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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH PARADE
Coloured photograph of the parade walking pass the old town hall. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 215. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF PEOPLE
Coloured photo of two rows of men and women sitting on chairs in front of a building (possibly a council building) several soldiers in uniform are standing behind them. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE1231K. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH SOLDIERS IN FRONT OF RADAR
Coloured photograph of soldiers standing in front of a replica of a radar in High Street next to the Cenotaph and the Fountain. The Jeffries building can be seen in the background. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE GG1219. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF SOLDIERS
Coloured photograph of four soldiers in full uniform, three men and a woman, the woman is holding a flag, crowd of people standing in the background. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 1198K. 22-03-92. The name J. Dunbar 2 is also written on the back.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH AT THE CENOTAPH
Coloured photograph of the Mayor of Bendigo and another dignitary paying their rispect at the Cenotaph. A soldier is standing nearby, large crowd in the background. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 1207K. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH PAYING RESPECT AT CENOTAPH
Coloured photograph of military man in full uniform paying respect at the Cenotaph. Large crowd in the background. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE G1218. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH BAND AT THE CENOTAPH
Coloured photograph of military band playing at the Cenotaph. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE G222. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH PARADE
Coloured photograph a men in suits walking in the parade. On the back a sticker: Royal Australian Air Force, Crown Copyright, not to be reproduced without authority, CPE 1200K. 22-03-92.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: PHOTO OF PARADE
Coloured photo of a long line of air force personnel standing ready to parade in Hargreaves Street. Two banners one blue with the words Raaf Radar in white and the other light blue Raaf Radar unity. The old town hall can be seen in the background.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT - AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION CABARET BALL TICKET, 07/09/1951
Cream coloured ticket with gold multi scallop edge. Printing dark blue. Gold emblem at the top. Ticket in the name of Miss E. Geotze and Partner and numbered 56. Ball held on September 7th, 1951 in St. Kilians's Hall. On the back Table No 21. Also on the back is Mr & Mrs Ern Pritchard and Mr J Griffiths & Lady, 182 Victoria Street.clubs, social, air force association, document, air force association cabaret ball ticket, miss e geotze and partner, air force association, mr & mrs ern pritchard, mr j griffiths and lady -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: CARDS FROM JAPAN, 1946
Document. 2 cards sent to Gertrude Perry from Doreen Moore serving in Japan for the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. R.A.A.F. One hand painted Japanese rural scene. One postcard of Tokyo. Plus envelopes.organization, military, air force, gertrude perry collection, cards from japan, moore doreen, british commonwealth occupation force r.a.a.f. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MEMBER'S PAY BOOK: JOHN EDWARDS
Pay book Royal Australian Air Force WW2 belonging to John Richard Edwards, Official No. 143936. Blue cover, faded.Next of Kin -Father Richard James Edwardsorganisation, government, military ww2, air force, edwards, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos taken at the Royal Air Force museum at Cosford, UK
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Brothers in arms: a film of 9 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
airplanes, military - history, iroquois helicopter -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Gordon Powell, Two Steps to Tokyo : A story of the RAAF in the Trobriand and Admiralty Islands, 1946
... - sw pacific royal australian air force A history of RAAF ...A history of RAAF operations in the South West Pacific theatre during World war TwoIll, p.222.non-fictionA history of RAAF operations in the South West Pacific theatre during World war Twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia - sw pacific, royal australian air force -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Penguin, The SAS at war, 1941-1945, 2000
This book traces the history of the SAS from its birth. It shows how this unique fighting force overcame the disapproval of military authorities to win glory and fame.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.235.This book traces the history of the SAS from its birth. It shows how this unique fighting force overcame the disapproval of military authorities to win glory and fame.world war 1939-1945 - military operations - great britain., special air service regiment -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Kimber, Swastika in the air: the struggle and defeat the German Air Force,1939-1945, 1956
The rise and fall of the Luftwaffe during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe rise and fall of the Luftwaffe during World War Two world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, George Odgers, 100 years of Australian at war, 2000
A tribute to the servicemen and women of the past, and peacekeepers of the present, in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. Begins with the Boer War, goes on to cover the Boxers conflict in China, the First and Second World Wars, Malayan emergency, Korean War, Indonesia, Vietnam War, also the Gulf War, and East Timor.Index, notes, ill (b/w plates) (maps).non-fictionA tribute to the servicemen and women of the past, and peacekeepers of the present, in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. Begins with the Boer War, goes on to cover the Boxers conflict in China, the First and Second World Wars, Malayan emergency, Korean War, Indonesia, Vietnam War, also the Gulf War, and East Timor. australia - armed forces - history, australia - history - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Robert Kershaw, Sky men: The real story of the paras, 2010
