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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft, B-24 Liberator, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, c. 1940
This particular aircraft was modified with a search radar in the lower fuselage to help locate and track targets and was then redesignated as a B-24R model. The RAAF took A72-176 on charge in late 1944 and this saw it issued to 7 OTU (Operational Training Unit) based at Tocumwal, south west NSW. The training saw bomber crews learn how to fly the bomber, operate as a team and work with fighters. Towards the end of the war there were up to 50 aircraft located at Tocumwal along with 5000 personnel. A72-176 was noted as flown on training missions by various aircrew.This aircraft is one of the only remaining B-24 bombers in the southern hemisphere and 1 of only 8 remaining B-24 airframes still existing in the world, out of the nearly 19,000 which were originally built. The restoration honours the contribution of one of the RAAF’s main bombers of the WWII era. This restored Liberator aircraft was assembled from parts salvaged from B-24M models, manufactured during the 1940s in the USA. Made from aluminium, the plane is 68 feet long, with a wingspan of 110 feet, and is metallic silver with a distinctive blue and white target design on each side. The aircraft is powered by four wing-mounted engines, and is fitted with 10 heavy machine guns.Registration number on side of fuselage at rear of plane: 'A72-176' Inscription on side of fuselage at front of plane: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / US ARMY B24-10 CO / AIR FORCES SERIAL NUMBER 44-41956' aircraft, liberator, bomber, wwii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Radar Antenna, c. 1945
Airborne radar was developed as WWII progressed; it only started to become really useful nearing the war's end.Radar Antenna (Dish), forms part of the S.C.R. 717c search radar fitted to RAAF Liberators. It is an early microwave airborne pulse radar.The antenna designation is RC266radar -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Engine
Some 37,200 of these engines were built, major application was in the Airspeed Oxford aircraft.Seven-cylinder air cooled radial engine produced by Armstrong Siddeley (UK). Widely used in Airspeed Oxford and Avro Anson aircraft of WWII era. This example is in running order after having been rebuilt by team members from a very neglected state.A9600 8739D 790 Sradial engine -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Tail Plane from 'Little Eva' crash, Circa 1941/2
Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. Two of the ten crewmen were rescued by the manager of Escott Station after 13 days of deprivation.2bxThe tail plane/fin from the crash site of Liberator 'Little Eva'. This site is registered as Doomadgee Queensland Australia, approximate GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude -17 56 24 Longitude +138 49 47.Faded USAAF Insignia 41-23762little eva, 4123762, usaaf -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
S.C.R 522 VHF Radio
Also know as T.R 5043 in RAF and RAAF usage. Very widely used Very High Frequency Transmitter/Receiver operating in the 100 to 150 MHz range. This equipment is very heavy for the low power output (8 to 9 watts) weighing in at 22 kg and another 16 kg for the associated Dynamotor power supply. Physical size 2bx -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Link Trainer, c.1950
The instrument Flying Trainer Type D4 MK1 (Link Trainer c1950) is an electrical, mechanical and vacuum operated motion simulator. It was used by the RAAF as ground equipment in teaching all phases of elementary and advanced instrument flying.link trainer -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
AN-APR 4 Auto Scanning Radar Counter Measures Receiver
This equipment was used to detect and analyse enemy radar transmissions. A piece of radio equipment very typical of the time, aluminium with circular glass display screen. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine (Informational Entry)
Between Pratt & Whitney and numerous licensed companies, there were over 180,000 of these engines manufactured in a number of specifications. The B-24 Liberator would have been their major recipient but other famous aircraft using the same engine were the Consolidated Catalina flying boat and the Douglas DC3/C47/Dakota. Refer Wikipedia link for other aircraft that used this engine.As a result of the significant and ongoing usage of these engines in civil aircraft such as the Douglas DC3, they are by no means rare. Many parts can still be sourced new and there are several companies that have the capacity to rebuild these engines to an airworthy standard.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.radial engine, twin wasp, r1830 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 54828 (CAC)
This engine was a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) build, and had been upgraded to 92 specification at some time. This engine as acquired, was completely seized and great difficulty was encountered in dismantling it. The pistons in Nos 1, 13, 3, 2 and 5 had "grown" into the cylinder bores requiring some unorthodox methods to remove them. The cylinder barrels have been brought up to a reasonable standard, those beyond repair were replaced from stock. After getting various parts from the US, this engine was eventually brought up to running order.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 54828 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Celebes, 1940s
Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Celebes 'Prepared under the direction of RAAF Headquarters' Celebes (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a185 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea, 1940s
Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Banda Sea Banda Sea (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a186 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft Recognition Model, Model Aircraft, 1941-45
Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite North American "0-47A"North American "0-47A" E9-2327 D^D D/LtdC -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Meal dixie
Part of kit issued to T.E. Price RAAF No11928Round lidded metal dixie with folding handle11928, RAAF, Scratched on lidprice collection, raaf issue -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Memorial Poppy, 1945
Presented at the surrender at Morotai 9 September 1945.Connection to the surrender at MorotaiRed hand knitted woollen poppy, with black ringed green centre mounted on attaching pin. Copy of surrender certificate attached. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Obst E.A, Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
Flying log book for E A Obst 5724 qualified as Flight Engineer 16 March 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book.Obst E.A. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Jones M.L, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. M.L.Jones 122186, qualified as Air Gunner on B24 Liberators November 1944Rectangular light blue linen covered hard bound bookForm A.73.(June1938) . Royal Australian Air Force Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Jones M.L. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book P F. Thomas, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. P F Thomas qualified as Air Bomber on B24 Liberators 13.11.44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.73. (June 1938) Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T operator's Flying Log Book No 443350 P F Thomas -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Farnes R.R, Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot, December 1943
Aust. 41349 LAC Farnes R.R. qualified as Wireless Operator 6 Oct.1944.Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookR.C.A.F.R.95 M-12-?3(2887) H.Q.588-R-98 Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot Farnes R.R.Aus-41349 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Robert Bryson, Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers, Oct.1943
Sgt. R.Bryson qualified as a Flight Engineer on B24 Liberator.on 16/Aug.1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm 1767 Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators Air Bombers Air Gunners Flight Engineers. Robert Bryson -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book Richard Carty, April 1937
R.Carty 418344 qualified as pilot on Airspeed Oxford.17.4.43Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18 (Revised April1937) (R.A.F. Form 414)Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Richard Carty 418344 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book Lister, April 1937
F/LT. C.T. Lister qualified as a pilot.on B-24 Liberator aircraft April 1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.18. (Revised April 1937.) (B.A.F. Form 414.) Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Lister -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book A. Poynter, April 1937
Poynter A. 431028 qualified as a pilot on Airspeed Oxford 22-3-44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book. Poynter A. 431028 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book Redman J R W
F/Lt Redman J.R.W. 402395 qualified as a pilot on Liberator 23/12/44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookRoyal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book. Redman J.R.W. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Wheel Hub and Leg, Circa 1940s
These wheels were fitted to the B-24 LiberatorMetal wheel hub and leg minus tyre. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Turbocharger, General ElectricModel B-22, Circa 1940s
General Electric turbocharger model B-22 was fitted externally to a Pratt & Whitney R1930 14 cylinder twin wasp radial air-cooled engine for the supply of air at an increased pressure to the carburetor intake. This enabled the B-24 Liberator to maintain a maximum 1300HP at takeoff from sea level to 30,000 ft. ceiling and at high altitude.Round metal supercharger with inlet and outlet.General Electric turbo super charger. GE Ser. No. 872144 FW, A Setting 6, Assembly OD WW 8456556, Model 75-B22-A6 AF Contract or Purchase Order W33-038AC-1699, Spec. H-285022-22 Schenectady Made in US -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Gun Turret, Rear Gun Turret
Perspex side and top covered metal round gun turret with 1 inch steel plate -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Plaque 49th Fighter Group
Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRectangular wooden plaque with blue enameled, silver printed plate attached DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE MEN OF THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP. DEPARTED MORRISON AFB, FLORIDA,4 JANUARY 1942.FIRST EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO LEAVE THE U.S.AFTER THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG WITH 40 VICTORIES BECAME AMERICA'S "ACE OF ACES" DEDICATED JULY 20, 1985 1985 REUNION PRESENTED BY 49FTG ASSN. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Emergency Signalling Mirror, Circa 1940's
A.J.Abicair was C/O of 486 Maintenance Squadron from 22/08/1946 having been promoted to A/W.Cdr in May 1944 , then T/OT/W/Cdr. January 1945. .Part of the collection of Wing Commander A.J.Abicair issued equipment.Rectangular mirror with see through cross in centre on front. Instructions for use printed on rear. Cord threaded through corner hole. Contained in original cardboard container.One Emergency Signalling Mirror ESM/1. "Spec. 40653" Open this end and pull lanyard. This package contains 1 emergency signalling mirror with which the attention of persons in the distance (in ships, aircraft, etc) may be attracted by a beam of reflected sunlight. A positive means of aiming the reflected beam of light is provided.Instructions are printed on the other side of this package and on mirror. General Electric company. Instruction for use are written on the rear. From collection of Wing/Com A.J. Abicair