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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - RAAF Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I, Air Publication 4367A Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I, 1952
Post-World War Two, 1950s, manual about the operation and functioning of the Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I.royal australian air force, pilotless target aircraft no.2 mk.i, 1952 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours, Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours A Modeler's Guide to the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours
... the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours... Colours A Modeler's Guide to the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft ...Aircraft Modelling -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Marks, Ken, RAAF Canberra Bombers Vietnam 1967-1971: 2 Squadron Phan Rang
The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971australia. royal australian air force. 2 squadron -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, australian, canberra (bomber), robert charles carver, flgoff mp herbert, cpl bryan francis fitzpatrick, ac trevor graham petith, lac ivan alfred wooley, lac ronald david hewitt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam
List of personnel involved with "Wallaby Airlines" 586. Ground crew names appear on this Roll. No. 35 Squadron in Vietnam 1964-1971. 204 Air Crew flew 81,000 sorties & transported 680,000 passengers & 46 million kgs of cargo.wallaby airlines, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, Borough of Clunes, Unknown
YELLOW PAPER CERTIFICATE BLACK WRITING RED SEAL; PHOTO OF DOWNES IN BOTTOM CORNER , FLAGS AND BOROUGH OF CLUNES PRINTED IN TOP . GREEN FRAME WITH GOLD PATTERN ISSUED BY BOROUGH OF CLUNES"PRESENTED TO CORPORAL E J DOWNES RAAF BY THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF CLUNES AND DISTRICT, IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF SERVICE RENDERED IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945" ON REVERSE: SIGNED BY E J DOWNESmilitary service, wwii, downes -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print, 1943
During World War II, the city of Modane in the southeast region of France was bombed on 13 or 17 September 1943 by Allied aircraft. The objective of the bombing was the station, an important centre of transit between France and Italy. The bombing caused 60 victims and 100 houses were destroyed. A second bombing took place on the night of 10–11 November 1943. Crew of "M" for Mother, a Lancaster aircraft belonging to No. 467 Squadron RAAF in Bomber Command.included: - 417035 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt, later Flying Officer [FO]) John Warrington Scott of Ballarat, Victoria; 413558 Flt Sgt (later FO) George Edward Erickson of Sydney, NSW; 412890 Flt Sgt (later Flight Lieutenant [Flt Lt]) Albert Reginald Thomas Boys of Sydney, NSW; 414407 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) Bertram Raymond Jones of Wyandra, Queensland; 400444 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) John Hudson Wilkinson, (later Distinguished Flying Cross) of Rutherglen, Victoria (lost on operations over Europe on 30 August 1944); Sgt E L Tull, RAF. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944. The significance of this item records the names of the Lancaster aircraft flight crew which took part in the second allied bombing of Modane a small city in the south eastern region of France which was an important centre of transit between France and Italy during the second world war. The bombing took place on the 10-11 November 1943 killing five civilians.oval shaped copy of black and white photograph of a Lancaster plane above scroll containing names of servicemen.Modane 10/11.11.1943 Signatures of Sergeant Holt, Sergeant Tull and Flight Sergeant Boysdistinguished flying cross, world war two, air force, modane, france, pilot officer john hudson wilkinson -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 14/9/1943
Crew of "M" for Mother, a Lancaster aircraft belonging to No. 467 Squadron RAAF in Bomber Command. The Squadron is based at RAF Station Waddington, and this crew is just preparing to take off on a raid over Berlin. Left to right: 417035 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt, later Flying Officer [FO]) John Warrington Scott of Ballarat, Victoria; 413558 Flt Sgt (later FO) George Edward Erickson of Sydney, NSW; 412890 Flt Sgt (later Flight Lieutenant [Flt Lt]) Albert Reginald Thomas Boys of Sydney, NSW; 11615 Sergeant (later Flt Sgt) Charles Edward Adair of Swan Hills, NSW (lost on operations over Germany on 23 September 1943); 414407 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) Bertram Raymond Jones of Wyandra, Queensland; 400444 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) John Hudson Wilkinson, (later Distinguished Flying Cross), (bending down) of Rutherglen, Victoria (lost on operations over Europe on 30 August 1944); Sgt E L Tull, RAF. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. The crew of “M for Mother”, a Lancaster bomber from 467 Squadron, preparing to take off on a raid over Berlin. John Wilkinson is standing at far right. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany in August 1944. black and white photograph of seven airmen in front of Lancaster bomber planeRear of photograph - John Wilkinson on right standing behind man bent over pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, lancaster, 1944 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet
