The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron. Typed quarto letter of Air Force Association letterhead. The letter highlights the Air Force Commemoration Week being observed by the Ballarat Branch Air Force Association.australian flying corps, royal australian air force association, air force association, dallso brooks, e.j. anderson, ballarat school of mines, ballarat, letterhead

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker RNEIAAFBlue and Gold Air Force Association Badge (Bill Bakker)Air Force Associationa23.12

The Air Force Association was formed in Melbourne in 1919, by Mr H V Leckie. The Association was formed after Mr Leckie put an advertisement in the newspaper asking for interested former members of the Air Force Corps to meet him.This badge with the number 97277 on the reverse has belonged to a member of the Air Force AssociationA round shape with wings through the middle of the badge, Crown on the top of the badge, the centre is the Air Force red, white and blue. This badge has a pale blue across the bottom, Air Force Association.On the reverse of the badge Number 97277, K G Luke Melb.air force association,, 1919, raaf association, h v leckie

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold coloured metal lapel badge with pin and press clip fastener on the back. The face of the badge features wings over red, white and blue concentric enamelled circles. Badge is topped with a King's Crown. Across the bottom is a light blue enamelled banner with gold lettering.On light blue banner: 'AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION'badge, air force association, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Air Force Associationplaque, raaf

Cream coloured ticket with gold multi scallop edge. Printing dark blue. Gold emblem at the top. Ticket in the name of Miss E. Geotze and Partner and numbered 56. Ball held on September 7th, 1951 in St. Kilians's Hall. On the back Table No 21. Also on the back is Mr & Mrs Ern Pritchard and Mr J Griffiths & Lady, 182 Victoria Street.clubs, social, air force association, document, air force association cabaret ball ticket, miss e geotze and partner, air force association, mr & mrs ern pritchard, mr j griffiths and lady

Inscribed With Motto Circum Coimus

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRound Silver Plate presented to William Bakker, State President, Victoria Chapter, Australian Air Force Association.William Bakker, State President, Victoria Chapter, Australian Air Force Association from 49th Fighter Group San Francisco, Ca. July 1980. Presented by M/G Dr Hutchinson USAF Retired.a23.06

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque presented to Bill BakkerAir Force Association, Victorian Division. Life Member, Mr. W.M. Bakker - 1976a23.02

Commemorative tankards from WW2 celebrating RAFCommemorative tankards from World War 2 produced by the RAF AssociationSet of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II Commemorative Tankards BY Gordon DaviesTankard 1 Picture of Avro Lancaster on one side and Battle of Berlin the other with RAF logo in centre. On bottom written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. On base The Battle of Berlin by Gordon Davies. Tankard 2 Picture of Supermarine Spitfire on one side and Battle of Britain the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of Britain Tankard by Gordon Davies. Tankard 3 Picture of Hawker Typoon on one side and Operation Overlord the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. Operation Overlord by Gordon Davies. Tankard 4 Picture of Vickers Wellington on one side and Battle Over Germany the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle Over Germany by Gordon Davies Tankard 5 Picture of Short Sunderland on one side and Battle of the Atlantic on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of the Atlantic by Gordon Davies. Tankard 6 Picture of Hawker Hurricane on one side and Battle of El Alamein on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of El Alamein by Gordon Daviesraf, royal air force, tankard, hurricane, spitfire, sunderland, lancaster, wellington, typhoon, gordon davies

The bombing of Darwin during World War 2 and the defense by the 54 Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force. Historical notes on the Squadron between 1943 and 1945.Detailed information of 54th Fighter Squadron in Darwin between 1943-1945Lion and Swan by Fred Woodgate Fighter Guide Map No 1A - Darwin area - 50th Anniversary 13th August 1992Front Cover - see picturespitfire, darwin, 54 fighter squadron, lion and swans, fred woodgate, royal air force, spitfire association, ww2, world war two, 1943, 1945, 50th anniversary

