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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, Alan Stephens, 2001
... The ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE...The ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE...The ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE Book The ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Royal Air Force Unit Histories, J. J. Halley, 1969
... Royal Air Force Unit Histories...Royal Air Force Unit Histories...Royal Air Force Unit Histories Book Royal Air Force Unit ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE AIR FORCE OF TODAY, E. COLSTON SHEPHERD, 1939
... THE AIR FORCE OF TODAY...THE AIR FORCE OF TODAY...THE AIR FORCE OF TODAY Book THE AIR FORCE OF TODAY E ... -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Frognall - History, Royal Australian Air Force
... Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet Squadron... Air Force Engineers Cadet Squadron , includes maps, house...Royal Australian Air Force...Canterbury Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet ...Photocopy of a 38 page booklet compiled by Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet Squadron , includes maps, house floor plan, photographs and footnotescanterbury, royal australian air force engineers cadet squadron, hicks> clarence, laycock> burdett, frognall, mont albert road, maps, elgar's special survey -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Royal Australian Air Force, "Frognall" 1985
... Royal Australian Air Force...Photocopy of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air...Royal Australian Air Force... of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air Force, Engineer Cadet ...Photocopy of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air Force, Engineer Cadet Squadron, giving a brief history of Frognall. Includes many photograph of the interior and exterior of the housecanterbury, mont albert road, frognall, royal australian air force, laycock> burdett, world war 1939-1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Airspeed Contactors Type E12A/10A (Munro)
... Royal Australian Air Force... Australian Air Force Insignia with Royal Australian Air force...Royal Australian Air Force...Royal Australian Air Force Manual Airspeed Contactors ...A yellow plastic cover with a window in the front. At the top right hand corner reads AAP 7531.024-3M which is written in black texta, Near the top of the cover there is the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia with Royal Australian Air force and Engineering Publication. Through the window is the title of the Manual. Inside a plastic sleeve on yellow cardboard are the full details of the manualThe manual is held together with a large metal slide.royal australian air force, manual, airspeed contactors -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: Escape Facilities (Aircraft) Modification - AAP7291-003-10
... Royal Australian Air Force: Escape Facilities (Aircraft...Royal Australian Air Force... with a white plastic spiral. Royal Australian Air Force: Escape ...An orange plastic cover with a window. Through the window you can see the RAAF Insignia in black. At the top of the cover is the word ARM. The manual is bound with a white plastic spiral.royal australian airforce - manuals, escape facilities, aircraft, modifications -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: Magnetic Relay switch Thorn Type T100B
... Royal Australian Air Force: Magnetic Relay switch Thorn...Royal Australian Air Force... Australian Air Force: Magnetic Relay switch Thorn Type T100B Manual ...A yellow cloured cardboard vocr with black information on the front. Top right hand reads Australian Air Publication 7453.093-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Foce and under the insignia are the details of the manual. The manual is held together by a long metal slide.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, magnetic relay switch thorn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: Actuator Type 258 (English Electric)
... Royal Australian Air Force: Actuator Type 258 (English...Royal Australian Air Force... Air Force: Actuator Type 258 (English Electric) Manual Royal ...Inside a manilla envelope which has a cut out window. through the window on yellow cardboard you can see the RAAF insignia. Also a stamp near the insigna which reads R.A.A.F. Library from Bas Squadron Amberley. There are two metal staples down the left hand side of the envelope which is hold the manual together. There are three amendments which are inside the manual. On the envelope reads O.H.M.S. and Commonwealth of Australia.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type 258 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force: General And Technical Information, Canberra Mark 20, 2 Jun 1976, 1976
... Royal Australian Air Force: General And Technical...Royal Australian Air Force... with four metal rings that open. Royal Australian Air Force: General ...A yellow plastic bonder with a clear window. Through the window on yellow paper reads AAP 7214.004-2-2. General And Technical Information, Canberra Mark 20, DateL 2Jun76. the manual is held together with four metal rings that open.royal australian airforce - manuals, bombers - canberra, general and technical information, canberra mark 20 bomber -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
tankard, Royal Air Force
... Royal Air Force...royal air force... The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative... War 2 produced by the RAF Association raf royal air force ...Commemorative tankards from WW2 celebrating RAFCommemorative tankards from World War 2 produced by the RAF AssociationSet of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II Commemorative Tankards BY Gordon DaviesTankard 1 Picture of Avro Lancaster on one side and Battle of Berlin the other with RAF logo in centre. On bottom written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. On base The Battle of Berlin by Gordon Davies. Tankard 2 Picture of Supermarine Spitfire on one side and Battle of Britain the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of Britain Tankard by Gordon Davies. Tankard 3 Picture of Hawker Typoon on one side and Operation Overlord the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. Operation Overlord by Gordon Davies. Tankard 4 Picture of Vickers Wellington on one side and Battle Over Germany the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle Over Germany by Gordon Davies Tankard 5 Picture of Short Sunderland on one side and Battle of the Atlantic on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of the Atlantic by Gordon Davies. Tankard 6 Picture of Hawker Hurricane on one side and Battle of El Alamein on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of El Alamein by Gordon Daviesraf, royal air force, tankard, hurricane, spitfire, sunderland, lancaster, wellington, typhoon, gordon davies -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force
... Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air...Royal Australian Air Force... Force This volume is concerned mainly with the air war against... Australian Air Force Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal ...This Book is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force This volume is concerned mainly with the air war against Japan from December 1941 to the end of the first quarter of 1943. Author: Gillison Douglas Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1962Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, australia in the war of 1939-1945 royal australian air force, australia in the war of 1939-1945, royal australian air force, gillison douglas, australian war memorial -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Dennis Varigos in air force uniform, c1944
... Dennis Varigos in air force uniform...This is a photograph of Dennis Varigos wearing his Air...A black and white photograph of a man in air force uniform ... wearing his Air Force uniform. At the start of the WW2 Dennis ...This is a photograph of Dennis Varigos wearing his Air Force uniform. At the start of the WW2 Dennis enlisted in the Australian Army and then transferred to the Royal Australian Airforce where he served from 1940 – 1946. Dennis was one of the many Australian born Greeks to enlist in the Australian armed forces during World War 2. The uniform worn is in the style of uniforms worn by servicemen during WW2.A black and white photograph of a man in air force uniform -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Sgts' Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K, circ 1939
... Sgts' Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station...Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air...Sgt's Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station... Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton ...Sargent's, Mess Royal Air Force, Brize Norton Royal Air Force Brize Norton or RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, about 65 mi (105 km) west north-west of London, is the largest station of the Royal Air Force. It is close to the settlements of Brize Norton, Carterton and Witney.Sgt's Mess Royal Air Force Brize Norton, R.A.F. Station, Oxfordshire, U.K. - Rules of Sergeant's Mess -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - IDENTITY CARD
... Folded, pink, Royal Air Force identity card. Black / white... OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL IARY AIR FORCE AND THE DOMINION...Royal Air Force (RAF)...: IDENTITY CARD FOR ALL RANKS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL ...Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details. Frederick Gardner DAVEY held the rank of P/O (Pilot Officer) at the date of issue. Folded, pink, Royal Air Force identity card. Black / white photo of owner Frederick Gardner DAVEY. Conditions of use printed on back of card. In black print on front cover: IDENTITY CARD FOR ALL RANKS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL IARY AIR FORCE AND THE DOMINION AIR FORCES Card No 828520 R.A.F. FORM 1250 (R) Personal details handwritten in black ink on inside.identification, dominium forces, ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Royal Candian Air Force Pass, c. 1942
... Royal Candian Air Force Pass...royal canadian air force...A small pink card associated with the Royal Canadian Air... canadian air force world war two world war 2 d.l. maddrell ...A small pink card associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 3 Wireless School. Tuxedo, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The pass card is made out to LAC D. L. Maddrell. (403445) Barrack No. 5averso "Meet me at the "bay" is all you need to say" Personal shopping service.royal canadian air force, world war two, world war 2, d.l. maddrell., wireless school, no. 3 wireless school, winnipeg, manitoba -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, AIR FORCE WW2, c.1939 - 45
... UNIFORM, AIR FORCE WW2...uniforms - air force....1) Navy Air Force jacket, 4 front pockets with belt, 4... goldfields Items relate to Cat No 2861.2 uniforms - air force AG ...Items relate to Cat No 2861.2.1) Navy Air Force jacket, 4 front pockets with belt, 4 button front, black nylon lining. Eagle & Crown badge & blue band on each sleeve. .2) Shirt, size 38, short sleeves, 2 pockets, blue cotton. .3) Tie, fellini, navy..1) "AG, Air Gunner Air Crew Badge, 1939 - 1945 Star" above left breast pocket. .2) "AGCF 1986 Size 38 cms & care instructions" on label sewn under back collar.uniforms - air force, ag, passchendaele barracks trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Pocket Book, Royal Air Force Pocket Book, 1937_
... Royal Air Force Pocket Book...royal air force...Royal Air Force...Royal Air Force Official guide for Air Force Personnel ...Royal Air ForceOfficial guide for Air Force Personnel320p., hard cover, illus. Cover folds around book for protection.world war ii, military manuals, royal air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner, Royal Australian Air Force
... Royal Australian Air Force...Royal Australian Air Force... Australian Air Force - No 9 Squadron. In the middle is the Insignai... of the banner reads Royal Australian Air Force - No 9 Squadron ...A blue banner edged in gold. top of the banner reads Royal Australian Air Force - No 9 Squadron. In the middle is the Insignai of the Squadron. On both sides of the Insigia are the list of countries. bottom of the banner are two planes and two helicopters.royal australian air force, 9 squadron raaf, banner -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Centenary Air Force Bear, 2023