No 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF Ballarat Christmas Card From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Bi fold booklet with blue ribbon bindingpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c. 1944
Photograph of RAAF Squadron in front of aircraft From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. Black and white photograph of airmen in front of aircraftpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, john hudson wilkinson -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, William EMERY
Photograph of William Edward EMERY Born at Wangaratta on 6/1/1919 who was killed in action in Belgium during Second World War. Flying Officer William Emery 410593 lost his life serving with 460 Squadron RAAF over Belgium on 15 June 1943. He is buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, near Leuven, Belgium. Black and white photograph of male wearing forage hatwilliam emery, wangaratta, ww2, raaf, 460 squadron -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Ren Smith War Records, WW2
... , wartime RAAF experiences of Ren Smith, RAAF. Ren Smith War Records ...Ren Smith and his RAAF records of wartime service, photographs, memorabilia, newspaper articles, badges etcFolder containing plastic sleeves which have photographs, memorabilia, newspaper articles, cap, gloves, and badges, wartime RAAF experiences of Ren Smith, RAAF.ww2, raaf -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Gramaphone Records, Allied Record Manufacturing Company, Mr Jones Goes to War, 1940's
... to War Keith Miller RAAF radar operator RAAF recruiting Title "Mr ...Records given to donors by a RAAF radar operator, Keith Miller. Used for recruiting purposes .David Gator, RAAF service included 13th squadron Canberra Liberator conversions at Tocumwal RAAF station. Lake Boga with Catalina's, Darwin 1942 just at the end of Japanese bombing.2 x 12" 78 rpm records, American production, designed to be played in Army camps during WW2Title "Mr Jones Goes to War"mr jones goes to war, keith miller, raaf radar operator, raaf recruiting -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial , Canberra, Journal of the Australian War Memorial, 1986
Articles include Bomber command training RAAF in Britain. North Australian air war.Green cover, white writing. Photo of a plane & two airmen on front cover. Copy of a recruitment poster for RAAF air crew on back covermilitary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939-45d. murray, shire of oxley, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW2 Medals
Three WW2 service medals awarded to Alfred Harry MERIGAN 40471 - born on 13/2/1907 London, England. Next of Kin - wife Myrtle MERIGAN nee FURPHY (Shepparton) He was an instrument maker and Orchardist. Enlisted Melbourne on 12/5/1941 into the RAAF serving with the 21 and 83 Squadron. He was discharged on 26/11/1945 and died on 20/2/1977 aged 70 years. Medals are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945/The Pacific StarSmall one box containing three military medals with multi-colour striped ribbons attached.40471 - A H Meriganww2, raaf, medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folio, War records and recollections of Flight Sergeant Joe Ford, RAAF
Collected and donated by Ford family.Black folder with printed material in plastic sleeves.documents, reports -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Stone plaque
Sergeant John Arthur Ahern of the 70 Operational Training RAF died at the age of 20 in an non-operational cross-country exercise in Kenya.Stone plaque with blue, green, brown, black, yellow and gold mosaic design and text. The plaque has the RAAF insignia above the text and holes drilled in each corner.'IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVED SON AND BROTHER JOHN ARTHUR AHERN, R.A.A.F. KILLED BRITISH EAST AFRICA 23RD APRIL 1942 WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"world war 1939-1945, sergeant john arthur ahern r.a.a.f. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1944
Rev Ira Menear (1901 - 1977). Born at Kapunda. Worked at the Kimba and Pt Neill mission stations on the west coast of South Australia before studying at the Brighton Training College and Adelaide University. Graduated B.A. Adelaide University 1928. After completing his theological training he was appointed to the Norwood Circuit before being appointed to take charge of the Methodist Inland Mission at Cloncurry. Minister at Crow's Nest, Gympie & Rockhampton 1936 - 1940. In 1940 he was accepted as a pilot officer in the RAAF, having been given leave of absence by the Methodist Conference. Menear enlisted RAAF air crew but was later transferred to the administrative staff. He rose from A.C.1 to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. He served in many parts of Australia, including the Darwin area. After the war Rev Menear took charge of the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Centre at Mount Osmond and later Mount Breckan, Victoria Harbour Rehabilitation Centre. B & W waist length studio portrait of Rev. Ira Menear dressed in his RAAF Flt. Lt. uniform."Seasons Greetings I Menear F/LT Control Officer Operations Room Pearce W.A."ira menear, methodist, minister, adelaide university, brighton training college, methodist inland mission, cloncurry, raaf, commonwealth rehabilitation centre -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1939 - 1945
... by Jeff Cossum, previous curator (1989-1995) world war 2 raaf ...This photo is part of a collection of World War II and returned soldiers held in the George Evans Museum and collected by Jeff Cossum, previous curator (1989-1995)A black and white photograph of Owen Edwards wearing a RAAF uniform. (Bust only)on back: Owen Edwards / 119995 LAC RATworld war 2, raaf, uniforms, portraits, royal australian air force, clothing and dress, exservicemen, cossum, jeff, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1939 - 1940