From the 1930s through WWII to Afghanistan today, from total war to counterinsurgency, this history unravels and defines the intangible qualities that differentiate the "Sky Men" from other soldiers Seventy years ago the Parachute Regiment was formed - the army's elite air assault force was tough, well-trained, and designed to fight hazardous operations behind enemy lines with little or no backup. Dropping into the middle of enemy territory, these "Sky Men"- British, American, German, and Russian soldiers - engage in gruelling combat in the most dangerous conflict zones around the world. Ex-Parachute Regiment officer Robert Kershaw reveals the history of these airborne forces and their role during the most dramatic battles of the 20th century. He finds out what drives a "Sky Man" to take these extraordinary risks, and what marks these sky warriors out from ordinary soldiers. How do military paratroopers conquer the fear of jumping from aircraft at low level, by night, and frequently under fire? Has the helicopter replaced the need for parachutists in the 21st Century? Has the increasing lethality of anti-aircraft weapons made the airborne option redundant? These issues are examined alongside the personal experiences of the Soviet "Locust Warriors," German Fallschirmjäger, British Red Devils, American "devils in baggy-pants," and Les Paras. Based on letters, diaries, and exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world, this book is full of vivid personalities and nail-biting action.Index, bibliography, notes, ill (b/w), p.348.From the 1930s through WWII to Afghanistan today, from total war to counterinsurgency, this history unravels and defines the intangible qualities that differentiate the "Sky Men" from other soldiers Seventy years ago the Parachute Regiment was formed - the army's elite air assault force was tough, well-trained, and designed to fight hazardous operations behind enemy lines with little or no backup. Dropping into the middle of enemy territory, these "Sky Men"- British, American, German, and Russian soldiers - engage in gruelling combat in the most dangerous conflict zones around the world. Ex-Parachute Regiment officer Robert Kershaw reveals the history of these airborne forces and their role during the most dramatic battles of the 20th century. He finds out what drives a "Sky Man" to take these extraordinary risks, and what marks these sky warriors out from ordinary soldiers. How do military paratroopers conquer the fear of jumping from aircraft at low level, by night, and frequently under fire? Has the helicopter replaced the need for parachutists in the 21st Century? Has the increasing lethality of anti-aircraft weapons made the airborne option redundant? These issues are examined alongside the personal experiences of the Soviet "Locust Warriors," German Fallschirmjäger, British Red Devils, American "devils in baggy-pants," and Les Paras. Based on letters, diaries, and exclusive interviews with soldiers from around the world, this book is full of vivid personalities and nail-biting action.great britain - history - military, great britain - parachute regiment -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Landsdowne, Diggers : Australian army, navy and air force in eleven wars, from 1860 to 5 June 1944, 1994
An official history of Australian military involvement from 1860 to 1944Notes, ill, p.271.non-fictionAn official history of Australian military involvement from 1860 to 1944australia - military history - 1860-1944, world war one - australia - involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Landsdowne, Diggers : Australian army, navy and air force in eleven wars, from 6 June 1944 to 1994, 1994
Australian involvement in military conflict during and after the second World WarIndex, notes, ill, p.531.non-fictionAustralian involvement in military conflict during and after the second World Warmilitary history - australia, australia - armed forces - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sidgwick and Jackson, Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, 1985
This book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973Index, ill, maps, p.227.non-fictionThis book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973vietnam war - 1961-1975 - aerial operations - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mostly Unsung Military History Research and Publications, Royal Australian Air Force honours and awards for World War Two, 1996
An alphabetical listing of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Twop.117.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of the RAAF recipients of awards during World War Twomilitary decorations - australia, royal australian air force - honours and awards -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time-Life Books, The Luftwaffe, 1982
Text and illustrations provide a history and description of the World War II German Air Force.Index, bib, ill, p.171.non-fictionText and illustrations provide a history and description of the World War II German Air Force.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chancellor Press, The Battle of Britain : a nation alone, 1997
A fresh and absorbing account of the greatest air battle in history.Index, ill, , map, p.208.A fresh and absorbing account of the greatest air battle in history.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operarions - britain, battle of britain, royal air force -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WAR BEAUTIES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, May 10, 2004. War beauties: winner of the 'Queen of the Forces' competition in 1947 was Patsy Turner representing the Air force. Three of her ladies in waiting were Lila Chandler and the McLoughlin sisters. The fourth lady in waiting is unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salamander Books, The Battle of Britain: The greatest battle in the history warfare, 1990
By the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionBy the summer of 1940, the overwhelming might of the German air force had triumphed over Poland, Norway, France, Holland and Belgium. As the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe amassed on the north west coast of Europe, they had no reason to believe that the heavily outnumbered squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) would prove any more difficult to overcome than their earlier opponents. However, these illusions of invulnerability were soon to be shattered in whirling combats over southern England in the conflict that would be known as the Battle of Britain.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, battle of britain -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Equipment (item) - Graviscope for Lincoln (Australian) RAAF Ident No G6C/3972, Graviscope for Lincoln
Description White plastic doubled sided Graviscope stored in protective leather carry case. Case is fitted with pair of press studs, pocket in front for holding instructions and is stamped "Graviscope / for / Lincoln / (Australian) / Manufactured by / Melb > W & G < Aust / R.A.A.F / Ident. No G6C/3972". Plastic graviscope consists of a 277mm white disc, printed on both sides, overlaid on one side by a 224mm disc and the other side by a 175mm disc. All discs located by central screw, to which is attached a 160mm long x 25mm wide clear celluloid strip. History / Summary The graviscope is a computing device, which in aircraft was used for measuring the centre of gravity in an aircraft. This would vary depending on crew, bomb load, fuel and stores carried. It was used in the British designed but Australian manufactured, Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) Lincoln heavy bomber, which was operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the years following the Second World War. This aircraft was originally a derivative of the famous Avro Lancaster bomber. The Lincoln was used by both the RAAF and the Royal Air Force in operations against Malayan Communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960. This graviscope is of the type designed for and used by RAAF and RAF aircrew who operated this aircraft.Many by W and G Australia -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Sidewinder 1A Missile (Air Force)
Description: Photographs short Brothers A/C History of short aircraft Pages: 20 Author: Short and Various Level of Importance: . -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, USB, Documents detailing the history of some of the Royal Australian Air Force Squadrons in Vietnam
Five documents plus suggestions on how the NVVM could change their displays re RAAF.royal australian air force, national vietnam veterans museum