Photocopy of photos and the description of Schwerkolt Cottage in 1962, in a letter to Mary Jack.non-fictionPhotocopy of photos and the description of Schwerkolt Cottage in 1962, in a letter to Mary Jackschwerkolt cottage, jack mary elizabeth, schwerkolt charles clarence victor

For the first time ever: the complete story of the secret plan created by the Eisenhower Administration to drop tatical nuclear weapons on Dien Bien Phu in 1954 1946-1954, indochinese war, 1946-1954 -- aerial operations, american, dien bien phu, nuclear weapons, eisenhower administration

Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the development of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuriesunited states. marine corps -- aviation -- history -- 20th century, united states. marine corps -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975., phantom ii (jet fighter plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american

A Hundred Feet Over Hell is the story of a handful of young pilots taking extraordinary risks to support those on the ground. Flying over Vietnam in two-seater Cessnas, they often made the difference between a soldier returning alive to his family or having the lonely sound of "Taps" played over his grave. 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, american, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, dmz, 20th recon airplane cpmpany, cessna 0-1 bird dogs

Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former members had committed the My Lai massacre - the murder of Vietnamese civilians - eighteen months earlier. In this compelling memoir, he shares his experiences of Vietnam in the direct wake of that terrible event. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, charlie company, my lai massacre

A brief history of FAC aircraft in Vietnam & in particular, The Cessna O-2A.forward air controller, 1st australian task force, cessna o-2a, aerial reconnaissance -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american

Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.air pilots, military - united states - biography, united states. navy - aviation - biography, prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american

While not receiving as much publicity as the F-105 and F-4 fighter-bombers, which took the fight into the heart of North Vietnam, the B-57 Canberra was nevertheless the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the conflict.canberra (military aircraft) -- history., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, airplanes, military -- markings -- united states, canberra bomber

In 1965 the military situation in the Mekong River Delta of southern Vietnam had deteriorated to such a degree that the decision was made to commit a joint US Army and Navy Mobile Riverine Force to the area.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- riverine operations, american, inland waterway vessels, mekong river delta, navy mobile riverine force, us army

Even though the US Army possessed the Army Air Forces during World War 2, this was actually a semi-independendent arm inclusive of the Army Air Corps.vietnam war (1961-1975), military helicopters -- vietnam., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, us army, army air forces

Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1) Diary entries in a blue Imperial Memo Book ruled. Diary entries start on 12 -8 - to 13 -11 - detailing a round trip Australia - America return, all in blue ink. (.2) Diary, pocket size 1945, black cover with diary in gold colour on front. Writing is in blue ink. Entries are from 18.3.1945 to 31.5.1945 and 16.9.1945 to 1.10.1945.diaries, literary work

A wooden, transitional flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal profile bust image across throat on obverse is of a male North American native. Inscription across right side of stem is largely lost, but originally read: THE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT CO./NEW YORK, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis

A Spalding 'Leader' tennis racquet, featuring: laminated convex throat; and, handle with fine-grooved faces and deep-grooved sides. Decal of model name, with Native American emblem, feature across throat on obverse. 'A.G. Spalding & Bros. Made in U.S.A.' logo encircling ball trademark features on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Gut, Leathertennis

Two pages from Harper's Weekly magazine (pp. 873 & 874), unknown issue. The pages feature a section entitled: 'AMATEUR SPORT', including images (from photographs) of seven leading players, and two American championship trophies; and including a results tree from the 1893 Championships at Newport. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glasstennis

Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location. Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin. This "Fire Finder" was used in Canadian fire towers to identify the location of wildfires. The unique design was first developed by the British Columbia Forest Service (BCFS) in the early 1950s. Close examination of the map indicates that this particular Fire Finder may have been once used at Bluejoint Mountain lookout in Granby Provincial Park. This Fire Finder was a gift to Barry (Rocky) Marsden from the British Columbia Forest Service in the late 1980s in recognition of the close relationships that had been forged with the staff at the Altona Workshops over many decades. Fire Finders were originally painted black but this one was repainted green after it arrived at Altona. The BC Forest Service had a large facility where they manufactured Fire Finders and many other items of equipment, but in the 1980s it was shut down. Heavy cast iron circular object with a paper topographic map mounted on it. The metal dial and ruler works similar to a compass. The sight tube is used to determine the bearing and elevation of the fire on the map. This Fire Finder also sometimes known as an Alidade. Its a different design from the Osborne Fire Finder widely used in North American fire lookouts from the 1920s. British Columbia Forest Service. Model 62A. Serial Number 6308.bushfire

Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location. Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin. This "Fire Finder" was used in Canadian fire towers to identify the location of wildfires. The unique design was first developed by the British Columbia Forest Service (BCFS) in the early 1950s. Close examination of the map indicates that this particular Fire Finder may have been once used at Bluejoint Mountain lookout in Granby Provincial Park. This Fire Finder was a gift to Barry (Rocky) Marsden from the British Columbia Forest Service in the late 1980s in recognition of the close relationships that had been forged with the staff at the Altona Workshops over many decades. Fire Finders were originally painted black but this one was repainted green after it arrived at Altona. The BC Forest Service had a large facility where they manufactured Fire Finders and many other items of equipment, but in the 1980s it was shut down. Heavy cast iron circular object with a paper topographic map mounted on it. The metal dial and ruler works similar to a compass. The sight tube is used to determine the bearing and elevation of the fire on the map. This Fire Finder also sometimes known as an Alidade. Its a different design from the Osborne Fire Finder widely used in North American fire lookouts from the 1920s. British Columbia Forest Service. Model 62A. Serial Number 6308.bushfire

A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner reads TM 11-5820-398-12. Nar the botton of the cover there is an United States of America War Office insignia with Headqyarters, Department Of The Armu November 1965. There are five punch holes down the left hand side and the manual is held together with two metal staples.manual, repair parts, special tools, radio set an/prc-25, united states of america war office

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.photograph, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, gibbons collection catalogue, american forward air controller, nva/vietcong, denis gibbons

Vietnam conflict.Vietnam conflict00128.1 USA Camouflage jacket 2 chest pockets, black buttons with black buttons down the front. Has Vietnam cloth badge on left shoulder. 00128.2 Medal. Inscribed United States of America (reverse), and Republic of Vietnam service (front) Colours are green, red & yellow. 00128.3 Medal Only inscription, National Defence. Colours, red, white & blue and yellow.

Documents from the War in Vietnam 1962 - 197300063.1. Paper application form from medical orderley Sgt. R.Bingley No A3147 American Air Force. Requesting leave in Australia from posting in New Zealand. Form issued by RAAF. Original plus carbon copy. 00063.2. Vietnam War Surrender leaflets. 2 items the same. 00063.3. Same as above, slightly faded on verso left. 00063.4. Paybook

Part of the Alfred Boland collection, refer Cat No 2473.Canvas "Square" bag with shoulder strap bypass buckle. Colour green/brown. Both sides have little pockets, kept shut with press studs. The top lid is kept shut with an American Pattern clip and post system. Inside the bag are two little pockets. The bottom 'Pocket' covers the drain hole. On the back are two belt mounting steel loops.Inside the lid is a broad arrow.equipment, canvas bag, ww2

This book deals with American history from 1776 to 1876 and does not appear to have any connection to Warrnambool history. It is retained as a good example of an antiquarian book.Of antiquarian interest only.This is a hard cover, leather bound book of 1007 pages with gold coloured printing on the spine. The pages contain printing and black and white illustrations and one coloured illustration. The cover is scuffed and torn and the binding is coming apart.american history, warrnambool, our first century and memorable events

Students outside at the Shakespeare Grove campus, holding Israeli and American flags, c. 1970s-1980s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1970s, 1980s, shakespeare grove, primary school

Replica Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on inner edge of badge with a black background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a steel ring through a hole in the top of the badge. On the outer edge with red background "Centenary Brisbane General Strike 1912-2012". Badge has a metal clip on the rear. Contained within a plastic envelope, "Centenary Brisbane General Strike" and details of the even printed on a piece of light card. Printed in Association with the book "One American Too Many" - see One American Too Many, Boss Badger and the Brisbane Trams, David Burke, Published Queensland Museum 2012.tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, brisbane

Magazines describing the build up to World War 2. The invasion of countries by Germany to American and japan's involvement. There are 8 volumes with an index compiled by F. D. BuckPictorial .History of Word War 2 in Magazine format containing 3360 pages 0415Eight Red Plastic Folders Containing paper Magazines World War II Vol 1-8 orbis

Galway Bay was a hit around the world for the American singer Bing Crosby in the late 1940s. Crosby was very popular in Australia and had planned to visit Australia in 1949.The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record—with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the late 1920s. Records were still the most popular media even when new formats such as compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream in 1991. This item is representative of the music popular in the mid 20th century.Double sided black disc with a single central hole. A side is Galway Bay. B side is My Girl's An Irish Girl. Both are vocal with orchestra by Bing Crosby. On the central label is Y6121 and detailed information of the maker, Columbia Gramophone Company (Aust)., in gold print on black background.Pressed - WL4583T20Aphonogram-record vinyl crosy-bing music-irish

Heavily pitted American helmet collected by Craftsman F W Penfold during his service in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Vietnam 1968.Olive green coloured metal helmet.helmet, us army, vietnam, uniform, penfold, raeme, 1968

Sir Mac Burnet arrived back from the U.S. where he won a Lasker Award (a gold statuette) from the American National Health Association in 1952.Mac Burnet was born in Traralgon in 1899.Sir Mac Burnet receives Lasker Award in the U.S.