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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 -
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Flying Log Book Isaacs M.G, Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book
Log book was issued to W O Isaacs who qualified as a pilot on Airspeed Oxford, Anson and Liberator aircraft.Leather covered Log BookRoyal Australian Air Force. Flying Log Book. Name Isaacs M.G. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Arthur Cambell Williams History
Arthur Williams was in the RAAF from13/10/1940 until April 1946 and was a radar operator between February 1945 and April 1946.The oral history of Arthur Williams is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during WW11 as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal.He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Leyburn and Morotai as a radar operator on a B24 Liberator supporting Z Force.A4 perspex covered, bound typed copyBlack printed Arthur Cambell Williams History on grey paper with fancy black border -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Work on paper - Flying Log Book Excerpts - F/LT Norman Kobelke
F/LT Kobelke was a navigator in a B-24 LiberatorPhotocopied A4 sheets of paper -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Work on paper - photo WW-2 or B-24 RAAF, Chirstmas card of WW-2 or B24 RAAF
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year Darwin 1945. Insert of picture of B24 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Equipment - Stand, Rotating Engine Stand
This stand was, and is used to mount Cheetah and Pratt & whitney aircraft engines for inspection.Large steel stand for aircraft engines -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Suitcase from Mason Day Frecker, 1930s
Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Computer Navigational MkIII D, White & Gillespie (Melb) Pty Ltd, c. 1940
RAAF Manual navigation aircraft calculator(early computer)General issue to allied pilots and navigators for airspeed,altitude,air temperature and drift calculations.Black metal box with SS flap-top cover, moulding and straps for knee attachment.Engraving No. 19, Ident.No. G6B/145. I.C.A.N. Serial No. WG/1716*. Computer Navigational Mk.IIID -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Manual - Course notes for B-24 Liberator aircraft ground crew, Queen City Printers Pty Ltd, Fitters II.A Carpenter, riggers, flight riggers, Course notes, 1942
Issued to RAAF ground crew in WWII.Original WWII manualLoose leaf manual in two-ring binder. Pale green with dark green spine.R.A.A.F. serial number 19218. Issue 4 - 1942raaf, manual, riggers, carpenters, engineering school -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Japanese leather pilot's cap
Leather cap worn by Japanese aircrew during World War 2. Brown leather capworld war 2, japanese, leather helmet -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Dutch Air Force Officer's Cap, Early 1939
Worn by Wilhelmius (Bill) Bakker during WWII.Mr Bakker was in the Dutch Air Force and was stationed at Darwin working with the RAAF. Dutch Air Force Officer's Capbakker collection, a23.00 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aviation Compass, Aircraft Compass
Used on RAAF aircraft in WWIIUsed by RAAF for navigation training primarily in Tiger Moth and Spitfire aircraft.Navigation Compass Type P8. Number 80873.D Brass Plate - King's Crown over RAAF No. G6A/726aviation compass, a6 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
American USAF Flag and Certificate, C. 2000
American Flag wrapped in triangular shape and contained within a red felt covered box with a certificate and covering letter Refer to certificate and covering lettera13 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
USAF Pacific Air Force Letter, Letter of gratitude
Letter from Paul V. Hester, General, USAF given with flag expressing gratitude for B-24 restoration project and tour of the hangar.a13.1 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Polaroid Lenses for 1068 Goggles, 1940s
Used by airmen in WWIIBrown Box containing 4 green, 4 orange and 2 clear replacement lenses for Polaroid 1068 Goggles.Polaroid Aviation Goggles Kit No. 1068.a9 -
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RAAF Dress Uniform, C. 1950
Worn in WWII as Dress Uniform on Formal Occasions.RAAF Dress Uniform worn on formal occasions by Flight Sergeant Charles Cull. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Sperry Gunsight, Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc, K4 Computing Gunsight for lower Ball Turret, 1944
Crackle black single unit. Supplies Gunner with range and ballistic 'drop' information. (Three units held.)Serial No. 4740 (Sperry) S/No. 410380 (N>C>R> under Licence) S/No. 411901 (N>C>R>) -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Jaeger Disk Speed Indicator, Jaeger, Tachometer, 1944
Was used with Norden Bombsights on aircraft during WWII.Tachometer for calibrating Norden Bombsight Rate Motor in a black box.B.S. Mk XV Disk Speed Indicator Jaegera3 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Load Adjuster, Bomb Load Adjuster No. 31629, 1945
1945 Slide Rule US Army Air Force from Prof. Allan Bromley.Works by adding Angular moments together to find centre of gravity (COG) of a plane (adds bombs, ammunition and crew on board).Brown Leather Case with 'Slide Rule' inner.Load Adjuster, Property of US Government. 102630 on case. 81629. Airplane serial No. 44-4-1195, Model B-24Jbomb load adjuster, a16 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Gun Turrett on B-24 Liberator (named 'Hazel')
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Letters from the war zone to Hazel, 1940s
Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWIIa1.1 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Course and Speed Calculator MKIIA, Stanley Manufacturing Co Ltd, Course and Speed Calculator, 1942-45
Course and Speed Calculator MKII - Air speed in MPH and Knots. Wind Speed and direction. In original wooden box. Used on aircraft.RAF Ref. No. 6B/125 - RCAF Ref. No. 6B/52 No. ST2473/40 Anson/Oxford Serial No. 3441S/40 Box Ref. No. GB/120a8 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Norden M9 Bombsight, Norden Bombsight Company, 1945
Used in Pacific War during WWIIBlack covered Electro Mechanical analogue computer with small indicator dials with two divisional connected boxes. Mounts on Minneapolis Honeywell 'stabilizer' unit.Minneapolis Type G1029 A3CAZ HZ 26 Volts DC CV. Serial No. C-24825 B3430 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
WWI Flying Goggles
Airman's Flying Goggles used in WWIa10 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
WWII Practice Bombs
Practice bombs could be service bombs, inert loaded with sand, water for chalk/lime solution. Standard practice bombs were painted white overall with two light green bands painted around centre of the tail. Inert service bombs painted black and those containing an exploder had a red band around the body.a14