Showing 18 items matching "25 pdr guns"
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Frankston RSL Sub BranchHandbook, GUN DRILL for QF 25-PR., GUN MARKS 2 and 3
... 25 PDR gun drill handbook....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula 25 PDR gun drill handbook. GUN DRILL for QF 25-PR., GUN MARKS 2 and 3 Handbook ...25 PDR gun drill handbook. -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - MECHANICAL TEST RESULTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 1943-44
... 25 PDR Guns...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons. 25 PDR Guns Chas Ruwoldt P/L Thompsons Castlemaine 2 sheets of paper from Thompson Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd, signed by (??) ...By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons. 2 sheets of paper from Thompson Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd, signed by (??) Martin. 1. 25 PDR Breech rings No's 2671-2673. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd, A/C Ministry of Munitions. Dated 9/12/43. 2. 25 PDR Axles. No. 870-877-882-883. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd Ministry of Munitions. Dated 9/2/1944.25 pdr guns, chas ruwoldt p/l, thompsons castlemaine -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - GUN DRILL, 9.10.1944
... Manual Gun drill for 25 PDR Gun, marks 2 & 3, khaki covers, 142 pages, all print and sketches in black and white....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields There are 8 chapters to the manual, British printed by the War Office. manuals Gun drill 1944 Manual Gun drill for 25 PDR Gun, marks 2 & 3, khaki covers, 142 pages, all print and sketches in black and white. ...There are 8 chapters to the manual, British printed by the War Office.Manual Gun drill for 25 PDR Gun, marks 2 & 3, khaki covers, 142 pages, all print and sketches in black and white.manuals, gun drill 1944 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchGunsite
... 25 pdr Field Gun, dial sight No.107 Mk II. (1944)...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment WW2 Army 25 pdr Field Gun, dial sight No.107 Mk II. (1944) Gunsite ...25 pdr Field Gun, dial sight No.107 Mk II. (1944)equipment, ww2, army -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPhotograph, Prototype Armoured Vehicle, est 1930's or 40's
... A turret mounting a 25 pdr (?) gun is on the back of a truck chassis. ...A turret mounting a 25 pdr (?) gun is on the back of a truck chassis. ...A b&w photograph that appears to be either a mock up or prototype of an an armoured vehicle. A turret mounting a 25 pdr (?) gun is on the back of a truck chassis. The driver's cabin is offset to the right and is armour protected as is the engine compartment. The truck is a Blitz or Bedford type.Vehicle is signed "F83431"photo, afv prototype -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - RANGE TABLES, 1) c. 10.2.1943, .2) 8.5.1948
... .1) Manual Range Tables Artillery, Part 2 1943, khaki covers, 88 pages, all print, sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section. .2) Manual Range Tables, Part 1, QF 25 PDR Guns, marks 2 & 3 1948, Lower register shooting, red covers, 116 pages, all print and sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section, 3 other lose sections inside....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Both manuals are “British War Office publications” Manuals Artillery range tables .1) On front in blue, “118/31”, inside on first page, “RANDALL R.G - BHQ”. .2) On front cover in black, “143/68” .1) Manual Range Tables Artillery, Part 2 1943, khaki covers, 88 pages, all print, sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section. .2) Manual Range Tables, Part 1, QF 25 PDR Guns, marks 2 & 3 1948, Lower register shooting, red covers, 116 pages, all print and sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section, 3 other lose sections inside. ...Both manuals are “British War Office publications”.1) Manual Range Tables Artillery, Part 2 1943, khaki covers, 88 pages, all print, sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section. .2) Manual Range Tables, Part 1, QF 25 PDR Guns, marks 2 & 3 1948, Lower register shooting, red covers, 116 pages, all print and sketches in black and white, rear has fold out section, 3 other lose sections inside..1) On front in blue, “118/31”, inside on first page, “RANDALL R.G - BHQ”. .2) On front cover in black, “143/68”manuals artillery, range tables, -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - CHRISTMAS GREETING, Australian Military Forces, 23 Dec 1941
