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Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - List of Australian Warplanes & List of Douglas aircraft & list of American Indian names used for aircraft
... List of Australian Warplanes & List of Douglas aircraft...List of Australian Warplanes & List of Douglas aircraft... aircraft & list of American Indian names used for aircraft Document ... -
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Document (Item) - Assorted Model Aircraft Information , Refer Description For Complete Listing
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Book (Item) - Aeroplane Magazine / Brooklands Aircraft Portfolio P-51 Mustang, A Brooklands Aircraft Portfolio North American P-51 Mustang Portfolio
... A Brooklands Aircraft Portfolio North American P-51 Mustang... Moorabbin melbourne The Aeroplane Magazine A Brooklands Aircraft ...The Aeroplane Magazine -
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Manual (Item) - North American B25 Mitchell Material Specifications, AN 01-60GE-2
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Document (Item) - CAC History Code Appendix Bentley's 5 letter code and correspondence 1936 see Context, CAC History Code Appendix Bentley's 5 letter code
... correspondence between CAC, United Aircraft Corporation and North... CAC, United Aircraft Corporation and North American Aviation ...In telecommunication, a commercial code is a code once used to save on cablegram costs.[1] Telegraph (and telex) charged per word sent, so companies which sent large volumes of telegrams developed codes to save money on tolls. Elaborate commercial codes which encoded complete phrases into single words were developed and published as codebooks of thousands of phrases and sentences with corresponding codewords. Commercial codes were not generally intended to keep telegrams private, as codes were widely published; they were usually cost-saving measures only. This file includes correspondence between CAC, United Aircraft Corporation and North American Aviation reticence to manufacture the Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine. -
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Manual (Item) - Structural characteristics of Aircraft Tubing - Golfstream America
... Structural characteristics of Aircraft Tubing - Golfstream...Structural characteristics of Aircraft Tubing - Golfstream... - Golfstream America Manual Structural characteristics of Aircraft ... -
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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
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 - 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 -
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Manual - FAA aircraft & engjne mechanics manuals, Aircraft and Engines Mechanics' Manual
... Aircraft Powerplants Guide to & preparation for American FAA rating ...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 -
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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 -
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Book - Airframes, Airframes Part III
... & American aircraft, circa 1940s Airframes Part III Book Airframes ...Directiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940snon-fictionDirectiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940sairframe construction -
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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 -
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Machine - McKenna Heath Parasol, 1935
Historical Details: . Description: The Heath Parasol home-built was designed in 1925 by an American, Edwin Bertram Heath. During the ’20s and ’30s hundreds of these aircraft were built and flown by amateur builders in the United States. At least three were built in Australia but none w. Level of Importance: Regional -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - Douglas DC-2 A30-9 ("VHCRK", Nc13782), 1934
Historical Details: The AARG aircraft as NC13782, the 32nd DC-2 to be constructed, was one of the first ten DC-2's purchased by famed American WW1 ace Eddie Rickenbacker in October 1934 to create his famous "Great Silver Fleet" at Eastern Airlines in the USA. Replaced by D. Description: The Douglas DC-2 holds an important place in world and Australian aviation history with its success in the 1934 England to Australia Air Race. Operating as a scheduled KLM airline service, with passengers and airmail, a DC2 PH-AJU "Uiver" placed outright. Level of Importance: Nationaldc2 uiver -
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Machine - Pratt & Whitney R 2000 1,300 HP Air Cooled Radial
