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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, c1980s
These ten photographs were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Most of the photos were taken on the shop floor in the Print Room.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel in Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Steve Egan, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Jeff Lynch, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, c1980s, SPR Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Peter Dillon, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, SPR Graeme Spong, CPL Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, WO2 Ralph Chant, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Dale Hudson, Mark ‘Dogs’ Doherty, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SGT Greg Rowe, WO1 Trevor Osborne, Dale Hudson, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, SGT Kim Reynolds, Shane ‘Soupy’ Campbell, Lithographic Squadron .10) - Photo, colour, 1987, L to R: Jim Ash, Daryl South, Jeff Willey, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron.1P to .4P – not annotated .5P - annotated on front with ‘I AM BROKE, I’M NOT and me neither’, annotated on back with ‘Curly Larry Moe’ .6P to .9P – not annotated .10P – annotated with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Photograph - Group Photos of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, c1990s
These three photographs of Lithographic Squadron were taken in the 1990s. Photos .2P and .3P were taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. .1P was taken as the background sign indicates, at the Southend on Sea Tourist Park, close to the township of Millicent in South Australia. Lithographic Squadron was in this location probably as part of Regimental or Adventurous Training in 1992.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1990s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1992, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, colour, 1991, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, Sep 1993, Lithographic Squadron.1P and .2P - annotated on back with date .3P – annotated on front with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
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Footwear - FLYING BOOTS, RAAF
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) and .2) Pair of black leather calf length RAAF flying boots with leather sole and rubber heel. each boot is lined with soft brown leather with remnants of sheep wool attached to the right boot (.1). A buckle and strap at the ankle and calf height secure each boot when wearing. .3) Handwritten card with details of the boots' provenance..3) Handwritten in black ink: ' FLYING BOOTS. Worn by Squadron Leader Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons. Worn all through the Pacific - North Africa - New Guinea - Borneo - All through Japanese Occupation, 1942 Middle East. Donated by Mr I. A. Lyons'uniform, footwear, flying boots, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
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Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURE
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Set of twelve miniature medals mounted with ribbons. A separate citation bar appears below the group. All are displayed on a blue velvet pad attached to a brown cardboard base. Paper labels are attached. Medals displayed L-R MBE, 1939-45 Star, 8th Army Africa Star, Southwest Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Japan, Korea, United Nations Medal Korea, Air Efficiency Medal, Bronze Star. Bar - Korean Presidential Citation. Handwritten in black ink on medal label: ' MEDALS FROM SQUADRON LEADER IAN A. (JOE) LYONS'. Handwritten in black ink on citation label: 'KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL CITATION'.medals, awards, mbe, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
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Photograph - Army Survey Regiment - Regimental Training Field Phase, c1986
This is a set of eight photographs of Army Survey Regiment personnel undertaking regimental training in the Wellsford Forest, Bendigo, c1986. The aim of the training was to provide personnel a practical knowledge of infantry and minor tactics at the section level, navigation and map reading, RATEL and Survival in the Field. According to administrative instructions accompanying these photos, Air Survey, Cartographic, Lithographic and Headquarters Squadrons trained separately for one week from April to June 1986. Annotations on the back of photos .1P to .8P indicate Headquarters Squadron’s 4 Section in the ‘Axedale’ Forest. *Note - The forest was incorrectly named – It was most likely the training was in the Wellsford Forest. Sections were established for the period of regimental training only. This is a set of eight photographs of the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training in the Wellsford Forest, Bendigo. c1986. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bruce Wetzig. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1986, PTE Tony Seely. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bill Claydon. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bill Claydon. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Gregory Smith. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1986, unidentified personnel. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1986, unidentified personnel. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1986, Mack water tanker..1P to .5P – Personnel are identified .6 to .8P – No personnel are identified Annotated ‘4 Section, Headquarters Squadron Axedale Forest’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Document - Army Survey Regiment Manning Chart 1976, 1976
