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Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, newspaper article, The War I saw: That morning we were spotted by three planes
Story by Cdr Ashley Brown, officer of the watch about an attack by Japanese aircraft on the HMAS Austrlia May 7, 1942. Also an account of an accidental bombing of the ship by the United States Airforce. It was part of a series of articles called 'The War I saw' published in the Herald Sun newspaper. Date unknown. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). So it is assumed that Cdr Ashley-Brown was approached to speak at a Legacy function. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers.A record that the speakers at legacy functions came from a wide variety of backgrounds and the subjects spoken on were varied. An eyewitness account of how lucky you can be.Newsprint article, black and white photo of a cruiser shooting at Japanese torpedo bombers, black type.Handwritten Cdr Ashley Brown in blue pen.speakers, world war two -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Black and white, framed, c. 1990
... Framed black and white photograph of two restored WWII aircraft ...Framed black and white photograph of two restored WWII aircraft. Typed label at the bottom of the frame reads: "Two restored second world war aircraft flying over Albury area June 1990. Top: Wirraway Intermediate Trainer, built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia under licence. 600 H.P. Pratt and Whitney wasp engine also built by CAC under licence. Top speed 200mph range 640 miles. Bottom: American Kittyhawk Fighter Bomber. Flown by RAAF in the Middle East and South West Pacific Areas. Top speed 355m.p.h. at 20,000 feet."kittyhawk, bombers, aircraft, pilots, world war 2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
The Carrier War, Book
Vinyl and paperDauntless dive bombers from the United States aircraft carrier Enterprise head for safety after setting off a fatal conflagration on the flight deck of the Japanese flat top Akagi. The action painted for the epic of flight by the eminent aviation artist R.G.Smith took place on June 4, 1942 at the battle of Midway, a pivotal US victory in the pacific during world war 11. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2
... in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US... in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US ...Unidentified photos - operations in and around an airfield in Asia during WW2.WW2 Asian Theatre five photos.Black and white photos of various sizes. 1. Photo of Allied Navy ship at dock. Union Jack flag and Navy Personnel at bow. 2. Photo of temporary stage set up with seating set in a small rural valley. 3. Photo of Airfield with town in background and at least 12 fighter planes lined up in formation. 4. Photo of Allied soldiers resting under thatched roof and palm trees in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US Aircraft, partially stripped of parts.airfield operations, ww2, photos -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF A DAMAGED AEROPLANE, c. WW2
The photograph depicts the damage to F.G. Davey's Lancaster bomber as detailed in his account titled 'The Nuremburg raid' which can be read from Cat No 4410. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Black and white photograph with white border. Photograph features a group of three air force personnel examining damage to the wing of an aircraft.lancaster bomber, war damage, bombing raid, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - Correspondence. Research and Development CA-11 Bomber and CA-15 Interceptor Fighter Projects, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, C. WW2
William Ellis NEWTON VC enlisted in the RAAF no 250748 on 5.2.1940 age 20 years 8 months. Serving with No 22Sqd RAAF flying Boston Bombers he arrived in New Guinea in May 1942. Along the way he was promoted to Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and then Flight Lieutenant. On the 18.3 1943 during a low level attack on Japanese positions around Salamaua he hit his target but his plane was hit several times by flack and burst into flames but he landed it in the sea. Sgt B.G Eastwood No 13055 a crew member went down with the aircraft. Newton and Flt Sgt J Lyon No 401706 swam to shore but were captured by the Japanese. Newton was taken to Lae for interrogation and then returned to Salamaua and was executed by decapitation and his body thrown in bomb crater on 29.3.1943. His body was later recovered in late 1943 when Australian troops captured Salamaua. Lyons was executed at Lae by bayoneting in the back. The award to Newton of the Victoria Cross was for low level attacks in the Salamaua area which inflicted heavy losses on Japanese installations one of which his plane was hit by flak heavily and he successfully flew it back some 180 miles and landed. The award also included the attack for which he was executed. Newtons and war crimes records are some 800 plus pages with photos, statements etc. Refer also Cat No 3456.Black & white photo, head & shoulders portrait of F/LT W. E. NEWTON V.C. He is wearing a peaked cap, collar & tie with RAAF wings badge on L side of jacket. In a green / gold wooden frame with glass front. Fawn paper backing. Gold plaque in middle beneath photo.Engraved on plaque: “F/LT W. E. NEWTON V.C. 22 Squadron RAAF”photograph, raaf, vc, newton -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Air Power
