Painted to resemble the aircraft flown by Captain H. Watson of 4 Squadron AFC in mid 1918. Herbert Gilles Watson was the highest scoring New Zealand ace in the AFC. Credited with 14 victories, he was the fourth highest scorer in the squadron.1/32 scale model of a Sopwith Camel F.1 painted to resemble an aircraft of No. 4 Squadron Australian Flying Corps (AFC) on the Western Front in 1918.

Kenneth Arthur ROBERTS No 4582 enlisted in the AIF in 14th reinforcements 5th Battalion on 6.7.1915 age 21 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to 57th Bn 20.3.1916, embark for France 18.6.1916, transfers to Aust Flying Corps (AFC) 30.11.1916, promoted 2nd Lt 25.3.1917, hospital with Scabies 27.8.1917, rejoin unit 27.8.1917, to be Lt from 23.8.1917, embark for France 10.9.1917, hospital 25.11.1917 with Nasal obstruction, rejoin unit 29.12.1917, hospital 13.1.1918 Sprained right knee and ankle severe, classed as WIA, rejoin unit 3.7.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.10.1919. B&W photo showing LT KA Roberts in uniform. Under the photo are his details, under that is the AFC emblem. Photo is on a white paper sheet on particle board with black frame.military history, photography-photographs, frame accessories, afc

B&W mounted photograph of floral tributes at gravesite - B Watson (presumably). ''AFC'' on two tributes and one showing ''CFS' (AFC = Australian Flying Corps; CFS = Commonwealth Flying Service?)Portrait Studio (Regtd) 131 Chapel Street, Balaclava. Ring up Geo. Wall., Phone, Windsor 3573person, individual, basil watson

There are no details as to who the Officer is in the Australian Flying Corp.Photograph, sepia tone, portrait of an Australian Soldier in uniform, an Officer with Wings AFC. Photograph is in a gold painted wooden frame.photographs, afc

Wooden frame, glass front, sepia photo of Australian Flying Corps showing AFC members lined besides an aircraft.“Officers, Cadets, NCOs & men, Australian Flying Corps, Wendover, March 1918” “Photo by No 2189, Panora Ltd, 60 Doughty”photography-photographs, frame accessories, afc

Goggles worn by AFC flyers in open cockpits during WW1. Item in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237 AFC. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Brown leather flying goggles with glass lens (one cracked). Brown fur lining on the back. Black elastic band to tie to the head with silver hook.flying goggles, john arthur remington alexander, ww1, afc

Two sepia photographs of gravesite of Basil Watson (taken at Booroondara Cemetery, Kew): a. showing floral tribute from AFC (Australian Flying Corps); b. wreath on a flower-covered object (possibly a part of Watson's plane?)Portrait Studio, 131 Chapel St. Balaclavaperson, individual, basil watson

Items in the collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.1. Sepia photo of WW1 Airman holding a piece of machinery standing in a field being J.A.R. Alexander. 2. Black and white photo of people having a snowfight, possibly at an airfield.airmen, airfield, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Item issued to Donald Victor Dungey No 1695, 58 th Batt and AFC AIF. Refer 1824P for his service history.Leather Goggles, a coating on the lens has cracked and peeling off, Brown leather.“Goggle Mask Flying MK2”googles, flying, afc

World War One, uniform, Australian, AIF, AFC, Australian Flying Corps, 37th Battalion, Mt Evelyn, Ascot Vale, First World WarThe significance relates to the fact it is a WWI item pertaining to the military service of Ernest Pearson MM during the Great War.Brown leather ammunition belt. Metal buckle that joins belt. Leather/metal buckle & strap that is attached to front of belt. Metal pins attached along leather belt. marked into leather - 1 1900ernest pearson, world war one, aif, first world war

This object relates to Henry Walter MOORE. He was born on 1/02/1890 in Coburg, VIC. Henry Walter served in the AIF (24) enlisting on, 19/08/1914 in Coburg, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1ST SQD AFC as a AIF - AFC Non-Commissioned Air Mechanic - 2nd class (2/AM) on 04/05/1919. Henry Walter MOORE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Miss W MOORE. Henry Moore was awarded the British War Medal.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Postcards of day often held actual photos on front side. Re collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat 7820 for his service details.1. Black and white postcard photo of the streetscape of "The Bargate, Southampton". On the back is a message from "Andy" to Jack (presumably J.A.R. Alexander). 2. Formal picture of rows of serviceman in uniform in front of some buildings. Postcard space on back is empty. 3. 1. Letter to Jack from Andy. 2. Nil. 3. Says "Love to Daddy from Jack" "Baby held pen to sign above".postcards, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Hand theatre made "trench art", utilising used artillery brass shell casings, of various calibres, hand made with such "tools" as were available at the time. They have been decoratively trimmed at the mouth of each with a "scalloped" pattern, the shallowest casing mounted on small arms casings as "feet" and the large casing inverted engraved and embossed with a depiction of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces "Rising Sun" badge.This "Dinner Gong" and "Striker" are significant Historically and Socially, as it is believed to be the only example of a dinner gong and striker made in theatre as contemporary "trench art" by serving members of this group. Around the top of the main part of the Gong are stamped the initials of the Australian members of the Royal Flying Corps at the time, it is of possible National historical significance, as they were such a small group at best, and a highly vulnerable group, quite likely to not survive the conflict. This group and their desendants went on to be a part of the formation of the Australian Flying Corps, the beginings of the Royal Australian Air Force. It relates to the embrionic stages of a part of the now Australian Defence Force.A commemorative Dinner Gong construted from Artillery Shell Casings of various sizes. The largest cut short at the bottom, mounted on rifle or machine gun casings cut short as 'feet'. A slightly smaller diameter inverted as the 'gong' with decorative engravings depicting, a Rising Sun emblem on a decorated back ground, 'AFC' (Australian Flying Corps) crowned wings, on the same decorated back ground. The open ends of these larger casings is 'scalloped' and decorated beautifully, while the closed ends have a 'pie crust effect around the flanged edge. There is a biforcated mount at the top to hold the 'striker' made from white metal ballastered rod with a wooden eliptical knob. On the top around the striker mount are stamped the initials of those believed to be the first Australian Aviators in the then AFC.

