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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Francillon, Rene J, Vietnam Air Wars: French Indo China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
Vietnam Air Wars also provides detailed examination of US losses throughout the war, as well as technical descriptions of each type of aircraft used during the 30 years of conflictVietnam Air Wars also provides detailed examination of US losses throughout the war, as well as technical descriptions of each type of aircraft used during the 30 years of conflict 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - pictorial works, indochina -
Bendigo Military Museum
Craft - COLLECTION MODEL PLANES
Collection includes 15 model planes, various scales and including a folder with booklets. 1. SPITFIRE MKII, 2. HARRIER II, 3. HURRICANE MK II, 4. MESSERSCHMITT Me-109. 5. FOCKE-WULF 190, 6. JU 87 STUKA, 7. SPITFIRE, 8. F -4U CORSAIR, 9. JU 87B-2 STUKA, 10. 1941 HAWKER HURRICANE MK IIB/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM. 11. 1941 SUPARMARINE SPITFIRE MK Vb/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM 12. 1982 BAE SEA HARRIER FRS1/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM. 13. 1944 NORTH AMERICAN P-51B MUSTANG/ 1:72/ USA. 14. 1942 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109F-4/ 1:72/ NAZI GERMANY. 15. 1944 MESSERSCHMIDT Me262A Scwalbe/ 1:72/ NAZI GERMANY. 16. Folder - with coloured cover, Titled "AIRCRAFT OF THE AGES/ MODELS" containing fact sheets and booklets pertaining to the models. 1.-6. Made of alloy on plastic stand. 7.- 9, Made of plastic on plastic stand. Imprint on plastic stand - Made in China.collections, model planes, booklets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Model - AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION (WW2), C. WW2
Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black. 1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2. 2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington". 1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"military, aircraft, training, ww2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 1, K.A.Merrick
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Lockheed, Images of america, Martian W. Bowman, Lockheed
This book is a collection of photographs of the Lockheed company and its aircraft, focusing on the aircraft.The front cover is a sepia-toned picture of three men in front of an aircraft with the door open. The back cover is black with a summery taking up most of the surface.non-fictionThis book is a collection of photographs of the Lockheed company and its aircraft, focusing on the aircraft.lockheed, lockheed corporation, aerospace manufacturer -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art P38 Lightning Plane
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single seated, piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18)Brass shell castings in form of P38 Lockheed lightning planeNiltrench art, plane, p38, lightning plane, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Coulthard-Clark, Chris, Hit my smoke: Targeting the enemy in Vietnam, 1997
At the height of the Vietnam War, allied tactical fighter aircraft flew over 700 missions every day against ground targets across the southern republic.At the height of the Vietnam War, allied tactical fighter aircraft flew over 700 missions every day against ground targets across the southern republic.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, air pilots ., military - australia - personal narratives. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bell, T.E, B-57 Canberra Units of the Vietnam War, 2011
... was nevertheless the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed ...While not receiving as much publicity as the F-105 and F-4 fighter-bombers, which took the fight into the heart of North Vietnam, the B-57 Canberra was nevertheless the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the conflict.While not receiving as much publicity as the F-105 and F-4 fighter-bombers, which took the fight into the heart of North Vietnam, the B-57 Canberra was nevertheless the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the conflict.canberra (military aircraft) -- history., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, airplanes, military -- markings -- united states, canberra bomber -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Men of the Front Line Forces, On Target, 1943
... A record of the Anti-Aircraft Brigade which comprised... page A record of the Anti-Aircraft Brigade which comprised ...A record of the Anti-Aircraft Brigade which comprised American and Australian artillerymen stationed in the South- West Pacific in 1942/1943. Contains many personal recollections. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.Max W Kelsey written on front pagemilitary history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Peter, F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 "Guideline" SAM, Vietnam 1965 - 73, 2011
The Vietnam War saw the first extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, heralding an entirely new type of aerial combat that pitted America's top fighter-bomber, the F-105 Wild Weasel, against the North Vietnamese SA-2 Sam supplied and initially manned by the Soviets.The Vietnam War saw the first extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, heralding an entirely new type of aerial combat that pitted America's top fighter-bomber, the F-105 Wild Weasel, against the North Vietnamese SA-2 Sam supplied and initially manned by the Soviets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, f-105 wild weasel, sa-2 "guideline" sam -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - FAA aircraft & engjne mechanics manuals, Aircraft and Engines Mechanics' Manual
... Powerplants Guide to & preparation for American FAA rating of aircraft ...Guide to & preparation for American FAA rating of aircraft & engine mechanics, circa early 1960sManual in book formnon-fictionGuide to & preparation for American FAA rating of aircraft & engine mechanics, circa early 1960sair regulations, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplants -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aircraft maintenance, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Manual
Study guide for American FAA airframe & powerplant mechanics ratings, circa 1968Slight tear in front covernon-fictionStudy guide for American FAA airframe & powerplant mechanics ratings, circa 1968 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Peter E, US Marine Corps F-4 Phantom 11 Units Of The Vietnam War, 2012
Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuriesComprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuriesunited states. marine corps -- aviation -- history -- 20th century, united states. marine corps -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975., phantom ii (jet fighter plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Robson, David, JADE: Forward Air controllers (FACs) in support of the First Australian Task Force (1ATF) in Vietnam
A brief history of FAC aircraft in Vietnam & in particular, The Cessna O-2A.forward air controller, 1st australian task force, cessna o-2a, aerial reconnaissance -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dorr, Robert F. and Bishop, Chris Ed, Vietnam Air Warfare: The Story of the Aircraft, The Battles and the Pilots Who Fought, 1996
To the pilot sitting hot, sweating and uncomfortable in the cramped cockpit of a warplane over Vietnam, it was simple.To the pilot sitting hot, sweating and uncomfortable in the cramped cockpit of a warplane over Vietnam, it was simple.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berry, F. Clifton Jr, The Illustrated History of Strike Aircraft: The Vietnam War, 1988
The bomb run took seven seconds. But it seemed like an eternity as the F-105 dived straight toward the target.The bomb run took seven seconds. But it seemed like an eternity as the F-105 dived straight toward the target.airplanes, military - united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hobson, Chris, Vietnam Air Losses: United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Losses in Southeast Asia 1961-1973, 2001
The history of Vietnam air losses in Southeast Asia from 1961-1973The history of Vietnam air losses in Southeast Asia from 1961-1973united states. air force -- registers of dead, united states. navy -- registers of dead, united states. marine corps -- registers of dead, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american