Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. B&W image of a RAAF helicopters flying around the Australian Capital Territory. RAAF helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. B&W image of personnel on a tow motor waiting for a US aircraft to pass.helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. Over head view of air field at Vung Tau. helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. Coloured image of RAAF personnel playing rugby against ARMY personnel at Vung Tau. helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. B&W image of a US gunship on the base at Vung Tau.The Grim Reaperhelicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.A white detachable plastic collar with black taffeta dicky shirt front attached to the collar and secured around the middle by a band of elastic with fastening button and loop at the back.robes, vietnam, geelong rsl, ashworth, chaplain raaf, 1965 - 1966, cleric, reverend, chaplain, george ashworth

This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.Blue braided cord with tassels at ends used to tie clerical robes. The official colour for the Chaplain Corps is sometimes noted as blue representing the heavens. priest, vietnam, robes, ashworth, chaplain, cleric

This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.Blue gabardine (cotton) robe. Pintucked shoulders. Bat wing sleeve. Full length. No buttons.clergy, ecclsiastic, priest robes, chaplain, ashworth, cleric, george ashworth

The banner was donated to the Museum by the Post 1975 Veterans, Central Victoria. The Association has been renamed.Banner - soft heavy duty plastic with printed information. It has white print on a black background and three badges in colour. Possibly done by a laser printer. Left to Right: Royal Australian Navy - Queen's Crown over Anchor. The Australian Army - Queen's Crown with Rising Sun. Royal Australian Air Force - Queen's Crown with Wings. Printed information on banner: "Post 1975 VETERANS/ CENTRAL VICTORIA".banner, post 75 veterans, central victoria

R.A.A.F. Diamond Jubilee 5/04/1981 Pictures of RAAF history produced framed series of prints of aircraft 1921 to 1981, of which these prints are a example.Pictures (two off ) RAAF Aircraft part of RAAF history from 1921 - 1981.992.1 R.A.A.F. picture of Avro Ab'Intio (AKA Avro 504K) Aircraft Trainer in 1921 - Picture released for R.A.A.F Diamond Jubilee. 992.2 R.A.A.F. picture of CAC Wackett Aircraft Trainer in 1939 - Picture released for R.A.A.F Diamond Jubilee.992.1 Avro Ab'Intio Aircraft Trainer On front of picture lower right corner is details of Avro Ab'Intio in 1921 The R.A.A.F.'s first training Aircraft were the rotary engined Avro 504Ks. Royal Australian Air Force No.2. Picture Title of " RAAF AIRCRAFT 1921 - 1981". 992.2 Naive Native CAC Wackett Trainer. On front of picture lower right corner is details of Naive Native CAC Wackett Trainer of 1939 introduced Monoplane to the RAAF. Royal Australian Air Force No.6. Picture Title of " RAAF AIRCRAFT 1921 - 1981".framed picture r.a.a.f. avro ab'intio aircraft trainer., framed picture naive native cac wackett trainer., pictures of raaf diamond jubilee frames pictures.

This is a print of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk1, 19th SQN, Royal Air Force, RAF Duxford -Summer 1940. (Refer https://ww2-weapons.com/supermarine-spitfire-mk-i-2/ ) ( This Print was kindly donated by the Family of the Late Alan Leslie Menlove British Soldier ) The print has description in writing regarding - Propeller, Merlin Engine, Spitfire Genesis, Armour Protection, Stopping the Luftwaffe, Spitfire P9386, No. 19 Sqn, Subsequent Spitfires, Armament, Carburettor, Main Undercarriage, Tactics, Camouflage, Manoeuvrability Wooden dark stain frame, glass protection over print. . Refer Physical description and photographs.

1. "I.W.A. KUNI" - City in Japan. 2. " B.C.O.F." - Japan 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan).1. Banner - framed cotton fabric, light blue background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia black, yellow and red colours. 2. Banner - framed cotton fabric, white background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia red, yellow and blue colours. 1. & 2. Frames - timber, black colour paint, glass front, timber housing.Screen printing - black ink. 1. "BCAIR/IWA KUNI/ R.A.A.F./R.A.F./ R.N.2.A.F./R.I.A.F./JAPAN " Unit insignia 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE' 2. " R.A.N./H.M.A. SHIPS/ B.C.O.F./ AUSTRALIA - JAPAN/1946-1948"military, ww2, japan, banners

Poster - history of Australian flags. Covering histories of the following flags. New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Aboriginal, Australian Red Ensign, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island, Governor General, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Her Majesty's the Queen Personal Flag for Australia

Serviceman - J. EDLIN, Number A.313...Royal Australian Air Force, Blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A gold coloured metal RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hatband. The inside sweatband is made of brown leather, the inside of the cap is lined and has the serviceman's name and number written on the lining.Manufacturers label - “M.TX, Size 6 3/4 A^F, Made in Australia” Serviceman's Name and Number: “J. EDLIN, A313...???”passchendaele barracks trust, pbt118, raaf, airforce cap, uniform

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Australian Field Artillery (Militia) collar. 2. Royal Victorian Regiment Hat. 3. Royal Australian Survey Corps hat. 4. Volunteer Cadet Corps Victoria hat. 5. Australian Voluntary Aid Detachment. 6. Merchant Service War Australia, For services rendered at sea, 7. 2nd Cavalry Regiment hat. 8. WW1 General Service Corps Hat. 9. Royal Air Force hat. 10. York and Lancaster Regimental hat. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt211to220, badges

