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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals RAAF, WW2 onwards
RAAF collection displaying 5 WW2 service medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar Club badge with certificate. Also RSL, POW association and RAS Badges. Stalag dog tag and Air Gunner's half wing. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, RAAF, 1943
449100 RAAF Alexander John Farthing, enlisted 11 February 1944, Discharged 3 June 1948. Air Bomber. Training - Canada - England 26 March 1945. Date of Birth 10 Feb 1926.1. Jacket - wool, Navy blue, black plastic buttons, 3 stripes each shoulder. 2, Belt - wool, Navy blue, black plastic buckle.1. Three embroidered light blue stripes each shoulder. Embroidered "B" white, surrounded by blue laurel wreath, one white wing. uniform, raaf -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, My RAAF Experience by Keith R.E. Johnston, 1980's
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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Tony Grace, The War Diary of Flt Sgt John Grace 1943-1944, 2022
War Diary of John Maurice Grace supplemented with family photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to his pre and post war life116 page A4 size book with green covers and white text on the front cover and spinenon-fictionWar Diary of John Maurice Grace supplemented with family photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to his pre and post war life john maurice grace, war diary, world war two, raaf pathfinder 462 bomber squadron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, Photochrom Co Ltd
The photo features a flight of four Stirling Bombers taken c WW2 and passed by the press and censorship Bureau in the U.K. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Postcard, rectangular shape featuring a sepia tone photograph of 4 Aeroplanes in flight, photo has a white border with captions top and bottom in black print, rear has details of the photograph printed in black type with space allocated for correspondence and a stamp.postcards, bombers, ww2, aircraft -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Liberator
This dismantled allied bomber "Liberator" crashed at Waranga Basin after flying low over Camps 3 & 4. Photograph taken at the garage, corner Hogan and Ross Streets on route to Tocumwal for repairs. Foam backed copy in file.Black and white photographallied bomber, liberator, waranga basin, aeroplane, plane, crashed plane, tatura crashed plane, waranga plane -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, 2 Sqn Unit Citation
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A coloured photograph of - In a formal ceremony at the American Air Base Phan Rang, South Vietnam, the RAAF's 2 Squadron Canberra Bombers are presented with the US Presidential Unit Citation for actions during WW2. The Squadron had just arrived for active duty from Malaya (circa April 1967)photograph, us air base phan rang, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, us presidental unit citation, gibbons collection catalogue, canberra bomber, ww2, malaya, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF A DAMAGED AEROPLANE, c. WW2
The photograph depicts the damage to F.G. Davey's Lancaster bomber as detailed in his account titled 'The Nuremburg raid' which can be read from Cat No 4410. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Black and white photograph with white border. Photograph features a group of three air force personnel examining damage to the wing of an aircraft.lancaster bomber, war damage, bombing raid, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - (SP) Approx 50 RAAF and USAF photos
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (item) - Image of Moorabbin Air Museum's Bristol Beaufort Cockpit, Beaufort Cockpit Restored to Original 1943 Configuration
Caption reads: A major step towards the restoration of the entire aircraft, the nose section of a World War II RAAF Beaufort bomber is now on display. Authentically restored over a period of 20 years, the cockpit is a virtual time capsule from 1943. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Description of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2, Alec Harvey-Bailey, ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2, 1983
Description of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2Mauve coloured cover with b/w photo of in flight Spitire, Hurricane and Lancaster over seanon-fictionDescription of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Mission Brief
A black and white photograph of 2Lt Tom 'Rockets' Guivarra Mid, a fixed wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt receives a mission brief from Bombadier Allan 'Bomber' Harris DFC, in the 161 (indep) Recce Flight prior to a mission in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam (circa Apr 1967)photograph, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, bombadier allan "bomber" harris, 161 recon flt, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Flying With Lady Luck
Description: Air Ministry Account of Bomber Command Offensive Against the Axis Sept 1939-July 1941 AAP Date: 1941 Author: Amended to AL Publisher: His Majesty's Stationery Office Pages: 125 (2copies) Binding: Book Content/Keywords: Level of Importance: . -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, MEMBERSHIP RSL 1985/86, Victorian RSL State Branch, C. 1985 and 1986
Herb Jackson. Herb served in the RAF in Bomber Command WW2. After the War Herb came to Australia and soon joined the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. He was very active in Both Appeals each year and did so for 70 years. He passed away in 2022..1) .2) Both cards are the same both folding with the same text in respect to the Printing. the only differance is inside with the background print for the year. .1) is in red for "1985", .2) is in blue for "1986". .1) has been stamped inside in blue "Returned Services League Bendigo", .2) the same in red. Both are signed by the Issuing Officer, the year 1985 by "........ Mulqueen" the other is unreadable. "This is to certify that H Jackson is a financial Member of the Returned and Services League Bendigo Sub Branch"brsl, smirsl, membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE PAGES, December 1943
Pages numbered 697 - 700 removed from “The Aeroplane” dated 17 December 1943. Pages 698 - 699 feature photos of the Avro Lancaster II bomber. Part of the collection of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Four printed pages with black type and black & white photographs. The pages have been removed from a magazine.magazines, lancaster -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - CAC CA-11 Woomera Turret