Detailed records of his service with all his postings, oaths, medicals, casualty and demob. Re; "John Arthur Remington Alexander", No. 2237 AFC, 3rd Squadron. Also a number of items relating to the death of the Red Baron. Refer Cat No 7820.Blue folder of various records and documents of J>A>R> Alexander Np. 2237. Includes detailed history of his service and time in service. Also various documentation of his service records, enlistmebnt and demobilisation and some information on the Red Baron.ww1, service records, john arthur remington alexander, red baron

Leather flying helmet worn by John Arthur Remington Alexander. He had pre War service in Area 67B Senior Cadets as Lt Commanding C Coy in Bendigo. Enlisted in the AIF No 2237 in 14th Reinforcements (August)1.8.1917 in the Aust Flying Corp (AFC) age 31 years 5 months with the rank 2nd Class Air Mechanic. Embark for England 30.10.1917, hospital at sea with Influenza, posted to 3 Sqd AFC, embark for France 8.3.1918, as a Photographer in civilian life he flew Photographic missions over enemy occupied trenches and lines. Embark for Aust 6.5 1919, discharged from the AIF 9.7.1919. Brown leather flying helmet worn to keep warm. Fully enclosed down to shoulders with an opening for the face. Small buckle on each side at the point of the ears. Series of six holes around each ear. Some seams are coming apart.flying helmet, uniform

Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Port Melbourne Amateur Football Club (Port Melbourne AFC) played in the Victorian Amateur Football League 1956 - 59. They won the Division 2 (formerly E Section) Premiership in 1957, Port Melbourne 8.13.61 def AJAX 7.10.52 and the Division 1 (formerly D Section) Premiership in 1958, Port Melbourne 14.10.94 def Bellfield 10.12.72.Two badges from the Port Melbourne Amateur Football Club c1950ssport - australian rules football, dot wychcombe, vin wynchcombe, port melbourne amateur football club

The Lancaster bombers shown were a part of a squadron of elite Pathfinder Force. The small Pathfinder Force went ahead of the main bomber stream to mark targets with flares and incendiary bombs. R.A.F Pathfinder was Squadron 582.Framed print named "Bombers Moon" . Showing Lancaster Bombers crewing up before a mission.Inscribed " Bombers Moon" by Robert Taylor. Pathfinder Force Lancaster's crewing up on a Lincolnshire airfield. Winter 1944. Signed by Air Vice Marshal DON BENNETT CB CBE DSO FRAES and Group Captain HAMISH MAHADDIE DSO DFC AFC FRAES.

Booklet: 'The Ross Smith Flight from England to Australia' - 4 page Travelogue booklet promotion for the Lowell Thomas Travelogues series, Re flight from England to Australia. On cover ' Under the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales, The Ross Smith Flight from England to Australia' Includes short story of the flight by Capt. Sir Ross Smith, KB, MC, DFC, AFC. , map of flight and photos of Ross and Keith Smith. List of pictures shown in the travelogue. Original signatures of Ross and Keith Smith on the front cover.person, individual, ross smith

The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one,

Bertram Avenue Sheir Carey No 49 enlisted in the AIF in A Coy 5th Batt AIF on 17.8.14 age 26 years. Embarked for Egypt 21.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 26.4.15 GSW to thigh fractured, returns to duty 30.9.15, promoted to CPl 1.3.16, attached to 1st Army Pay Corps 1.9.16, transfers to Australian Flying Corps (AFC) London and posted 30th Training SQD 29.11.17, taken on strength 1st Wing HQ 16.1.18, discharged from the AIF 28.3.19.Framed photo of B.A.S. Carey, No. 49, 5th Battalion AIF and A.F.C. A grainy black and white portrait of an Australian soldier. Bare headed. Hat under his left arm. At least two strips on right sleeve. Frame - stylised black and gold wooden frameTicket on front - B.A.S CAREY NO 49 5 BN AIF and A.F.C. WIA 26 - 4 - 1915.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history