The photograph depicts the damage to F.G. Davey's Lancaster bomber as detailed in his account titled 'The Nuremburg raid' which can be read from Cat No 4410. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Black and white photograph with white border. Photograph features a group of three air force personnel examining damage to the wing of an aircraft.lancaster bomber, war damage, bombing raid, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg

Letter to F.G. Davey from the author Martin Middlebrook thanking Davey for his offer to provide an eyewitness account of the 'Raid on Nuremburg'. In the letter Middlebrook confirms that Davey's Lancaster (ME694) was damaged in combat with a JU88 during the raid. Part of the F.G> Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Typed letter in black type on cream coloured paper. Printed letterhead and footer in blue type. Text is above a handwritten signature in blue ink.Handwritten signature in blue ink: 'Martin Middlebrook'letter, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg, martin middlebrook

Letter from Martin Middlebrook to F.G. Davey requesting information about the 'Raid on Nuremburg' about which Middlebrook was writing a book. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Opened airmail letter in black type on blue paper over a handwritten signature. Reverse side has sender and recipient's addresses in black type. Front panel has recipient's address in black type. A printed postage stamp in blue, black and white is located in the top right hand corner of the front panel. In the top left hand corner is a blue rectangular panel with the words 'BY AIRMAIL AIR LETTER' in white type. On the reverse, the sender's address section is marked with blue lines and a warning in blue type advising that the letter should not include enclosures.Handwritten signature in blue ink: 'Martin Middlebrook'letter, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg, martin middlebrook

Carbon copy of a letter sent by F.G. Davey to Martin Middlebrook which accompanied Davey's recollection of 'The Raid on Nuremburg' in which he participated and is detailed in Cat No 4410. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Single page letter in black type on cream coloured paper. This carbon copy of the original letter is unsigned.letter, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg, martin middlebrook

Letter advised F.G. Davey of an appointment with the Department of Civil Aviation. Davey initially wanted to be a commercial pilot after returning from WW2. He qualified to do so but eventually chose to return to his pre-war job as a clerk at Hume and Iser, Bendigo. Part of F.G. Davey collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Single page letter in black type on cream paper under the commonwealth of Australia - Department of Civil Aviation letterhead. Handwritten appointment details appear in black ink.Handwritten in black ink: '18.4.47'. Handwritten indecipherable signature in black ink. Handwritten address in black ink: 'Davey F.G. 88 Olinda Street, Bendigo, Vic'. Handwritten appointment time: 'Thursday 24th 1030'.f.g. davey, letter, department of civil aviation

A copy of the proposal to form the No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron RAF was sent to F.G. Davey. Davey flew with this squadron during WW2. The proposal gives a brief outline of the squadrons role at the time of the Falklands War and at the time of its disbandment. Davey was not involved with the association as he had passed away in 1975, prior to it being formed. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no, 3536P for his service record.Two page document on cream coloured paper. Pages are stapled in the top left hand corner with a copper coloured metal staple. Text is printed in black type. Page one had printing on both sides. Page two is a proforma with printing on one side only.no44 (rhodesia) squadron, f.g. davey

Death notices for Frederick Gardner Davey DFC who died suddenly on June 13th 1975 aged 56. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details for his service details.Photocopy of death notices cut from a newspaper on a sheet of A4 paper. Features eight separate notices.f.g. davey, death notice

The article details an Anzac Day parade in South England in which F.G. Davey participated. He was accompanied by 1600 Australian and New Zealand airmen. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Rectangular newspaper clipping with text in black and heading in bold black type. Text is in two paragraphs. The back of the clipping features part of an unrelated text in black type.f.g. davey, anzac day

UnknownShield shaped badge made out of cheap metal. A hole at top and bottom. The bottom hole has an insert with the numbers 77 moulded onto it. There is signs of a faded gold coating. In the center is the shape of a shield with the number 33 in it. Above the shield are the words: 33 SUP BN SGTS Mess"33 csb, army, sgts mess

All cards written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Letter Card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, card board, hand written in pencil, dated 3.8.1916, rear has image of Port Pirie SA. .2) Letter card, Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 8.6.1916, rear has image of Mt Buffalo Vic. .3) Letter card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 2.5.1916, rear has image off a Troopship.All To “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick via Pyramid”letter cards, ww1, military history