... On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action. The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. ...On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action. The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. ..."John Ahem Torpie" QX39522 (Q119806) Enlisted 14/9/42 (2nd AIF) Discharged 6/11/46. Rank Captain. Black and white card formed by folding a sheet of paper two ways. The front depicts a pen and ink drawing of civilian trucks hauling wool bales in an Australian Rural scene. On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action. The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. Beside it are two artillery signallers, prone, working a radio set. The rear page has the actual letter greetings.Front Title - Transporting wool. Inner left - To Greet You Sincerely at Christmas and wish you Happiness in the New Year. Inner Right - Australian Military Forces. "I don't appear in the picture, not being a skite, I am hiding behind the gun. J.T.". Rear Page - 7th Inf. Brigade, Chermside Camp, Brisbane 23.12.41. Dear Ted & George. Wishing you both a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have been in camp hospital for ten days as a result of encounter with muma (?) - shall hardly land the M.C. but then so very few get their deserts. Often think of C.V.M.S. & wonder how you all are doing. Remember me to the boys. John A Torpie. ww2, postcard, artillery, christmas, john a torpie -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchClinometer
... 25 pdr...qf 25 pdr...25 pounder...field gun...Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Complete with leather protective transit case, standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula ww2 sight 25 pdr qf 25 pdr 25 pounder field gun sight clinometer mkiv Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. ...Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Complete with leather protective transit case, standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to 00111.1 and 00111.2ww2, sight, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun, sight clinometer mkiv -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - MECHANICAL TEST RESULTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 26 Mar 1943
... 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. ...25 PDR Thompson's Castlemaine Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. 1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin. 1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun ...By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.25 pdr, thompson's castlemaine, ordnance factory maribyrnong. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCase, Leather
... A purpose made protective transit case for the sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula A purpose made protective transit case for the sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. ...A purpose made protective transit case for the sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to items 00111 and 00111.1 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDial Sight
... 25 pdr...qf 25 pdr...25 pounder...field gun...Dial sight used with QF 25 pdr field gun. This delicate device was mounted on a fitting beside the barrel of the gun and used to accurately aim the weapon when firing. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula ww2 dial sight sight 25 pdr qf 25 pdr 25 pounder field gun Dial sight used with QF 25 pdr field gun. ...Dial sight used with QF 25 pdr field gun. This delicate device was mounted on a fitting beside the barrel of the gun and used to accurately aim the weapon when firing. This device has an eyepiece and has a circular, rotatable scale ring which is graduated in degrees.ww2, dial sight, sight, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchClinometer
... 25 pdr...qf 25 pdr...25 pounder...field gun...Field clinometer MK VI used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting at the breech end of the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula ww2 25 pdr qf 25 pdr 25 pounder field gun clinometer field clinometer mkvi field clinometer clinometer mkvi Field clinometer MK VI used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. ...Field clinometer MK VI used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting at the breech end of the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. The device is calibrated in degrees and minutes and is adjustable enabling the weapon to be accurately aimed.ww2, 25 pdr, qf 25 pdr, 25 pounder, field gun, clinometer, field clinometer mkvi, field clinometer, clinometer mkvi -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchClinometer
... Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting beside the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting beside the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. ...Sight clinometer MK IV used in conjunction with the QF 25 PDR field gun. This device was mounted on a fitting beside the gun barrel and used to accurately indicate the elevation of the gun barrel. The device is calibrated in degrees and minutes and is adjustable enabling the weapon to be accurately aimed. Standard equipment issued with the 25 PDR artillery piece. Refer to items 00111 and 00111.2 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchOil Can, Rega Australia
... 25 pdr...field gun...Oil can which was standard equipment with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Also used with 2 PDR and 6 PDR field guns. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula ww2 25 pdr field gun oil can 6 pdr 2 pdr Oil can which was standard equipment with the QF 25 PDR field gun. ...Oil can which was standard equipment with the QF 25 PDR field gun. Also used with 2 PDR and 6 PDR field guns. This can held 1/2 pint of lubricating oil and has a thumb operated pressure pump incorporated in the design. The can is made of galvanised steel plate and is lead soldered. Used throughout World War 2 and into the 1960s when the 25 PDR was phased out of service.ww2, 25 pdr, field gun, oil can, 6 pdr, 2 pdr -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - MECHANICAL TEST RESULTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 10 Dec 1943
... Gun Barrels Testing Ord Factory Maribyrnong General Motors Holden These are four test results on 6 PDR Barrels. They are from Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Co Ltd. 1. Polster barrels converted from 6 PDR Barrels dated 16/ 11/ 43. To General Motors Holden Ltd. Polster barrels No's 3083- 3085, 3087, 3090, 3091. Signed off by (??) Martin. 2. Bofor Barrel converted from 6 PDR Barrel. Dated 25 ...By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.These are four test results on 6 PDR Barrels. They are from Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Co Ltd. 1. Polster barrels converted from 6 PDR Barrels dated 16/ 11/ 43. To General Motors Holden Ltd. Polster barrels No's 3083- 3085, 3087, 3090, 3091. Signed off by (??) Martin. 2. Bofor Barrel converted from 6 PDR Barrel. Dated 25/11/43. To Ord Factory Maribyrnong. Barrell No. V1589/1. 3. 6 PDR Barrel No. 3243. Dated 8/12/43. To General Motors Holden Ltd. Signed by (??) Martin. 4. Bofor Barrel converted from 6 PDR Barrel Dated 10/12/43. To Ord Factory Maribyrnong. Signed off by (??) Martin.gun barrels, testing, ord factory maribyrnong, general motors holden -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, Range Tables (Part 1) for QF 25 PR Guns Marks 1 & 2 1942 Amendments (No 2), 28 April 1943
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Range table 25 Pdr Not to be published Paper Booklet, Amdt No 2 Range Tables for Super Charge Range Tables (Part 1) for QF 25 PR Guns Marks 1 & 2 1942 Amendments (No 2) Booklet L F Johnston ...Paper Booklet, Amdt No 2 Range Tables for Super ChargeNot to be publishedrange table, 25 pdr -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Michael K Cecil, Australian Military Equipment Profiles: Field Artillery 1939-1945. 25 Pdr Gun, 25 Pdr Short Gun, Artillery Tractors No.3, 3A, 8,9, Artillery Trailer No. 27 Mk.1, 1992
... Australian Military Equipment Profiles: Field Artillery 1939-1945. 25 Pdr Gun, 25 Pdr Short Gun, Artillery Tractors No.3, 3A, 8,9, Artillery Trailer No. 27 Mk.1...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military weapons - Australia Weapons - Australia Illustrative and textual description of Australian field artillery 1939-1945 Ill, p.40 Australian Military Equipment Profiles: Field Artillery 1939-1945. 25 Pdr Gun, 25 Pdr Short Gun, Artillery Tractors No.3, 3A, 8,9, Artillery Trailer No. 27 Mk.1 Book Michael K Cecil Michael K Cecil ...Illustrative and textual description of Australian field artillery 1939-1945Ill, p.40non-fictionIllustrative and textual description of Australian field artillery 1939-1945military weapons - australia, weapons - australia -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Canvas breech cover
... Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland To cover Breech of gun from moisture when not in use As supplied by GMH during World war 2 Military Breech Cover Cover breech -QF-25 PDR Military green canvas cover divided in front with brass eyelets to attach rope that holds bag closed over breech with carry strap on top Functional object Canvas breech cover ...To cover Breech of gun from moisture when not in useAs supplied by GMH during World war 2Military green canvas cover divided in front with brass eyelets to attach rope that holds bag closed over breech with carry strap on topCover breech -QF-25 PDRmilitary, breech, cover
