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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Launch of Legacy Week - 3rd September 1990 - Aviation art exhibition, 1990
... for the RAAF in World War 2 and other RAAF personnel. It appears..., who flew for the RAAF in World War 2 and other RAAF personnel ...Launch of Legacy Week in 1990 included an exhibition of Aviation Art at Legacy House. Paintings were by Frank Harding of Renmark, South Australia. A newspaper article published on 23 August 1990, mentions that Frank Harding had painted over 50 paintings of aircraft flown by Australians and published a book of the images. It was called 'They flew for the King'. Each painting had been extensively researched to capture a specific moment in the World War 2 combat career of various pilots, flight officers or bomb-aimers. His aim was to honour the fine efforts of these great individuals. Guests included Bud Tingwell, who flew for the RAAF in World War 2 and other RAAF personnel. It appears to have included a heritage display from the Royal Australian Air Force Museum at the same time. Unfortunately the artist died a few weeks after the exhibition and launch of his book. The article is at 01522 also see media release at 01521, more photos of the paintings and guests are in 01523. In 1990 the slogan was "Lest YOU forget" with an image of the statue of Simpson and his donkey rather than a personality. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is a celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'. Was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.An example of an art exhibition being held at Legacy House to promote Legacy during Legacy week in 1990.Colour photo x 9 of an art exhibition for Legacy Week in 1990.legacy week, painting, promotion, planes, warplanes -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Slide Rule Calculator, 1940
... slide rule ww2 raaf... during WW2 slide rule ww2 raaf Vickers ...The Slide Rule was made in 1940 and used by the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2.This is an original Slide Rule that was used by RAAF during WW2Wooden Slide Rule CalculatorRule, Slide M.G. Mk III. W.H.H. 1940slide rule ww2 raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL DFC, C.1944 - 46
... Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo. Awards DFC WW2 RAAF ...Allan Frederick GOODALL DFC. Allan enlisted in the RAAF on 10.10.1941 No 409828 age 18 years. He was mustered as Aircrew on elisted and was designated as WO/AG ( Wireless operator Air Gunner) on 23.7.1942. he rose through the ranks from AC2, LAC, Sgt, F/Sgt, W/O, F/O to Flt/Lt on 1.3.1945. Embarked for England on 24.8.1942 and posted to RAF Station Bournemouth on 18 .11.1942, posted to MEC (Middle East Command) with 150 Sqd RAF flying Wellingtons from North Africa. On 21.12.1943 on a non operational flight from Africa to Italy his flight crashed into Mt Etna, they were coming out of a cloud when the Pilot saw Etna. Allan as least injured made sure his mates were okay and sheltered he walked down to a nearby village (Maletto) to get help. Allan spent from 21.12.1943 to 5.1.1944 in hospital with Abrasions. He was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) in 1944 for operations over Italy, at the time he was classed as Sqd Signals Leader. According to his records he flew 37 Operational sorties. He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. Allan Goodall Aust (WOP/AG) abrasions and injured wrist. Alan Warner (Aust) Navigator, Fractured Ankle. Y.F.Redknap (UK) injured shoulder. C.A. Carr (UK) Fractured Dorsal Spine. J.E. Ward (UK) Dislocated shoulder. Alfred Dugdale (UK) Deceased. Tony Moore (UK) Deceased. Both are buried at the Catania War Cemetery Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo.543.1 Medal-Distinguished FLying Cross won by FO Alan F Goodall. Rear of medal is engraved "Italy FO Alan Goodall 1944" 543.2 Case-to suit DFC above. Case rear has a note "Alan's sister Jean, Mrs R.T Mitchell, 22 O'Dea Cres Kangaroo Flat 3555 471428." Written inside case in pen "F/O Alan Goodall Bendigo Won in Italy 1944 Presented by HRH Duke of Gloucester 13-11-1946"awards, dfc ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LOGBOOK, RAAF Log Book, 6.1938
