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Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
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: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Merlin Mk 46 - 1,600 HP Liquid Cooled V 12
Historical Details: . Description: Developed from the kestrel, the Rolls Royce Merlin is the most famous of all British aero engines. It powered a variety of types including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster and Mustang and was built under licence in Australia and America. A modified v. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Derwent 2400 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
Historical Details: . Description: The Rolls Royce Derwent centrifugal flow was one of the earliest British jet engines and was used in only one major type, the Gloster Meteor.. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Nene 5,000 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in 1944 the Nene was essentially an enlarged version of the Derwent. It powered versions of the Vampire but saw little other use in British aircraft. It was built under licence in America and powered the Grumman Panther and inexplicably seve. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Dart 1,815 Ehp Turbo Prop (Sectionalised) (1)
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in the late 1940’s the Dart is a long lived and very successful British turbo prop engine. It powered the Vickers Viscount, Fokker Friendship and Hawker Siddley HS 748 and remained in production until 1987. Donated to the Museum in 2011 by t. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Dart 1,815 Ehp Turbo Prop (2)
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in the late 1940’s the Dart is a long lived and very successful British turbo prop engine. It powered the Vickers Viscount, Fokker Friendship and Hawker Siddley HS 748 and remained in production until 1987. Donated to the Museum in 2011 by t. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Bristol Hercules 672 - 1700 HP Air Cooled Twin Row 18 Cyl
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.. Level of Importance: s/n 167516 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Map - RAAF Navigational Maps
Historical Details: . Description: Official Wartime Maps NewGuinea, New Britain etc AAP Date: 1940-45 Author: RAAF Amended to AL Publisher: RAAF Pages: 15 Maps Binding: Content/Keywords. Level of Importance: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Documents - British Air Commission, Washington C. T. B. 40 Mustang III Flight Tests & Operational Suitability Te
Historical Details: . Description: Date: Jan 1944 Author: British Air Commisson, U. S. A Publisher: British Air Commisson U. S. A Pages: 55 Binding: Permanent/Soft Keywords: File No. 153A. Level of Importance: National -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Fairey Firefly WD827
Historical Details: . Description: Originally designed in 1941, the Firefly was a desperate attempt to upgrade the standard of wartime British naval fighters. The early Mark 1 Fireflies of the Royal Navy had their baptism of fire very late in World War 2. Out of the total of 1700 Fireflies. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Victa Airtourer VH-BWI
Historical Details: . Description: In 1953 Dr Henry Millicer entered and won, from 103 other contestants, a competition held by the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain for a two seat light aircraft. A small team was formed to build a wooden prototype, VH-FMM, which first flew in March 195. Level of Importance: Regionalvictor airtourer -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - De Havilland DH114 Vampire T35 A79-835 (Displayed As A79-819)
Historical Details: . Description: First flown on the 29th of September 1943, the Vampire, in its many versions, came to be the most widely used British military jet aircraft ever produced, and saw service with some 25 air forces around the world. In 1951 the RAAF ordered 36 DeHavilland. Level of Importance: Regionaldh vampire -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - De Havilland DH104 Dove (Cockpit) VH-ALD (G-BAHB, CS-TAC )
Historical Details: . Description: The de Havilland Dove was one of the aircraft types resulting from the recommendations of the wartime Brabazon Committee which studied the post war requirements of British commercial aviation. One recommendation was for the design of what what is now call. Level of Importance: Regional -
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box WP2 Prowse Collection See details under Description
Description: Defence Instruction Air Force AAP 7213.003-3MB2 Mirage Airctraft Metal Repairs - Book 2 of 2 Augusta-109-Hirundo - Preliminary General Description Sky Van: Military - Shorts Sky Van: Multi-Role Aircraft Sky Van: Civil VFW - Fokker VF Level of Importance: State. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box WP3 Prowse Collection
Description: Nomad Presentation Booklet Rolls Royce Dart Propeller Turbine Aero Engine Booklet “The Magnificent Meteor” Booklet Battle of Britain Leaflet GAF - Turana Target System Manual GAF - Project AIR5044 RAAF Basic Trainer Development Cost Plan AAC-TR-00-03 Level of Importance: National. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Identity Card, Commonwealth of Australia, Emily Elizabeth Foley, 89 Harp Road, East Kew, 1942, 1942
Identity card issued to Emily Foley in 1942. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents. (Source: Museum Victoria)Local example of an identity card issued to a Kew resident.Identity card issued to Emily Elizabeth Foley of 89 Harp Road, East Kew. The card uses the for "C.R.3 - Civilian Registration British Subjects". it bears a Camberwell stamp on the front right corner. The Identity Card includes the following inscriptions: Front "V14 / F85 / 29268" Reverse Witness signature: "Ethel Foley" same address identity cards, world war 2 - ii, second world war 1939-1945, australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Hat pin, 1908
