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This instrument was one of the type used for training night navigation at the Nhill Air SchoolBlack metal instrument with pivot points and white markings to 360 degrees. Telescope sighting piece and bubble level gauges and screw adjusters. Includes separate sight original fitting.AM Astro Compass Mk.II, REF 6A/1174, 4C astro compass, compass, instrument, navigation, cramer

Matching carry box for Astro Compass 98.1Wooden box painted blue grey, hinged lid with brass latches. Mounting brackets inside to stow Astro Compass. Canvass shoulder strap (broken)Delicate Instrument To Be Handled With Great Care, Astro Compass Mk.IIcarry box, storage box, box, astro compass, cramer

This instrument is the type used in the Nhill Air School navigation trainingBlack metal instrument with pivot points and white markings to 360 degrees. Telescope sighting piece and bubble level gauges and screw adjusters. Includes separate sight original fitting.AM, Astro Compass Mk.Ii, 6A/1174O, 4Pastro compass, navigation, instrument

Type used on the RAAF Base by air crew and control tower operators. Electric signalling lamp in grey metal casing, and hand grip with trigger at rear. Mount on top for sighting attachmentRAAF Ref No SA/760 Lantern portable signalling. Admiralty Pattern No 5110D. Serial No. 3901 Year 1942 Amalgamated Wireless A/SIA LTD signal lamp, lantern, communication, signals

Signal codes used by Royal Air Force. This booklet was authorised by Sir Donald Banks, Secretary of the British Air Ministry . He was responsible for setting up the Empire Air Training Scheme . He travelled to Australia and New Zealand to discuss the manufacture of aircraft in those countries such as Wirraways and Beaufighters.Orange cardboard cover with 40 buff coloured pages.For official use only. Air Publication 1632, March 1938. Issued for the information and guidance of all concerned. By command of the Air Council (signed) Donald Banks. Air Ministry

Typical of courses run for Leading AircraftsmenFoolscap size green hardback notebook with lined paperACI Hancock R.N. 270 TFR, No1 Wing IES RAAF ASCOTVALE . 24.5.43hydraulics, theory of flight metal repairs

Foolscap size, buff coloured cardboard cover, with printed paper pages and string binding.For Official Use Only. R.A.A.F Publication No 15 (Latest Edition, August 1942) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE STANDARD NOTEBOOK FOR INITIAL TRAINING SCHOOLS.training manual, bertram, navigator, text book

Commonly used during WWII as fuel supply particularly in remote areas44 Gallon Drum Dept of DefenceD of D

These newspapers were kept by the donors parents as a momento of the time nearing the end of the European War and the Pacific War.. Old news print yellowing small tears at the edgesThe Advertiser, Adelaide South Australia, (dated) Wednesday May 9 1945 & Wednesday August 15 1945 The News, Adelaide, Tuesday May 8, May 9, & August 14 1945many articles of the war and other happenings of the time.

Cap belonging to father of Nhill residentBlue hat with black elastic band . Silver buttons with crown and wings, securing thin black vinyl band between headpiece and visor. Felt and wire fabricated crown , golden metal eagle badge and gold wire fern emblem at front of cap.M.TX SIZE 7 1/8 AF MADE IN AUSTRALIA. F.SEDDON on name tagcap, raaf cap, seddon,

These buttons and badges belonged to Frank Seddon, an airforce pilot during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat Beacom.5 black 25 mm diameter buttons and 4 black 17mm diameter buttons with crown and eagle logo. RSL lapel badge , and RSL pin badge. Brown Australian Military Forces button 20 mm diameter, with crown and map of Australia inscribed on it 2 smaller slightly damaged buttons. airforce, buttons, seddon, wwii, ww2

Female Relative Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War 11. Each star on the bar below the badge represents a son or relative on active service.Circular badge with a central wreath surmounted with a crown. Within the wreath is an inscription TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA. with another wreath within, containing outline of Australia . A bar with a gold star is suspended below the main badge . Issued by the C'wlth Govt. AF 5519 G&E Rodd 1940world war 11, 1939-1945, badges

This trench art ash tray was made by Ray Rintoule from Nhill while stationed at Port Moresby in 1942.Brass ashtray made from 40 mm Bofors shell base.AG/C 40 MM 1942 C.F. LOT 30 G^15trench art, world war 11, 40mm, shell case

This type of propeller was used on Oxford Airspeed aircraft which was a similar type as the Avro Anson and also used for training at other air schools in Australia.Wooden two blade propeller, painted black with red tip one endDRG Z 3931 /4 Cheetah X LHpropeller, cheetah, oxford airspeed,

This emergency kit was carried by Merv Schneider when flying missions out of Northern Australia.Red colour case with transparent lid packed tightly with various medical supplies, powders, ointments, drugs, dressings, razor blades and small signaling mirror. Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army.emergency kit, survival kit, merv schneider, medical

This drinker was purchased by Walter Dart from the RAAF clearance sale on the aerodrome after the war.Cast iron drinker stand and basin white enamel coated with one square hole for water bubble tap and one drain fitting. drinker bubble, basin, stand, walter dart, bubbler, dart

Text book for trainee airmen, Once belonged to Walter Lindstrom who did some training at Nhill air schoolHard cover book with staple binding, front cover missing, 80 pages. plus an accompanying note book with hand written notes in pencil.Education Department, Victoria Technical Schools Electricity and Magnetism for Defence Trainees Fourth Edition January 1942 text book, technical school, defence trainees, electrical, magnetism, 1942, school book, lindstrom, walter

Book, Pilots Notes General. Late Arrivals Club certificate (copy only). Goldfish Club certificate (copy only). 132 pagesPilots Notes General promulgated by order of the Air Council (British) for official usepilots notes, book, general aircraft operating instructions, certificate, goldfish club, late arrivals club, award

Models originated at the Nhill Air School during the war. These models were used for instructional purposes.Bakerlite model identification planes, Kittyhawk, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Tony (Kawasaki Ki61)116.1 Curtis p 40E Kittyhawk E9-2183, 116.2 F6F Hellcat E9-3810, 116.3 "Tony" E9-3309bakelite model, model plan, identification model, len pilmore

Black and tan cover with off colour pages, black print and photos and front side and elevation view. 98 pagesaircraft recognition, book,

Leather flying helmut with Gosport comunication tube. has adjustable elastic chin strap with press stud noneleather helmet, gosport tube,

Helmet type used by aircrew during ww2Leather flying helmetnonehelmet, leather helmet

goggles typically worn with leather helmet Leather goggles with perspex lens mounted in a brass border, adjustable leather strap with elastic endsgoggles, flying goggles

Chain link saw with eyelet ends, also two wooden handles complete with leather carry pouchSE Norris, 1939military equipment, saw, folding saw

Reproduction of original printSmall hardback, blue in colour, black print and sketch ilistrations, 54 pagesInstructions for American Servicemen in Australia 1942, Reproduce from the original prepared by Special Service Division, Services of Supply, United States Army and issued by War Departments Washington D.C. Bodlein Library, University of Oxford.booklet, reproduction, instruction booklet, american

A promotional booklet produced by Tobacco companypaperback with tan paper 16 pages, collector card booklet with various cards attached, has been covered with plastic protector sheetIssued by John Player & Sons, braqnch of the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain and Ireland, price one pennybooklet, collector cards