Historical Details: . Description: The R1340 Wasp engine was developed in America during the 1920’s and was widely used in US aircraft; the most famous of which was the North American Harvard. They were built in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and powered the CAC Wir. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Rolls Royce Nene 5,000 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in 1944 the Nene was essentially an enlarged version of the Derwent. It powered versions of the Vampire but saw little other use in British aircraft. It was built under licence in America and powered the Grumman Panther and inexplicably seve. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Warner Super SCARAB 165 Hp Air Cooled 7 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: Originally developed in 1928 by the Warner Aircraft Corporation. It powered a number of American designs including the Cessna Airmaster and the Fairchild 24. In Australia the Super Scarab was fitted to the locally designed and manufactured Wackett Tra. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Douglas DC-3 VH-ANH ("VHCDJ", 41-7698, NC33657)
Historical Details: The AARG aircraft was originally built by Douglas in July 1941 as a right hand door DC-3 277D with Wright Cyclones, for delivery to American Airlines as NC33657, but was instead impressed direct from the production line by the U.S. Military as a C50 "41-7. Description: Even today, the DC3 is still the world’s most successful commercial aircraft ever with well over 10,000 examples being built. Known variously as the DC3, the C47 and the Dakota, this famous aircraft is a true landmark in aviation history. The museum’s. Level of Importance: National -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchFunctional object - Desert Storm Mug 1991, Desert Storm Mug
White mug with handle and blue print of a soldier, aircraft and Desert Storm ‘91 printed on one side and the American flag printed on one sideDesert Storm ‘91 and American Flagamerica, flag, soldier, desert, storm, 1991 -
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Booklet - A history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA, 1944
A history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICAGrey cover with titlenon-fictionA history of Autogiro craft, presented by Autogiro Company seemingly in an effort to maintain interest in such craft, SOME FACTS OF INTEREST ABOUT AUTO ROTATING - WING AIRCRAFT and the AUTOGIRO COMPANY OF AMERICA -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, 10 Photographs HMAS Hobart 1942 Coral Sea and Solomons
Items in the collection relating to ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY no 13556 RAN Refer cat no 2134 for his service record. The photographs are from his personal album, and are mainly official photographs widely available among the services. The photographs are from Australian , British and American sources. This set coincides with the Hobart's service around the time of the Battle of the Coral Sea, and her involvement in the Solomons and Guadalcanal landings. Whilst not taken personally, these photographs do capture some of the events Holley and his Hobart crewmates would have experienced and witnessed.Each description is preceded by an approximate date e.g.1940 06 is June 1940. 1. 1942 05 Coral Sea Japanese aircraft under AA fire.jpg 2. 1942 05 Coral Sea Japanese bombers aircraft under AA fire.jpg 3. 1942 08 HMAS Australia near miss caption three down in that bunch we missed a few.jpg 4. 1942 08 Solomon Islands Hobart white ensign battle flag flying at main mast.jpg 5. 1942 08 Solomons caption a few seconds later another one down this one goes to transports.jpg 6. 1942 08 Solomons caption peaceful and placid waters fury above.jpg 7. 1942 08 Solomons USS Astoria shoots down first high level bomber.jpg 8. 1942 08 Transport on fire off Guadalcanal 9. 1942 08 Solomons American destroyers open up on shore targets.jpg 10. 1942 08 Solomons caption Hobart alters course bombs fall in wake.jpghmas hobart, arthur george holley ran, pacific theatre, battle of the coral sea, solomons campaign -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, 9 Photographs HMAS Hobart 1942 Solomons and Guadalcanal
Items in the collection relating to ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY no 13556 RAN Refer cat no 2134 for his service record. The photographs are from his personal album, and are mainly official photographs widely available among the services. The photographs are from Australian , British and American sources. This set coincides with the Hobart's involvement in the Solomons and Guadalcanal landings. Whilst not taken personally, these photographs do capture some of the events Holley and his Hobart crewmates would have experienced and witnessed.Each description is preceded by an approximate date e.g.1940 06 is June 1940. 1. 1942 08 Solomons Invasion on.jpg 2. 1942 08 Solomons Invasion started barges headed for shore.jpg 3. 1942 08 Solomons Japanese Shokaku class aircraft carrier under attack 1942.jpg 4. 1942 08 Solomons US Marines off southward to clash with Japs Guadalcanal.jpg 5. 1942 08 Solomons USS Mugford delivering mail to Australia in Coral Sea.jpg 6. 1942 08 Solomons USS Mugford.jpg 7. 1942 08 Solomons USS Pope.jpg 8. 1942 08 Solomons USS Vincennes bombards and silences shore batteries.jpg 9. 1942 08 Two Japanese torpedo bombers attacking allied warships fly past a US Navy destroyer .jpg hmas hobart, arthur george holley ran, pacific theatre, solomons campaign, guadalcanal
