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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 361184
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Early experience ...Early experience resulted in this motor being partially dismantled to investigate load knocking when turned over on the starter motor. Subsequently it was discovered that the "noise" was normal, a unique aspect of the 1830 engine. The engine was then re-assembled to an operational state using parts from stock.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 361184 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAustralian World War II silk map of Celebes, 1940s
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Celebes 'Prepared under the direction of RAAF Headquarters' Celebes (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a185 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAustralian World War II silk map of Banda Sea, 1940s
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Banda Sea Banda Sea (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a186 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - British World War II silk map of Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West), 1944
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total), the United States (c.7.5 million) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on rayon, is an original British 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on rayon, 1944 Series South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and Asia Sheet G Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West) and, on the reverse, Sheet H Borneo (South West), Java and Sumatra (Extreme South)world war ii, silk maps, great britain, a187 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II-coloured map, - Southwest Pacific Area, No.22 Southwestern, No.26 East Java, No.25 Timor, 1943
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 22 Southwestern and No. 26 East Java Side 2 - No. 25 Timorworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a188 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map - Philippine Series, No. C-43 Mindanao Series, No. C-44 North Borneo, 1944
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series Side 2 - No. C.44 North Borneounited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map, Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo, Side 2 - No. C-48 West Java, 1944
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo Side 2 - No. C.48 West Javaunited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii, a191 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - US World War II multi-coloured map- Southwest Pacific Area, No. 23 North Celebes, No. 24 South Celebes, 1942-1943
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Silk and rayon ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 23 North Celebes Side 2 - No. 24 South Celebesworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a189 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Created to supply ...Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Created to supply ...Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Created to supply ...Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite North American "0-47A"North American "0-47A" E9-2327 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMeal dixie
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Part of kit issued ...Part of kit issued to T.E. Price RAAF No11928Round lidded metal dixie with folding handle11928, RAAF, Scratched on lidprice collection, raaf issue -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMemorial Poppy, 1945
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Presented ...Presented at the surrender at Morotai 9 September 1945.Connection to the surrender at MorotaiRed hand knitted woollen poppy, with black ringed green centre mounted on attaching pin. Copy of surrender certificate attached. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Obst E.A, Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Flying log book ...Flying log book for E A Obst 5724 qualified as Flight Engineer 16 March 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book.Obst E.A. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Jones M.L, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book, June 1938
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne F/SGT. M.L.Jones ...F/SGT. M.L.Jones 122186, qualified as Air Gunner on B24 Liberators November 1944Rectangular light blue linen covered hard bound bookForm A.73.(June1938) . Royal Australian Air Force Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Jones M.L. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book P F. Thomas, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne F/SGT. P F Thomas ...F/SGT. P F Thomas qualified as Air Bomber on B24 Liberators 13.11.44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.73. (June 1938) Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T operator's Flying Log Book No 443350 P F Thomas -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Farnes R.R, Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot, December 1943
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Aust. 41349 LAC ...Aust. 41349 LAC Farnes R.R. qualified as Wireless Operator 6 Oct.1944.Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookR.C.A.F.R.95 M-12-?3(2887) H.Q.588-R-98 Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot Farnes R.R.Aus-41349 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLog Book Robert Bryson, Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers, Oct.1943
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Sgt. R.Bryson ...Sgt. R.Bryson qualified as a Flight Engineer on B24 Liberator.on 16/Aug.1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm 1767 Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators Air Bombers Air Gunners Flight Engineers. Robert Bryson -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Richard Carty, April 1937
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne R.Carty 418344 ...R.Carty 418344 qualified as pilot on Airspeed Oxford.17.4.43Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18 (Revised April1937) (R.A.F. Form 414)Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Richard Carty 418344 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Lister, April 1937
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne F/LT. C.T. Lister ...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 -
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Flying Log Book Jackson N.C, April 1937
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Flying information ...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 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book A. Poynter, April 1937
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Poynter A. 431028 ...Poynter A. 431028 qualified as a pilot on Airspeed Oxford 22-3-44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Poynter A. 431028 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFlying Log Book Redman J R W
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne F/Lt Redman J.R.W ...F/Lt Redman J.R.W. 402395 qualified as a pilot on Liberator 23/12/44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book. Redman J.R.W. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncWheel Hub and Leg, Circa 1940s
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne These wheels were ...These wheels were fitted to the B-24 LiberatorMetal wheel hub and leg minus tyre. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncTurbocharger, General ElectricModel B-22, Circa 1940s
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne General Electric ...General Electric turbocharger model B-22 was fitted externally to a Pratt & Whitney R1930 14 cylinder twin wasp radial air-cooled engine for the supply of air at an increased pressure to the carburetor intake. This enabled the B-24 Liberator to maintain a maximum 1300HP at takeoff from sea level to 30,000 ft. ceiling and at high altitude.Round metal supercharger with inlet and outlet.General Electric turbo super charger. GE Ser. No. 872144 FW, A Setting 6, Assembly OD WW 8456556, Model 75-B22-A6 AF Contract or Purchase Order W33-038AC-1699, Spec. H-285022-22 Schenectady Made in US -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncGun Turret, Rear Gun Turret
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Perspex side ...Perspex side and top covered metal round gun turret with 1 inch steel plate -
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPlaque 49th Fighter Group
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Included ...Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRectangular wooden plaque with blue enameled, silver printed plate attached DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE MEN OF THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP. DEPARTED MORRISON AFB, FLORIDA,4 JANUARY 1942.FIRST EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO LEAVE THE U.S.AFTER THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG WITH 40 VICTORIES BECAME AMERICA'S "ACE OF ACES" DEDICATED JULY 20, 1985 1985 REUNION PRESENTED BY 49FTG ASSN. -
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Oral History, RAAF Service History of Sqn. Ldr. Richard F. Overheu DFC & Bar, 1999-2000
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne R. Overheu ...R. Overheu was in the RAAF from August 1940 until October 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between March 1943 and October 1945 in 380 Sqn. then 24 Sqn.This oral history is historical significance because it provides at first hand an account of the individual's experiences during World War II as a member of the RAAF. He trained at Point Cook and in Tasmania and saw active service during the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft from Darwin.Paper printed transcript with plastic coverRAAF SERVICE HISTORY OF SQN. LDR. RICHARD F. OVERHEU DFC AND BAR U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CITATION RECORDED 1999-2000oral history raaf world war ii -
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Oral History, My RAAF Experience by Keith R.E. Johnston, 1980's
... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne K. Johnston ...K. Johnston was in the RAAF from September 1941 until December 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between 1942 and December 1945. He was attached to Fifth Bomber Command USAF the 12 Squadron RAAF.This oral history of Keith Johnston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of this individual's experiences during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Bradfield Park Sydney and Bundaberg and saw active service during the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft in New Guinea and Darwin.A4 paper printed transcript, stapled in cornerMy RAAF Experience by R.E.Johnston, photo of 12 Squadron RAAF badge, Flight Lieutenant 12 Squadron RAAForal history raaf world war ii
