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Greensborough Historical SocietyPostage Stamps - Digital Image, Famous Australians, Aviators: First Day Cover, 16/04/1978
... Famous Australians, Aviators: First Day Cover......aviators...Digital image of Australian postage stamps, Famous Australian Aviators: First Day Cover, stamped at Greensborough in 1978. ..."Australia Post Covers: Famous Australian Aviators." Franked:"16 APR 1978 Greensboroughl"...Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images. postage stamps first day envelopes aviators "Australia Post Covers: Famous Australian Aviators." ...Digital image of Australian postage stamps, Famous Australian Aviators: First Day Cover, stamped at Greensborough in 1978. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Australia Post Covers: Famous Australian Aviators." Franked:"16 APR 1978 Greensboroughl"postage stamps, first day envelopes, aviators -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Canvas Bag
... Large Canvas Khaki Bag : label on bag stating "Aviator's Kit Bag" A.N 6505-1. Property of US Government. ...Aviator's Kit Bag-AN 6505-1 Property of US Government...Australia 1800-1975 Aviator's Kit Bag-AN 6505-1 Property of US Government Large Canvas Khaki Bag : label on bag stating "Aviator's Kit Bag" A.N 6505-1. ...Large Canvas Khaki Bag : label on bag stating "Aviator's Kit Bag" A.N 6505-1. Property of US Government. Two handles and zippered at top.Aviator's Kit Bag-AN 6505-1 Property of US Governmentcanvas bag, aviation. australia, 1800-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Griffin, W.E.B, The Aviators: Brotherhood of War
... The Aviators: Brotherhood of War....Griffin is a storyteller in the grand tradition, probably the best man around for descriging the military community. The Aviators: Brotherhood of War. Book Griffin, W.E.B. ...W.E.B. Griffin is a storyteller in the grand tradition, probably the best man around for descriging the military community.W.E.B. Griffin is a storyteller in the grand tradition, probably the best man around for descriging the military community.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - THE AVIATORS, WILLIAM JOY, 1983
... THE AVIATORS...THE AVIATORS Book THE AVIATORS WILLIAM JOY Golden Press Pty Ltd ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators - US Navy 1960
... Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators - US Navy 1960...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators - US Navy 1960 Manual Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators - US Navy 1960 ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - FIRST NATIONS AVIATORS, SQUADRON LEADER GARY OAKLEY OAM et al, 2022
... FIRST NATIONS AVIATORS...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne FIRST NATIONS AVIATORS Book FIRST NATIONS AVIATORS SQUADRON LEADER GARY OAKLEY OAM GROUP CAPTAIN JOHN MARTIN BIG SKY PUBLISHING PTY LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Australian Defence Force Professional ADF Aviators' Reference Manual, 2006 Commonwealth of Australia, 2006
... Australian Defence Force Professional ADF Aviators' Reference Manual...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Australian Defence Force Professional ADF Aviators' Reference Manual Book Australian Defence Force Professional ADF Aviators' Reference Manual 2006 Commonwealth of Australia Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumAerodynamics, Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators
... Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aerodynamics Overview of aerodynamics for US Navy aviators, circa 1965 Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators Aerodynamics ...Overview of aerodynamics for US Navy aviators, circa 1965non-fictionOverview of aerodynamics for US Navy aviators, circa 1965 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - 6 Great Aviators, JOHN PUDNEY, 1955
... 6 Great Aviators...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne 6 Great Aviators Book 6 Great Aviators JOHN PUDNEY HAMISH HAMILTON ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual - Aerodynamics, Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators
... Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aerodynamics Basic aerodynamics Airplane performance High speed aerodynamics Stability & control Operating strengh limitations Application of aerodynamics to specific flying problems Overview of elements of applied aerodynamics & aeronautical engineering circa 1965 2 screw manual Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators Manual Aerodynamics ...Overview of elements of applied aerodynamics & aeronautical engineering circa 19652 screw manualnon-fictionOverview of elements of applied aerodynamics & aeronautical engineering circa 1965basic aerodynamics, airplane performance, high speed aerodynamics, stability & control, operating strengh limitations, application of aerodynamics to specific flying problems -
Moorabbin Air MuseumHeadwear (item) - Aviator Goggles Round
... Aviator Goggles Round...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aviator Goggles Round Headwear Aviator Goggles Round ... -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage - Black and White, Guy Menzies
