12 small handwritten, interpretive labels for display (re Basil Watson) - presumably to accompany an exhibition of Basil Watson memorabilia (no date) Labels: fabric with monogram from original plane; finished plane; airmail envelopes 1929-30; Basil Watson Bendigo's first aviator,; first Australian to loop the loop; picture of the delivery of the first letter carried by air in Australia. Flown from Melbourne to Bendigo and delivered by the late Mr. Basil Watson of Melbourne, to his cousin Mr. Keith Munro of Bendigo, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th. 1916, at the Bendigo racecourse. Envelope: handwritten on front of envelope 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson

Aerial photo looking down Armstrong St. Camp street on the left, Shire Hall on the right. High St runs across the photo. The Avoca River is visible in the top LH side. The swimming pool and bowling green is above the rive. On High St (from L-R) Dr Surgery, H Bath Chemist, Grocery, Roy Dobson, Hairdresser, Stowe's, Westpac Bank (two storey white building), Dillon's Building, Globe Hotel, Charlton Club, butcher shop, Arundell's shoe shop, Watson's Stock & Station Agency, Bullock's grocery, Williams St (Curtin Ave), Bannon's Butchers, East Charlton Hotel, MB Luth & Co, Lou's cafe. The old sale yards are at the end of Williams Street. Camp St lower side (from L-R) Court House, Police residence, Police Station, Telecom on corner. The photo is thought to be taken from Ossie Sanderson's airplane in 1974.Black & white aerial photo looking down a broad street that ends in a t-intersection. There is a street that comes off to the left about 1/3 of the way up the photo. There is a large building directly opposite this street. In the upper right there is a two storey building with arches on its verandah. In the upper LH side there is a swimming pool and bowling greens.

Phillippine To be awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, a service member must have participated in at least one of the following actions:[2][3][4] Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944. An individual is considered to have participated in such operations if he landed on Leyte or adjoining islands, was on a ship in Philippine waters, or was a crewmember of an airplane, which flew over Philippine territory during the period. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.Purple Heart medals were awarded for soldiers injured or killed in WW2Medal Ribbon Noneworld war two, ww2, usa, usa ww2, ribbon, philippine liberation medal, occupation medal, purple heart

In October 1874, Thomas Reidy and Andrew McCormack opened the Carriers’ Arms on the corner of South and Church Streets. They also established a general store next door, which they soon extended. The Carriers’ Arms was a coach stop for the Bethanga Express Coach. On 8 December 1882 the licence for the Carriers’ Arms was granted to Ann Reidy. In 1883, Edmund T. Powell, and his Irish-born wife, Mary Ann, purchased the Carriers’ Arms. By 1898 the Licence was in the name of M. A. Powell. She was still the licensee at the time of her death in August 1906. For a short time, the property was in the hands of Miss Maud Powell but in February 1907, the licence for The Carriers’ Arms Hotel was transferred to Mr George L. Leighton. On Monday 5th February 1917 a clearing sale of all furniture and effects of the Carriers’ Arms Hotel was held. The new proprietor and licensee was Henry R. Baker. In April 1920, the Carriers’ Arms had another new proprietor, Mrs A. E. Frauenfelder but by October 1921 it was transferred to Kathleen Hickey. Mrs. Hickey was at the Carriers’ Arms until she died in January 1926. In 1927, Mr H.W. Allen, formerly proprietor of the Terminus Hotel took over the Carriers’ Arms but in August 1928 the balance of the lease was transferred to Mrs Mulrooney. In 1932 it again changed hands, with the licence being transferred to Mrs Eileen Dorothy Hemphill, of Wodonga. In 1933 the Carriers’ Arms was licensed to Mrs. M.G. O’Brien, a sister of Mrs Hemphill. In 1935 Leo Houlihan took over the business but 6 months later it was transferred to A C Ferguson. The next year the licence was transferred yet again to Zelda Allen. By 1937 it was in the hands of Percy Cumberland then to Lila Maud MacPherson and soon followed by Ronald Dobson. By 1940 Herbert V.A. Callender had taken over the Carriers’ Arms and in 1942 the licence was transferred again to Sarah Jane Callander. In July 1943 Mr G. A. Adams disposed of the freehold of the Carriers’ Arms Hotel in Hume Street to Mr J.H. Perry. By September 1955 Edward Spencer held the Victualler’s licence for Carriers Arms Hotel and the licences was transferred to Kevin Patrick Howell. Mr Howell operated the hotel for many years. At some stage in the 1980s Geoff Milne operated the Carriers’ Arms. In 2007 he was killed in a light airplane crash. In 1991 David McLeish and Bob Craig, took over the Carriers’ Arms and were joined in 1993 by James Carroll. They continued to operate it until 2003. In 2010 Greg Evans held the Freehold with Licensees Cate Nightingale and Michael McNamara, After running into major financial difficulties it was run by Greg Evans. In 2010 the Carriers’ Arms was put up for auction but failed to sell. From 2013 - 2016, Ron Montgomery and his wife Michelle took over the lease of the Carriers’ Arms. In 2018, the Carriers’ Arms was purchased from Greg Evans by Leigh Esler. After opening to the public in 1874, The Carriers’ Arms was closed in 2019 and following extensive refurbishment opened as Church Street These items are significant as they document the history of a long-serving business in the Wodonga community.A collection of photos and advertisements documenting the life of the Carriers' Arms Hotel, Wodonga.early wodonga businesses, carriers' arms wodonga