Items relate to the HEWSTON Family WWI & WWII. .1), .3) are Association Badges. .2) This is a 13th Australian General Hospital badge. .4) At this point unknown..1) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer with red over white diamond centre. .2) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer, red diamond centre with possible purple rectangular shape centre. .3) Badge, metal, oval shape, grey outer with oval purple over red centre. .4) Badge, metal, Maltese Cross style with centre laurel wreath & RAF centre.numismatics-badges-military, military history - air force - army, association, hospital

The Australian premiere of the film The Dam Busters was screened at the Windsor Theatre on 2nd of May 1956. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks. Proceeds from the evening was donated to Melbourne Legacy and The Air Force Association.A record that Legacy used film screenings for a fundraising event. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a film premiere in aid of Legacy, cover has the 617 squadron emblem. Black and white photos and advertising inside. A glossy card cover and paper pages, with a decorative ribbon in the side. Also a ticket wallet with a Lancaster bomber image.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance

This scrap book has been divided into 4 parts with different Cat No's to give better coverage of the articles & photos. There are 3 photos in the book that were loose in other material as well and are covered in Cat No's 8094, 8148.2P, 8149P. some pages have been cropped to give a better view. Page 1. The article covers the award of a Life Membership to Samuel John Ryan for his years and work in Committee, Executive, Welfare and State Council. Sam as known served on the Committee of the Bendigo RSL from 1963 - 1968, 1970 - 1973, President 1964 - 1967, Snr Vice President 1973. He was made a Life member in 1968, awarded the BEM (British Empire medal) in 1973 for his untiring RSL Volunteer work. Page 2a. Shows people in attendance at a Remembrance Day Service 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month in Bendigo, year unknown. The man on own with the Cross is Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL Page 2b. Shows two unknown men with and ANZAC Appeal poster. Page 3a. The Winston Churchill Memorial Appeal from the Bendigo angle, from the left Sam Ryan Bendigo RSL President, The Mayor Cr N.J. Oliver and Mr R.. Shelmerdine National Deputy President and Victorian Chairman of the Appeal. Page 3b. On the left is Mrs H. Morey President of the Bendigo RSL Ladies Auxiliary, centre is Mrs W. Waters being presented with a Life Membership of the Auxiliary by the President of the Bendigo RSL Jack Plant. the year was 1969. Page 4a. Poppy Appeal shows Mr H. McDougall Committee Bendigo RSL selling Poppies pre Remembrance Day to Mrs S. Reilly and Mrs J. Johnson. Mr Ernie Jackman Appeals Officer states he is very happy with the results. Mr McDougall served on Committee Bendigo RSL from 1964 - 1969. For Ernie Jackman refer Cat No 8133.2P. Page 4b. A brief service "Battle of Britain" service held at the Soldiers memorial Institute, Mr Ray Rood (Foreground) read a message from Lord Tedder Marshall of the RAF. The men left to right are: Mr R.R. Anderson, Mr F Wright, Mr R.V. Brock, Mr A. Ramage and Mr G. Baker. Page 5a. Article re Bendigo RSL Appeals re nearly 500 collectors set to start tomorrow morning. On the right Mr Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL handing out Authorisation sheets and Receipts to area captains. From the left, Messrs E.J. Bass (Air Force Association), R Patterson (Bendigo Jaycees) Aenior Constable A Booth (Police)and Mr J. Hall (YM Vikings) Page 5b. Presentation of two "Easy Chairs" to the Repatriation Centre Bendigo Base Hospital, From the left E. Jackman (Appeals Officer) J.T. Sullivan Snr Vice President, A.l. Nelson (Welfare Officer) J.K. Barnes (Secretary) S.J. Ryan (President) and Cr Alec Craig (President of the Hospital Management Committee). Patients trying out the new Easy Chairs are Mr V. Steinhauser and Mr R. Pearson. Page 6a. Presentation of Life Membership to H.A.W. Morey (Bert) by the State President of the RSL Brigadier W.H. Hall at the Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner in 1967, to the left of Bert Morey is Sam Ryan President of Bendigo RSL. Bert Morey joined the RSL back in 1921, became a member of Bendigo RSL in 1923, served on the Committee from 1938 - 1960, Snr Vice President 1958 - 1960. Page 6b. Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner 6.7.1968. The New President Mr W.B. Nicholls was unable to attend, the Snr Vice President C.J. Plant deputised for him. From the left front row, J.K. Barnes Secretary, S.J. Ryan Immediate Past President, C.J. Plant, The Mayor Cr R.W. Cambridge, D.J. Osborn Jnr Vice President. Back Row, J. King Treasurer, John Osborne & D. Mattiske representing the State President and Mr T.M. Stephens Deputy Commissioner Repatriation Department.Spiroflex sketch book with blank white pages used as a scrapbook with newspaper cuttings and photos relating to the Bendigo RSL, all are pasted in except one with stick tape, all photos are B & W, newspaper cuttings have turned a brownish colour. Page 1 inside cover, article re the award of a Life membership. Page 2. Article with two pictures and text re Remembrance Day, picture re poster for the Anzac Appeal. Page 3. Two articles with pictures re the Churchill Appeal and a Life Membership. Page 4. Articles with pictures re Anzac Appeal and Battle of Britain. Page 5. Two articles with pictures re Appeals and Welfare. Page 6. Two articles with pictures re Life Membership and RSL Annual Dinner.On Page 6 top article in blue pen, "67", on bottom article in red pen, "6.7.68"brsl, smirsl, scrap book