... ...aviator...Portrait of aviator Guy Menzies....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields flight aeroplane guy menzies aviation aviator Portrait of aviator Guy Menzies. Guy Menzies Image - Black and White ...Portrait of aviator Guy Menzies.flight, aeroplane, guy menzies, aviation, aviator -
Moorabbin Air MuseumHeadwear (item) - Aviator Glasses With Green Lenses
... Aviator Glasses With Green Lenses....Aviator Glasses With Green Lenses....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aviator Glasses With Green Lenses. Aviator Glasses With Green Lenses. ... -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, Harry Hawker plaque, St Kilda home - images collection
... In 1911 he left for England with the intention of becoming an aviator. In June 1912, he was employed by Sopwith Aviation Co. ...On the plaque: Harry Hawker 1889-1921 Aviator & Aircraft Designer lived here 1900-1911. ...In 1911 he left for England with the intention of becoming an aviator. In June 1912, he was employed by Sopwith Aviation Co. ...Harry George Hawker was born on 22 January 1889 at South Brighton, Melbourne. He was the son of George Hawker, blacksmith, and Mary Ann Hawker, née Anderson, both Victorian-born. He attended schools at Moorabbin, East Malvern, St Kilda and Prahran. In 1901, he left school at the age of 12 and became a trainee mechanic at the Melbourne branch of Hall & Warden bicycle depot. In 1905 he joined the Tarrant Motor and Engineering Co. as a qualified mechanic and, in about 1907 he set up his own workshop at Caramut, western Victoria. In 1911 he left for England with the intention of becoming an aviator. In June 1912, he was employed by Sopwith Aviation Co. Ltd and worked on the Sopwith-Wright biplane. He enrolled in a flying school where he was personally taught by Sir Thomas Sopwith, and obtained his licence a few months later. He went on to become a test pilot, a renowned aviator who won many competitions, and a designer who improved aircraft safety and performance. He was killed while flying a French Goshawk on a trial run near Hendon, England, on 12 July 1921. Colour photograph unmountedOn the plaque: Harry Hawker 1889-1921 Aviator & Aircraft Designer lived here 1900-1911. Plaque unveiled for City of St Kilda by Weston Bate 12 February 1989st kilda, plaques, harry hawker, hg hawker, gourlay street -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage - Black and White, Colonel H. Brimsmead
... ...aviator...Portrait of aviator Colonel H. Brimsmead...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields flight aeroplane h. brimsmead aviation aviator Portrait of aviator Colonel H. Brimsmead Colonel H. ...Portrait of aviator Colonel H. Brimsmeadflight, aeroplane, h. brimsmead, aviation, aviator -
Moorabbin Air MuseumHeadwear (item) - Aviator Goggles With Clear And Green Lenses
... Aviator Goggles With Clear And Green Lenses....Headwear Aviator Goggles With Clear And Green Lenses. ... -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator, March 2015
... Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator....This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australia. From 1914 to 1916 he worked in England for the Sopwith Aviation Company, receiving training in the workshops and becoming a test pilot. ...Front cover: Basil Watson – Pioneer Aviator- Carole Winter Back cover: Printed material (summary of book’s contents) PenFolk Publishing, Blackburn, March 2015 ISBN 978 1 875894 95 6 ...Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator. Book Book ...This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in AustraliaThis is a paper back book with a plastic-laminated cover. There are 61 pages with diagrams, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, posters and newspaper cuttings. The cover is mainly grey and white in colour with printed material in a red insert and two photographs superimposed over the background.This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australiabasil watson, warrnambool and aviation pioneer, australian aviators -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Mission Matilda, 1993
... Colour photo x 8 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer....A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds. fundraising answer john stevenson Colour photo x 8 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer. ...Former Junior Legatee Brian Edwards set out in September 1993 to complete a flight around Australia in a tiger moth called 'Matilda' as a tribute to Legacy's 70th Anniversary. He was due to arrive at Essendon Airport on 4th October 1993 and a celebratory luncheon was held. The event was supported by Ansett Airlines and Optus Communications. The promotion in The Answer invited anyone to come to the luncheon (cost $25 a head), and greet Brian and 'Matilda'. Many school children also attended the landing. President John Stevenson and Legatee George Woodward were among those attending and are photographed greeting Brian. Brian had previously flown Matilda from the UK to Australia, covering over 12,00kms in 3 months. See also photos at 00980, 00981, 00982. A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds.Colour photo x 8 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer.fundraising, answer, john stevenson -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lieut. James Mallett Bennett Memorial - images collection, c. 1991?
