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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Airframes, Airframes Part III
Directiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940snon-fictionDirectiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940sairframe construction -
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Book - Airframes, Airframes Part I
Overview of inspection & repair of British & American airframes circa 1940snon-fictionOverview of inspection & repair of British & American airframes circa 1940sairframe inspection & repair -
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Book - Airframes, Airframes ( Part II )
Overview of inspection & repair of types of British airframes, circa 1940snon-fictionOverview of inspection & repair of types of British airframes, circa 1940s airframe inspection & repair -
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Document (Item) - BHP meeting minutes re British Aircraft Group approach to build aircraft and engines in Australia
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Book - Airlife's Airliners:12 BOEING 737-100/-200, 2001
Airlife's Airliners:12 BOEING 737-100/-200Front cover colour photo of British Airways 737-236 G-BGDR at takeoff with blue sky. Silver coloured surrounds.non-fictionAirlife's Airliners:12 BOEING 737-100/-200 -
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Book - RAF MUSEUM SERIES Volume 7, Fighting in the Air, The official combat technique instructions for British fighter pilots, 1916-1945, 1978
RAF MUSEUM SERIES Volume 7, Fighting in the Air, The official combat technique instructions for British fighter pilots, 1916-1945Jacket black in colour showing white cross hairs over a series of red plane silhouettesnon-fictionRAF MUSEUM SERIES Volume 7, Fighting in the Air, The official combat technique instructions for British fighter pilots, 1916-1945 -
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Book - THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S MILITARY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, RAY STURTIVANT, 1987
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Moorabbin Air MuseumEquipment (Item) - WW2 British General Service Gas Mask
Inscribed with Lot 149 Avon 642on the base of the mask, with No.4 III B7/42 Pat Nos. 296,493 & 305,080 on the mask straps. -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 48 Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1, 2002
Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1Front cover close up painting of British bi-plane downing balloon, blue sky backgroundnon-fictionDolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1, 2001
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1Front cover showing painting of British bi-plane inverted above German plane high up in a blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 45 British and Empire Aces of World War 1 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2, 2002
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up painting of Croation fighter downing British marked Mustang, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2 -
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Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1, 2006
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1Front cover showing close up painting of German mono wing fighter downing British bi-plane, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 73 Early German Aces of World War 1 -
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Manual (item) - Accessories Manual Vickers Viscount
"First flown in 1948, the Vickers Viscount was designed to the British wartime Brabazon Committees recommendations on post war airline requirements. It proved to be the most successful British airliner ever with 444 being built. Museum’s Viscount was built in 1958 as a V.818 and was delivered to the Cuban National Airline, CUBANA, as CU-T622 in August 1959. During its Cuban service the Viscount is thought to have acted occasionally as the personal transport of Cuban Dictator -
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Manual (item) - Vickers Viscount Parts Catalogue Volume 1 Type 832 (Parts 1-3) and Type 835 (Part 4), 1968
First flown in 1948, the Vickers Viscount was designed to the British wartime Brabazon Committees recommendations on post war airline requirements. It proved to be the most successful British airliner ever with 444 being built. Museum’s Viscount was built in 1958 as a V.818 and was delivered to the Cuban National Airline, CUBANA, as CU-T622 in August 1959. During its Cuban service the Viscount is thought to have acted occasionally as the personal transport of Cuban Dictator -
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Manual (item) - British European Airways V 700 Viscount Prototype Proving Flying 1952, British European Airways V 700 Viscount Prototype Proving Flying 1952 P and D Report No. M/31
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Machine - BA Swallow II VH-UUM, 1935
Historical Details: The AARG BA Swallow is one of two examples surviving in Australia, along with a Klemm L.25 Swallow, although it is the only one in a public collection, while 4 airworthy survivors exist in the UK. It is a rare example of the pre-war civil open cockpit. Description: The BA Swallow was developed in England by the British Aircraft Manufacturing Company Limited and was based upon the German designed Klemm L25 light aircraft that first flew in 1927. A total of 133 were built and nine examples found their way to Austra. Level of Importance: National -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - DAP (Bristol) Beaufighter Mark 21 A8-328 (Marked As "A8-39"), 1945
