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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncTail Plane from 'Little Eva' crash, Circa 1941/2
Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. Two of the ten crewmen were rescued by the manager of Escott Station after 13 days of deprivation.2bxThe tail plane/fin from the crash site of Liberator 'Little Eva'. This site is registered as Doomadgee Queensland Australia, approximate GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude -17 56 24 Longitude +138 49 47.Faded USAAF Insignia 41-23762little eva, 4123762, usaaf -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncS.C.R 522 VHF Radio
Also know as T.R 5043 in RAF and RAAF usage. Very widely used Very High Frequency Transmitter/Receiver operating in the 100 to 150 MHz range. This equipment is very heavy for the low power output (8 to 9 watts) weighing in at 22 kg and another 16 kg for the associated Dynamotor power supply. Physical size 2bx -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLink Trainer, c.1950
The instrument Flying Trainer Type D4 MK1 (Link Trainer c1950) is an electrical, mechanical and vacuum operated motion simulator. It was used by the RAAF as ground equipment in teaching all phases of elementary and advanced instrument flying.link trainer -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAN-APR 4 Auto Scanning Radar Counter Measures Receiver
This equipment was used to detect and analyse enemy radar transmissions. A piece of radio equipment very typical of the time, aluminium with circular glass display screen. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine (Informational Entry)
Between Pratt & Whitney and numerous licensed companies, there were over 180,000 of these engines manufactured in a number of specifications. The B-24 Liberator would have been their major recipient but other famous aircraft using the same engine were the Consolidated Catalina flying boat and the Douglas DC3/C47/Dakota. Refer Wikipedia link for other aircraft that used this engine.As a result of the significant and ongoing usage of these engines in civil aircraft such as the Douglas DC3, they are by no means rare. Many parts can still be sourced new and there are several companies that have the capacity to rebuild these engines to an airworthy standard.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.radial engine, twin wasp, r1830 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 722
This engine was used by RAAF 21 Squadron personnel to manufacture and fit up exhaust systems and had been left standing for a long time without any preservation treatment. Much effort was put in to free up the motor and after it had been made to turn, checks by borescope showed some fretting had occurred in the cylinder bores. This was deemed not serious enough to warrant a strip down. It did need repairs to the ignition looms and various other adjustments but first started on the 16 July 2009. Various fuel problems were evident and repairs have been done and it now runs very well. All parts used in getting this motor to run successfully came from the fund's own stock or parts included in other purchases. The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 722 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 54828 (CAC)
This engine was a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) build, and had been upgraded to 92 specification at some time. This engine as acquired, was completely seized and great difficulty was encountered in dismantling it. The pistons in Nos 1, 13, 3, 2 and 5 had "grown" into the cylinder bores requiring some unorthodox methods to remove them. The cylinder barrels have been brought up to a reasonable standard, those beyond repair were replaced from stock. After getting various parts from the US, this engine was eventually brought up to running order.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 54828 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 361184
Early experience resulted in this motor being partially dismantled to investigate load knocking when turned over on the starter motor. Subsequently it was discovered that the "noise" was normal, a unique aspect of the 1830 engine. The engine was then re-assembled to an operational state using parts from stock.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 361184 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - British World War II silk map of Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West), 1944
Silk and rayon maps were produced by Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total), the United States (c.7.5 million) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on rayon, is an original British 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on rayon, 1944 Series South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and Asia Sheet G Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West) and, on the reverse, Sheet H Borneo (South West), Java and Sumatra (Extreme South)world war ii, silk maps, great britain, a187 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II-coloured map, - Southwest Pacific Area, No.22 Southwestern, No.26 East Java, No.25 Timor, 1943
Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 22 Southwestern and No. 26 East Java Side 2 - No. 25 Timorworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a188 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map - Philippine Series, No. C-43 Mindanao Series, No. C-44 North Borneo, 1944
Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series Side 2 - No. C.44 North Borneounited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map, Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo, Side 2 - No. C-48 West Java, 1944
Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo Side 2 - No. C.48 West Javaunited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii, a191 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map- Southwest Pacific Area, No. 23 North Celebes, No. 24 South Celebes, 1942-1943
Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 23 North Celebes Side 2 - No. 24 South Celebesworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a189 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite North American "0-47A"North American "0-47A" E9-2327 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMeal dixie
Part of kit issued to T.E. Price RAAF No11928Round lidded metal dixie with folding handle11928, RAAF, Scratched on lidprice collection, raaf issue -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMemorial Poppy, 1945
Presented at the surrender at Morotai 9 September 1945.Connection to the surrender at MorotaiRed hand knitted woollen poppy, with black ringed green centre mounted on attaching pin. Copy of surrender certificate attached. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Obst E.A, Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
Flying log book for E A Obst 5724 qualified as Flight Engineer 16 March 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book.Obst E.A. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Jones M.L, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. M.L.Jones 122186, qualified as Air Gunner on B24 Liberators November 1944Rectangular light blue linen covered hard bound bookForm A.73.(June1938) . Royal Australian Air Force Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Jones M.L. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book P F. Thomas, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. P F Thomas qualified as Air Bomber on B24 Liberators 13.11.44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.73. (June 1938) Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T operator's Flying Log Book No 443350 P F Thomas -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Farnes R.R, Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot, December 1943
Aust. 41349 LAC Farnes R.R. qualified as Wireless Operator 6 Oct.1944.Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookR.C.A.F.R.95 M-12-?3(2887) H.Q.588-R-98 Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot Farnes R.R.Aus-41349 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Robert Bryson, Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers, Oct.1943
Sgt. R.Bryson qualified as a Flight Engineer on B24 Liberator.on 16/Aug.1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm 1767 Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators Air Bombers Air Gunners Flight Engineers. Robert Bryson -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Richard Carty, April 1937
R.Carty 418344 qualified as pilot on Airspeed Oxford.17.4.43Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18 (Revised April1937) (R.A.F. Form 414)Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Richard Carty 418344 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Lister, April 1937
F/LT. C.T. Lister qualified as a pilot.on B-24 Liberator aircraft April 1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18. (Revised April 1937.) (B.A.F. Form 414.) Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Lister -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book Jackson N.C, April 1937
Flying information starts 4/09/1951 for F/O JacksonRectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Jackson N.C. 026387 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book A. Poynter, April 1937
Poynter A. 431028 qualified as a pilot on Airspeed Oxford 22-3-44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Poynter A. 431028 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Redman J R W
F/Lt Redman J.R.W. 402395 qualified as a pilot on Liberator 23/12/44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book. Redman J.R.W. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncWheel Hub and Leg, Circa 1940s
These wheels were fitted to the B-24 LiberatorMetal wheel hub and leg minus tyre. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncTurbocharger, General ElectricModel B-22, Circa 1940s
General Electric turbocharger model B-22 was fitted externally to a Pratt & Whitney R1930 14 cylinder twin wasp radial air-cooled engine for the supply of air at an increased pressure to the carburetor intake. This enabled the B-24 Liberator to maintain a maximum 1300HP at takeoff from sea level to 30,000 ft. ceiling and at high altitude.Round metal supercharger with inlet and outlet.General Electric turbo super charger. GE Ser. No. 872144 FW, A Setting 6, Assembly OD WW 8456556, Model 75-B22-A6 AF Contract or Purchase Order W33-038AC-1699, Spec. H-285022-22 Schenectady Made in US