This document contains detailed photocopies of reports of Army Survey Regiment’s staff manning from December 1975 to August 1976. Each monthly report provided to Directorate of Survey covered the allocation of staff to Regimental Headquarters and its four sub units comprising Headquarters, Air Survey (Topographic), Cartographic and Lithographic Squadrons. Each Squadron’s troop or section structure was represented by a wire diagram with soldiers and/or civilians names assigned to rank based established positions. A detailed table at the end of each report sumarised Army Survey Regiment’s posted strength by employment category and rank.Manilla cardboard folder containing 83 photocopied pages of staff posted to the Army Survey Regiment. Pages are fixed to the folder by a metal fastener. The title of the folder is written in black ink on a green tape background.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna -
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Document - Army Survey Regiment Army and Civilian Establishment Authorisation, 23 05 1975
This document was a directive from Army Headquarters authorising the allocation of Army and Civilian positions to the Army Survey Regiment. It provided an organisational wire diagram summarising the overall numbers of Officer, Civilian and Other Ranks to RHQ, and Headquarters, Air Survey, Cartographic and Lithographic Squadrons. Staff allocations to RHQ and each of the four squadron's troop and/or sections were identified in a table format, by hierarchy of rank and employment categories.This document comprises 7 pages of information in black and white with diagrams and tables detailing the allocation of staff to the unit. Pages are fixed by a metal fastener. There is no cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Book - BOOK, WW2 13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication, GRANTHAM Sid, "The 13 Squadron Story", 1991
13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication. Official and unofficial history of No.13 Squadron R.A.A.F. during its wartime existence from 1940 to 1946.Soft Cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration, copy of oil painting (in colour) of "Lockheed Hudson" aircraft by artist ALFORD Robert. Back cover illustration in colour of the unofficial badge of No. 13 Squadron. 158 pages plus appendix, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Front and back end papers illustrated black and white maps. Title page - signature by the author. 13 Squadron 50th Anniversary Publication. Official and unofficial history of No.13 Squadron R.A.A.F. during its wartime existence from 1940 to 1946.books, ww2, raaf, aircraft -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Articles have been from a local Bendigo newspaper and relate to F.G. Davey receiving the DFC. .1) features his photograph. .2) Outlines the details of his investiture ceremony. .3) details his service in No 44 Lancaster Squadron and his thirty Five bombing missions. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record..1) Rectangular clipping on cream paper featuring a black and white photograph of a man in a RAAF uniform. Title and caption in black type. Clipping is glued to a cardboard backing. .2 and .3) Rectangular clippings with title and text printed in black type on cream coloured paper. Partial newspaper articles in black type on the back of each.distinguished flying cross, f.g.davey, newspapers, medals -
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Document - ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL, September 1982
A copy of the proposal to form the No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron RAF was sent to F.G. Davey. Davey flew with this squadron during WW2. The proposal gives a brief outline of the squadrons role at the time of the Falklands War and at the time of its disbandment. Davey was not involved with the association as he had passed away in 1975, prior to it being formed. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no, 3536P for his service record.Two page document on cream coloured paper. Pages are stapled in the top left hand corner with a copper coloured metal staple. Text is printed in black type. Page one had printing on both sides. Page two is a proforma with printing on one side only.no44 (rhodesia) squadron, f.g. davey -
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Equipment - COMPASS
This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. It was acquired by Squadron Leader Victor James RAF, stationed in Hong Kong and New Territories Refer Cat No 5084P.Small circular compass of 25mm diameter. It has a black dial. A simple double ended arrow indicates bearing, arrow also has glow in the dark material on end. It has a small black leather strap and buckle. The top outer circumference is divided into segments with Japanese symbols.japanese, wwii, raf, hong kong -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PORTRAIT