This item was donated by Garry Gordon Cooper (0219964) who was a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Garry served in Vietnam with the Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) from April 1968 to January 1969A copy of a Certificate of Combat Service. There is an insignia between Certificate and Combat Service. Under Combat Service reads Be it known to all men that Captain Gary G. Cooper served with the 9th Infantry Division in Armed conflict against insurgent forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Under this is the signature of Julian J Ewell - Major General USA. Commanding General Down the left hand side there is a red and yellow stripe with an US insignia near the bottom. The background of the certificate is in a beige marbled effect.certificate, certificate of combat service, united states, flt lt g.g. cooper, gary cooper (flgt lt.), 0219964, flight lieutenant, air pilots, distinguished flying cross, australian force vietnam, raaf, 9th infantry division, republic of vietnam, royal australian air foce, headquarters, flight lieutenant garry gordon cooper

Associated with Leading Aircraftman Gordon William Garbutt, Service no: A112675, who served as a Motor Transport Fitter (Grade 1) at Base Squadron Ubon 1967-68, and No.1 Operational Support Unit in Vietnam 1969-70.Royal Australian Air Force blue peaked cap ( size 58) with black woven hat band and black patent leather chin strap secured by RAAF buttons. The sweatband is brown vinyl and the inside of the cap is lined with dark blue polyester and plastic. Warrant Officer badge on front has gold eagle above gold feathers, topped by a black and red crown.garbutt, g w garbutt, raaf, uniform, warrant officer, cap, hat

Framed photograph of Roulettes aeroplanes flying. (Photo by Warrant Officer Ray Bennett) Signed by R1 ***** R2 ******R3***** R4 S Rowe R5*****R6 PW ?? R7 A Ferrari ?, Metal plaque attached "Presented by the Royal Australian Air Force Formation Aerobatic Team THE ROULETTES" Roulettes Roulettes logo circular with southern cross and aircraft x6.in top left of picture.* See under physical description..

Lt. Stanley Laurence HERIOT was born in Moonee Ponds on 26 March 1916. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 21 August 1941 and reached the level of Lieutenant. Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Maxwell HERIOT (Service no: 401693) was in Moonee Ponds on 21 October 1914. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 28 March 1941. Source: vwma.org.au lt. stan l. heriot, ranr, flt. sgt. max heriot, raaf, 1940's, royal australian navy, ww2

Letters of Sympathy from RAAF Units for Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend" lost on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter on white paper. Paper headed with RAAF stamp and name of Military Base. 2. Handwritten letter on cream white paper. Royal Australian Air Force stamp in top left corner and name of RAAF Unit in right corner. 3. Handwritten letter of cream white paper. Stamp at top of bird with outstretched wings with crown at top.1. Listed from RAAF Station, Nhill, Victoria and dated 3/12/41, signed by “Edward Campbell”. 2. Listed No. 1 School of Technical Training, Radio Mechanics Course, Dated 1st December and signed “Allan Davis”. 3. Listed No. 2 METO Course, School of Technical Training and dated 3/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force's formation aerobatic display team. They provide about 150 flying displays a year, in Australia and in friendly countries around the Southeast Asian region. The Roulettes form part of the RAAF Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria.In 1970, the Roulettes were formed to celebrate the RAAF's 50th anniversary to be held throughout the year of 1971. The Roulettes first air show was at Point Cook in Dec 1970Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the Roulettes flying in formation.RAAF 'Roulettes' aerobatic team Photographer: Cpl John McKeonraaf, roulettes, aerobatic flying team, lara r.s.l.

No. 1 RAAF Stores Depot at Tottenham was a major Royal Australian Air Force supply and logistics hub, operating from World War II until its closure in the early 1990s. It played a central role in storing and distributing equipment, clothing, and munitions across Victoria and beyond.airfore, braybrook, south road, ashley street

DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Although primarily employed as trainers, a few Tiger Moths were camouflaged and used operationally with army co-operation units in New Guinea. The Tiger Moth remained in RAAF service for almost 17 years, and several Tiger Moths were also transferred to the RAN after World War II. Eventually, on 9 January 1957, the last 10 RAAF Tiger Moths were flown from Point Cook to Tocumwal for disposal.The de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft is a 1930's biplane which was a primary trainer aircraft used to train over 27,000 aircrew in Australia during the Second World War.Black frame with gold insert and cream mounting containing black and white photo of several planes in the background and numerous aircrew members in the foreground. Front: Aircrew Training. DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Royal Australian Air Force No.11 in a series of 25. raaf, aircrew, training, world war 2, tiger moth

Small silver cased tape measure. One side has a coloured drawing of a RAAF emblem (Wings and Crown) under the emblem are the words: - "Royal Australian Air Force". There is a light green circle around the circumference. The actual tape is of a fibrous material and is marked in inches. There is a metal ring on the end of the tape. On the rear side is a small button mounted in the centre. Its function is to rewind the tape."Made in England" on the side of the casing and on the actual tape itself.souvenir, tape measure, raaf

DonationA fully coloured guide to the Rank and badges worn by members of the American and Australian Navy and Army and the Royal Australian Air Force and Auxiliaries. Also details uniforms, types of allied and enemy aircraft, medals and decorations of the U.S.A and the British Empire and flags of the nations during World War 2.military

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACTB&W image of 4 helicopters flying low over flat ground, with shadows below them. In the distance is a plane beside a landing strip and beyond that is a mountain.helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACTB&W image of N.C.O's inspecting for tail boom damage after a heavy landing.helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn

This item was donated by Leading Aircraftman Gordon William Garbutt (A112675) who was with the Royal Australian Air Force as a Motor Transport Fitter (Grade 1) and served in Vietnam with Base Squadron Ubon from May 1967 to August 1968 and No 1 Operational Support Unit from November 1969 to June 1970.TG7B, Metal, plastic, electromechanical typewriter to send and receive typed messages,Teletype/ Manufactured by Teletype Corporation, Chigago USAsignals, raaf operations support, teletype printer, leading aircraftman gordon william garbutt, a112675, base squadron ubon, no. 1 operational support unit