... Aviators...Killed in aeroplane crash at Hendon England, 13th April 1922. Aviators In Honoured Memory of Liet J.M. Bennett MSM AFM, of the Australian Flying Corps who accompanied as engineer Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith on the first flight from England to Australia 1919. ...Plaque on the James Mallet Bennett memorial in O'Donnell Gardens, Built in 1926-7 by H B Corbett & Sons and designed by William H Lacey. Accompanied as engineer Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith on the first flight from England to Australia 1919. Killed in aeroplane crash at Hendon England, 13th April 1922.colour photograph, unmountedIn Honoured Memory of Liet J.M. Bennett MSM AFM, of the Australian Flying Corps who accompanied as engineer Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith on the first flight from England to Australia 1919. Killed in aeroplane crach at Hendon, England, 3 April 1922.aviators -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Mission Matilda, 1993
... Black and white photo x 11 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer....Black and white photo x 11 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer. ...Former Junior Legatee Brian Edwards set out in September 1993 to complete a flight around Australia in a tiger moth called 'Matilda' as a tribute to Legacy's 70th Anniversary. He was due to arrive at Essendon Airport on 4th October 1993 and a celebratory luncheon was held. The event was supported by Ansett Airlines and Optus Communications. The promotion in The Answer invited anyone to come to the luncheon (cost $25 a head), and greet Brian and 'Matilda'. Many school children also attended the landing. President John Stevenson and Legatee George Woodward were among those attending and are photographed greeting Brian. Brian had previously flown Matilda from the UK to Australia, covering over 12,00kms in 3 months. See also photos at 00980, 00982, 00983. A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds.Black and white photo x 11 of a tiger moth and aviator at Essendon Airport and an article in The Answer.Printed labels from Keesing Photographic on the back of each photo.fundraising, answer -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph
... ...Aviators...Killed in the same accident was renowned aviator Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars. ...Killed in the same accident was renowned aviator Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars. ...James Mallett Bennett AFM and Bar MSM was born in St Kilda in 1894 and died in Weybridge, near London England, on 13 April 1922, in an aeroplane accident. Killed in the same accident was renowned aviator Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars. They were test-flying a Vikers Viking Amphibian aircraft which spun into the ground from 1000 feet (305 m), killing them both. Bennett was a long-serving crew member for Ross, as a mechanic, and had accompanied him on the first aeroplane flight from Egypt to India in December 1918, and from England to Australia in November-December 1919. He and Ross were mourned as national heroes and their bodies were brought back to Australia. Bennett was buried in St Kilda cemetery on 19 June 1922 after a lying-in-state at Queen's Hall, Parliament House. An obelisk in his honour was unveiled at St Kilda on 26 April 1927. The photograph was taken during a St Kilda Historical Society tour of St Kilda cemetery on 26 November 1978. Colour Polaroid photographBus trip 26/11/78 Bennetts Grave SKHS 00760. The inscription on the headstones reads: Erected by his parents in loving memory of Lieut James Mallett Bennett AFM and Bar MSM late Australian Flying Corp AIF. Born St Kilda 1894, passed to a higher life, 13th April 1922, at Weybridge England, result of an aeroplane accident, accompanied Late Capt Sir Ross Smith KBE on first aeroplane flight Egypt to India Dec 1918. Also first aeroplane flight England to Australia Nov-Dec 1919.st kilda, st kilda cemetery, lt james mallett bennett, aviators, graves -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPlaque (Item) - Amy Johnson Brass Wall plaque 1930
... Amy Johnson Brass Wall Plaque C1930.Pioneer Female Aviator Who Flew To Australia In 1930....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Johnnie 1930 Amy Johnson Brass Wall Plaque C1930.Pioneer Female Aviator Who Flew To Australia In 1930. Amy Johnson Brass Wall plaque 1930. ...Johnnie 1930 -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Mission Matilda, 1993
... Colour photo x 2 and black and white photo x 2 of a tiger moth and aviator and promotion in The Answer....A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds. fundraising answer Handwritten in blue pen Pg2 C Colour photo x 2 and black and white photo x 2 of a tiger moth and aviator and promotion in The Answer. Mission Matilda Photograph Photo ...Former Junior Legatee Brian Edwards set out in September 1993 to complete a flight around Australia in a tiger moth called 'Matilda' as a tribute to Legacy's 70th Anniversary. He was due to arrive at Essendon Airport on 4th October 1993 and a celebratory luncheon was held. The event was supported by Ansett Airlines and Optus Communications. These photos were taken for promotional purposes. See also photos at 00981, 00982, 00983. A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds.Colour photo x 2 and black and white photo x 2 of a tiger moth and aviator and promotion in The Answer.Handwritten in blue pen Pg2 Cfundraising, answer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE, 1915
