Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document attached at top left with a staple. Type-written text outlining instructions for members of the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service is included on both sides of all pages. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, raafns

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. One-page printed document on cream paper. A small black and white identification photograph of Clare Macintire in military uniform with the number 500432 in the lower border is adhered to the top right corner. The Royal Australian Airforce insignia is printed at the top of the page.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, rotyal australian air force

These buttons and badges belonged to Frank Seddon, an airforce pilot during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat Beacom.5 black 25 mm diameter buttons and 4 black 17mm diameter buttons with crown and eagle logo. RSL lapel badge , and RSL pin badge. Brown Australian Military Forces button 20 mm diameter, with crown and map of Australia inscribed on it 2 smaller slightly damaged buttons. airforce, buttons, seddon, wwii, ww2

Number on back of button Y6-245

Manufactured by Stokes & Sons Victoria

This piece was given to servicemen to commemorate service, in each unit that they served. A bronze mounted on a wooden plaque, with the insignia of the Royal Airforce Squadron 14, and Arabic Script that translates to 'I spread my wings and keep my promise.'On the back of the plaque in black pen is marked 'On permanent loan from: 543369 Norman Storey, RAF, 14 Bomber Squadron M.E 1940 - 1943'. Marked on a white label on the back is also the translation of the script 'I spread my wings and keep my promise. (Arabic Script).' ww2, royal aiforce, 14, english royal airforce

Manufactured by Stokes Melbourne

Made in Sri Lanka December 2013, Size 58cm

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Pair of khaki wool Royal Australian Air Force epaulettes with metal crown and eagle insignia attached via a metal backing plate, three rows of black and khaki braid, and attachment straps with buttonholes.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, heraldry

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured two-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. Type-written text outlining a history of nursing is included on one side of each page. Headings include Early Nursing, Evolution of Nursing, Modern Nursing and Nursing in Australia.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, history of nursing, florence nightingale

This shirt is part of a General Purpose Uniform issued by the Australian Airforce to Bernard Farley during service. This uniform type was developed in 2014 and replaced camouflage as the uniform worn during general base duties and in non-warlike environments. Although a camouflage pattern, this design is not intended for use as camouflage. This item has social significance, as an item of uniform worn by Warrnambool RSL community member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. The item is a representative example of current Airforce General Purpose Uniform and is in excellent condition. As a set, the uniform has aesthetic significance in it’s design, incorporating GPU uniform design from the Army alongside the colours and motifs of the Australian Airforce. General Purpose Uniform (GPU) shirt in Airforce colours of blue and grey in camouflage pattern. Long sleeve with 6 buttons up the front, two chest pockets with zippered verticle openings along the button seam; two button down pockets on both the left and right shoulder with velcro patches sewn to outside flap for attachment of patches. Above the chest pockets are two patches with embroidered inscriptions in white thread on navy backing. Shirt cuffs have adjustable velcro fasteners.Inscription on interior label is worn and illegible, halfway down the tag reads “PM KEYS NO.” Throughout (on shoulder seams, above left pocket and on back of collar) is the Australian Airforce badge/motif which features a circle with the words ‘Royal Australian Air Force', the Imperial Crown, and a Wedge-Tailed Eagle in flight though this detail is inferred not physically visible. Two embroidered patches above the chest pockets read “AIR FORCE” and “FARLEY.”camouflage, general purpose uniform, airforce, uniform, australian defence force

Large sign with text Royal Australia Airforce No 1 Stores Tottenham in blue on white background with blue border and kangaroo in blue circle.Royal Australia Airforce No 1 Stores Tottenhamair force, no 1 store, tottenham

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B/w photo of U.S. Airforce, Cessna 0.1 'Birddog' landing at Vung Tau in Vietnam.RAAF pilots on loan to U.S. Airforce due to not enough trained pilots in the U.S.united states. air force, cessna o.1 bird dog

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.This Airforce Association badge belonged to Robert George (Bob) Milesgold lapel pin, blue, white and red enamel shield, gold eagle and crown, light blue scroll with textAirforce Associationwwii, badge, airforce, bob miles

The badge of the Royal Australian Air Force is composed of the imperial crown mounted on a circle featuring the words Royal Australian Air Force. Beneath this is a scroll with the Latin motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' meaning "Through adversity to the stars", which is also used by Britain's Royal Air Force. Across the middle of the crest is a wedge-tailed eagle. Wooden plaque with a plastic insignia on it. Insignia reads Royal Australian Airforce. At the bottom reads PER ASTRA ARDUA-AD in black on a yellow background. In the middle of the insignia is an eagle.Royal Australian Airforce. PER ASTRA ARDUA-ADroyal australian airforce, plaque, eagle, shield, emblem, motto, raaf, badge, crest

Dark navy blue jacket From WW2 RAAF Battle Jacket. Size 10Officer cadet unit -Stripe on each epaulette Shoulder badge insignia

Navy blue pantsSize 10 Esquire Pty Ltd made in Australia

Air-Force clothing issue.Blue cloth cap, black band, badge centre front. Black fabric strap above the peak, fastened with two brass buttons decorated with crown and Air Force wings. Leather insert, top of inside cap lined with clear plastic.Badge: RAAF surrounded by wreath and crown.Inside crown of hat: logo of Australian Government Clothing Factory. Size (broad arrow) 57.

A yellow coloured plastic cover with a clear windown in the centre. There are two white labels at the top and bottom of the manual with black ink on them. In white is the Royal Australian Air Force and the insignia is above. Through the window on yellow carboard (which is in a plastic cover) reads in black AAP 7432.044-3M ACTUATOR Tyre AE200 (English Electric). Down the right hand side of the manual are inserts with tabs on them.royal australian airforce - manuals, actuator type ae200, royal australian air force