The Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC) was a civil defence formed on 31st December 1941 as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC rapidly developed observation posts manned by men and women all over Australia, the main purpose being to identify and report any aircraft movement to an RAAF regional base. During the early days of 1942 the posts were manned 24 hours a day, gradually relaxing as the threat to Australia lessened. All members were continually trained in aircraft identification and provided an invaluable service to the RAAF. The VAOC was disbanded in April 1946. During its operation over 2,600 observations posts were maintained and approximately 25,000 personnel served. These certificates were presented to Mrs. H (Hazel) Penfold and Mr. A. R. (Alexander Rex) Penfold in recognition of 3 years of service during this period. Hazel was the daughter of Mark Ellwood and Rosina Mary Smale and the older sister of Grace, wife of John Hamilton-Smith. The family of Grace and John Hamilton-Smith have donated many items to the Wodonga & District Historical Society. This item commemorates one of the important roles played by civilians on a local, state and national level during WW2 and is attached to a local Wodonga family.2 coloured certificates on cream paper. The design includes 2 aircraft and a man and woman positioned between with the Union Jack and the Australian flag in the top section above the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and the words "For King and Country" Dark cream columns with a pale blue surround frame the details on the certificate. 3 one Years service stickers are attached at the bottom above the insignia of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs H. Penfold by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officer volunteer air observers corps, vaoc, civilians in ww2, hamilton-smith collection

A cardboard cover which is covered with blue linen. Near the top reads Australian Air Publication 744.37. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. The manual is held together by three metal screws.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, turbo-starting time switch tyoe fhm/a/25

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A yellow plastic cover with a window in the front. Near the top of the cover there is the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia with Royal Australian Air force and Engineering Publication. Through the window is the title of the Manual. Inside a plastic sleeve on yellow cardboard are the full details of the manual. The manual is held together with a large metal slide.royal australian airforce - manuals, engineering, inverter

Instruction - 92 pages + light brown card cover centre stapled with cloth binding on outer edge, titled "Westinghouse - T5002 - Motor Driven Air Compressors for Electric Railway Service". Dated January 1938". Has a table of contents, giving details for motor driven compressors, DH, D-EG, D-F, D-K, D-4-P, XQ-27, C. air strainers and installation. Includes instructions on compressors, air intakes, inspection and maintenance and disorders - causes and remedies.On inside cover "Bob Prentice 13 High Street Prahran Vic 3181" and on top of first page "W. Armstrong"trams, tramways, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, westinghouse, air compressors, instructions, maintenance

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A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information of the front. Top right hand corner reads Australian Air Publication 7421.019-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. There are three punch holes and two metal staples down the left hand side of the manual.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, rotary inverter type 102a

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A yellow coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right corner handwritten reads MP2E-2 and under this reads Australian Air Publication 7453.090-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insigni are the details of the manula. There are three punch holes and two metal staples down the left hand side.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, torque switch

A yellow plastic cover with a window in the front. Near the top of the cover there is the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia with Royal Australian Air force and Engineering Publication. Through the window is the title of the Manual. Inside a plastic sleeve on yellow cardboard are the full details of the manual. The manual is held together with a large metal slide. the back of the manual is a blue cardboard cover.royal australian airforce - manuals, engineering, fatigue meters

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A yellow coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Near the top reads Australian Air Publication 7432.078-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. Down the right hand side there are seveal cardboard tabs with numbers on them. Down the left hand side of he manual are two metal staples.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, actuator english electric type ae 4021 - mk1

a blue cardboard cover with black information on the frint. Top right hand corner handwritten reads 2 Sqn - 1. Under this reads Australian Air Publication 7842.034-3. Above the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and under the insignia are the details of the manual. There are two metal staples and three punch holes down the left hand side.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, landing lamp, 2 sqn

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A grey coloured plastic cover with a yellow A4 insert. On the insert near the top right corner reads Austrlian Air Force 7432.074-2 and above this in handwriting is MP2E-2. Above the RAAf insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and below the insignia are the details of the manual.Down the spine of the manual reads 7432/074/3. Inside the manual there are sevenal loose amendments. The manual is held together by metal slide.royal australian airforce - manuals, australian air publication, rotary actuators

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Royal Air ForceOfficial guide for Air Force Personnel320p., hard cover, illus. Cover folds around book for protection.world war ii, military manuals, royal air force

This notebook contains information on air navigation and electrical science. It was issued to Roy Eliason (449852), a Shepparton local who enlisted in 1944 and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the 2nd Operational Training Unit Mildura. Contents include: Appendix I: Law, Discipline, Administration and Organisation, Hygiene and Sanitation, Notes on Meteorology, Definitions, The principles of flight, Airframes, Engine; Appendix II: Mathematics problems for revision.This notebook has significant research potential, as it bears the service number of the owner: Roy Eliason. Roy Eliason's service history is well documented in the National Archives of Australia and this book provides an insight into a period of his service. Notebooks such as this were presumably issued to new recruits in the early stages of their service. Though this copy is in fair condition with several signs of wear, these signs may in fact increase the significance of the item, demonstrating the frequent use of this item in the hands of a new recruit to the Royal Australian Air Force. Series of pages bound via twine passed through four holes along left side. Front and back cover are card with orange vinyl/fabric strip and paper cover bearing title text. Orange pages throughout mark sections. Book printed throughout.Inscribed on front cover: "449852/AC2 ELIASON R/B/2". Inscribed on interior "449852/ELIASON. R./B/2". air navigation, training, royal australian air force, raaf, eliason, world war ii, wwii, second world war

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