... Aviator's Certificate issued to Basil Watson. ...Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE ...Aviator's Certificate issued to Basil Watson. Blue leather cover with Basil Watson's photo on inside leaf. 'Federation Aeronautique Internationale' British Empire Aviator's Certificate No. 1910 issued by the Royal Aero Club of United Kingdom 18 Oct 1915. Reference to Basil Watson's birthplace Bendigo 12th Oct 1894.person, individual, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - BLANCHE SLY POSTCARD COLLECTION, 1900 - 1920
... See 1403 Colour photo of the monument to the 1st aviator at Heliopolis, Egypt . ...See 1403 Colour photo of the monument to the 1st aviator at Heliopolis, Egypt . Postcard BLANCHE SLY POSTCARD COLLECTION ...Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Slyly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 Colour photo of the monument to the 1st aviator at Heliopolis, Egypt . Addressee - Mrs. W. Sly, Loddon Vale Sender - none Not Dated postcard, collector, blanche sly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyAudio - PMHSP Meeting, Early aviators, Kevin O'Reilly, John Kirby, 22 Apr 2013
... Kevin O'Reilly discussing early aviators, especially those in Port Melbourne. ...Duration 01:17:15 Audio PMHSP Meeting, Early aviators, Kevin O'Reilly John Kirby ...Kevin O'Reilly discussing early aviators, especially those in Port Melbourne. Includes meeting preliminaries. Duration 01:17:15transport - aviation and aerodrome, kevin o'reilly, r graham carey -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionWork on paper - Vertical file, Aircraft
... David (Dave) Staig lived in Surrey Hills and was an early aviator. ...David Staig notes from a conversation between Jocelyn Hall and Bill Greer, 1991 (1 page). 6. David Staig, aviator, notes from Bill Greer & Wes Vickers (undated) (1 page). 7. ...David Staig notes from a conversation between Jocelyn Hall and Bill Greer, 1991 (1 page). 6. David Staig, aviator, notes from Bill Greer & Wes Vickers (undated) (1 page). 7. ...Roger Meyer was at one time a member of the Surrey Hills Historical Society. He presented at a meeting on a subject of personal interest. David (Dave) Staig lived in Surrey Hills and was an early aviator. A vertical file containing information related to aircraft and Surrey Hills; it is largely related to Dave Staig: 1. Article: ‘New air compass planned / invented here’, The Herald, about 1930s (1 page). 2. Article: ‘Homing pigeons, test on aeroplane flight’, Herald ? about 1933 (1 page). 3. Staig family – addresses July 1992 (1 page). 4. Timber cutting, extract from ‘David Staig a pioneer of Australian Aviation’ by W.L. Greer, 1991 (1 page). 5. David Staig notes from a conversation between Jocelyn Hall and Bill Greer, 1991 (1 page). 6. David Staig, aviator, notes from Bill Greer & Wes Vickers (undated) (1 page). 7. ‘Building a plane’ from ‘Slipstream’ as told to Chas. J. Gordon by Dave Staig (undated), (2 pages). 8. Surrey Hills Historical Society Inc. notice of meeting 20.9 (no year) (1 page). 9. Letter to Jocelyn Hall from David H. Staig c. Nov. 1993 or 4 (2 pages). 10. ‘The early aerodromes of Melbourne, and the origins of Essendon airport’, talk at Surrey Hills Historical Society by Roger Meyer, 19.4.2004 (12 pages including maps).roger meyer, dave staig, david staig -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Australian aviators, Trailblazers of the Air
... Australian aviators...Australian aviators Lawrence Hargrave Bert Hinkler Charles Kingsford Smith P.Gordon Taylor Raymond Parer J.C.McIntosh Ross & Keith Smith Charles Ulm Overview of Australian pioneer aviators , circa 1965 Trailblazers of the Air Book Australian aviators ...Overview of Australian pioneer aviators , circa 1965non-fictionOverview of Australian pioneer aviators , circa 1965lawrence hargrave, bert hinkler, charles kingsford smith, p.gordon taylor, raymond parer, j.c.mcintosh, ross & keith smith, charles ulm -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook, George F Langley et al, Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator, 1976
... Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator...(Second book "Australain Aviator" by Sir Norman Brearley)...(Second book "Australain Aviator" by Sir Norman Brearley) Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator Book George F Langley Edmee Langley Lowden Publishing Jim Lowden Printing ...Purchased online after Exec decision that we should have it regardless of cost, for $120. While cataloguing, noticed it was a faulty copy. Page 32 followed by 65-70, followed by 49 to 188. Pages 33 to 48 missing. Returned to bookseller for refund, and ordered one on-line for much less.Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator by George F and Edmee M Langley. Illustrated soft cover double book with coverage of WWI Egyptian activity of Aussie Camel Corps and subsequent forming as 14th and 15th Australian Light Horse regiments, interesting appendices. (Second book "Australain Aviator" by Sir Norman Brearley)war - world war i, armed services, transport - aviation and aerodrome, armed services - air force, george furner langley, edmee mary langley, australian companies of the imperial camel corps, sir norman brearley, australian light horse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - 'BASIL WATSON PIONEER AVIATOR'
... ...Aviator...'Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator', soft cover 61 pages with black and white and some colour photographs, published by Penfolk publishing Blackburn Victoria....Book 'BASIL WATSON PIONEER AVIATOR' . ...Book. 'Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator', soft cover 61 pages with black and white and some colour photographs, published by Penfolk publishing Blackburn Victoria.Carole Winterbiography, basil watson, watson basil- air pilots- test pilots- air mail service, aviator, carol winter
