Leslie William Cole was born in January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an aircraft mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honor. In retirement he also worked as a volunteer community driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. This item represents Mr. Cole's service during World War 11.This item is significant as it represents the service of a respected Wodonga resident during World War 11.This item includes a cloth patch of the crest of the 6th Squadron RAAF as well as a printed menu from the Passing out dinner for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne. It has been autographed by the attendees acknowledged at this function.On the Insignia 6 SQUADRON ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / NOUS REVIENDRONS (WE WILL RETURN) 6th squadron raaf, military service ww11

Pay book Royal Australian Air Force WW2 belonging to John Richard Edwards, Official No. 143936. Blue cover, faded.Next of Kin -Father Richard James Edwardsorganisation, government, military ww2, air force, edwards, world war 2

A wooden shield with the insignai of Central Ammunition Depot - Royal Australian Air Force. In the centre of the insignai is an arm holding up a bomb. At the bottom of the insignia reads Power for Acionshield, 1 central ammunition depot (1 camd), weapons

Coloured photograph of military band playing at the Cenotaph. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE G222. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar

Coloured photograph a men in suits walking in the parade. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 1200K. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar

A gray plastic folder with a plastic insert at the front. In this insert there is a yellow paper with Australian Air Publication 7434.005-3 No. 8 top right hand corner. Above the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force. the rest of the information is under the insignia in black ink. Down the spine of the manual there is also a plastic insert with yellow paper that has the information in black ink. the manual is held together with metal supports.royal australian airforce - manuals, fuel pumps, bottom tank mounting

RAAF form used to notify changes of address when absent from unit or station. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) Cream envelope with black type. .2) Proforma card to register change of address, cream with black type front / back. No personal details included..1) Printed in centre: OHMS Q.C. BASE POST OFFICE c/o OVERSEAS HEADQUARTERS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE KINGSWAY LONGON, W.C.2 .2) Printed at top: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE Notification of Addressaddress, notification, raaf

Coloured photograph of the parade walking pass the old town hall. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 215. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar

Ticket to amateur and exhibition boxing at St Kilda Town Hall on 24 May 1944 in aid of gymnasium and welfare funds for Air Force Training Corps (ATC) squadrons nos. 5 and 104 .Orange coloured card printed in black on one side. Shows the insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force Training Corps. Holes have been punched in the top left and top right corners.Stamped on the back: No. 360wwii fund-raising, air force training, atc, raaf training corps

White 20cm round plastic disc with information on Weight plus Torque PSI plus Hover Gross Weight and Pressure Altitude for a UH - IH Huey Helicopter for use of The Royal Australian Air Force.UH-IH Performance Computer + Cruise data guide.computer and cruise data guide, uh-1h helicopter, raaf

The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II.It was formed on 31 December 1941 to support the Royal Australian Air Force by sighting and observing aircraft over Australia.It swiftly established observation posts across Australia and provided information to the RAAF's regional air control posts. As the threat to Australia declined its role was expanded to include coast watching, assisting air traffic control and weather reporting. The corps was staffed by civilian volunteers and reached a peak strength of 24,000 personnel and 2,656 observation posts in 1944. After the end of the war the VAOC was reduced to a cadre in December 1945 and was disbanded on 10 April 1946. The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II. This certificate is a record of the participation of members of the Orbost district. Anita Armistead, wife of Francis Armistead had a son, Sydney, who served as a gunner in Malaysia during WW11.A certificate of service awarded to Mrs F. Armistead for being a volunteer in the Air Observers Corps. It was awarded on 20 Sept, 1945 for one year's service.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs F. Armistead by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officercertificate ww11 air-observers-corps

Linen holdall containing a sewing and repair kit issued to Royal Australian Air Force Personnel. The holdall is khaki in colour. The kit contains a variety of spare buttons, cottons and sewing needles, a thimble and a small brush.

