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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW2 WAAAF Photograph and Personnel ID Tags : A.M. Dyson, Circa 1940-1945
... ...australian air force ww2...WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion Dyson...WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 1940-1945. ann marion dyson ww2 waaaf australian air force ww2 Dog Tags : Ann Marion Dyson 105057, WAAAF and R.C. 1 sepia coloured Photograph of Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 2 ID tags : 1 x round and 1 x octagonal in shape. ...WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion DysonWW2 WAAAF 1940-1945.1 sepia coloured Photograph of Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 2 ID tags : 1 x round and 1 x octagonal in shape. Round on a silver (stainless steel chain) and octagonal on a copper nickel chain. Both tags made of corrosion resistant metal such as nickel alloy. Tags depict Name Ann Marion Dyson, service number 105057, service WAAAF, and religion. Dog Tags : Ann Marion Dyson 105057, WAAAF and R.C. ann marion dyson, ww2 waaaf, australian air force ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MEMBER'S PAY BOOK: JOHN EDWARDS
... Pay book Royal Australian Air Force WW2 belonging to John Richard Edwards, Official No. 143936. ...ORGANISATION Government military ww2 Air Force Edwards World War 2 Pay book Royal Australian Air Force WW2 belonging to John Richard Edwards, Official No. 143936. ...Pay book Royal Australian Air Force WW2 belonging to John Richard Edwards, Official No. 143936. Blue cover, faded.Next of Kin -Father Richard James Edwardsorganisation, government, military ww2, air force, edwards, world war 2 -
Williamstown Historical Society IncPhotograph - Sergeant Hugh Richardson, RAAF
... ...Royal Australian Air Force...WW2...Sergeant Hugh Richardson RAAF Royal Australian Air Force WW2 Killed in Action Sergeant Hugh Sydney George RICHARDSON, (Service no: 410093) was born in Warracknabeal on 25 October 1919 and lived in Williamstown. ...Sergeant Hugh Sydney George RICHARDSON, (Service no: 410093) was born in Warracknabeal on 25 October 1919 and lived in Williamstown. He enlisted in the RAAF on 12 April 1938 and served in the Base Torpedo Unit (Nowra). He was killed in an aircraft accident on the 14 April 1943, when Beaufort aircrafts A9-268 and A9-27 collided, off Jervis Bay NSW. All eight crew members from both aircraft died. Source vwma.org.au and aviationmuseumwa.org.au sergeant hugh richardson, raaf, royal australian air force, ww2, killed in action -
Williamstown Historical Society IncPhotograph - Pilot Officer Keith Omond BARNES, RAAF
... ...Royal Australian Air Force...WW2...RAAF Pilot Officer Keith Omond BARNES Royal Australian Air Force WW2 Killed in Action Pilot Officer Keith Omond BARNES, (Service no: 410093) was born in Newport on 6 March 1923 and enlisted in the RAAF on 15 August 1941. ...Pilot Officer Keith Omond BARNES, (Service no: 410093) was born in Newport on 6 March 1923 and enlisted in the RAAF on 15 August 1941. He served in the 49 Squadron and was Killed in Action in a Flying Battle near Berlin Germany, on 27 January 1944, aged 20 years Source vwma.org.au and aviationmuseumwa.org.au raaf, pilot officer keith omond barnes, royal australian air force, ww2, killed in action -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchUniform - Buttons - RAAF Tunic
... australian air force...buttons...WW2...Royal Australian Air Force tunic buttons featuring crown and wedge tailed eagle australian air force buttons WW2 RAAF On the front: A crown and an eagle. ...Royal Australian Air Force tunic buttons featuring crown and wedge tailed eagleRound metal buttons for an Australian Air Force tunic with a carving of a crown at the top and an eagle underneath.On the front: A crown and an eagle. On the back: J.A. Gaunt & Son Ltd, Londonaustralian air force, buttons, ww2, raaf -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchSlide Rule Calculator, 1940
... The Slide Rule was made in 1940 and used by the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2....The Slide Rule was made in 1940 and used by the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2. This is an original Slide Rule that was used by RAAF during WW2 slide rule ww2 raaf Rule, Slide M.G. ...The Slide Rule was made in 1940 and used by the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2.This is an original Slide Rule that was used by RAAF during WW2Wooden Slide Rule CalculatorRule, Slide M.G. Mk III. W.H.H. 1940slide rule ww2 raaf -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFilm - Sunshine And District Historical Society Pioneers Dinner 2005 DVD, Frank Pongracic
