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Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letter on Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme Letterhead, 1957, 1957
... rehabilitation air force world war two l.w. loveless r.w. richards dick ...Typed letters concerning students at the Ballarat School of Mines students by the Repatriation Commission. repatriation, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, letterhead, disabled (social services) scheme, o.e. nilsson, t. coulter, vocational guidance report, alan coulter, frank griffiths, rehabilitation, air force, world war two, l.w. loveless, r.w. richards, dick richards, m.m. lynch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, RAAF News, 1964-1973
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Royal Australian Air ...Newsletters from Vol.6 No.8, Sep 1964 - Vol. 15 No. 8 Sep 1973 (during the Vietnam War).royal australian air force, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - periodicals -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salamander Books, World War Two British Aircraft, 1985
... Britain - Air power - World War Two... - Air power - World War Two Colour photographs and descriptions ...Colour photographs and descriptions of World War Two British aircraftIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of World War Two British aircraftworld war two - fighting aircraft - britain, britain - air power - world war two -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME FIVE: 1940 - 1949
... Owens Royal Air Force Commonwealth War Workers Housing Trust ...Newspaper supplement titled Bendigo's Century Volume Five: 1940 - 1949. Each year has heading of Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business. Front page is titled Bendigo's Century and has a photo of a group of soldiers in uniform and with rifles. They were district servicemen on leave in 1944. Each year has heading of Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business. First years are 1940 - 1949 titled Bendigo as it was. It has two photos of women wading through the 1949 Pall Mall flood waters and one of Miners in the crib room of the Central Deborah Mine. They are Jackie Lewis, Bob Johnson, W Landy, Ryga Yates and Les Johnson. 1940 - Army moves in to racecourse, 1941 - Devastating fire at pottery, 1942 - Forces expand, 1943 - Nation's eyes on Bendigo, 1944 - News dawns of D-day landing, 1945 - City cheers the end of the war, 1946 - Celebrations begin in city, 1947 - Gallery gets top paintings, 1948 - Water plan looks good and 1949 - Flood takes a toll on city.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's century - volume five: 1940 - 1949, bendigo advertiser, central deborah mine, jackie lewis, bob johnson, w landy, ryga yates, les johnson, central nell gwynne, department of defence, bendigo jockey club, 8th division, robert menzies, deborah mine, bendigo decentralisation vigilance committee, cr w h taylor, bendigo war funds organisation, the easter fair society, bendigo agricultural show committee, mr e g ham, mr j v fairbairn, cr a staples, the bendigo chamber of commerce, richard hartley smith abbott, captain harley abbott, bendigo art gallery, bill woodfull, bendigo high school, north deborah mine, boardwalk, toni riley pharmacy, windermere hotel, cr g a pethard, coliban system, north deborah mine, bendigo pottery, bendigo trades hall council, private lawrence burstall, major-general g j rankin mhr, andrew dunstan, ordnance factory, royal australian navy, hmas bendigo, sec offices, muioof, ymca, georger addlem, fred addlem, cr a j anderson, pauline buvhan thompson, leslie thompson, edward joseph leonski, bendigo football league, mr j dedman, william stephens, forest street methodist church, pte charles phillips, pte w e durward, pte t foley, william john stephens, central nell gwynne, air chief marshall sir arthur tedder, cr taylor, united nations, flying officer, r bruce tuff, flight lieutenant owens, royal air force, commonwealth war workers housing trust scheme, mr s mckinnon, bendigo decentralised vigilance committee, ravenswood estate, john lienhop mlc, margaret (peggy) brennan, strathfieldsaye shire council, school of mines, bendigo base hospital, william george ashman, ashman's tailors, bendigo jockey club, victorian football association, bendigo east swimming pool, deborah anticline, specimen hill methodist church, north deborah, adolf hitler, benito mussolini, australian 7th division, cr galvin, bendigo war funds organisation, hmas bendigo, lt-commander jackson, bendigo football league, central deborah mine, victoria day, cr truscott, bendigo gaol, lansellstowe, awas barracks, bendigo citizens committee, john cain snr, ordnance factory, bendigo agricultural society, the duke of gloucester, duchess of gloucester, bendigo tennis association, north deborah, gillies famous pies, aids & appliance shop, mrs georgina scott, dr j a neptune scott, alfred sisley, corot, daubigney, louis sonnenberg, gas employees' union, john lienhop, soldier settlement commission, burnewang estate, king george vi, princess elizabeth, lt philip mountbatten, mr e j w herbert, ansett airways, reg ansett, most rev, dr john mccarthy, dr bernard stewart, michael giudice, bendigo united breweries, bendigo lyric photo plays, bendigo sun newspaper, shamrock hotel, west bendigo progress association, alan mcdonald, south bendigo football club, albert collier, j t webbo, mervyn tresize, state rivers and water supply commission, eppalock reservoir, public works committee, bendigo rotary club, john edgar, bendigo base hospital, albert dunstan, benevolent home, magetti's wine hall, wallace reef wine hall, magetti family, albert magetti, lance galvin, bradford cotton spinnings (victoria) pty otd, arthur syer, stanley crossman, albert arthur dunstan, rev dr henry backhaus, city family hotel, lyric theatre, bank of australasia, city club hotelcolonial mutual building, r matchett & co, lansellstowe, leonard lansell, bendigo bas hospital, australian women's army service, mr hollway, kenworth (aust) ltd, foggitt jones's bacon factory, gordon sayers, sandhurst trustees, dr john drowley, alexander hislop, royal mint, north deborah mine, ironbark south mining company, central nell gwynne company, new chum syncline -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Suggy's Men: RAAF transport flight Vietnam - 20 July 1964 - 8 April 1965: the first RAAF Unit in Vietnam, 2016