Booklets are the "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA / since 1972/ Navy, Army, Air Force, Woman's & Auxiliary Forces." BOOKLETS - Items in the Collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - paper, black print on front and back on white paper. 2, Red print decorative frame/ border. Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo with crown. 1. 14 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. 2. 40 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and cartoons.1. Front cover - white adhesive label, handwritten black ink "2003 to 2007/ lots missing". 1. "Shinbun Rocku Ban" No. 6 February 1982. 2. "Shinbun" No. 32 December 1988.history, booklets, bcof

Booklets are the; "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ BCOF (JAPAN) ASSOCIATION OF/ AUSTRALIA (INC) Since 1972/ (Navy, Army, Air Force, Women's & Auxilliary Forces)" Please note - "SHINBUN - SHIMBUN" - name change on some booklets. Shinbun and Shimbun - is the correct spelling of the word for newspaper in Japanese. Booklets - Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. ALL BOOKLETS - PAPER WITH BLACK PRINT ON FRONT AND BACK. CHRISTMAS ISSUES HAVE DECORATIVE TRIM IN GREEN AND/OR RED PRINT. ILLUSTRATED WITH " BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" WITH CROWN ON FRONT COVER. All booklets 32 to 50 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs, maps and cartoons. 1. No. 111 Christmas 2003. 2. No. 112 March 2004. 3. No. 113 Winter 2004. 4. No, 115 Christmas 2004. 5. No. 116 March 2005. 6. No. 117 June 2005. 7. No. 118 September/Spring 2005. 8. No. 125 June 2007. 9. No. 126 Sept 2007'. 10. No. 129 June 2008. 11. No. 130 September 2008. 12. No. 131 No. December 2008. 13. No. 132 March 2009. 14. No. 133 June 2009. 15. No. 134 September 2009. 16. No. 135 December 2009. 17. No. 136 March 2010. 18. No. 137 June 2010. 19. No. 138 September 2010. 20. No. Front cover - Handwritten notes in black ink. 2/3/4/5/14/15/19/20. 2. "BCOF Memorial shown Peter Valence". 3. "Ron H ??.d Bede Wall writes about". 4. "BCOF Memorial shown to Peter Valence/ S.C.A.P. means/ Supreme Commander of Allied Powers" 5. "Fraternisation Page to Rob". 6. "The Atom Bomb Poem". 14. "BCOF Memorial to show Peter Valence". 15. "Peter Fraser story given to Rob". 19. "19 mags in this lot". 20. 5 mags full of reference/ most of this book". history, booklets, bcof

