From 'magnetic' album (1200.57.a) and probably collection gathered by Basil Watson when in England.b.Various aircraft and aviators of the era (75) - many with names of aircraft and persons printed on front of card. c. Four cards of note: 1. 3 males in front of a bi-plane - 'Basil' written in ink on top border (above RH male of group); 2. postcard with 'Xmas Greetings from the Australian Flying Squadron'- on reverse: dated Egypt 1916/17 and addressed to Basil Watson at Elsternwick, from ''your forgotten pal, 'Nicco' ''. 3. 7 males (2 in uniform) in factory setting; one male standing higher than others - written in ink on top border 'Basil' (above latter male).Card addressed to G A Watson, Elsternwick ''My dear Dad'' (not postmarked) re availability of tools. d. photograph of biplane (no inscription) - B Watson plane??cottage, miners

Description: ISBN: 0642 244 20 0 Date: 21/07/1995 Author: J. Grimes and B. Lyman Pages: 144 Binding: Permanent - Soft Level of Importance: National.

2 photos. 1 b/w & 1 coloured. The b/w photo shows the members of 2 Squadron, Safety Equipment Section - Vietnam 1971. The coloured photo is of Lindsay Tucker in later years.john downing, lindsay tucker, 2 squadron safety equipment section

This engine was used by RAAF 21 Squadron personnel to manufacture and fit up exhaust systems and had been left standing for a long time without any preservation treatment. Much effort was put in to free up the motor and after it had been made to turn, checks by borescope showed some fretting had occurred in the cylinder bores. This was deemed not serious enough to warrant a strip down. It did need repairs to the ignition looms and various other adjustments but first started on the 16 July 2009. Various fuel problems were evident and repairs have been done and it now runs very well. All parts used in getting this motor to run successfully came from the fund's own stock or parts included in other purchases. The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 722

K. Johnston was in the RAAF from September 1941 until December 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between 1942 and December 1945. He was attached to Fifth Bomber Command USAF the 12 Squadron RAAF.This oral history of Keith Johnston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of this individual's experiences during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Bradfield Park Sydney and Bundaberg and saw active service during the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft in New Guinea and Darwin.A4 paper printed transcript, stapled in cornerMy RAAF Experience by R.E.Johnston, photo of 12 Squadron RAAF badge, Flight Lieutenant 12 Squadron RAAForal history raaf world war ii

I.Middleton was in the RAAF from October 1942 until December 1945. He was a B-24 Liberator pilot between December 1944 and August 1945 with 70 SquadronThis oral history of Ian Middleton is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Somers, Tasmania and Point Cook. He saw active service in the Mediterranean conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft from Italy.A4 paper printed transcript in bound plastic cover.Print of an RAAF flying wings badge. In printed silhouette clear roundel,Memories of My Years in the R.A.A.F. and R.A.F. 1942-1945 Underneath this a copy of a photo of a B-24 Liberator, Ian Middleton.oral history raaf world war ii

R. Rogers was in the RAAF from 1944 until December 1945 and was a B-24 Liberator Ball Turret Gunner between July 1944 and December 1945 with 23 Squadron RAAF.This oral history of Russell Rogers is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II.As a member of the RAAF he saw active service in the Pacific conflict in a B-24 Liberator aircraft from Leyburn,Fenton,Morotai and Balikpapan.A4 paper printed transcript in plastic cover.B.24 Liberator R.A.A.F. 23 Squadron Heavy Bomber. Monograph of Activities 1944/1945, Russell (Buck) Rogers. Warrant Officer 58413. Ball Turret Gunneroral history raaf world war ii

G. Piper was in the RAAF from December 1941 until March 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between May 1944 and July 1945 with 356 Squadron.This oral history of Geoffrey Piper is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Benalla, Deniliquin,Essendon,Mallala,Long Newnton,Harwell and Kolar.He saw active service in the ACSEA Theatre flying B-24 Liberator aircraft.Paper printed transcript booklet with central staples.356 Wings Over Salbani. Pilot Officer Geoffrey Charles Piper 410373. Royal Australian Air Force Date of Enlistment: 6 December 1941 Melbourne Per Ardua Ad Astra " Through Difficulties to the Stars" on a Printed map background.oral history raaf world war ii

I. Edmiston was in the RAAF from March 1942 until December 1945 and was a navigator on a B-24 Liberator between Early 1943 and June 1945 with Coastal Command and 160 Squadron.This oral history of Ian Edmiston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Cootamundra, Evans Head, Parkes, Prince Edward Island and the Bahamas Islands.He saw active service as navigator in a B-24 Liberator aircraft in the South East Asian Islands.A4 Paper printed transcript in plastic coverA Navigator's War. By Ian Edmistonoral history raaf world war ii

Alan Scarlett was in the RAAF from 18/08/1943 until February 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator gunner between the end of 1943 and September 1945 with 21 Squadron.The oral history of Alan Scarlett is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal, Nhill and Leyburn. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Fenton and Morotai as a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was also air-crew during the repatriation of former World War II prisoners or war in 1945.A4 paper hand written transcript of 5 pagesBlack and white print of a B-24 Liberator at the top of the page. Werribee Liberator Restoration Visit. Neerim Men's Shed. Sunday 16th March 2014.

Ernest Mincham enlisted in the RAAF from April 1940 until his death on 4 October 1943Ernest Mincham was an WAG on B-24 Liberators, serving with RAF Squadrons 120 and 206 in Coastal Command, during 1943.USB Stick- Document photos and photo information

Painting is of an actual air raid of a B24 Liberator from 23 Sqn.during WWllPainting was done by air crew (air gunner) from that actual aircraft.Large Oil Painting in Wooden FrameTHE LIBERATOR AIRCRAFT No 82 No23 City of Brisbane Squadron Russell Rogers Ball Gunner