Three black and white Photograph of US Air Force Aircraft. Top - 0-2 Super Skymaster dropping leaflets Middle - F100 Super Sabre Fighter Bombers Bottom - A 37 Counter Insurgency Aircraft on the ground at Ben Hoaphotograph, planes, united states. air force, ben hoa, f-100 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Returning Fighter Bomber
A black and white photograph of a United States Navy fighter bomber returning from a bombing raid in North Vietnam, lands on the deck of the United States Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with the 7th Fleet, Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, carriers in the Gulf conducted around the clock missions.photograph, uss kitty hawk, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 1st Canberra Bomber Arrives
A coloured photograph of the crew of the first Canberra Jet bomber of the RAAF's No. 2 Sqn to land in Vietnam alight from their aircraft upon arrival at the Phan Rang Airbase to commence their tour of duty on active service in the Vietnam conflict.photograph, canberra bomber, 2 sqn, raaf, phan rang airbase, gibbons collection catalogue -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
... Bomber. Model Aircraft, model ...WWII historical significanceBlack model of Beaufort Bomber.Nil. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, B-52 Heavy bomber
... Newhaven gippsland B-52 Diorama B-52 Heavy bomber Aircraft ...Aircraft undergoing refuelling and re-arming prior to the next mission. Set in Guam. Includes many service vehicles, equipment and personnel.B-52 Heavy bomberb-52, diorama -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966
Film dedicated to the airmen of C4 Caribou aircraft in Vietnam between 1964-1972caribou - history, australia. royal australian air force -- history, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Log Book
Photocopy of 22 pages of flight log book belonging to C.G. Kilsby MBE covering Canberra aircraft operation on No 6 Sqn from 1952-1962. No 6 sqn was heavily engaged in training aircrew for service in Vietnamkilsby, c.g., no6 sqn, raaf, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, F4 Phantom
Model of an F4 Phantom fighter bomber with camouflage colourmodel, aircraft, f4 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Boeing B52H
... Newhaven gippsland Model Aircraft B52 Bomber Boeing B52H bomber ...Boeing B52H bomber camoflage colour with black underbelly.model, aircraft, b52, bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Douglas Skyraider
Douglas Skyraider bomber painted greyAK; 35326; 412; Navy; USS Intrepidmodel, aircraft, skyraider -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, F-111 Bomber
F-111 Bomber camouflage paint. Wings in swept back configuration.A8-136. Lighning bolt decal and Australian flagmodel, aircraft, f-111 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, F-111 bomber
Model of F-111 bomber with a pilot - wings in straight out configuration. Camouflage paintA8-127model, aircraft, f-111 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Canberra Bomber
... Newhaven gippsland Model Aircraft Canberra bomber RAAF decal, red ...Model of a Canberra Bomber Mk. 20, silver with a dark blue tail and red, white and blue circlesRAAF decal, red, white and blue circles A84-307model, aircraft, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, F4 Phantom servicing
Diorama of an F4 Phantom fighter bomber being services/re-equippeddiorama, aircraft, f4 phantom -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, EC-121R
EC-121R Lockheed Constellation bomber, camouflage paintUSmodel, aircraft, lockheed, constellation, ec-121r -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - US Aircraft Identification Booklet, Aircraft Recognition for the Ground Observer
Designed to assist the US and Canadian Ground Observer Corps as well as enthusiasts. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Canberra Bomber A84-307, 1951
The bomber being restored is the oldest surviving complete Canberra. This plane flew continually from 1951—1973 and was used in both Malaya and Vietnam. It is one of three bombers bought from England before production began at the Government Aircraft Factory at Fisherman's Bend. The plane has the oldest known Rolls Royce Avon engine, being serial number 2.The Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber which could fly at a higher altitude than previous bombers. It was Australia's first jet bomber. B1 bomber version of the English Electric Canberra. It is being restored by the NVVM.Serial no: A84-307.canberra bomber, air force, bomber, plane -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Airplanes and engines, Aeroplanes and Engines (Airsense)