Historical Details: . Description: The CAC Woomera, also known as the CAC CA-4 and CAC CA-11, was an Australian bomber aircraft, which was designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation during World War II. The order for the Woomera was cancelled before it became operat. Level of Importance: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - De Havilland DH112 Sea Venom N4-901 (WZ901)
Historical Details: . Description: The de Havilland Venom was a development of the de Havilland Vampire and first appeared as a single seat fighter/bomber in 1949. Further demand for a two seat version suitable for aircraft carrier operation in the all-weather interceptor role, resulted in. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - GAF Canberra Mk 20 A84-222 (Cockpit)
Historical Details: . Description: The English Electric Canberra was Britain’s first jet bomber and first flew in 1949 and served with many Commonwealth countries. It was also produced in the USA as the Martin B-57 attesting to its world wide supremacy at the time. The Canberra carried. Level of Importance: Regional -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, C.WW2
Photographs, 4 individual portraits stuck on to an A4 laminated sheet. The subjects are: CPL DONALD J OSBORN - 2/17 Battalion FLT LT JOHN D OSBORN - 59 SQN RAF FLY OFFICER HAROLD K OSBORN - 630 SQN RAF Bomber Command LSA NORMAN L OSBORN - RAAFphotography-photographs, military history - air force, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, AIR FORCE, 1) .2) Carr, Son and Woor LTD, C.1944
Richard Noel Levy No 428329 RAAF enlisted on 10.10.1942 age 18 years, he flew with No 180 Sqd "B 25 Mitchell Bombers" flying 49 missions over Germany, his first operation was on 30 11.1944, discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flying Officer on 3.1 1946.1) RAAF uniform jacket dark blue colour, inner soft lining complete with buttons, belt, Pilot Officers insignia and 3 x service ribbons being 1939 - 45 star, France and Germany Star and Defence medal. Tag on inside pocket with makers and owners details, sleeves have metal crown and wings on. .2)Trousers, dark blue complete with buttons, tag sewn on with makers and owners details. .3) Hat peak RAAF blue colour with Crown and Wings on front, black hat band with black leather strap, leather liner, tag sewn on inside..1) On tag in pocket, " "Oct 1944 P/O R.N.Levy RAAF". .2) Same as .1) .3) "R.N.Levy"raaf, uniforms -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Framed newspaper copies of Liberators 21 SQN
Framed copies of newspaper photos of Liberators of 21 SQN -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Framed image, RAAF Aircraft 1921-1981
A coloured photograph in a black fram of three aircraft slying over rugged terraine. Aircraft 1921-1981. RAAF Aircraft 1921-1891 written under the photographSTRIKING SYMMETRY The English Electric Canberra, named after Australian Capital City was RAAF's 1st Bomber. The Government Aircraft Factories produced 48 Canberras to replace the GAF Avro Lincolns. Canberras operated in Vietnam 1967-71.photograph, canberra bomber -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - Martin Mariner Wing Section (1)
Historical Details: . Description: In 1937, Martin produced a quarter-scale flying model of a new twin-engined patrol bomber (PB) and a prototype of this experimental flying-boat was completed in February 1939, as the XPBM-1. Twenty production PBM-1s were delivered to the US Navy in 1940-4. Level of Importance: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - Martin Mariner Wing Section (2)
Historical Details: . Description: In 1937, Martin produced a quarter-scale flying model of a new twin-engined patrol bomber (PB) and a prototype of this experimental flying-boat was completed in February 1939, as the XPBM-1. Twenty production PBM-1s were delivered to the US Navy in 1940-4. Level of Importance: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - Martin Mariner Fin
Historical Details: . Description: In 1937, Martin produced a quarter-scale flying model of a new twin-engined patrol bomber (PB) and a prototype of this experimental flying-boat was completed in February 1939, as the XPBM-1. Twenty production PBM-1s were delivered to the US Navy in 1940-4. Level of Importance: -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Football Club 1948, R J Hellessy, 24 Oct 1948
Players & officials on post season trip to Tasmania. Only person identified is Walter ELDEN - standing 6th from right. Signatures include: Reg EGAN; Bomber MURRAY; T HALL; S HALL; Sid SEARL; ? REYNOLDS; G BENNETT; Des BAKER; N GOSS; H BAKER; B MILLER.B & w photograph of three rows of Port Melbourne Football Club players and officials in front of Heathorns Hotel, Liverpool Street Hobart.Heathorns Hotel, Hobart Oct 24th 1048 written on photograph. Club members' signatures on mount.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, reg egan, bomber murreay, t hall, s hall, sid searl, ? reynolds, g bennett, des baker, norm goss snr, h baker, b miller -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - De Havilland Mosquito Undercarriage Leg (Sectionalised)
Historical Details: . Description: The world war II wooden fighter bomber, the de Havilland Mosquito, used rubber blocks in its undercarriage legs for shock absorbtion. The original idea dated from at least as early as 1926 and had been used on some pre-war British light aircraft, but the. Level of Importance: -
Bendigo Military Museum
Drawing - DRAWING WW2, FRAMED, Possibly post WW2
Names of airmen are: “CHAMPKIN D G, CARROLL M W, LYNCH T J, JARMAN E G D, HARRIS H R, JACKSON J G NEAL R L”Black / white drawing of a Lancaster air crew. Each is wearing his flying gear, each has a last name drawn on front of helmet. An Avro Lancaster Bomber is at the top part of drawing. Winged badges bearing pilot's full names are at bottom part of drawing. Frame is simple wood design, painted white with a small amount of gold trim.illustrations-pen&ink, military history - air force, airforce, lancaster -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PLAY BALL
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, May 27, 2004. Play ball: the Bombers softball team, 1955. Back row: Jean Watts, Noreen Fern, Edna Bolitho, Gladys Kimpton, Dawn Fitzpatrick and Doretta Phillips. Centre: coach Ernie Rainbow. Front row: Wendy Gibson, Nancy Fields and Dorothy Kimpton.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - Rollo Kingsford-Smith
Grace and Rollo Kingsford-Smith in front of a Dove. Extract from an email from Bonnie Weinberg (Granddaughter) "It was taken in 1954 we think. It was the (De Havilland) Dove and they were leaving Toronto when the photo was taken. Rollo Kingsford-Smith flew in Bomber Command and was the nephew of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. Regards Bonnie Weinberg"