Booklet, Blue. Log Book. Form A.73 (June 1938)Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's & W/T Operator's Flying Log Book Coughlanroyal australian air force, book, log

RAAF Darwin Christmas card issued to personnel 1945.Card unique to 12 SquadronCardboard Book style postcardRAAF 12 SQUADRON imprinted over flying wings on air force roundel ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

A blue banner edged in gold. top of the banner reads Royal Australian Air Force - No 9 Squadron. In the middle is the Insignai of the Squadron. On both sides of the Insigia are the list of countries. bottom of the banner are two planes and two helicopters.royal australian air force, 9 squadron raaf, banner

This RAAF Kit Bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.A kit bag made of khaki cloth with brown leather handle, trim and nameplate belonging to F.C.M. McArdle (no 94449) of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The address on the plaque is 3 Wills Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia. second world war 1939-1945, mcardle, kew, royal australian airforce, raaf

Kept in maintenance workshops to keep mechanics up to date with maintenance procedures including amendments.Hardback book bound with cord. Has hand written protective cover 19 pagesRoyal Australia Air Force, Aeroplane Maintenance Schedule, Anson-Cheetah IX, to be used in connection with Unit Maintenance Orders.anson & cheetah maintenance schedule, sgt. gough,

R.A.A.F. 1945 Interim Certificate of Service issued to F/O. R.J. Branch 419022 on termination of 3 tears 5 months service, signed by Commanding Officer No.1 Personnel Depot R.A.A.F. dated 06/12/1945.Issued to R.J. Branch on demobilization from R.A.A.F 06/12/1945Interim Certificate of Service - F/O R.J. Branch 419022 dated 6 Dec 45Royal Australian Air Force - Interim Certificate of Service - R.A.A.F. form number P/P.159 (Sept. 1945)

Flt.Lt.M.D.Frecker qualified as a pilot on B-24 Liberator aircraft from April 1944 until the end of November 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book. Also lost earlier log book.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE. FLYING LOG BOOK . FORM A.18.(Revised April 1937) (R.A.F. Form 414.)

William C. Duckworth enllisted in the RAAF 2/1/1943 and was a W/o Gunner on B24 Liberators from19/11/1944 until 11/8/1945Cardboard, Linen & paper bookROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE OBSERVER'S AIR GUNNER'S AND W/T OPERATORS FLYING LOG BOOK DUCKWORTH. W.C

Letter written to F. G. Davey and signed by Air Commodore Hewitt thanking him for his service. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No. 410533 RAAF. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record. Proforma letter of termination of service on Royal Australian Air Force letterhead. Letter is contained in a small brown envelope marked with recipients address. A red 2 1/2 d. stamp is attached to top right hand corner. .1) Address typed in black ink - "Flying Officer F.G. Davey 86 Olinda Street, Bendigo, Vic." Post marked "Melbourne 5.15pm 12 Oct 1945 Victoria". .2) Handwritten in blue ink "Davey". Signed in blue ink "? Hewitt".letters, termination of service, raaf

Pair of black flying boots,lambswool lining, size 8 fitting 6, made by Bedggood, Melbourne, Australia, leather sole with rubber Dunlop heel. Style known as "1936 Pattern" used by Royal Australian Air Force.Internal pull tags, with size 8, fitting 6 on one & "Made by Bedggood, Melbourne, Australia" on the other.flying, boots, bedggood

This is a Royal Australian Air Force hat badge which has been modified to form a brooch. The badge has a clasp with pin attached to the back side and a safety chain. This is possibly an example of trench art to make a 'sweetheart' brooch.raaf, royal australian air force, badge, brooch, trench art

Coloured photograph of military man in full uniform paying respect at the Cenotaph. Large crowd in the background. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE G1218. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar

A photo of three members of the RAAF in uniform standing in front of two sheds and a Nissen hutA black and white photograph of three airforce men standing side by side standing in front of two sheds and a nissen hut. The men are members of the Royal Australian Air Force. Two are identified as John Forbes on left, and Arthur Newman Byron.written on back in pencil: top LH corner: "John Forbes on left" down RH side: "Arthur Newman Byron 4683"defence force, armed forces, forbes, john, newman, arthur, byron, arthur newman, nissen huts, royal australian air force, raaf, clothing and dress, uniforms, george evans collection

Items in the collection of R C ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service details & collection.Dinner menu folding on yellow parchment paper. All printing in blue. Inside refers to Toasts on one page & 3 course menu on the other. Rear has 18 signatures in ink & pencil.Printed on front: 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Third Anniversary Dinner ANZAC Night April 24th 1945menu, raaf, world war 2, 461 sqd

F/LT. C.T. Lister qualified as a pilot.on B-24 Liberator aircraft April 1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18. (Revised April 1937.) (B.A.F. Form 414.) Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Lister