Possibly friends of Victor James. Later Squadron Leader Victor James, RAF, WWII. Refer Cat No 5084P..1 Portrait (black and white) photograph of British WWI soldier. He is wearing a peaked cap, leather bandolier. The hat badge appears to be a galloping horse. .2 Portrait (black and white) photograph of a man wearing what appears to be a band uniform with cross straps and loops on his chest, no hat. .3 Portrait (black and white) photograph of a man in civilian suit and tie. He is seated on a bench seat in a studio.1 On rear is noted "Friend of VMKJ 1914-18" .2 On rear is noted "Friend of VMKJ 1914-15" .3 On rear is noted " Freddie Cacusitut Accrington France, 14th Worcesters 1916-1917"wwi, portraits -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, c.1936
Given that the photo is 1936 the first two are possibly, F/O Joshua Roger McDONALD No 86, enlisted 15.1.35. At his death on 10.12.1941 he was Wing Commander No 13 Sqd RAAF Darwin. Flying Hudson No A16-69 himself and 3 crew members were killed when the plane crashed into the sea near Ambon Island, Indonesia. Fl/Lt Robert Frederick DALTON No 37, no details of enlistment date. When he was discharged from the RAAF on 16.12.1947 he was Wing Commander at RSTN Laverton (TD & RS) F/O Frederick Attwood WITTSCHEIBE No 89 enlisted on 15.1.1935. At discharge from the RAAF on 21.5.1946 he was Wing Commander at Station HQ East Sale. There is only one WITTSCHEIBE listed on the nominal role. Refer also Reg No 97.Black & white photo of 3 members of A Flight No 21 Squadron in rectangular black timber frame with wire hanger.Hand written on rear: F/O McDonald, FL/Lt R F Dalton, F/O F A Wittscheibe (Born Bendigo 1913, died Bendigo 1998) A Flight No 2 Squadron, circa 1936.military history, photography - group photograph, raaf -
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Award - RIBBON, DFC, Possibly 1945
Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon belonged to "Flight Lieutenant Allan Josiah George Polkinghorne DFC", No. 414950 RAAF who was with 4 Squadron at time of his discharge.Ribbon - sloping purple lines from left down to right on a white background. White edging at left and right. Ribbon attached to metal backing with two mounting pins.award, dfc, raaf, ribbon, allan josiah george polkinghorne -
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Document - DOCUMENTS RAAF, 1939 - 1940
Items relate to the collection of J.L. Truscott. No.1842 RAAF. Refer Cat. No. 4040.8P.1) Photostat, black & white, detailing Daily Routine Orders first issued to No. 12 SQD RAAF Darwin 25.7.1939. .2) Mens Dinner card, black & white with photo of aeroplane over Darwin Harbour - 12 SQD RAAF. .3) Reunion Brochure, black print, orange paper, folding re Reunion Darwin July 1989, 12 SQD RAAF..1) In black hand writing: "First Official Daily Routine Orders issued to No12 Squadron at Darwin 25.7.39." .2) Underneath photo/menu 23.2.40 hand written in blue pen "Only Men Dinner'. Beneath above stuck on, typed name "Sgt Truscott". On the rear in pencil signed signatures of those attending. .3) Brochure details the history of No12 SQD, its move to Darwin 1939, War history, inside are photos of aeroplanes.documents, raaf, reunion, 12 sqd -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS PRE WW2, 1937 - 1939
Photos relate to James Lyle Truscott No.1842 RAAF. Refer to Cat. No.4040.8P .1) On rear in pencil: "No.21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron Laverton 1937. SQD LDR Charles EATON DFC F/O Bobby Hitchcock." .2) On rear in pen: "21 SQD Laverton Vic 1937" .3) On rear in pen: "A Flt 21 SQD". There are also 19 names on rear out of the 21. Lyle Truscott is centre row, 2nd from right. .4) On rear in pen: "Laverton 29-6-39 No12 GP SQUADRON ADVANCE PARTY JUNE 1939 - Melbourne." The names are also listed underneath. Lyle Truscott is on the right front row. This group moved to Parap NT soon after..1) Photo, black & white. large group of airforce personnel in four rows outside a hangar. .2) Photo, black & white. large group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .3) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .4) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel in work dress. All slightly different in size.photographs, raaf, laverton -
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Pamphlet - PAMPHLET WW2, FRAMED, C.1942 - 45
Pamphlet in Malaysian with interpretation in English. Pamphlet is orange with black print. Interpretation is yellow with black print. Was distributed over Borneo during WWII asking local people for their assistance to aid USA planes in distress. Framed with cream border & brown inner edge. Brown wooden frame with glass front, fawn paper backing with wire hanging strap. Printed below interpretation: “PRESENTED BY 440502 CPL J W MOFFAT NO 4 R.A.A.F. AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON” pamphlet, usa, planes -
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Photograph - SUNDERLAND PHOTO, Post 1943
Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Aerial B & W photo of a Sunderland Flying Boat over land. On the rear a paper is pasted to with typed writing in purple.On rear, “ BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH, No CH 3210 Air Ministry photograph - crown copyright reserved. On patrol, a short Sunderland Flying Boat of the RAF Coastal Command sets out on a patrol. This particular aircraft is flown by the RAAF Squadron operating with Coastal Command The Sqd is on the 9,000 hours flying mark during its 16 months operating duty in this country”photography, sunderlands, military -
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Book - BOOK, RAAF WW2, Norman Ashworth (career Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force 1951 - 1988), The ANZAC Squadron, 1994