See also Cat. 3146, 4451 and 4452.Brown cardboard cover. Black ink printing. Commonwealth coat of arms. In large print are the words "Special Clothing Ration Book" 1945-6 Discharged Service Personnel". It is serial Nr V45069. There are 40 tickets left inside the booklet.On front cover - restamped is "Coupons 160" Hand written R.E. COLE 39 Gingell Street Castlemaine There is a rectangular purple stamp on bottom right corner of coverclothing, rationing, service personnel

See also 3146, 4451P and 4453Brown paper envelope. Green ink. Double cross across centre. Words "Active Service" in large writing above the cross. Below the cross are instructions fro use. Notes about censorship. Unusedenvelopes, active service, ww2

See also Cat No’s 4452, 4453 & 3146Cardboard postcard, one side has a black & white photo of the interior of a japanese miniature submarine. The reverse side has image of a RAN badge & oak leaves. Dated 30 July 1942. Wording in the middle certifies the bearer as sat at these controls.postcards, japanese

Booklet showing servicemen how to knit clothing Items for knitting shown as: Socks Stockings Cap Pullovers Scarf Mittens Neck muffs airmans gloves balaclava capPaper booklet, black ink printing, red A.C.F star in middle of front cover, 20 pagesknitting, clothing, uniform, comforts fund

The letter to Mr A Ferris was from Mr and Mrs R Ferris of Bristol U.K thanking him for the food parcel. They were not related to each other. Australians sent food parcels to the UK after WW2. This one contained meat, milk, honey, cheese and jelly powder. It was organised through the “Bristol Society of Melbourne”. The letter is in the collections relating to Alfred G Ferris 2156 AIF, refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Envelope, “Air Letter”, light blue colour, all type in black, hand written on the front, dated 1947.Hand written, “Mr A Ferris Pte bag, Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia”air letters, food parcels, post ww2

There are 3 names mentioned on the page, it appears the letters possibly from post cards have been copied onto this one sheet. Two are from Lark Hill England from Alf Ferris, one dated 20 Sept 1916, two are to “Dear George” and the other name is Jack Elliot. Item in the collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letters 5 off on ledger paper, red & blue lined hand written in black ink.letters, ww1

Item in collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Civilian issue Identity card, Form C.R.3, light khaki colour, rectangular shape, all type in black print, hand written and stamped details, date appears to be 14 APR 1942.Hand written, “4”, “87”, “4561”, “Amy Maud Ferris, Terrick Terrick, Private bag Pyramid Hill”. Stamped in purple, “BENDIGO”identity card, civilian, ww2

Item in the collection relating to A.G.Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Tea and Butter ration card No A908246, all print in black, “Commonwealth of Australia”, hand writing in pen, item has a couple of coupons missing ie used.Hand written in black pen,” Ferris A.M, Pte Bag Pyramid Hill”ration cards, team and butter, post ww2

Letter from Alfred Ferris No 2156 in 1916 to his mother and sister. Refer to Cat. 4183.3P for his service details..1 Letter written in pencil on The Salvation Army letter head dated 24/05/1916. .2 Page 2 of pencil written letter 24/05/1916. .3 Handwritten letter in ink on YMCA headed writing paper dated 04/07/1916. .4 Handwritten letting undated circa mid 1916..1-.4 Letters written by Alf Ferris .1 Salvation Army letterhead .3 YMCA letterheadletters, military, history, salvation army, ymca

The item was commonly called a “Bum Pack”Utility pack, canvas, green colour, water proof inner liner, flap has two straps and buckles, 5 eyelets on one side, webbing strap around sides and back khaki colour, makers details inside flap.On pack in black, “8465 - 66 - 063 - 6073, D (arrow up) D Au”utility pack, webbing, equipment

This is a vietnam war era, jungle warfare flak jacket.Vest shaped with raised thick collar. It has a green vinyl outer layer. It has two chest pockets, it has a central vertical metal zip. Both sides have a webbing strap with eyelet holes, They have an elastic nylon cord joining the two sides. Size is medium.vietnam war, uniform, body armour

Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment.Woven, waterproof, green cover divided into 3 sleeves with individual black plastic blow up mattress tubes, fitted with press studs to secure each matress.“Phoenix Society INC 1983 Colons Australia (arrow up) 8465 - 66 - 011 - 5818military bedding, equipment

Probably WWII issue. The owner was VX106755 Andrew M. CLARK, Enlisted 15.7.1942, discharged 14.12.1945 serving in 2/4th Aust LAA Regt with the rank of Gunner.Khaki coloured , cotton sleeping bag. It is tapered at the foot end. It is sewn with square panels, approx. 17cm square. One side opens up for entry. It has three cotton straps to tie it up.Inside is written the letters “A.M.C”sleeping bag, wwii

Believed to have come from a Sherman Tank, c. WWII.Main frame is rectangular, painted jungle green. Bottom viewer is metal with glass window. Top viewer is made of bakelite with glass window. On the rear viewer side are 2 dials and a brass ?? that adjust elevation and deflection. The rear panel has a large ?? knob.The side has a plaque "PERISCOPE M4 - MINNEAPOLIS - HONEYWELL REGULATOR COMPANY. No 54340 1942 USA"wwii, sherman tank, periscope

This is a 6 valve portable transceiver, made in Australia from a British design. It was only used for C.W. (morse code). Its frequency was in the range of 2.5-3.5MHz. Output power 0.5-5 watts. Use was for commando and infantry patrols up to battalion level. It had an external battery pack for low and high voltage supply. 1 man operation in Tropics. An image of this type of wireless set in operation can be found in the AWM Collection: P02952.012 081815 Aluminium box, cover missing. The top has various dials, jacks and one gauge. There is a small length of cable coming from the control panel to a 4 pin plug. On the outside of case is the phrase D (arrow up)D 208 MKIIPlaque on control panel "WIRELESS SET - ZAA 2088 SERIAL NUMBER 168 DATE = 1944"wireless, wwii

Cutaway of round for display and education purpose.Ammunition round 20 mm brass shell and cutaway of projectile for education purposes. Brass shell tapered cone shape with rim at base for ejection of round and detonator at end. The projectile is cone shaped with yellow plastic covering half the round.On brass shell - 20 mm - DS - MK - AN 149. Mod 1 ALN073. WC859 LOT 83. ADI 11/01.ammunition, round, inert, display

Letters cover recommendations to support the application of Alfred G Ferris for a Soldier Settlement block dated 1919 - 1920, signed by local dignitaries. Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF, Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letters, 5 pages on ruled paper, hand written in ink, stapled together with metal staple.soldier settlement, post ww1, qualification certificate

The Letter is a reply from the Military to say Harvest leave has been granted to A.G.Ferris. He also served WW1 as No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his WW1 service..1) letter “Australian Military Forces - Southern Command letter Head”, dated 13.12.1941, all type in black print. .2) Envelope, “On His Majesty’s Service”, khaki colour, two stamps, all type in black..1) Letter is addressed to, “V91722 Pte A.G.Ferris Private bag Pyramid Hill” .2) Addressed the same as .1)letters, envelopes, leave,

The box contains two tins of survival biscuits, all packets unopened in both..1) & .2) Two large tins of survival biscuits. The tins have a round lid on top. .3) Cardboard box for storing and transporting tins..1) & .2) (Front of tin) SURVIVAL BISCUITS PEEK FREAN (AUST) PTY. LTD. 48 Pkts. X 6 oz. 18lb net. .3) (Front of box) SURVIVAL BISCUITS DSN 8920-66-025-8940 96 x 60oz PACKETS B.C. 320 PEEK FREAN (AUST) PTY. LTD. WE 11/71 (Side of box) St 43LBGW Kangaroo insignia ARMY biscuits, tin, army, rations

This cylinder was used for holding the bomb fin and fuse pistols for 250lb bomb. Belonged to Harold Chatfield, 401493, RAAF. Refer to Cat. No. 198P for Chatfield's RAAF service history.Thick cardboard cylinder with metal end cap. Cotton webbing straps for cover cap and for handle. Inside is 3 squares of yellow rubber on metal end cap.Stenciled on outside, “BOMB GP 250 LB IV TAIL No 2 HEBCO PISTOL No. 27 F.R.I."war, bomb, air force