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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
... RAF Buttons x 3 Badge/Buttons WW2 RAAF ...RAF Buttons x 3badge/buttons, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Projectile
... Projectile 3.7 inch Anti Aircraft Shell (inert). Ammunition WW2 RAAF ...3.7 inch Anti Aircraft Shell (inert).ammunition, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
... Pilots Helmet Headgear WW2 RAAF ...Pilots Helmetheadgear, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
... Officers Side Cap Headgear WW2 RAAF ...Officers Side Capheadgear, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
... Side Cap, Officers, RAAF, WW2, Side cap with insignia.... Cap, Officers, RAAF, WW2, Side cap with insignia. Headgear WW2 ...Side Cap, Officers, RAAF, WW2, Side cap with insignia.headgear, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Webbing
... Australian, webbing, belt & holster (Part UC017) Equipment WW2 RAAF ...Australian, webbing, belt & holster (Part UC017)equipment, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Booklet
... (D007A) Documents WW2 RAAF ...Booklet " A letter from Snowy" and picture of Hawker Sea Fury (D007A)documents, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Locket
... Locket with RAAF Emblem. "Sweetheart" Ephemera WW2 RAAF ...Locket with RAAF Emblem. "Sweetheart"ephemera, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tie
... , navy blue Uniform WW2 RAAF ...Tie, navy blueuniform, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
... Wirraway under netting Picture WW2 RAAF ...Wirraway under nettingpicture, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Silver Shield
... Shield Liberator, Catalina & Japanese fighter Picture WW2 RAAF ...Liberator, Catalina & Japanese fighterpicture, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medal - L.C.Baker
... medals ww2 raaf ...Lindsay C.Baker - Includes Order of St John as a serving Brother and Victoria Ambulance Service Medals Service No 125627medals, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trousers - Battledress
... with battledress U641) Uniform WW2 RAAF ...RAAF Trousers Wool 937964 Townsend (stored with battledress U641)uniform, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Lithograph
... Lithograph Spitfires at Sattler Photo WW2 RAAF ...Spitfires at Sattlerphoto, ww2, raaf -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Till, Alwyn Terence, 1943
... . Till Alwyn Terence WW2 RAAF ...A sepia studio portrait of Alwyn Till in his WW2 air force uniform.till, alwyn terence, ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, RAAF, 10 March 1983
... . Waverley, Vic 3149. Certificates WW2 RAAF G. K. Grose ...Certificate of Service issued to; "Graham Kenneth GROSE/ Leading Aircraftman/ 148325/ 5 April 1944/ 28 May 1946/ War Medal 1939 - 45/ General Service Badge." Name and address label; Mr G. K. Grose 115 Blackburn Road Mt. Waverley, Vic 3149.Original Certificate and postal tube. 1. Certificate - paper, off white with blue printing and recipient information in black ink print, superimposed over illustration in light blue of the RAAF emblem. Four official authentication statements on back of certificate in light blue printing. 2. Original postal tube, cardboard with brown paper adhered cover, with name and address label on white adhesive label.Print maker information (on back) "PH254/ Introduced Mar 76/ Stock No. 7535-66-091-8059." certificates, ww2, raaf, g. k. grose -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, WW2, California Gully Mechanics Institute, c1946
... in the/ Second World War 1939-45". Certificate WW2 RAAF LAC E.R. BASSETT ...Presented "In Appreciation of Service/ rendered in the/ Second World War 1939-45".Certificate - appears to be an original certificate on thick paper which has been laminated. Red and dark blue print on beige background surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white, and blue flag, the Australian Coat of Arms; Navy, Army and Air Force badges, laurel leaves and scroll work.Certificate presented to "LAC E.R. Bassett" by the "Citizens of California Gully".certificate, ww2, raaf, lac e.r. bassett -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE, FILM, Williamson Manufacturing Co Ltd
... Photography Magazine WW2 RAAF Top has “serv 18-10-73” The number '20 ...This photographic magazine attaches to the gear box universal ( see cat 4531). As an assembly, the type F22 aerial camera came into RAF and RAAF service c1942. It was used by the RAF over Europe and by the RAAF extensively through the Sth. West Pacific area of operations, during WW2. This type of camera was used through the Vietnam war up to the early 1980's. The F22 camera assembly when mounted in the reliable Canberra aircraft, did aerial survey work in PNG, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumatra and the Australian mainland. This type of camera was used in Spitfires, Mosquitos, Avro Lincolns and Canberra aircraft.This is a heavy metal container painted in a grey colour. The label is on the top. One side has two enlarged oval sections. in those two ovals is one hole of 22 mm diameter. In those holes is a disc painted half red and half white. Below the ovals are two levers connected to the internal mechanism. Bottom RHS has a disc with 2 pins, red dots are printed on it. Nearly level with the top of ovals is a kidney shaped hole. In that hole is a rotating disc with graduations and numbers. the action side of magazine has a rectangular opening size 83/4" x 7/16". It is covered with a black soft material.Top has “serv 18-10-73” The number '20' has been stenciled on two surfaces.aerial photography, magazine, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Award - Presentation Case with Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross
... ww2 raaf kia On Top - DFC impressed in gold colour paint ...Distinguish Flying Cross medal awarded to John Hudson WILKINSON 400444 born 18/2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 He was reporting missing during air operations over East Prussia and later presumed to have lost his life on 30/8/1944 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"Black case which opens out from right side. The top affixed by two side hinges on the left and push in pin on the right side. Inside case the top is lined in satin fabric imprinted with a black crest and the base is lined in felt containing a silver metal medal in the shape of a cross attached to a purple and while diagonally striped ribbon.On Top - DFC impressed in gold colour paint. Inside Top - Royal Mint Medal inscriptions -400444 Flt Lt Wilkinson Stuttgart 1944 pilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Instrument - Aircraft Navigation Computer
... by White and Gillespie (Melbourne) Pty Ltd c 1940 for the RAAF... and used during WW2. navigation raaf computer aircraft ww2 1940 ...The navigational computer was a circular slide rule used for calculating height and air speed corrections when flying an aircraft. The front cover lifts to reveal a further calculator used to solve vector triangles and plot course alterations. The device was intended to be strapped to a pilot's leg. The instrument was made by White and Gillespie (Melbourne) Pty Ltd c 1940 for the RAAF and used during WW2.Black metal box with silver metal flap top cover affixed with rotating circular rule . Two adjustable belts are affixed to the base of black box. A small spiral bound note book is contained beneath the flap top. RAAF Computer Navigational system MK. III. D. Serial No WG 2833navigation, raaf, computer, aircraft, ww2, 1940 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Watch
... Cemetery in Papua New Guinea. alan robert webster raaf 30 squadron ...This watch belonged to Alan Robert WEBSTER who was born on 11-1-1923 at Wangaratta. He enlisted in Melbourne and served with the RAAF 30 Squadron. He was killed on the 11-8-1944 when his Beaufighter A19-194 was hit by AA fire at Cape Simork, Dutch New Guinea while on a bombing mission. He is buried in the LAE Cemetery in Papua New Guinea. Gold coloured metal watch with square face and white plastic watch band.Engraved on rear of watch - ARW 409630 RAAFalan robert webster, raaf, 30 squadron, ww2, lae, png -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED WW2, C.WW2
... Uniform WW2 RAAF VIVIAN DONALD BULLEN Sweatband - makers label ...Peaked cap worn by “Vivian Donald BULLEN". He first enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.3.1942 age 22 years 8 months No VX75447, during his time he rose to Acting Cpl, attached to No 4 Chemical Warfare Coy RAE and A.A.O.C in Bendigo, he was hospitalised with a Peptic Ulcer, discharged from the Army on 3.9.1943 to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933 as a Aircraftsman, after initial training he was posted to “Air Gunnery School” on 4.2.1944, embarked for England 28.4.1944, went through 3 training units in Bomber Command, posted to 466 Sqd Driffield 19.1.1945. He rose through the ranks from Aircraftsman - LAC - Sgt - Flt Sgt - Fly Officer by 7.10.1945. He flew 13 sorties and was eligible for the France & Germany Star. Embarked for Australia 29.6.1945, discharged from RAAF 9.10.1945. Cap - peaked, navy blue cotton twill, black leather hat band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge in gold and red crown above eagle wings and laurel wreath. Inside cap, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Makers label imprint on sweatband.Sweatband - makers label imprint "Sam Brown Leather". headwear, uniform, ww2, raaf, vivian donald bullen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE 1945, G.Q. PARACHUTE COMPANY LTD, STADIUM WOORKS, 1945 Original Certificate
... . Certificates WW2 RAAF UK Recipient information - in red ink. "No. AVS ...Certificate awarded by the "G.Q. PARACHUTE COMPANY LTD., STADIUM WORKS, WOKING, SURREY" Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF Service details.Certificate - photocopy of an original certificate, a memento awarded to V.D. BULLEN in 1945 for baling out of a Halifax bomber. Illustrated in colour - G.Q. Parachute company logo above an illustration of a serviceman with parachute amongst clouds and sky, small aircraft in background. Paper - pale yellow colour. Below illustration - black print award statement with handwritten recipient information in red ink.Recipient information - in red ink. "No. AVS 431933, Flight Sergeant "V.D. BULLEN, R.A.A.F." "20TH April 1945"certificates, ww2, raaf, uk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 1945, 1945 Original photograph
