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Book, A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. Yardley)
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Memorabilia - Radiac calculator No. 1, c 1952-56
BRL RADIAC Calculator No. 1 (ca 1952-1956) The RADIAC Calculator No. 1 was produced by Blundell Rules Limited of Luton England. Since it is based on the Radiation Dosage Calculator designed by William Orr in 1951, and since the company moved to Weymouth in 1956, it is safe to say that it probably dates from 1952-1956. It works as follows: if the exposure rate (roentgens/hr) is known at a given time after a nuclear explosion, the calculator predicts the exposure rate at any other time. It also estimates the dose to personnel who are in the area at specified periods of time after the explosion.Radiation dosage calculator, circular slide rule and leather pouch Slide Rule Ref No. 665-99-911-0060 Pouch : Calculators Radiac No.1. 665-99-911-0117. -
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Memorabilia - Liberator main wheel, c 1940s
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Book - RAAF Tutorial lessons, Instructional Course for Air Crew Reservists (Mathematics and Physics) Lessons 1 to 21, c 1940
Beige cover with blue fabric bindingnon-fictionmathematics and physics -
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Memorabilia - Astro compass carry case
Matching carry box for Astro Compass 99.1Wooden box painted blue grey, hinged lid with brass latches. Mounting brackets inside to stow Astro Compass. Canvas shoulder strap (broken)Delicate Instrument To Be Handled With Great Care, Astro Compass Mk.II carry box, storage box, box, astro compass -
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Headwear - Flying helmet
An example of the type of flying helmets worn by air crew.Brown leather with adjusting chin strap and press studs. Supports for gosport communication tubes . Buff coloured chamois lining .6 7/8 - 7 -
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Propeller
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Equipment - Bellini Tosi Direction Finder receiver
This is the type of radio equipment used at the Aeradio building from 1938 and also the RAAF Direction Finding hut during the war.bellini tosi, direction finder, radio receiver, aeradio -
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Black & White Photograph, Avro Anson in front of hangar, 1943 (estimated); WWII
Digital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personnel appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWII. The Avro Anson Mk1 was the only aircraft in constant use during the life of the RAAF base in Nhill during WWII. About thirty of these aircraft were stationed in Nhill during the most intensive part of training at Nhill.Taken at NhillDigital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personell appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWIINumber 32 on fuselage above wing in front of roundell. Number 332 at rear of fuselage.raaf, ww2, nhill, avro anson, aerodrome, bellman hanger, aircraft maintenance, n332 -
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Book, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
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Black and White photograph, Possibly Dept of Defence photograph, Nhill RAAF Base
The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base. Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.raaf, 1941, base -
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Rate of Climb instrument, 1930 - 1950
Part No 1636 - 6H - B1 fitted to Kittyhawk, B25, Vengence, Ventura, Liberator Black cylindrical body, face has background white markings 0 - 6 up & downCaution: / Do not blow in tube / PIONEER / REG.U.S.Pat>OFF. AN - 5825 - 1 / MFR'S PART NO. AC - 399 / SER. NO. AF - 43 139012 / BENDIX AVIATION CORPORTATION / SCLIPSE DIVISION / TETERBORO. NEW JERSEY. U S A rate of climb instrument, cockpit -
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Anti-Gas eyeshields, 1943
To be used in the event of a mustard gas attack. Two of a pack of three anti gas eye shields for use in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during the 1940s. The shields are made of cellulose acetate sheet with elastic ties and cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a cardboard pack printed with instruction on how to use them.3 EYESHIELDS, ANTI-GAS, MK 11/C.A. "AIR SPRAY" Packet also marked with instructions for use.wwii, anti gas, eyeshields, protective wear -
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Log Book extract, Ken McPhan
Detailed log of flights and aircraft types flown for the period November 1960 Landed and refueled a Meteor Mk II jet aeroplane at Nhill 29 November 1960 enroute from Laverton to Edinbough Air Base.Very rare for a jet fighter of the time to have landed at Nhill aerodrome. Photo copy of one page of log book detailing Meteor jet stopping at NhillNovember 1960meteor-mkii, refuel, nhill-aerodrome, jet aircraft, ken-mcphan -
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Wimmera Aero Club Membership Card File, c1946
The files were used to register members of the Wimmera Aero Club. Records relate to membership from May 1949 to June 1953.The Wimmera Aero Club based at Nhill is thought to have been the first country club in the state and the records of members is significant from an historical point of view.Files are held in a brown metal box 16 cm x 13 cm x 12 cm with an attached flip top lid. About 70 alphabeticaly indexed files within the box.No markingsnhill aero club, members, card file, -
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Practice Bomb Replica, c1940