This photo relates to Ronald Leslie Schorey Dickinson RAAF, refer Cat No 7260 for service details. This is a black and white photo of a twin engine Beaufort Bomber in flight. It is flying low to the ground. Under the plane is flat ground with a few gum trees. In the background is a water way of some sort.Written on the back in blue ink is; "Beaufort Bomber being flown at Sale by Flying Officer Peter John Gibbs D.F.C in 1942. When I was at RAAF Laverton as a RAAF Cadet in 1942, F/O Peter Gibbs took me for my first ever flight in a similar plane".ww2, photo, aircraft, beaufort bomber

The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane actually inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and it went on to fight in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Url Hurricane.html. The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc - LF363, first flew on the 1st January 1944 and is believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service in the RAF. It was in service with 63 squadron and 26 squadron. After hostilities, LF363 was spared the scrap yard and used on various station flights and also appeared in films 'Angels one five', 'Reach for the Sky' and 'The Battle of Britain'. Whilst flying to Jersey in September 1991, LF363 suffered engine problems and had to be diverted to RAF Wittering but on the final approach the aircraft suffered complete engine failure and had to make an emergency landing. The pilot was saved with relative minor injuries (a broken ankle and minor burns) but the aircraft suffered severe damage. Historic Flying Limited completely rebuilt LF363 and by 1998 it was flying again as part of the B.B.M.F. LF363 currently wears the colour scheme of a Mk.I Hurricane of 17 squadron, P3878 'YB-W' which was flown by Flying Office Harold Bird-Wilson at Debden and Tangmere. Harold 'Birdy' Bird-Wilson had previously been badly burned in a pre-war flying accident. Upon his recovery he joined 17 squadron and fought through the 'Battle of France' and the 'Battle of Britain' achieving 6 confirmed kills. On 24th September 1940, 'Birdy' was shot down by Adolf Galland, his 40th 'kill', and had to bale out. 'Birdy' survived the war and when he retired from the RAF he had reached the rank of Vice Marshall and had been awarded the CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar and the AFC & Bar. British single-seat fighter aircraft manufactured by Hawker Aircraft, Ltd., in the 1930s and ’40s. The Hurricane was numerically the most important British fighter during the critical early stages of World War II, sharing victory laurels with the Supermarine Spitfire in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) and the defense of Malta (1941–42). Hurricanes served in all theatres of war where British forces were engaged. https://www.britannica.com/technology/Hurricane-airplane Framed coloured picture print on plastic sheetOn the aircraft are the markings LF 363

Item in the collection of Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Booklet, khaki cardboard cover, 64 pages. Illustrated with black ink, silhouettes of enemy aircraft, bottom of each page is type & number of plane, length & wingspan. For recognition purposes only.booklet, airplane recognition

Coloured photograph of a military jet serial number A7-062 with a male civilian standing next.military, airforce, raaf radar

Aluminium honeycombe - internal of helicopter rotor blades (such as Iroquois/Huey)17 depressions or dentsairplanes - design and construction

ill (b/w plates), charts, p.187.non-fictionThe standard reference work of RAF camouflage and markings on all sorts of aircraftairplanes - military - markings - great britain, airplanes - identification - great britain

ill (b/w), p.179.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of the code names given to Japanese aircraft in the second world war.airplanes - military - designations, airplanes - military - japan - designations

Index, ill (col plates), p.235.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of British combat aircraft in world war two with detailed technical data.airplanes - military - great britain, aircraft - military - great britain - guides

Index, ill (b/w) p.182.non-fictionA history of the Bolton Paul aircraft and their production facilities at Norwich and Wolverhamptonboulton paul aircraft - history, airplane companies - great britain

Index, ill (col), p.160non-fictionA alphabetical listing of training and fighter aircraft in World War 2, profusely illustrated.airplanes - military, fighter planes, training planes

ill (b/w), p.284.non-fictionA valuable source of reference for enthusiasts and modellers alike.airplanes markings, great britain - royal air force

Index, notes, Appendices, ill, p.134.In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.airplanes - military - australia, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia

Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionDescriptions of the main fighters involved in World war Twoairplanes - military, fighter planes

Ill, p.64.non-fictionDescription of the A-10 aircraftfighter planes - united states - description, thunderbolt (airplane)

Ill. p.632.non-fictionComprehensive descriptions of World war Two airplanesmilitary airplanes - descriptions, world war 1939-1945 - aerial warfare

Index, bibliography, notes,maps, ill, p.334.non-fictionIn 1939 Marsden Hordern's mother refused to sign the paper allowing her seventeen-year-old son to fight overseas with the Royal Australian Air Force. 'I did not rear you to be killed in an airplane,' she said. 'Join the navy.' He took her advice and in doing so determined his future. In small patrol boats, Fairmiles and a Harbour Defence Motor Launch, he patrolled the shores of Japanese-held territory, assisted beleaguered commandos in Timor, and was finally caught up in the drama of rounding up Japanese prisoners of war and guarding them in New Guinea.world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, royal australian navy

Ill, p.160.non-fictionIllustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIworld war ii - air warfare, world war ii - airplanes

Ill, p.160.non-fictionIllustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War Iworld war i - air warfare, world war i - airplanes

Ill, p.315.non-fictionA detailed listing of World War II fighting aircraftairplanes - military - history, world war ii - fighting aircraft

Ill, p.229.A tecnical directory of major warplanes from World War I to the present dayairplanes - military, air warfare - history

Index, ill, p.144.non-fictionDetailed description of every British aircraft in World War IIgreat britain - aircraft - world war ii, airplanes - military