Blue colour RAAF Beret

RAF Officer Peaked Cap, grey material with crown

A yellow plastic cover with a window in the front. At the top right hand corner reads AAP 7531.024-3M which is written in black texta, Near the top of the cover there is the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia with Royal Australian Air force and Engineering Publication. Through the window is the title of the Manual. Inside a plastic sleeve on yellow cardboard are the full details of the manualThe manual is held together with a large metal slide.royal australian air force, manual, airspeed contactors

This Book is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force This volume is concerned mainly with the air war against Japan from December 1941 to the end of the first quarter of 1943. Author: Gillison Douglas Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1962Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, australia in the war of 1939-1945 royal australian air force, australia in the war of 1939-1945, royal australian air force, gillison douglas, australian war memorial

Commemorative tankards from WW2 celebrating RAFCommemorative tankards from World War 2 produced by the RAF AssociationSet of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II Commemorative Tankards BY Gordon DaviesTankard 1 Picture of Avro Lancaster on one side and Battle of Berlin the other with RAF logo in centre. On bottom written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. On base The Battle of Berlin by Gordon Davies. Tankard 2 Picture of Supermarine Spitfire on one side and Battle of Britain the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of Britain Tankard by Gordon Davies. Tankard 3 Picture of Hawker Typoon on one side and Operation Overlord the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. Operation Overlord by Gordon Davies. Tankard 4 Picture of Vickers Wellington on one side and Battle Over Germany the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle Over Germany by Gordon Davies Tankard 5 Picture of Short Sunderland on one side and Battle of the Atlantic on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of the Atlantic by Gordon Davies. Tankard 6 Picture of Hawker Hurricane on one side and Battle of El Alamein on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of El Alamein by Gordon Daviesraf, royal air force, tankard, hurricane, spitfire, sunderland, lancaster, wellington, typhoon, gordon davies

Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 65 mi (105 km) west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. It is close to the settlements of Brize Norton, Carterton and Witney.Sgt's Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K. - Rules of Sergeant's Mess

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details. Frederick Gardner DAVEY held the rank of P/O (Pilot Officer) at the date of issue. Folded, pink, Royal Air Force identity card. Black / white photo of owner Frederick Gardner DAVEY. Conditions of use printed on back of card. In black print on front cover: IDENTITY CARD FOR ALL RANKS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL IARY AIR FORCE AND THE DOMINION AIR FORCES Card No 828520 R.A.F. FORM 1250 (R) Personal details handwritten in black ink on inside.identification, dominium forces, ww2

A small pink card associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 3 Wireless School. Tuxedo, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The pass card is made out to LAC D. L. Maddrell. (403445) Barrack No. 5averso "Meet me at the "bay" is all you need to say" Personal shopping service.royal canadian air force, world war two, world war 2, d.l. maddrell., wireless school, no. 3 wireless school, winnipeg, manitoba

Items relate to Cat No 2861.2.1) Navy Air Force jacket, 4 front pockets with belt, 4 button front, black nylon lining. Eagle & Crown badge & blue band on each sleeve. .2) Shirt, size 38, short sleeves, 2 pockets, blue cotton. .3) Tie, fellini, navy..1) "AG, Air Gunner Air Crew Badge, 1939 - 1945 Star" above left breast pocket. .2) "AGCF 1986 Size 38 cms & care instructions" on label sewn under back collar.uniforms - air force, ag, passchendaele barracks trust

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

Royal Air ForceOfficial guide for Air Force Personnel320p., hard cover, illus. Cover folds around book for protection.world war ii, military manuals, royal air force

This item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the conflict in Vietnam.A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force, plaque, shield, vietnam, 37 squadron

Military Manual, Royal Air Force, Medical, Dental.Published for the Air Ministry446p., . hard cover, illus.Inscribed: A M Poulton f/ltworld war ii, military manuals, military medicine, military dental, royal air force

For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 with a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary

A yellow coloured plastic cover with a clear windown in the centre. There are two white labels at the top and bottom of the manual with black ink on them. In white is the Royal Australian Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window on yellow carboard (which is in a plastic cover) reads in black AAP 7432.044-3M ACTUATOR Tyre AE200 (English Electric). Down the right hand side of the manual are inserts with tabs on them.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type ae200, royal australian air force

Air Force Associationplaque, raaf

Worn by Wilhelmius (Bill) Bakker during WWII.Mr Bakker was in the Dutch Air Force and was stationed at Darwin working with the RAAF. Dutch Air Force Officer's Capbakker collection, a23.00

Uniform Jacket US Air Force and Capuniform

Short sleev RAAF shirtAir force