Part of a navigator's training was to practice bomb aiming. These bombs detonated a liquid causing a thin spiral of smoke to rise from the impact point. Thousands were dropped near Nhill.At the end of WWII thousands of the remains of these bombs were removed for recycling. Very few remain as an example of those used during training.This is a reasonable replica of an original smoke bomb used during practice on the bombimg range south of Nhill.No markingsbomb, bomb replica, practice bomb -
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2000 lb Bomb
This bomb was found on the Bombing Range during the late 1950s.Very few of these bombs were known to have been dropped at Nhill and this is one of only two known to have been recovered unexploded.cylindrical body with rounded nose, plate steel tail fins, fuse fitting on the nose bomb, 2000 pound, bombing range -
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Photograph - Digital copy, First aircraft to land at Nhill in 1919, 1919
This is a copy of the only known photograph of the first plane to land at Nhill. Taken when landed on race course.This photo is significant because it is the only known photograph of the first plane to land at Nhill. A full description of theis event can be found in the Nhill Free Press Nov 1919.Digital Copy of Originalaircraft, airplane, biplane, 1919, first landing, nhill -
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Target, 1941
This was the main target used for bombing and strafing practice during WWII by trainees at the RAAF Air School at Nhill.Original target from the bombing range. Other temporary wooden targets were used but this is the only original target that now exists.This target is made of 10mm steel plate. Two circles approximately 1.5 metres in diameter are slotted and joined at right angles so that when viewed from a distance would always appear as a round ball. Includes four support stays approx. 14 foot long 3" steel pipe with flattened ends.It is marked in several places due to being hit by bombs.target, -
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Headphones, c 1920s
Ear phones of the type would have been used hereHeadphones made from metal base, adjustable headstrap made from metal wire with canvas padding. Bradded wire lead with two connector pins, backlight ear padsBrandes Superior. BBC pat pending. Matched Tone trade mark. Made in Englandheadphones, wwii, audio equipment -
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Recollection of Avro Anson crash at Woorak, Approx year 2010
A personal recollection of the Avro Anson crash at Woorak by Mr Roy Schneider who was with his father on their farm near the crash site. Roy was a student of the near by Woorak State School.Roy was at the site immediate after the crash and wrote this recollection a short while before his passing in 2011Hand written by Roy Schneider on two sheets of writing paper -
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Radio Receiver Type C55184, c1940
Multiples of these receivers were set on different frequencies and mounted in the racks. Radio units of this type were used in the Aeradio buildingAWA Radio Receiver, Grey colour has four control knobs six toggle switches one ear phone jack and metal tag holder for frequency setting card, Department of Civil Aviation Commonwealth of Australia DCA indent No. Y5/13 Communications Receiver Type R20 Serial numbers 575, 118, 81, 591. Made by AWA Ltd -
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Audio Oscillator, c. 1940s
Radio units of this type were used in AeradioGrey body has five knobs and two dial instruments. Audio oscillator, Low Distortion. Type 401C Serial No. 128 Techron Appliances Melb Austradio, aeradio, audio oscillator, -
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Radio Rack
The type of rack used in the Aeradio buildingSteel channel iron structure grey colour with series of bolt holes to mount radios. Free standing with anchor bolt holes in base. -
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Telex Machine
This system overcome the problem of errors in verbal transmission and recording of information These units were serviced by the PMG (Post Master General) These were the type used in the Aeradio building. Grey colour, Teletype machine with key board and original teletype paper tape roll installed.(front) Siemens Australia (back) Fernschrieber Fs Sk 2186/1 240Vteletype, telex, information -
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Radio Receiver CR-6B, Amalgamated Wireless Australiasia, Early 1960s
This type was used in the later period of Aeradio in the 1960s Sometimes in later years for monitoring NDB operation.This radio receiver type was used in AeradioMetalic grey colour, with bakerlite face with dial. 12 adjusting knobs and 2 frequency instrument meters.Amalgamated Wireless (Australiasia) Ltd Sydney CR-6Bradio receiver, awa, aeradio, cr 6 -
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Gas Mask, 1941
Example of the type used in WW2 It cant be ascertained this type of gas mask was used at NhillBlack rubber construction with replaceable metal canister. Includes original cardboard box and canvas carry bag with shoulder strap.BRF 6/11/41 L & BR. Co. 19 941 Lot 474A (white paint print) -
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Document Bag
Bags of this type are likely to have been used at NhillLight canvas bag with two pouches and cover flap with two closer straps and buckles. Attached is a canvas shoulder strap. -
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Shaving soap, c 1950's
Shaving soap stick with paper wrap.Image of 50's style Skymaster airliner. Outward bound - shaving soap -
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Field First Aid Dressing, Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd
Wound dressing in calico bag Three packs contain two rolls and one pack contains I roll Bag has printed description and instructionsFirst Field Dressing Instructions & Contents Date of manufacture January 1941 to July 1943field dressing, wound dressing, bandage, first aid