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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, Circa 1940's
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for ground crew, air crew and defence activities.Small bakelite CAC Boomerang aircraft model, coloured black. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, D^D, Model Aircraft, Circa 1940's
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for air crew,ground crew and defence activities.Large bakelite Consolidated 31 aircraft model coloured black."Consolidated31" E9-2994 D^D DLtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1942
Created to supply recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for air crew,ground crew and defence activities.Small bakelite P38 Lightning aircraft model, coloured black including hole for suspension and mobility.P-38, US July 42 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1942
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for air crew, ground crew and defence activities.Medium bakelite German Junkers 88 aircraft model, coloured black including hole for suspension and mobility.German Junkers 88. 9.42 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, June 1942
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for air crew. ground crew and defence activities.Medium bakelite Japanese Nakajima Kate aircraft, coloured black including hole for suspension and mobility.NAKA T-97 NTB June '42. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Department of Defence, Model Aircraft, Circa 1940's
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for air crew, ground crew and defence activities.Small bakelite Curtiss "Helldiver" aircraft model coloured matt black, including hole for suspension and mobility.Curtiss SB2C-1 E9-2349 D^D DLTDC. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Department of Defence, Model Aircraft, Circa 1940's
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for air crew, ground crew and defence activities.Small bakelite Spitfire Mk 5 aircraft, coloured matt black, including hole for suspension and mobility."Spitfire" Mk.V. Trop. E9-2275 D^D DC LTD -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAircraft Recognition Model, Department of Defence, Model Aircraft, Circa 1940's
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraft.Expanded the skills of recognition for air crew, ground crew and defence activities.Large bakelite B17 Flying Fortress aircraft, coloured matt black, including hole for suspension and mobility."Flying Fortress" Boeing B17E.E9-2324 DS^D DLTDC -
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Arthur Cambell Williams History
Arthur Williams was in the RAAF from13/10/1940 until April 1946 and was a radar operator between February 1945 and April 1946.The oral history of Arthur Williams is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during WW11 as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal.He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Leyburn and Morotai as a radar operator on a B24 Liberator supporting Z Force.A4 perspex covered, bound typed copyBlack printed Arthur Cambell Williams History on grey paper with fancy black border -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAero Engine Valve Assembly, Aircraft Radial Engine Valve, C1940
Item was found at a Japanese aircraft crash site on Nauru Island 1975Indicate Japanese manufacturing level during WW11. The porcelain head on the valve is unusual and difficult to match to steel.Valve fitted with spring and porcelain valve head.Slight bend in valve stem due to impact damage.None -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap Book, Air Pilot Manual of the Pacific Islands, 3.1.1944
Part of pilot equipment to be carried at all times whilst flying in the South Pacific war zone during WW11Kept up to date and confidential maps for landing areas on all Pacific Islands in case of emergencyLarge linen covered paper map bookAir Pilot Manual of the PACIFIC ISLANDS, confidential, No.4860, 2nd Issue. Office of the ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF INTELLIGENCE Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington D.C. January 3rd 1944. -
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Work on paper - Flying Log Book Excerpts - F/LT Norman Kobelke
F/LT Kobelke was a navigator in a B-24 LiberatorPhotocopied A4 sheets of paper -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncVehicle, Mercury Aircraft Tug