Historical Details: DAP Beaufighter A8-328 was delivered from DAP to the RAAF at Laverton 1AD on 9 September 1945, and consequently did not see any wartime service. Placed into storage at Tocumwal it returned to Laverton 1AD in 1953 for overhaul and preparation as a Target. Description: The Bristol Beaufighter was designed and built in England as a long range fighter but initially saw service as a night fighter. Carrying the newly invented airborne interception radar, it played a major role in ending the Blitz. British-built general purp. Level of Importance: Nationalbeaufighter -
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Machine - Curtiss P40E Kittyhawk A29-53 (41-13522), 1941
Historical Details: The Curtiss Kittyhawk P-40E A29-53, construction number 16738, was originally built for the USAAC as 41-13522 but delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force in March 1942 as part of Lend Lease aircraft diverted to Britain. A29-53 was shipped into Austral. Description: In all more than 800 examples of the Kittyhawk served with the RAAF, mainly in the South West Pacific Area, making it both numerically and operationally the most important type employed in the defence of Australia in World War 2. The Museum’s Kittyhawk. Level of Importance: Nationalc/n 16738 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - Vickers Viscount Series 818 VH-TVR (CU-T622, "John Murphy", "John Murray"), 1958
Historical Details: The Museum’s Viscount was built in 1958 as a V.818 and was delivered to the Cuban National Airline, CUBANA, as CU-T622 in August 1959. During its Cuban service the Viscount is thought to have acted occasionally as the personal transport of Cuban Dictator. Description: First flown in 1948, the Vickers Viscount was designed to the British wartime Brabazon Committees recommendations on post war airline requirements. It proved to be the most successful British airliner ever with 444 being built. Powered by four Rolls Ro. Level of Importance: National -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - Westland Wessex N7-204, 1962
Historical Details: . Description: The Westland Wessex was developed in Britain as a turbine engined version of the American Sikorsky S-58 with over 356 built between 1958 to 1970. The Wessex was used by the R.A.F. and Royal Navy and countries around the world including Australia. Th. Level of Importance: Regionalwessex -
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Artwork, Other - CAC Battle Of Britain Window Mural
Historical Details: . Description: A model of a stained glass window at the Rolls Royce factory at Derby UK, that window is dedicated to the 'few' who flew in the Battle of Britain. This model of the window was built by CAC. Level of Importance: -
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Functional Object - Fraser Nash FN4 Tail Turret (Short Sunderland IIi / V Ml814 / Nz4108 / VH-Brf)
Historical Details: . Description: Frazer Nash was a British automobile manufacturer and engineering company founded in 1922 that had produced around 400 cars by the mid 1930’s. A separate company Nash & Thompson was established in 1929 by business partners Archibald Frazer Nash and Henry. Level of Importance: -
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Functional Object - Martin Baker Ejection Seat Mark 3B
Historical Details: . Description: Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. Is a British manufacturer of ejection seats and safety-related equipment for aviation. The company's origins were originally as an aircraft manufacturer before becoming a pioneer in the field of ejection seats. The company's. Level of Importance: mark 3B s/n 1916 23/1/1957 -
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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: -
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Machine - ADC Cirrus II 60Hp Air Cooled Inline 4 Cylinder
Historical Details: . Description: The ADC Cirrus engine was developed in Britain for the de Havilland Moth aircraft and was produced by cutting in half an Airdisco V8 aero engine to produce an upright 4 cylinder air cooled inline engine. The engine powered many aircraft including the. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah 300Hp Air Cooled 7 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: The Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah was designed in Britain and originally known as the Lynx. It was built in large numbers and powered both the Avro Anson and Airspeed Oxford.. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Bristol Hercules 734 - 1700 Hp Air Cooled Twin Row 18 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in Britain in 1938 the Bristol Hercules sleeve valve 18 cylinder twin row air cooled radial engine was one of the most powerful British aero engines of the day. It powered the Beaufighter and Bristol Freighter amongst other aircraft. Donated. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Lycoming ALF 502 - T55 - 6,970 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Fan (1)
Historical Details: . Description: The ALF 502 was developed in the 1970’s to power the Northrop A9 ground attack aircraft. In 1980 it was certified for commercial use and powers the British Aerospace Bae 146 and the Bombardier Challenger 600. Donated to the Museum in 2011 by the ANSET. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Lycoming ALF 502 - T55 - 6,970 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Fan (2)
Historical Details: . Description: The ALF 502 was developed in the 1970’s to power the Northrop A9 ground attack aircraft. In 1980 it was certified for commercial use and powers the British Aerospace Bae 146 and the Bombardier Challenger 600. Donated to the Museum in 2011 by the ANSET. Level of Importance: State -
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Machine - Rolls Royce Kestrel 700 Hp Liquid Cooled V 12
Historical Details: . Description: The Rolls Royce Kestrel was the company’s first cast block engine. The Kestrel was introduced in 1927 and powered many interwar British military types such as the Hawker Fury and Hawker Demon. They were extensively exported and a number even powered G. Level of Importance: State