Description of aircraft and their engines circa 1949sSmall, thin hardback with Vickers Wellington bomber on covernon-fictionDescription of aircraft and their engines circa 1949s -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - Includes photos of 22 Boston Bomber squadron Anson Wirraway Beau fighters Spitfire Boomerang DC3 ANA airways B26 Marauder Tigermoth B17G Vampire J2M-2 B24 with spots Qantas short Canberra bomber Sunderland Hawk 60 series and 100 Beaufort Hawker Dantorp Mosquitos ground crew airfield negatives, Photos of mainly WW2 era aircraft Mainly Australians in the Pacific theatre of operations
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Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 2002, original 2002
Item in the collection of Gilbert John Mitchell (Jack) Pre WW2 Jack had service for a brief time in the 38th BN Bendigo No 447203. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1942 No 410686 age 20 years. Embarked for England on 6.1.1943 for further Training. Posted to 166 Sqd RAF Wellington Bombers then posted Operational to No 466 Sqd RAAF flying Halifax Heavy Bombers. On 18.7.1944 he and his crew in MZ313 were on a mission to attack Railway Sidings at Vaires. This was new Aircraft on 11.6.1944. They were hit by Anti Aircraft shells exploding in the fuselage. The Bomb Aimer Flt/Lt Finley advised the crew to leave by parachute as it was possible the craft could disintegrate. The Pilot Officer R.J. Evans decided to try and get the aircraft back to England, once there they abandoned the craft which was seen to disintegrate in mid air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. The Crew were; Roger John Evans No 410202, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. Peter Hamiliton Finley No 412294, enlisted 22.6.1941 age 22 years. L.C. Abbott, British/Allied. G.J. Mitchell, POW. Keith Mossman Tranent POW, No 426402, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. J.P.T. Finn RAF (Paddy) T.W. Wild British/Allied. On 30.4.1945 The Germans vacated the Camp Jack was in and 2 days later the Russians released them and he was placed in a British Hospital weighing 6 stone. He arrived home in Sept 1945. He stayed in the RAAF No 033130 and served in No 35 Sqd flying VIPs. He was in the Berlin Airlift 1948 - 1949, he also went on exchange with the RAF and flew in No's 24 & 511 Sqd's one a transport the other VIP transport. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flt/Lt on 6.7.1956 in No 11 Sqd. "Maunder and Sheean". In the article Jacks says that Lofty Maunder always had a joke etc when near the target to settle everyone down. The crew of Halifax LV875 were shot down by a Night Fighter near the target "Terngier" north of Paris 0n 11.4.1944. There was 157 Halifax's on the raid with 10 being lost. The Crew were; John Henry Maunder No 412562, Navigator, enlisted 19.7.1941 age 19 years 10 months. Brian Leo Sheean, No 409855, Wireless Operator, enlisted 1.10.1941 age 18 years. Research shows there were at least 3 more of the Crew KIA. Cecil John Bond No 420433, Pilot, enlisted 8.11.1941 age 19 years 11 months. John Neville Keys No 426112, Bomb Aimer, enlisted 23.5.1942 age 19 years 6 months. Clifford Young Warren No 427047, Rear Gunner, enlisted 26.4.1942 age 19 years 3 months. J.A. White, Flight Engineer, British/Allied. D.K. Messenger, Mid Upper Gunner, British/Allied. Newspaper article Herald Sun 19.4.2002, copy. Article re Jack Mitchell. The article has 6 photo insets 3 of Jack, 2 show Airmen beside an aircraft. The one with 2 Aircrew is "Lofty" Maunder and Jack. The article is mostly about "Maunder and Brian Sheean" mates of Jack. The inset photo of a women in uniform is believed to be "Maunders" English wife who he had married previously. Maunder and Sheean were KIA. "FLY THE FLAG FOR A MATE"newspaper, article, 466 sqd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph - Photos include comet hunter jindivik sabre canberra bomber turana vampire gloster meteor thunderjet valiant concorde mirage boeing 727 macchi F111 neptune U2A grumman f9f jet provost 707 gloster javelin prototype english english electric lightning pika folland gnat, CAC Jet aircraft
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (item) - CAC planes includes Beaufort Beaufreighter No 8 Squadron LMS concept aircraft W332 Beaufighter Torpedo bomber Silver city Caribou Nomad DC3 Vickers Varsity Avro de Havilland Dragon Rapide Hudson Beagle 206 Neptune jet assisted Beechcraft Bonanza Airspeed Envoy Lockheed Electra C-46 Truculent Turtle Skymaster Anson Piper Douglas DC2 DC4 Cessna 337A P38 Lightning Amiot 370 De Havilland Dragon D84 Junkers G31, CAC twin engine planes
... Squadron LMS concept aircraft W332 Beaufighter Torpedo bomber... Beaufort Beaufreighter No 8 Squadron LMS concept aircraft W332 ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Bell 47G helicopter Mustang Canberra bomber Hercules Convair 440 Dornier Do.24 Percival Proctor Winged Target Sikorsky s 51 Jindivik Jet Provost Pika DE Havilland Vampire DH100 Lockheed Neptune SP 2H Sycamore Lockheed Ventura Vickers Valetta Curtiss A-25A Shrike Bristol Freighter Kingfisher Cessna 180, Packet 45 Photos and design drawings of various aircraft