... No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details. Photographs WW2 RAAF ...Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details.Photograph - photocopy, enlarged of an original black and white photograph on photographic paper which has been laminated. Depicts a formal group photograph of RAAF 466 Squadron 1945 in front of a four-engined heavy bomber aircraft - Halifax.Below photograph - handwritten - black ink "RAAF 466 SQUADRON 1945/ SERVICE MEMBER: V. BULLEN" photographs, ww2, raaf, uk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, C.WW2 Original photograph
... No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details. Photographs WW2 RAAF ...Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details.Photograph - photocopy - enlarged of an original black and white photograph on photographic paper which has been laminated. Depicts a RAAF serviceman standing in front of a church like building on a street, near a tree with bare branches in the UK.photographs, ww2, raaf, uk -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Memorabilia [Janefield RAAF], 12/08/1943
... Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training Camp... located just south of the Janefield Community. Details of RAAF WW2 ...Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training CampRecords little known information on the origins of the building foundations north of Greensborough.One page article on the RAAF Hygiene Training Camp located just south of the Janefield Community.raaf, world war ii, janefield, hygiene training camp, 1943 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) folder
... War Two. raaf royal australian air force george medal second ...This folder of text and photographic memorabilia relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) is a fascinating record of this former student's service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Robert Baxter was awarded the George Medal on the 28th July 1942 for heroism in rescuing a fellow crewman from the burning wreck of their aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two. Archival folder relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (05/03/1918 - 07/08/1942), including photographs of RWB in squadron uniform and receiving wings, visit of Robert Menzies to Squadron, gravestone at Selby, England; telegrams to parents re war injury and discharge from hospital; letters, newspaper clippings and extract from the London Gazette relating to his posthumous receipt of the George Medal; letters of condolence from his Wing Commander and His Majesty George VI; Obituaries and in memoriams; letter from his sister, Margaret Jamieson, re donation of items to BCC. raaf, royal australian air force, george medal, second world war, robert wilson baxter, world war two honour roll, margaret jamieson, robert menzies, 1935py -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Painting, framed, John Stanley Walker (1941py)
The Australian War Memorial provides the following details about John Stanley Walker: Service number: 418494 Rank: Flight Sergeant Unit: 1 Service Flying Training School Point Cook Service: Royal Australian Air Force Conflict: 1939-1945 Date of death: 23 January 1943 Place of death: Victoria Cause of death: Accidental Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force .Oil painting on plyboard, framed with stained pine. Features head and shoulders of John Stanley Walker in RAAF uniform with cap.Signed in front bottom left: 'Jos. Schwarcz / Albury / 1943'1943, ballarat college, world war 2, john stanley walker, r a a f, w w 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, Pre 1952
... of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due ...This hat was part of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due to the style of crown. Hats such as these are often misshapen at the crown due to the use of earmuff-style headphones worn by aircrew during the Second World. Navy peaked cap in cotton with beige topstitching along crown. Black cotton grosgrain ribbon band. Black leather chin strap buttoned to left and right with black metal button carrying image of crown atop eagle. Centre of hat carries embroidered patch with crown in gold-coloured metal and red fabric with red and green additions mimicking jewels. Crown sits above two metal shapes, an eagle with arms outstretched and laurel branches. Two eyelets on left and right side of the cap, bronze on interior and painted black on exterior. Interior of cap brim is green plastic or patent leather now cracked. Interior of hat cotton is dark cotton with quilted top.second world war, royal australian air force, raaf, r.a.a.f., flying, uniform, world war ii, world war two, world war 2