.ME Co. 1843. (Mills & Co London)holster, firearm,

Possibly a training keyMorse Key with sounding coil and wire connectors. Mounted on a wooden box with removable bottom panel retain by screws.nonemorse key,

Metal panel with various instruments and controlsavro anson, control panel, instrument panel, cocpit

Typical of the manuals used in training LACs and kept in air station technical library technical manual, reference book

These log books would have been kept for each aircraft at the air stationHard back bound book 305 pages with columns. sections titled Chronological Log, Repair Log, Modification LogAero Engine Log Book, Type of engine-Cheetah BHP. 340. Series or Mk No. IX Makers number AS34299, A Number DG750, A 143950log book, aero engine log, repair log, anson, cheetah

Paperback ruled text book with hand writing.No. 9397, Holton RW, No.1 Eng. School Showgroundsnote book, holton, hand written

Text book used by trainee flight mechanicsHardcover note book bound with cord, blue cover, 199 pagesRAAF Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics Course Notes, Engineering School, Issue 5, August 1945, The book is RAAF property and is not to be reproduced without authority.text book, note book, trainee mechanic, lac dixon, pr dixon

small quantity of Irish linen fabric from No.2 Air Park Bankstown where many Ansons were repaired and overhauled during the waraircraft covering fabric, Irish linenlinen, fabric, irish linen, dixon, avro anson

Kept in maintenance workshops to keep mechanics up to date with maintenance procedures including amendments.Hardback book bound with cord. Has hand written protective cover 19 pagesRoyal Australia Air Force, Aeroplane Maintenance Schedule, Anson-Cheetah IX, to be used in connection with Unit Maintenance Orders.anson & cheetah maintenance schedule, sgt. gough,

Black leather flying boots with fleecy wool lining

Solid brass aeroplane of fighter type

1 Service Dog Tags 2 of 2 Cap badge RAAF 3 Uniform cloth badge RAAF wing $ Itnerim Certificate or DichargeWAAAF 11474, Discharge certificate 16/8/46muriel holly, 114774, dog tag, discharge certificate, waaaf, badge

Used by Air crew, allowed operator to use without hands also fits under oxygen maskHeadphones with white leather pads held by metal supports and attached cotton braided wire lead and plug. Attached is a throat microphone with elastic straps and metal closer hookA & M with a crown between, 10A/12401headphone, microphone, throat mic, headset, radio,