Mirage. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD Mirage is a name given to several types of jet aircraft designed by the French company Dassault Aviation (formerly Avions Marcel Dassault), some of which were produced in different variants. Most were supersonic fighters with delta wings.Green & brown fighter plane on a stand.A3-100model airplanes, mirage.

Avenger. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Grumman TBF Avenger is an American torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps Green plane with white & blue circles on wings & sides, yellow band around tail. Yellow nose.CU-670model airplanes, avenger.

Sopwith Pup. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seater biplane fighter aircraft built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It entered service with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in the autumn of 1916. Camouflaged two winged plane with red, white & blue circles on top wing. Has red, white & blue stipes on tail fin.1 on top wing & on sides of plane.model airplanes, sopwith pup

Aeronica C3. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Aeronca C-3 was a light plane built by the Aeronautical Corporation of America in the United States during the 1930s. Khaki bi-wing plane with yellow wings & tail. Red nose & wheels. Has red, white & blue stars on top wing. U.S. Army underneath bottom wing.model airplanes, aeronica c3.

Meswerschmitt ME109. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The ME-109 was the most widely produced German fighter during World War II, thanks to its ability to fly low to the surface during battle. Dark & light green German plane with german markings, Has red on side & yellow nose.model airplanes, meswerschmitt me109.

One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD. The Grumman F8F Bearcat is an American single-engine carrier-based fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. Bearcat F5F. Dark blue with white stars, writing & markings. G8model airplanes, bearcat, ww2

Berliner Joyce OJ2. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Berliner-Joyce OJ was an American biplane observation floatplane developed by the Berliner-Joyce Aircraft for the United States Navy during the early 1930s.Minature model plane with khaki body, yellow wings, cream tail & fin. Red, white & blue stars on wings.U.S Army 34model airplanes, berliner joyce oj2.

Fiat Falcon CR42. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Fiat CR.42 Falco was a single-seat sesquiplane fighter developed and produced by Italian aircraft manufacturer Fiat Aviazione. It served primarily in Italy's Regia Aeronautica both before and during the Second World War.Green bi-plane with brown nose & yellow tip. Has white circles on top wing. Yellow writing on side of plane. White cross on tail fin.85 13model airplanes, fiat falco

Gloster Gladiator. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Gloster Gladiator was a British-built biplane fighter. It was used by the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm and was exported to a number of other air forces during the late 1930s.Silver bi-plane with blue & yellow diamonds on top wing and sides with red, white & blue circles. K7984model airplanes, gloster gladiator.

One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD late of EldoradoStearman Trainer. Silver bi-plane with blue & white circle on one top wing & on both sides.model airplanes, stearman

Hawker Demon. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Hawker Hart was a British two-seater biplane light bomber aircraft of the Royal Air Force. Silver bi-plane with red, blue & white circles & black and white checks on top wing & on both sides. Red, white & blue tail fin.K1938model airplanes, hawker demon.

The Daily Telegraph Newspaper, "The War Papers, Part 48". Print is black and white.The War Papers, Part 48. Friday, January 19, 1945. 1945 The year of war and peace.wwii, world war 2, the daily telegraph, 1945

News Chronicle Newspaper. Coloured newspaper with a drawing of Hitler sitting in a landscape. Has written in red "The War Papers, Part 60"The War Papers, Part 60, Wednesday, January 31, 1945. Adolf Hitler, "We fight, no matter where, till victory. Whoever stabs us in the back will die".wwii, world war 2, the daily telegraph, 1945

This British publication was a lift-out of the Daily Chronicle and belongs to a 90-part series that chronicled the allies progress in the Second World War, right up until Victory Day in 1946. News Chronicle Newspaper. Coloured newspaper with a caricature of Hitler" head being tipped over a cliff by two Diggers. Black and white with "The war papers, part 50" written in red.News Chronicle. The War Papers, Part 50, April 8 1945. Annihilation is now at hand. British sweep towards Breman. "Adolf, you're about to make the best crack of your life!"wwii, world war 2, the daily telegraph, 1945

First President Wangaratta RSL 1928 Colonel H J Shannon D.S.O., V.D.Brown timber frame containing sepia photograph of Army OfficerCol. J. J. Shannon D.S.O., V.D. - First President Wangaratta RSL. 1928 Colonel Shannon became the 1st President of the Wangaratta RSL when it was organised under Anzac House and the present constitution. He was born at Bowman's Forest in 1874 and died in Wangaratta in 1960. He served in the Victorian Mounted Rifles at the turn of the century, rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the Wangaratta Detachment and Company - this later became the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1915 he embarked as Major in the 8th Light Horse and served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria whee he commanded the 8th Squadron. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Regiment. During the Amman raids, he won the D.S.O at El Salt. This award was presented to him by the Duke of Clarence. In post war period he commanded the 8th Australian Light Horse and later as Colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade During the second world war Colonel Shannon came from retirement to organise the V.D.C in North East Victoria.wangaratta rsl, h j shannon

