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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Flying Helmet and goggles
Brown leather helmet . Manufactured by Staggs. Goggles have red elastic straps -
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Memorabilia - First airmail from Nhill
Letter sent to Black Rock address via first airmail flight Nhill to Melbourne 7.9.1948Envelope with 2 stamps .1X 5d and 1X 1/2dFirst Flight Airmail Service...Nhill to Melbourne 7 Sep 1948 Mr G.Maynard, 6 Woodall St., Black Rock Vic -
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Memorabilia - Washing Dish
Washing dish commonly used by Defence personnel at Nhill Air School between 1941 - 46Metal washing dish D (up arrow) D -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Two baking dishes
Purchased by L.G. Maybery of Gymbown at the Nhill Air School dispersal sale in 1948. The dishes were used at the Nhill Air School to roast vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin, carrots etc. These dishes were donated by L.G.Maybery's daughter, Inez SpriggsWhite enamel baking dishes with enamel lids edged in black -
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Memorabilia - Wooden telephone carry box
Wooden telephone carry boxGreen wooden boxTelephone sets "F" M.K.1.working instructions -
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Memorabilia - Aircraft engine hand control unit
Hand slide control for throttle, mixture and propeller Assy 16-1131-001 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book - Military Aircraft book, Military Aircraft of Australia. Author: Stewart Wilson . A comprehensive reference work on the aircraft which have proudly served Australia's armed forces through both war and peace
Blue background with sketches of military aircraft on covernon-fictiona comprehensive reference work on all australian military aircraft -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - US Navy MK18 Aircraft Computing Turret Gunsight
Used in military aircraft by US Navy Black metal box with lens sights, and steel braid cord and plug connections..U.S. NAVY. B U of ORD. GUN SIGHT MK 18 Mod SIGHT UNIT SERIAL No 501 Eastman Kodak Co ROCHESTER NY -
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Book, The Story of Land Warfare. Author Paul Kendall
Land Warfare from Alexander the Great to World War 2Red cover with silver letteringnon-fictionLand Warfare from Alexander the Great to World War 2 -
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Memorabilia - Collection of four exercise books containing study notes for aircraft fitter and rigger
Study notes handwritten by by R.W.Harris while doing a Fitter's Course 159, Wing No 1 at IES Ascot Vale, Melbourne 1939-1945 Notes refer to Kitty Hawk , Bristol Beaufort , Wirraway, Avro Anson, metal rigging, systems etc Various exercise books, ruled with handwritten notes and diagramsR.W.Harris 52618 IES No 1 Wingr.w harris, fitters training notes, ies ascot vale, world war 2 -
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Letters and memorabilia from Cpl Anne Wilson (WAAF), Letters Home
Cpl Anne (Sandie) Wilson was stationed at the Nhill RAAF Base working in the Pay Office from January 1945 - July 1945. . The seven letters describe life on the Base and were written to Anne's parents ,Mr and Mrs Wilson , in Tasmania. Included in the collection are Picture Theatre tickets, Mess menus, Leave Passes and other memorabilia.86.1 Red plastic folder containing original letters, 86.2 Blue plastic folder containing copies and transcript. 86.3 Booklet containing transcript of letters in freestyle font and photo copies of memorabilia.Letters home and leave passes etc 92211 Corporal Anne Wilson WAAF Nhill 1945cpl anne wilson, life on nhill raaf base 1945 -
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Memorabilia - Booklet:, Doings at Nhill, 2014
Collection of diary notes, light hearted observations and photos kept by the Flying Instructors of "A" FlightBooklet 9 pages. Plastic coverDoings at Nhill. With No.1 OTU. (operational training unit) Dec 1941 - Feb 1942various authors, instructors otu no.1 -
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Instrument - Reflector Gun Sight, 1941
This type of sight was used in British fighter aircraft C1941No significance but of general interest example of technology of the timeMetal instrument with glass lens and reflector plate at top. At the base are incremented adjuster wheels with light fitting and power leads.A- M Reflector sight Mark IIs. AM serial No.22238/4 Stores Ref No. 88/2350 -
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Memorabilia - Document Bag
This bag was probably used to carry documents by RAAF personnelBags of this type are likely to have been used at Nhill by RAAF personnelLight canvas bag with cover flap , with two closer straps and buckles. Attached is a canvas shoulder strap.RAAF , Wings insignia 12S621 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Kit Bag
Blue, light canvas, bag with eyelets -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - RAAF ensign 1948 -1982
Prior to 1948 the RAAF used the British RAF flag . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely Australian design to be used by the RAAF. It featured a smaller roundel with a slightly tilted southern cross and 7 pointer star, similar to the Australian Flag, on a sky blue background. This ensign was used until 1982 when the red dot in the roundelwas replaced by the image of a kangaroo. This flag was stored in the Nhill RSL Australian flag with sky blue background, with roundel in bottom RH corner. -
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Memorabilia - Calendar, NAHC 2010 Calendar, 2009
The calendar was produced as a fundraiser for the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre for the restoration of the Avro AnsonPhoto of Avro Anson on buff coloured card, with 2010 calendar stapled below on white paper.NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE . AVRO ANSON. UNDERGOING RESTORATION BY MICK KINGWILL, LEN CREEK AND VOLUNTEERS. calendar, 2010, nahc -
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Book - RAAF Tutorial lessons, Instructional Course for Air Crew Reservists (Mathematics and Physics) Lessons 1 to 21, c 1940
Beige cover with blue fabric bindingnon-fictionmathematics and physics -
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Book - Reference Book, Hughes' Tables for Sea and Air Navigation, 1938
Red with gold lettering on spinenon-fiction -
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Book - RAAF at War, Halstead Press Limited, These Eagles
Promotional style writingnon-fictionPromotional style writing -
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Instrument - Astro Compass Mk.II, c1940
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 -
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Functional object - Carry case for Astro Compass
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 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Instrument - Astro Compass
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 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Astro compass carry case
Matching carry box for Astro Compass 99.1Wooden box painted blue grey, hinged lid with brass latches. Mounting brackets inside to stow Astro Compass. Canvas shoulder strap (broken)Delicate Instrument To Be Handled With Great Care, Astro Compass Mk.II carry box, storage box, box, astro compass -
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Headwear - Flying helmet
An example of the type of flying helmets worn by air crew.Brown leather with adjusting chin strap and press studs. Supports for gosport communication tubes . Buff coloured chamois lining .6 7/8 - 7 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Signalling lamp
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 -
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Booklet - R.A.F Signal Manual Part V, Ground Signal Codes (Provisional)
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 -
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Handwritten notes from Mechanics Course, Trainee Mechanics Notebook
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 -
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Memorabilia - Text book for trainee navigators, Standard Notebook for Initial Training Schools
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 -
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Memorabilia - Fuel drum
Commonly used during WWII as fuel supply particularly in remote areas44 Gallon Drum Dept of DefenceD of D