... The DVD features Norman "Norm" Carlton and his brother Raymond "Ray" Carlton talking about their experiences as navigators with the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2. ...The DVD features Norman "Norm" Carlton and his brother Raymond "Ray" Carlton talking about their experiences as navigators with the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2. Sunshine and District Historical Society Norman "Norm" Carlton Raymond "Ray" Carlton World War 1939 - 1945 Pioneers' Dinner 2005 DVD This DVD has been digitised. ...The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. This DVD records the Sunshine and District Historical Society 2005 Pioneers' Dinner. The DVD features Norman "Norm" Carlton receiving his life membership to the Sunshine and District Historical Society. The DVD feature John Willaton toasting the early pioneers of the district. The DVD features Norman "Norm" Carlton and his brother Raymond "Ray" Carlton talking about their experiences as navigators with the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2. Pioneers' Dinner 2005sunshine and district historical society, norman "norm" carlton, raymond "ray" carlton, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchRecorder, Camera
... australian air force...gun...fighter...photography...ww2...raaf royal australian air force gun fighter photography ww2 world war 2 camera aircraft bomber aerial The recorder enclosure is inscribed with the Department of Defence mark and the following, "14A/3629, G.G.S., RECORDER, Mk2, 24V., XX 12012". ...This is a Camera Gun Recorder used in conjunction with a Gyro Gun Sight type 14A, G. G. S. Recorder Mk2 contained in a wooden box with hinged lid and retaining catch. The recorder consists of a metal enclosure with an electrical power supply cable fitted with a three pole female plug connector. A small access cover in the enclosure can be opened to replace the Recorder Magazine. There is a transparent aperture window on the underside of the enclosure.The recorder enclosure is inscribed with the Department of Defence mark and the following, "14A/3629, G.G.S., RECORDER, Mk2, 24V., XX 12012". There are small controls on the narrow side of the recorder which are marked "START, 0, 5, 10, 15, END" and "DULL, S.S. BRIGHT". The recorder magazine is inscribed with the Department of Defence mark and the following "14A/4008, G.G.S., RECORDER, MAGAZINE, MKII". raaf, royal australian air force, gun, fighter, photography, ww2, world war 2, camera, aircraft, bomber, aerial -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreEquipment - Radio Receiver BC-639A, 1940-1949
... Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. A system of similar intent was built in Australia during WW2 by Radio Corporation of Victoria (ASTOR), with the addition of FM facilities. ...Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. A system of similar intent was built in Australia during WW2 by Radio Corporation of Victoria (ASTOR), with the addition of FM facilities. ...The BC-639A is a ground based AM VHF receiver covering the nominal frequency range of 100 -156 m/cs. The set was built for the U.S. Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. A system of similar intent was built in Australia during WW2 by Radio Corporation of Victoria (ASTOR), with the addition of FM facilities. This system used the ARl7 receiver and ATl7 transmitter. Many of the sets had been modified after the war by the then Dept of Civil Aviation for use as monitoring receivers.This type was used at the AeradioThe BC-639A is a ground based AM VHF receiver covering the nominal frequency range of 100 -156 m/cs. The set was built for the U.S. Army Air Force in WW2 as part of a communication system to communicate with aircraft. Dark grey US Military colourradio receiver, bc 639, bc 639a, 639, aeradio -
Federation University Historical CollectionNewspaper - Twenty page issue December 1941 No. 93, Societe Orientale de Publicite, The A.I.F. News Special Christmas Issue 1941, December 1941