On 19 November 1941, HMAS Sydney was involved in a mutually destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, and was lost with all hands (645) aboard.This object was handmade to house a Life Buoy from HMAS Sydney II which was lost at sea with all hands on board in 1941. The Life Buoy made from kapok ceased to be used by the RAN in the early 1950's. It was found in poor condition discarded in a bin at Spectacle Island in Sydney and later restored.Long narrow timber board mounted with timber crest consisting of crown and red anchor on white background within gold coloured circled rope.SYDNEY Gold coloured plaque - Donated by Peter L CARDWELL Ex HMAS SYDNEY (3) 2002life buoy, hmas sydney

Lieutenant Albert Sargent VX15290 was born on the 3rd of November, 1918 at Wangaratta in Victoria. He was a member of Z Special Unit and involved in Operation RIMAU. when he was captured and executed by the Japanese in Malaya on the 7th of July, 1945 during WW2. Operation RIMAU - In September, 1944, 23 British and Australian members of Z Special Unit travelled from Australia by submarine to the outskirts of Singapore Harbour then under Japanese occupation. Their mission was to attack and destroy enemy shipping from small submersible boats using magnetic limpet mines. Official Japanese records state that the ten men of the contingent captured were beheaded at Pasir Panjang on 7 July 1945, approximately one month before World War II in the Pacific came to an end.Brown timber frame and green mount containing a copy of photograph of soldier and map showing RIMAU battles and listing RIMAU personnel.Lt Albert Sargent Operation RIMAUoperation rimau, albert sargent, z special unit, vx15290, wangaratta, ww2

Two canvas shoulder straps believed to be used during the assault and battle for Tarakan by ROBERT HENRY SLOAN : Service Number - VX94408 : Date of birth - 01 Dec 1925 at WANGARATTA VICTORIA Two long canvas straps with felt shoulder padding, metal buckle and canvas pocket ww2, robert henry sloan, army, australia, tarakan

Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General Douglas McArthur & Tojo signing instrument of surrender.Brown timber frame containing photograph of soldiers watching signing of document.Attached Plague - Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General Douglas McArthur & Tojo Photo taken and donated by Alan Goodwininstrument of surrender, 15/8/1945, general douglas mcarthur, tojo

Camouflage brassard introduced circa 1983 replacing dark green brassard worn by all Army personnel and civilian employees whilst deployed on research tripsArmy camouflage armband/brassard with yellow crown and lion patch.Engineering Development Est.brassard, arm band

Worn by all Army personnel and civilian employees whilst deployed on research trips prior to camouflage uniforms.Green army armband/brassard with white writing in a white round circle.Australian Army, Engineering Development Establisment.brassard, arm band

INTERFET (International Force East Timor) brassard worn by all service personnel from all participating nations in Timor between October 1999 and February 2000, prior to the United Nations resuming control. INTERFET was commanded by an Australian, Major General Peter Cosgrove and approximately 7000 Australian service personnel were deployed. The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) was a multinational non-United Nations peacemaking taskforce, organised and led by Australia in accordance with United Nations resolutions to address the humanitarian and security crisis that took place in East Timor from 1999–2000 until the arrival of UN peacekeepers. Dark green army brassard with three patches.Australian flag patch, Interfet patch, International Force East Timor Peace patch.brassard, arm band

Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.E belonging to L.A.C G. Bulluss. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. On front cover in two drawings in ink.R.A.A.F. 3613 Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is numerous names and addresses. On the front cover is a drawing of clouds and rain and the RAAF crest. Inside on various pages is some sketches in pencil, quite a few of people in profile.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2

Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to 20164 Cpt Bulluss G. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. Water stain on front cover.R.A.A.F. 6201 Fitters II.A Carpenter Riggers, Flight Riggers, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 4 - 1942. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in red ink is 20164 Cpt Bulluss G.raaf, manual, world war 2

Black and white photo of Italian prisoners of war.On back: 21 Italian prisoners awaiting transport to the internment camp in their own lorries. Publicity section Cairo.wwi, pow, italian

Black and white photo of Italian lorries.On back: 23. Captured Italian lorries with Italian food for Italian prisoners. Publicity section British Embassy Cairo. A.1005wwi, pow, italian, lorries

The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the Australia Armed Forces. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service, and to civilians under military command. Being the highest award in the Australian Honours Order of Wearing, the Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other postnominals and Australian orders and decorations.Black metal frame containing image of Victoria Cross Medal with two columns of names either side.Australian Victoria Cross Recipients Certificate of Authenticityhowse, bisdee, wylly, bell, rogers, keysor, maygar, jacka, symons, burton, shout, dunstan, hamilton, tubb, throssell, jackson, dartnell, leak, blackburn, cooke, castleton, o'meara, murray, mcnamara, cherry, jensen, newland, kenny, whittle, pope, howell, moon, greive, carroll, inwood, birks, dwyer, bugden, mcgee, peeler, jeffries, mcdougall, storkey, sadlier, ruthven, davey, axford, dalziel, brown, borella, gaby, beatham, statton, joynt, mccarthy, gordon, cartwright, currey, lowerson, mactier, towner, buckley, woods, wark, ryan, maxwell, ingram, sullivan, pearse, edmondson, cutler, edwards, anderson, kingsbury, french, gurney, kibby, gratwick, middleton, newton, kelliher, derrick, rattey, chowne, mackey, kenna, simpson, starcevich, partridge, wheatley, badcoe, payne

Handmade silver metal bracelet overlaid with brass crown encircled by laurelbracelet