... details. Documents WW2 RAAF RAAF ...Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.RAAF Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Rear of the book has remnants of an aviation article used as a cover, coloured picture. Inside is flying data ie dates, aircraft number, pilot of A/C, duty, flying hours, remarks (includes patrols & action).Handwritten bottom front in black ink: Name: MANLY. A T Glued inside: 1 page summary of his operational tour RAAF Form P/P 138 SECRETdocuments, ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - SCRAPBOOK
... . RAAF Images of WW2 Aircraft. ...Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat 3710 for his service details.Hard cardboard, 2 ringed binder, brown. A coloured picture of a De Haviland Mosquito is adhered to the front cover . This is a scrap book with a large quantity of images of WWII aircraft, allied & enemy.raaf, images of ww2 aircraft. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, Printed at sea and published at sea February 1944, RAF RAAF Souvenir of a Memorable Voyage, Feb 1944
... Cruise III Bon voyage and happy landings” WW2 RAAF RAF Printed ...Booklet has a cardboard cover, printed in black ink. A sketched image of the maps of Australia and New Zealand. Also drawings of 3 18th century sailing ships afloat. Under front cover “cabin 408 A Deck” followed by 8 signatures rear cover written in ink Mrs F.H. Weaver, Morgan Sth Aust, Australia “ Grenferry Cruise III Bon voyage and happy landings” ww2, raaf, raf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
... ). RAAF Kit bag WW2 RAAF ...Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MESS KIT, c1935 - 1940
... 2403 RAAF. Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2.... Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2. Cat 4040.8P ...These were bought at "A. Jolly's" store, Darwin on 4 Aug 1939 by Cpl Truscott. Advance party No.12 G.P. Squadron Darwin. They were bought for personal use. A note was attached to this item which mentions two of his friends killed in aircraft crashes. CPL Harold William Johnson 1727 RAAF and SGT Walter James Cox 2403 RAAF. Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2. Cat 4040.8P.1. Mug - standard issue white enamel mug with handle. It originally had a black rim. 2. Plate - White enamel with dark blue rim.2. Stamped on back was makers name I. Feng Enamelling Co. Ltd 24 (?) Made in Hong Kong.ww2, raaf, no.12 sqn, mess kit -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Calculator, Course & Speed, E.R Watts & Son London Pty Ltd
... ", "E.R.WATTS & Son No 757/35", "A.M. REF No 6B/119". raaf navigation ...Course and Speed calculator used as a navigational aid by Air Force pilots to calculate aircraft relative groundspeed whilst allowing for wind speed and direction. A similar example (MKIIA version) can be seen at the following Imperial War Museum web page: -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, VICTORY ROLL. The RAAF at War
... WW2. RAAF.... by Australian War Memorial Canberra, ACT. 1945. WW2. RAAF. ...Hard Cover with Dust Cover .Subtitled: The Royal Australian Air Force in its sixth year of war. Prepared by the RAAF Directorate of Public Relations Published for the Royal Australian Air Force by Australian War Memorial Canberra, ACT. 1945.ww2. raaf. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, THESE EAGLES. Story of the RAAF at War
... ww2 raaf..., ACT. 1942 ww2 raaf ...Hard Cover with Dust CoverPrepared by RAAF Directorate of Public Relations Published by Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT. 1942ww2 raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, William EMERY
... , near Leuven, Belgium. william emery wangaratta ww2 raaf 460 ...Photograph of William Edward EMERY Born at Wangaratta on 6/1/1919 who was killed in action in Belgium during Second World War. Flying Officer William Emery 410593 lost his life serving with 460 Squadron RAAF over Belgium on 15 June 1943. He is buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, near Leuven, Belgium. Black and white photograph of male wearing forage hatwilliam emery, wangaratta, ww2, raaf, 460 squadron -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Sympathy Letter, William EMERY