Motorised tugs were used by ground crew to move aircraft on the ground.This tug is of historical significance to the B24-LiberatorMotorised Aircraft TugMERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO LTD GLOUCESTER ENGLAND-Embossed figurehead of Mercury on front. The MERCURY TRUCK & TRACTOR CO GLOUCESTER , For Spare parts quote chassis no.4962. Tyre Pressure LBS.Per Sq Inch - Front 70 Rear 45 ON plate on Dashboard MORRIS COMMERCIAL embossed on gearbox housing. MT & T embossed on either side of radiator. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAccessory - Torch, Lever activated torch A9
Originated from HollandTorch used by Air Force personal During Second World WarSmall brown torch with activating lever Type A9TROPICALIZED FEBRUARY 1945 DAYTON ACME CO. CINCINNATI , OHIO., U.S.A. PATENT APPLIED FOR LAMP ASSEM., FLASHLIGHT (HAND ENERGIZED) TYPE A9 SPECIFICATION No.32454 MFR'SNo.16 3-B ORDER No 2084-PHILA-45-54 PROPERTY - AIR FORCES .U.S. ARMY -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Work on paper - photo WW-2 or B-24 RAAF, Chirstmas card of WW-2 or B24 RAAF
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year Darwin 1945. Insert of picture of B24 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncCard - POSTCARD, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE POSTCARD
RAAF Darwin Christmas card issued to personnel 1945.Card unique to 12 SquadronCardboard Book style postcardRAAF 12 SQUADRON imprinted over flying wings on air force roundel ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap - Silk Escape Map, NO. C45 EAST BORNEO
These maps were used by Air crew in case of air craft crashing.Fabric map of East Borneo.AAF CLOTH CHART NO. C-45 EAST BORNEO (Other side Chart No. C-46) No.C-45 EAST BORNEO S120-E11340/540Nx520 -
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncEquipment - Survival- Desalination Kit, Type JS Desalinator
These survival kits were attached to all WW11 aircraft life rafts.Vital for the survival of air crew that came down over waterCanvas pack with webbing straps and internal horse hair filters.TYPE "J" STORES REF:- 27C/222S -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Equipment - Stand, Rotating Engine Stand
This stand was, and is used to mount Cheetah and Pratt & whitney aircraft engines for inspection.Large steel stand for aircraft engines -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncWork on paper - Flight Mechanics Course Notes, Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics Course Notes
R.H. Percy was a flight mechanic fitter on B-24 aircraft c1942-1945These course notes were used by all flight mechanics for B-24 aircraft.Foolscap size cardboard covered papers51067 Percy R.H. course 176 TFM, R.A.A.F. 4847 Fitters II.E, Flight Mechanics Course Notes, ENGINEERING SCHOOL, ISSUE 3-1941, This Book is R.A.A.F. Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. By authority: Wilke & Co Pty. Ltd. Printers 19-47 Jeffcott Street, Melbourne. -
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFunctional object - Identity Tag, RAAF Identity Tag
These metal identity tags were worn by RAAF personal during WWIIFlight Sergeant Dorizzi enlisted in the RAAF in May 1944 until his discharge in December 1945 and was a member of 12 Squadron.Round metal Identity Tag with hole in top for attachment.Fluting around edge and engraved.DORRIZZI.W.E. 442160, RAAF, R.C. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncEquipment - Emergency Transmitter and 1 Signal Ballloon, Emergency Transmitter (Gibson Girl) BC-778E
HistoricThese transmitters were used continually through WWII.Orange large metal casing for transmitter, transport webbing and buckle.Tin containing balloonSIGNAL CORPS U.S ARMY. RADIO TRANSMITTER BC.778.E SERIAL NO.14873, ORDER NO.5896-WF-43, Made By BENDIX AVIATION. LIMITED NORTH HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLeather helmet and Leather Flying gloves
These gloves and helmet were worn by B-24 flying crew.Brown leather flying helmet , suede lined with under chin strap and zips over ear pockets. Gloves American supplied, brown leather, fur lined with wrist strapLabel with Lasica's Australia,7. Hand written- W.REHFISCH. W.J.R -
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Oral History, Ernest Arthur "Mick" Mincham, April 2022
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 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAir Gunner & W/T Operator Log Book
William C. Duckworth enllisted in the RAAF 2/1/1943 and was a W/o Gunner on B24 Liberators from19/11/1944 until 11/8/1945Cardboard, Linen & paper bookROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE OBSERVER'S AIR GUNNER'S AND W/T OPERATORS FLYING LOG BOOK DUCKWORTH. W.C