... Centenary Air Force Bear... and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923....Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923.... Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 ...For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 with a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - 37 Squadron Shield
... Royal Australian Air Force...This item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air... on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force...Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force... the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew ...This item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the conflict in Vietnam.A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force, plaque, shield, vietnam, 37 squadron -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Manual, Manual for Medical and Dental Officers of the Royal Air Force, 1938_
... Manual for Medical and Dental Officers of the Royal Air...royal air force...Military Manual, Royal Air Force, Medical, Dental....Military Manual, Royal Air Force, Medical, Dental ...Military Manual, Royal Air Force, Medical, Dental.Published for the Air Ministry446p., . hard cover, illus.Inscribed: A M Poulton f/ltworld war ii, military manuals, military medicine, military dental, royal air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Airforce: Actuator type AE200 (English Electric)
... Royal Australian Air Force... Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window...Royal Australian Air Force... Royal Australian Air Force A yellow coloured plastic cover ...A yellow coloured plastic cover with a clear windown in the centre. There are two white labels at the top and bottom of the manual with black ink on them. In white is the Royal Australian Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window on yellow carboard (which is in a plastic cover) reads in black AAP 7432.044-3M ACTUATOR Tyre AE200 (English Electric). Down the right hand side of the manual are inserts with tabs on them.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type ae200, royal australian air force -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Air Force Association re funding for Scholarships, 1952
... Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Air Force...air force association...Letter of thanks to Mr Fraser of the Air Force Association... of thanks to Mr Fraser of the Air Force Association on behalf ...Letter of thanks to Mr Fraser of the Air Force Association on behalf of the two scholarship winners. M Phillips, third year of tenure in his second year at the School of Mines and N Spier, second year of tenure is in his first year at the same school. Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, m fraser, secretary, air force association, scholarships, m phillips, n spier, school of mines -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Air Force Association
... Plaque Air Force Association...Air Force Association... RAAF Air Force Association Plaque Air Force Association ...Air Force Associationplaque, raaf -
Benalla Aviation Museum and Men's Shed Inc.
Newsletter - Victory Edition August 1945, Air Force Association Victory Issue August 1945
... Air Force Association Victory Issue August 1945... Benalla Airfield Benalla Air Force Association Victory Issue ... -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Dutch Air Force Officer's Cap, Early 1939
... Dutch Air Force Officer's Cap ...Dutch Air Force Officer's Cap... (Bill) Bakker during WWII. Mr Bakker was in the Dutch Air Force ...Worn by Wilhelmius (Bill) Bakker during WWII.Mr Bakker was in the Dutch Air Force and was stationed at Darwin working with the RAAF. Dutch Air Force Officer's Capbakker collection, a23.00 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
RAAF shirt sleeved shirt, Air Force shirt
... Air Force shirt...Air force... melbourne Air force Short sleev RAAF shirt Air Force shirt RAAF ...Short sleev RAAF shirtAir force -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform US Air Force
... Uniform US Air Force...Uniform Jacket US Air Force and Cap... Uniform Jacket US Air Force and Cap Uniform US Air Force ...Uniform Jacket US Air Force and Capuniform -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - World War II Volunteer Air Observers Corps Certificate of Appreciation, Royal Australian Air Force, 1945
... Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC... the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and the words "For King... by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation...Royal Australian Air Force... Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC ...The Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC) was a civil defence formed on 31st December 1941 as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC rapidly developed observation posts manned by men and women all over Australia, the main purpose being to identify and report any aircraft movement to an RAAF regional base. During the early days of 1942 the posts were manned 24 hours a day, gradually relaxing as the threat to Australia lessened. All members were continually trained in aircraft identification and provided an invaluable service to the RAAF. The VAOC was disbanded in April 1946. During its operation over 2,600 observations posts were maintained and approximately 25,000 personnel served. These certificates were presented to Mrs. H (Hazel) Penfold and Mr. A. R. (Alexander Rex) Penfold in recognition of 3 years of service during this period. Hazel was the daughter of Mark Ellwood and Rosina Mary Smale and the older sister of Grace, wife of John Hamilton-Smith. The family of Grace and John Hamilton-Smith have donated many items to the Wodonga & District Historical Society. This item commemorates one of the important roles played by civilians on a local, state and national level during WW2 and is attached to a local Wodonga family.2 coloured certificates on cream paper. The design includes 2 aircraft and a man and woman positioned between with the Union Jack and the Australian flag in the top section above the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and the words "For King and Country" Dark cream columns with a pale blue surround frame the details on the certificate. 3 one Years service stickers are attached at the bottom above the insignia of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs H. Penfold by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officer volunteer air observers corps, vaoc, civilians in ww2, hamilton-smith collection