... war 2 raaf royal australian air force portraits davis max ...This photograph is part of a collection of World War II returned soldiers from Sunbury. The collection was collated by Jeff Cossum, curator of the George Evans Museum from 1989-1995.A photograph of the bust of airman Max Davis.world war 2, raaf, royal australian air force, portraits, davis, max, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1939 - 1945
... war 2 raaf royal australian air force armed forces uniforms ...This photograph is part of a collection of World War II returned soldiers from Sunbury. The collection was collated by Jeff Cossum, curator of the George Evans Museum from 1989-1995.A head and shoulders photograph of RAAF aircrew trainee Forbes. There is a white band around the top of his hat band.world war 2, raaf, royal australian air force, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, hats, forbes, john, cossum, jeff, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - medals, c 1945
Medals awarded to Alwyn Terrance Till during 1939- 1945 war.1.1939- 45 Imperial Star, navy red and blue ribbon 'A. Till' 2.1939-45 France & Germany star red blue & white ribbon. 'A.Till' 3.1939-45 Defence medal green red & black ribbon 4. 1939-45 'Australian service medal' mentioned in dispatches, navy, red beige & pale blue ribbon. 5. 1939-45 War medal navy red & white ribbon.l 6. photo of Alwyn Till. 7. photo of Alwyn Tills' grave. 8. plaque..1 1939--1945 Imperial Star, Bronze star, crown over G R 1V.The 1939-1945 Star engraved around. Ribbon with dark blue, red & pale blue stripes. A.Till on back of medal .2 1939--1945. France & Germany Star. Bronze star .crown on top with GR1V in middle. 'The France & Germany Star' around edge. Dark blue white & red ribbon. A.Till 410756 on back.|3. 1939--1945. Defence Medal, round silver coloured medal with King George 1V profile. George .1VS:V1G BR MN REX F.D IND IMP around edge. The defence medal printed underneath coat of arms. Orange black & green ribbon. 'A.Till 410756 outside edge'. 4. Australia Service Medal mentioned in dispatches. Round silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile wearing crown. 'George IVS ViDG BROMN REX ET INDIA IMP' around edge on front. Australian coat of ar,s on back with 1939-1945. Pale blue, red, beige and dark blue ribbon. 'A.Till 410756', on outside edge. 5. War medal 1939-1945. Silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile on front 'George IVS G BR,OMN,REX ET INDIAE IMP around edge. 1939-1945 and lion on back. A.Till 410756 around outside edge. 6. Photograph of Alwyn Till in uniform. RAAF.|7. Coloured photograph of Alwyn Till grave at Hotton war cemetery in Belgium.|8. Metal bronze coloured plaque--Alwyn Terrence Till 1921-1944. Son of Sydney and Evelyn Till. Brother of Alison Till.numismatics, medals - military, photography, photographs / slides / film -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Statement of Service, Australian Government, Department of Defence, Edward Ernest Arrowsmith, 18 August 2020
WWII Service ArrowsmithDepartment of Defence, Statement of Service of Edward Ernest Arrowsmith, 2 pgsnon-fictionWWII Service Arrowsmithworld war two 1939-1945, royal australian air force (raaf), arrowsmith ted -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals, Circa 1900s
1 x War Medal 39 - 45 with red, blue and white striped ribbon. 1 x Australian Service Medal 39 - 45 with red, light blue, dark blue and white ribbon.Medals inscribed with name M Owen - Holmes. #100411. RAAF. Mavis Owen - Holmes born 9th May 1915 Born in Kew Victoria. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - RAAF medals, WW2
Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945 This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim. Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAAF Blue Forage Cap, 1944
This cap potentially belonged to Ronald Edward Smith, Service number 419886. Date of birth - 30 Jun 1916 : Place of birth - MELBOURNE VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - SMITH ETHELThis hat holds representative significance as a generic RAAF officers forage cap. Further research into the potential owner could uncover other significance.Dark blue cap with medal ribbon attached to the side. RAAF eagle badge attached to peak of cap left hand side. Two buttons at peak of cap. The cap is lined with brown polished cotton twill and has a light brown cotton velveteen sweatband.Tag inside cap: 330 1944/Made in Australia / Size 1/8 Service number written in pen: 419886 (or 419856)raaf, australia, air force, cap, hat, beret, wwii, world war two -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
... Dandenong melbourne Model of aircraft used in Korean War. RAAF ...Model of aircraft used in Korean War.Plastic model of RAAF Meteor Jet, silver in colour.RAAF circular red white and blue emblems. #A77 - 85. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print- Korean War ,twin engined single seat Gloster Meteor Fighters were the first RAAF jet aircraft to go into action in 1951 during the Korean War of 1950-53
Framed Print- Korean War ,twin engined single seat Gloster Meteor Fighters were the first RAAF jet aircraft to go into action in 1951 during the Korean War of 1950-53 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Instructional Booklet, Royal Australian Air Force Conditions of Service In The Ranks-Airmen Ground Personnel, April 1940
... raaf world war 2 Buff coloured paper booklet with blue printing ...Issued to Airmen during WW2Buff coloured paper booklet with blue printing.ww2, second world war, raaf, world war 2