Booklets are the - "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ B.C.O.F. (JAPAN)/ ASSOCIATION OF/ AUSTRALIA (INC)/ Since 1972/ (Navy, Army, Air Force, Women's & Auxilliary Forces)" Please note - name change from "SHIBUM to SHIMBUN' on these booklets. Shinbun and Shimbun - is the correct spelling for the word for newspaper in Japanese. Booklets - items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. ALL BOOKLETS - PAPER WITH BLACK PRINT ON FRONT AND BACK. CHRISTMAS ISSUES HAVE DECORATIVE TRIM IN GREEN AND/OR RED PRINT. ILLUSTRATED WITH " BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" WITH CROWN ON FRONT COVER. All booklets 20 to 36 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs, maps and cartoons. 1. No. 140 March 2011. 2. No. 141 June 2011. 3. No. 142 September 2011. 4. No. 143 December 2011. 5. No. 144 March 2012. 6. No. 145 June 2012. 7. No. 146 September 2012. 8. No. 147 December 2012. 9. No. 148 March 2013. 10. No. 149 June 2013. 11 No. 150 September 2013. 12. No. 151 December 2013. 13. No. March 2014. 14. No. 153 June 2014. 15. No. 154. September 2014. 16. No. 155 December 2014. 17. No. 156 March 2015. 18. No. 157 June 2015. 19. No. 158 September 2015. 20. No. 159 March 2016. 21. No. 160 September 2016. 22. No. 161 March 2017. 23. No. 161 March 2017. 24. No. 162 September 2017. 25. No. 163 March 2018. 26. No. 164 September 2018. Front cover, handwritten notes, blue or black ink. 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. 13. 1. "All of this book". 2. "Pages 3,5,7,8,9,13,16,17,19 to 24." 3. "Pages 3,4,12,13, to 23." 4. On paper "Pages 3-8, 10, 16, 19 to 24" 8. "26 mags altogether/ the 2 you have already read" 13. "Jane/Danny/ 9915/ 48/ 04". 19. " Lorraine 0353920942=/Willa McGilvery, PO Box 132/Donald/ 3480/ 03 5497 1724". 20. "My letter to sacked MP Stuart Robert". 21. "Please return Willa". 22. "Buloke Times write up". history, booklets, bcof

188 page book, dark blue buckram hard cover with gold print, blue paper cover, dark blue print. Royal Air Force badges on front & back, black & white & colour illustrated throughout. books - military, military history - airforce, raaf

No dust jacketnon-fictionsea voyage, allan villiers (1903-1982), keith oliver, donation, windjammers

This Association was formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations. The membership is open to all ex service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, etcThis organisation was formed in 1944, the badges are originals.A diamond shaped badge, a crown at the top, rising sun, anchor, air force wings in the middle, blue inscribed enamel round the diamond, Aust Legion of ex Servicemen and Women.1st badge - has a 66 badge on the crown, one the reverse v3327, the 2nd badge has a Life Subscriber attachment - a red scroll, on the reverse Brim Melb number 8732556.december 1944, aust legion of ex servicemen and women

Margaret 'Catherine' McVeigh joined the Women's Royal Australian Air Force in 1951, aged 19, discharging at her own request on 10 July 1956. Margaret then joined the Victoria Police Force on 20 June 1956 and served in the Women Police Division. Following the application of the Equal Opportunity Act, Margaret moved to general police duties on 4 January 1979. She was then in charge of No. 3 Division "O" District (Mounted Branch, Police Dog Squad and the Police Horse Stud Farm). In 1973 Margaret won the Churchill Fellowship award and travelled overseas to study the integration of women into world police forces. She then joined the International Police Association and was issued this identification card. Margaret was the first female member of the Victoria Police to attain the rank of Chief Inspector and subsequently Superintendent and Chief Superintendent. In August 1988, at the time of her retirement, she was Chief Superintendent in Charge of the Traffic Operations Group.International Police Association identification card belonging to Police Woman Inspector Catherine Margaret McVeigh. Card has blue cover and is unsigned.mcveigh, catherine margaret, 12428, police women, international police association, police woman, policewomen, policewoman