... WW2 william emery kia belgium ww2 raaf ...King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Flight Officer William EMERY - killed in action in Belgium during WW2Cream coloured note paper with Royal Crest and signatureBuckingham Place Signed George RIwilliam emery, kia, belgium, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Defence Service Record, J H Wilkinson DFC
... wilkinson dfc ww2 raaf kia ...Defence records belonging to 400444 John Hudson WILKINSON born 18./2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. Killed in battle over Europe on 30/8/1944.White and green folder depicted with a sprig of rosemary above large group of soldiers.Defence Service Records National Archives of Australiapilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Sympathy Letter
... during WW2 kia ww2 raaf j h wilkinson 1944 ...King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Pilot Officer John Hudson WILKINSON- killed in action in 1944 during WW2Cream note paper with Royal Crest letterhead containing message and signature in black type.Buckingham Place George RIkia, ww2, raaf, j h wilkinson, 1944 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
... medal ww2 raaf ...Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW2 Medals
... /The Pacific Star WW2 RAAF Medals ...Three WW2 service medals awarded to Alfred Harry MERIGAN 40471 - born on 13/2/1907 London, England. Next of Kin - wife Myrtle MERIGAN nee FURPHY (Shepparton) He was an instrument maker and Orchardist. Enlisted Melbourne on 12/5/1941 into the RAAF serving with the 21 and 83 Squadron. He was discharged on 26/11/1945 and died on 20/2/1977 aged 70 years. Medals are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945/The Pacific StarSmall one box containing three military medals with multi-colour striped ribbons attached.40471 - A H Meriganww2, raaf, medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Ren Smith War Records, WW2
... , photographs, memorabilia, newspaper articles, badges etc ww2 raaf ...Ren Smith and his RAAF records of wartime service, photographs, memorabilia, newspaper articles, badges etcFolder containing plastic sleeves which have photographs, memorabilia, newspaper articles, cap, gloves, and badges, wartime RAAF experiences of Ren Smith, RAAF.ww2, raaf -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, RAAF Saga, 1944
... ww2 raaf..., The Pacific and Burma. Honour Roll the raaf at war tatura ww2 raaf ...Contains stories of RAAF in Europe, The Pacific and Burma. Honour RollBlue linen like cover. Print of planes on frontthe raaf at war, tatura, ww2 raaf, books, history, local, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
... and Servicing Unit RAAF 1943-45 22 repair and servicing unit raaf 1943 ...Hand made plaque commemorating 22 Repair and Servicing Unit RAAF 1943-45Rectangular timber top mounted on timber base which has inscription in gold coloured paint.This silver poplar is dedicated to 22 Repair and Servicing Unit, RAAF 1943-45 The unit serviced aircraft and transport in South West Pacific area, New Guinea, Cape Gloucester, Noemfoor, Morotaia, and Labuan LEST WE FORGET 22 R.S.U. Nazab, Cape Gloucester, Noemfoor, Morotai, Brunei Bay.22 repair and servicing unit raaf 1943-45, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Document, Catalina Flying Boat
... flight sergeant air gunner reginald mortimer ww2 raaf ...Document relates to item 199 - Watercolour painting of a Catalina Flying Boat by an unknown artist -tells the history of the Catalina Flying Boat as well as the service histories of Flight Lieutenant Owen Mortimer and his younger brother Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Reginald Roy Mortimer from West Wyalong, New South Wales who served from 1941 to 1945 - relatives of the Donor Dr Owen Campbell Mortimer. Flight Lieutenant Owen Mortimer completed 85 missions in the wartime South West Pacific area. Reginald Mortimer served as a Transport Driver with the Australian Army later remustering to the RAAF to train and qualify as Flight Sergeant Air Gunner.Black frame with gold painted inner edge containing cream coloured paper with black text.Catalina Flying Boat Royal Australian Air Force catalina flying boat, flight lieutenant owen mortimer, flight sergeant air gunner reginald mortimer, ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LETTER, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE
... to training starting. Refer 1760.4, Box 41 for details. RAAF ...Letter 1 - Letter answering query saying correct training material has been sent. Letter from recruitment Centre in Melb. Letter 2 - from RAAF Recruiting Centre to V H Evans No. 418615 outlining training material that had been sent to him prior to training starting. Refer 1760.4, Box 41 for details.Letter 1 - single sheet paper, standard form of blue writing and typed in black on one side only. Paper yellow in colour. Letter 2 - Letter on yellow paper, folded twice. Type in black and large tear along fold. Single sheet with the type only on one side.Letter 1 - name of applicant and description of items sent. Letter 2 - Quote reference "694" and signed by Senior Education Officer.raaf recruitment, training, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - EASTER NEW GUINEA NAVIGATION CHART, RAAF, Aug 1943
... 19. Discharged 19/2/1948 - Rank FLTLT. WW2 RAAF New Guinea ...From the collection of "Maxwell Lennox Matheson" No.418447 RAAF. Enlisted 22/5/1942 Aged 19. Discharged 19/2/1948 - Rank FLTLT.This map is in colour. It is made of a stiff paper and has a map printed on both sides. Side1 - scale 1:2,315,000. 31.72 Nautical miles = 1 inch. It shows Eastern half of New Guinea. It also shows New Britain and New Ireland. Manus Island is at the top. Side 2 - Scale 1:1,000,000 - this shows Manus Island on right side, top of New Guinea at bottom edge (Wewak) and some other little islands. The map on side 1 has numerous navigation tracks and calculations in pencil. i.e. LAE, KOKODA, PORT MORESBY.ww2, raaf, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - TIN FOR SPECIAL FLYING RATION RAAF, RAAF
... tin WW2 RAAF ...Rusty Jungle green tin, It is empty. It comprises of three pieces. Tin, Lid external and seal internal. 1. Tin - On bottom it has the Defence & Broad & contents. 2. Lid Ext - has Defence & Broad Approv. Packed by MacRobertson. Marked special flying ration - by Air Crew carrying out flights of 4 hours or longer. Suitin 2 men - RAAF 3. Seal - opened by a ring pull arrangement.raaf, ration tin, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, c1939-1945
... Headquarters. WW2 RAAF Photograph ...Noel Strawson Barningham 18146 Flight Sergeant. Enlisted 21 August 1940 at Bendigo. Discharged 20 Sept 1945 RAAF Headquarters.Black & White Photograph of 4 servicemen, The Queen (Elizabeth Bowes Lyon) and unidentified lady.Handwritten on reverse side "Noel Barningham meeting the Queen during WW2".ww2, raaf, photograph -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2 13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication, GRANTHAM Sid, "The 13 Squadron Story", 1991
... existence from 1940 to 1946. Books WW2 RAAF Aircraft 13 Squadron ...13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication. Official and unofficial history of No.13 Squadron R.A.A.F. during its wartime existence from 1940 to 1946.Soft Cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration, copy of oil painting (in colour) of "Lockheed Hudson" aircraft by artist ALFORD Robert. Back cover illustration in colour of the unofficial badge of No. 13 Squadron. 158 pages plus appendix, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Front and back end papers illustrated black and white maps. Title page - signature by the author. 13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication. Official and unofficial history of No.13 Squadron R.A.A.F. during its wartime existence from 1940 to 1946.books, ww2, raaf, aircraft -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Chevron RAAF
... RAAF Sergeant stripes blue winter uniform (1 0nly) Uniform WW2 ...Sergeant stripes blue winter uniform (1 0nly)uniform, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
... (women's) (Connection with B153, Dog Tags.) Headgear WW2 RAAF ...RAAF (women's) (Connection with B153, Dog Tags.)headgear, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
GLASSBORO R. H
... WW2 RAAF ...Photo, poem and WW2 book. R.H. Glassboro.documents, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
GIOVANETTI. C.I
... album. Documents WW2 RAAF ...Constance Isabel GIOVANETTI. Sno. #91103 - photo album.documents, ww2, raaf