From title page: The ANZAC Squadron. A history of No 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force 1942 - 1945 by Air Commodore Norman Ashworth, RAAF (Ret).Soft cardboard cover, dark blue & black print on front, spine & back. Yellow background with colour photos of a painting of a Flying Boat in action. On back is a black & white portrait photo of the author, Norman Ashworth. 275 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos & maps.raaf, book, 461 -
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Book - BOOK, RAAF WW2, K C Baff, Flight Lieutenant RAAF, Maritime is Number Ten, 2017
From title page: Maritime is Number Ten. A history of No 10 Squadron RAAF. The Sunderland Era compiled and researched by Flight Lieutenant K C Baff, RAAF.Hard cardboard cover, black buckram, yellow print on front & spine. On front is a colour illustration of a Sunderland aircraft in flight. 466 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos, maps, illustrations. Mid blue ribbons page marker.book, number 10, raaf, sunderland -
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Container - SLEEVE WW1, 1914 - 18
Rupert EXON, refer Cat No 486P for his service history.Brown buckram sleeve for holding most likely a shaving mirror. There is a small scallop cut out on right side.Handwritten on front: “408 R Exon C Squadron 9th L.Horse”container, sleeve, shaving -
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Book - BOOK, WW2, Ligare Pty Ltd, Milne Bay 1942, 2000
Original owner: William John GARLAND, 5th Army Troop. Milne Bay 1942 - The Story of Milne - Force. From book cover: The 1942 battle for Milne Bay was a turning point in the Pacific War, when a garrison of predominantly Australian Infantry and RAAF Fighter Squadrons turned back a Japanese invasion force.Hard cover, cardboard, glossy finish, colour background blue to green with yellow layer. Blue / orange print front, white print spine, black print back. Front cover has black / white photo of bogged Japanese tanks. 496 cut, plain, white, pages. Black & white illustrations, photos, maps.book, milne bay, 1942 -
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Work on paper - MENU, 24.1945
Items in the collection of R C ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service details & collection.Dinner menu folding on yellow parchment paper. All printing in blue. Inside refers to Toasts on one page & 3 course menu on the other. Rear has 18 signatures in ink & pencil.Printed on front: 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Third Anniversary Dinner ANZAC Night April 24th 1945menu, raaf, world war 2, 461 sqd -
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Print - PRINT, FRAMED, Framed print of a "Spitfire - Ace of Spades"
Large coloured framed print of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron + A/C CR-C Titled " Spitfire of Spades - Group Captain Clive Caldwell" From a painting by Andrew Stuart Smith Frame - timber, moulded gold paint with a decorative edge, glass front. Mount - off white cardboard, innner mount, light blue cardboard.Below painting in black print " SPITFIRE - ACE OF SPADES/ GROUP CAPTAIN CLIVE CALDWELL/ PAINTING BY: ANDREW STUART SMITH " framed print, history, airforce, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AIR FORCE 1944, June 1944
Group sepia tone panorama photo Airmen and names of No 179 Squadron June 15 1944. There is a twin engine bomber behind the men.photography-photographs, military history - air force, sqd, 179, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Post WW2
Newspaper & date published now shown.Newspaper article, colour & black & white, titled: ANZAC Day Reunites Two Special Squadrons, 461 Squadron Sunderland Aircraft.documents - newspapers, military history - air force, sunderland, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Accessory - EPAULETTES, RANK RAAF, C.WW2
Items in the Kenneth Frederick Bawden RAAF No 250882 collection, refer cat No 213.109POne pair RAAF Epaulettes for the rank of Squadron Leader. Dark blue tab. Two Light blue stripes with dark crinkly backgrounds 13 mm wide. One Silver stripe with black background 7 mm wide.Sewn to a tab on a piece of khaki cloth: “5-4171 BAWDEN F5T”uniforms - air force, costume accessories - male, numismatics - badges -
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Headwear - CAP, FORAGE, RAAF, C.WW2
Belonged to Squadron Leader Kenneth Frederick BAWDEN No 250882, refer Cat No 213.109P for service details.RAAF blue forage cap with x two darkened RAAF buttons of 12.5 mm dia.White cloth rectangular patch inside: F [up arrow] “S LEWIS 6 7/8” Written on the patch: “L? SQ”uniforms - air force, costume - male head wear, forage -
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Book - BOOK, RAAF, Hudson Electrical Information W/T Section 2 Squadron, C. WW2
Item relates to George William Alfred MARRIOTT RAAF. Refer Cat No 3117 for his service history.Hard cover, khaki coloured loose leaf book held together with screws. Black print. Contains aircraft generator technical data, circuits, landing & bomb bay circuits. Hand made.Front cover top right: “Sgt Marriott Sig School PT Cook”books - manuals/military/eduction/air force, hudson, electrical -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, Post 1960
Colour photo of 2 RAAF Chinooks (CH-47) RAAF No 12 Squadron. Varnished, pine colour timber frame with glass.Below photo in black print: “Chinook medium lift helicopters of the RAAF's No 12 Squadron”photography-photographs, military history - airforce, raaf