... Vietnam Australia. Royal Australian Air Force Vietnam War 1961 ...An anthology written by the men of RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) 1964-65raaf transport flight vietnam, australia. royal australian air force, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chinnery, Philip, Life On The Line: stories of Vietnam air combat (Copy 2)
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast United States. Air Force ...This is the first serious attempt to chronicle in one book the life and times of the pilot at war in Vietnam between 1961 and 1972.This is the first serious attempt to chronicle in one book the life and times of the pilot at war in Vietnam between 1961 and 1972.united states. air force, vietnam war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Australian War Hero of World War II, Sergeant Ronald Mosely Peake, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... royal air force world war 1939 - 1945 war memorials Australian ...Australian War HeroPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. On 12 March 1943 he and his seven crew members failed to return from a mission over Stuttgart.Australian War Heropeake, ronald mosely, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Remembering a casualty of World War II, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... royal air force world war 1939 - 1945 war memorials A Luther ...A Luther College Year 10 essayA Luther College Year 10 essay which researches the history of George Maxwell Walker (1924 - 1944). A pilot with the R.A.A.F. who spent much of his flying days with the British R.A.F. At the time of his death his squadron was carrying out anti-submarine patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He was the son of George Walker and grandson of Edgar and Myra Walker, owners of Australia Tesselated Tile Company. The George Walker family lived in Harrison St, Mitcham. The home is on the City of Whitehorse Heritage planning overlay.A Luther College Year 10 essay walker, george maxwell, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - School Project, An Australian casualty of World War II, Alwyn Terrance Till, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... australian air force hotton war cemetery belgium world war 1939 ...Luther College Year 10 History assignmentPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Alwyn Terrance Till who died on 21 August 1944 in Germany and is buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Belgium.Luther College Year 10 History assignmenttill, alwyn, war memorial lilydale, war memorial mitcham, war memorial box hill, war memorial blackburn, royal australian air force, hotton war cemetery, belgium, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, William (Bill) F. Reeves, Merbein R.S.L, unknown
... Soldier Returned Services League Royal Australian Air Force World ...soldier, returned services league, royal australian air force, world war two -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Middle East 1940-1942: a study in air power, 1944_
... World War II royal air force world war ii middle east 237p ...The story of the Royal Air Force in the Middle East during World War II237p., hard cover, plates, end maps.royal air force, world war ii, middle east -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Phillip Guedalla, Middle east 1940 - 1942: A study in air power, 1944
... World war Two 1939-1945 - Air power...Great Britain - Royal Air Force World war Two 1939-1945 ...Tactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle EastMaps, p.320.non-fictionTactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle Eastgreat britain - royal air force, world war two 1939-1945 - air power -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Air power over Europe, 1944-1945, 1963
... World War II - Air warfare...World War II - Air warfare World War 1939-1945 - Aerial ...This volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against GermanyIndex, ill, maps, p.539.non-fictionThis volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against Germanyworld war ii - air warfare, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 1860 to 1994
... Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven... - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 1860 to 1994 ...Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 1860 to 1994 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Wing Leader by Johnnie Johnson, 1958_
... Royal Air Force, World War II...Royal Air Force, World War II world war ii royal air force ...Royal Air Force, World War II320 p., hard cover, illus.world war ii, royal air force, memoirs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Hand crank Hurricane air raid siren model HS1
... the the event of an air raid during wars, hurricanes or fires.... of an air raid during wars, hurricanes or fires. Equipment Hand ...An air raid siren which is cranked by the crank lever on the side to produce a loud noise noise. It was mostly used during the the event of an air raid during wars, hurricanes or fires.( Markings appear to be deleted) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print
... responsible for many victories in the air - war with Germany during... Spitfires were responsible for many victories in the air - war ...Spitfire was painted originally by Barrie Clark. Born in 1943 he was a painter and Biographer. He is currently 77 years of age and still actively working. Supermarine Spitfires were responsible for many victories in the air - war with Germany during World War 11. They were a powerful and very maneuverable aircraft. The Rolls Royce "Merlin" engines - a V12 engine of some 1440 horse power were used to propel the aircraft.Spitfire model V B.Spitfire armament consisted of 8 - 303 in calibre machine guns,4 20 mm cannon,also a pair of 50mm Browning machine guns. With this armament they were a formidable aircraft.Wooden framed print of Mk 5 Spitfire aircraft by Barrie Clark.Barrie A F Clark. painted in bottom left corner of print. Lower centre of print " Spitfire by Barrie Clark ". Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V B of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force. Spitfire has S N - M on body of aircraft. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland, 1955_
... Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II world war ii royal ...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II385p., hard cover, illus. world war ii, royal air force, luftwaffe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... in air. Courtesy of Australian War Memorial... in air. Courtesy of Australian War Memorial Photograph Photograph ...Black and white framed photo of Troop movement Iroquois helicopter ground to air. Soldiers on ground with three helicopters in air. Courtesy of Australian War Memorialphotograph, peter stainthorpe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victory Roll, 1945_
... Royal Australian Air Force, R.A.A.F., World War II...Royal Australian Air Force, R.A.A.F., World War II royal ...Royal Australian Air Force, R.A.A.F., World War II200p., hard cover, col plates.royal australian air force, r.a.a.f., world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, These Eagles; story of the RAAF at war, 1942_
... The story of the Royal Australian Air Force during World... War II world war ii raaf royal australian air force 200p ...The story of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II200p., hard cover, col plates.world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - aircraft identification models, c1940
... Models originated at the Nhill Air School during the war... grampians Models originated at the Nhill Air School during the war ...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 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Tool - Rachet spanner
... stationed here at the air school during the war... stationed here at the air school during the war spanner tool ...Known to be have been made by an aircraft mechanic stationed here at the air school during the warmechanics tool with fabricated hand containing a rachet mechanism with half inch drive componentnonespanner, tool, handmade, lynch, -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Uniform - Great Coat WWII Airforce, 1943
... World War II Air Force Great Coat. Standard issue uniform... melbourne World War II Air Force Great Coat. Standard issue uniform ...World War II Air Force Great Coat. Standard issue uniform for cold weather.Great Coat - Airforce WWII 1943 Double breasted navy coat. Black plastic buttons with eagle motif.wwii, clothing, eagle -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - INFANTRY SECTION LEADING, ARMY, Australian Army, 1970
... , COMMUNICATIONS, AIR, PRISONERS OF WAR AND DETAINEES, MEDICAL. Part..., COMMUNICATIONS, AIR, PRISONERS OF WAR AND DETAINEES, MEDICAL. Part ...A restricted document dated 1970, detailing infantry training for: ORDERS AND REPORTS, BATTLECRAFT, DEFENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, AIR, PRISONERS OF WAR AND DETAINEES, MEDICAL. Part of the collection of KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN No. 397661. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Blue coloured plastic covered manual. Cover is lift up type with pages secured at the top by slotted brass screws. All pages have cut edges with rounded bottom corners. Text is in black type with diagramatic illustrations. Title on front cover is in white type.training manual, infantry training, australian army, kevin john herdman -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 15 November 1992
... with the Director of the Australian War Graves, Air Vice Marshall Alan... memorial day service. tatura war cemetery Memorial day service Air ...Photographed at Tatura War Cemetery annual memorial day service.Black and white photograph of German War Cemetery with the Director of the Australian War Graves, Air Vice Marshall Alan Heggen laying a wreath at the foot of the cross during the annual memorial service at the German War Cemetery 15 November 1992.tatura war cemetery, memorial day service, air vice marshall alan heggen -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WWII minature
... Cross; Air Force Cross; 1939/45 Star; Atlantic Star; Air Crew...; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939/45; Australian Service ...Medals WWII, mounted miniature medals. Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Force Cross; 1939/45 Star; Atlantic Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939/45; Australian Service Medal 1939/45 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Lecture and Concert, 1942
... 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War... was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William ...Promotion and program for a lecture and concert that was arranged by the City of St Kilda at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances and a film screening.Cream coloured paper (discoloured with age) printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, margaret schofield, arnold matters, thea phillips, noel nickson, city of st kilda, arnold colman -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Centenary Air Force Bear, 2023
... and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.... released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air ...For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 with a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Free! Lecture and Concert, 1942
... was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William.... The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War ...Promotion and program for a free lecture and concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances. Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic Society were sought.Buff coloured paper printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, arnold matters, thea phillips, city of st kilda, anthony ferrara, st kilda patriotic society