The French Collection was donated to the Society in 2022. This collection includes documents, artworks, books, costumes and artefacts belonging to two families. A number belonged to, or were made by the grandparents of the donor: Vera May Wing and her husband Hubert Charles McDonald. [Other items belonging to Vera and Hubert are in the collections of the Australian Performing Arts Museum and Museum Victoria.] A second significant group of objects were gifts made to the donor's family by Lucy (Jean) Hornby of Queen Street, Kew whose family had been early settlers in the district.Souvenir metal hat pin, commemorating the visit of the 'Great White Fleet' to Australia in 1908. Text with British and American flags"1908 / Australian Souvenir"great white fleet, souvenir hat pins -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Construction Toy, Lott's Bricks Ltd, Lott's Bricks: British Made Throughout in Stone, 1945-1955
At the beginning of the 20th century the toy industry was based predominantly in Germany. During the First World War, imports from Germany were banned and the British government instead encouraged toy-making in Britain, as it helped the economy and provided jobs for ex-servicemen. Around this time, English manufacturer E. A. Lott devised a new system of bricks suitable for assembling small buildings. Together with a cardboard roof and instructions, Lott started selling these bricks as Lott’s Bricks in 1918. Lott’s Bricks eventually became even more popular then Anchor blocks, which were produced on the same principles by Richter, the well-known German manufacturer of construction toys. Lott’s success was assured when Queen Mary bought a set from him at the British Industries Fair in 1918. A number of sets were later produced, each with its own series, including Modern, Lodomo and Tudor. The bricks were the last of the old-fashioned composition blocks, which were later superseded by the very different styles exemplified by Minibrix, Bayko and Lego. Lotts Brick’s Ltd ceased to exist in the 1960s. (Source: V&A Museum)Toy with model building materials in wooden box with manufacturers label on lid. Th label pictures a white brick house with two equidistant chimneys. Included in the box are blocks to be used in building the house. These are in different shapes and sizes. The roofing panels are preformed.Manufacturer information and description lott's bricks, toy blocks, construction toys -
Freemasons Victoria - United Grand Lodge of Victoria
Painting, MWBro. Lord Somers D.C.M.G., D.S.O.M.C. Grand Master 1927-1932, 1930s
The right honourable Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Tennyson Somers Cocks, was born in Herefordshire. Served with distinction in the Army and was twice decorated with bravery, before being appointed as Governor of Victoria. This portrait of Lord Somers is the only one in which a Grand Master is not in masonic regalia. Lord Somers insisted he not be seen dressed in a manner which could give offence to any other organization, with which he was associated in Public Life or Private Life. He was deeply involved in the Scouting Movement and was Chief Scout in Victoria and succeeded Baden-Powell as Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth.The portrait of Lord Somers holds great significance as it is the only painting within the Library and Museum collection of a Grand Master without his masonic regalia. Lord Somers stands beside his hat and is in uniform, no apron or other freemason regalia. Freemason Victoria coat of arms in upper left corner.Framed oil painting on canvas with stretcher/strainer. Wood/metal composite brackets used to fix painting to wall. 'Compo' ornamented gilt frame with running designs. Metal placque with two screws holding it to frame. portrait, painting, freemasons victoria, freemasonry, victoria, grand master -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 14/5/1946
Certificate in appreciation of service in WW2Pale yellow paper, white border with green leaves and wattle. "For King & Country" at bottom. AMF emblem at top with crossed British and Australian flags. Scroll behind flags with "Borough of Clunes" in centre. Insert for photo at bottom right hand cornerPresented to Corporal John Brusaschi RAAF by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Clunes & District in grateful recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945ww2, brusaschi, borough of clunes, certificate -
Clunes Museum
Sign - FIRE MARKS
Developed in England from 1667 after the Fire of London. Originally made of lead. Up to 1708 had the policy number on each plaque..1 Black plaque, raised circle, gold border and lettering "British" in bottom, lion with paw on wheel depicting British Flag .2 Black plaque, gold "sun"with face, number at bottom .3 Black plaque, thistle in circle, "Caledonia" on banner .4 Black plaque, Crown at top, clasped hand centre, number a base .5 Black plaque, oval raised with fire inside, ribbon banner at top, number at bottom.1 British .2 Sun .3 Caledonian .4 Hand in Hand .5 Salamander and Western firemark, plaque, fire office -
Clunes Museum
Award - Umbrella, c 1935
Presented to Richard Lean, Mayor 1934-35Black umbrella with bamboo handle. Metal plate on handle inscribed "Presented to Councillor R.Lean by the Clunes Councillors on the 25th Anniversary as a Councillor 7.3.1935".Metal plate on handle inscribed "Presented to Councillor R.Lean by the Clunes Councillors on the 25th Anniversary as a Councillor 7.3.1935". British Make on spoke.clunes councillor, richard lean, mayor 1934-35