... Force...World War 2...Australian Army Canteens Service...General Blamey...World War 2 - Pacific War...World War 2 - Phillipine Islands...General D Macarthur...Emergency Plans WW2 Australia...Secret Weapons WW2...Western Desert WW2...Australian Imperial Force - Western Desert WW2...Civil Aviation Post WW2...Air...News Christmas Edition 1941 Australian Imperial Force World War 2 Australian Army Canteens Service General Blamey World War 2 - Pacific War World War 2 - Phillipine Islands General D Macarthur Emergency Plans WW2 Australia Secret Weapons WW2 Western Desert WW2 Australian Imperial Force - Western Desert WW2 Civil Aviation Post WW2 Air Services Australia Lord Gowrie Governor General Lord Gowrie Prime Minister John Curtain Minister For the Army - Mr Forde Cartoons 1941 Women-in WW2 Xmas Greetings Calendar 1941-1942 Cairo 1941 Palestine 1941 Western Desert 1941 Advertisements 1941 Middle East 1941 The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. ...The A.I.F.= The Australian Imperial Force and this newspaper was supplied free to the troops of the Australian Army Canteens Service. This issue is dated Saturday 22nd December 1941. It includes advertisments for businesses in Cairo and Alexandria; Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Page 2 includes a poem titled "This Holy Night" by Pte C.M. Walker; two sonnets by Rupert Brooke; a poem, "Waiting Dreams" by Pilot Officer J.A. Henderson RAAF and a poem by Lieut. David McNicoll AIF Abroad Air Mail - Palestine. Page 3 includes a message from General Sir Thomas Blamey, an article on the part women would increasingly play as a consequence of the emergency war policy; an advertisment for tobacco specially packed for overseas forces. Page 4 includes an article on Australian coastal cities being ready for raids. Page 5 includes an article about the Commonwealth of the Philippines and their defense which until 1946 lay with America. General D Macarthur was the Commander In Chief in the Philippines. Germany's "secret Weapon" legend. Page 6 includes "Dancing Dan's Christmas"; "Bluey and Curley" comic strip. Page 7 includes article "Rommel's Armoured Might Lies Strewn Over Libyan Sands" Page 8 includes an article: "All In Fun" - a revue - has begun a tour of Australian camps in Palestine and Syria. Page 9 includes articles "War Will Revolutionise Air Services In Australia"; a list - Greek Awards To AIF Officers and a cartoon by George Aria titled 'Jonah '. Pages 10&11 "Christmas 1941" - messages from prominent people: Mr Winston Churchill; The Govenor General (Lord Gorrie); The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin); Mininster for the Army (Mr Forde). Also photos of army operations and traditional family Christmas time. Page 12 &13 Articles regarding sport under the heading 'Australian Sporting Digest'. Page 14 A story - "The Gift of the Magi" - an O Henry Christmas Story. Also a greeting from Myer's of Melbourne and Adelaide to all Myer Men in the AIF Page 15 An article where General Blamey reassures Australia about its capability of defence. Page 16 A description of a battle by Australian sloop "Parramatta" with HMAS "Auckland" against enemy planes whilst they were escorting a merchant ship with a cargo of petrol during the Battle of Tobruk Page 17 & 18 Pages under the title 'ACK-I-FOOFS' (Articles submitted by soldiers: The real Rat of Tobruk - a rat trained by L/Cpl Jack Kneeshaw which he named "Goebbels"; poems and cartoons. Page 19 "Women of War" - photos of women at work filling in for men who have gone to war. Page 20 Xmas Greetings 1942-1942 - a 1942 Calendar signed by 14 members of the AIF, some with messages and including their Army Number. Twenty pages of news supplied free to the troops by the Australian Army Canteens Service.The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. Some inscriptions have I.D. Numbers ( VX35435 W. Johnston; QX20753 of Carmody ; VX40449 ; VX39637 N. Powell; VX32054 Blue Ernistson?; N?X23234 W.Cummins; VXthe a.i.f. news christmas edition 1941, australian imperial force, world war 2, australian army canteens service, general blamey, world war 2 - pacific war, world war 2 - phillipine islands, general d macarthur, emergency plans ww2 australia, secret weapons ww2, western desert ww2, australian imperial force - western desert ww2, civil aviation post ww2, air services australia, lord gowrie, governor general lord gowrie, prime minister john curtain, minister for the army - mr forde, cartoons 1941, women-in ww2, xmas greetings calendar 1941-1942, cairo 1941, palestine 1941, western desert 1941, advertisements 1941, middle east 1941 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Practical Calculations for the A.T.C, first edition 1942
... Used for training pilots during World War 2 Used by Air Training Corps to train Aircrew Cadets in Geometry during World War 2 pratical calculations atc air training corps world war 2 ww2 pratical mathematics t.h. ward hill air commodore j.a. chamier air force australian air force royal australian air force geometry 1942 george g. harrap & co. ltd Front cover of an aeroplane flying above clouds with following words: Practical Calculations for the A.T.C. being Chapters from "Practical Mathematics for the A.T.C." by T.H. ...Used for training pilots during World War 2Used by Air Training Corps to train Aircrew Cadets in Geometry during World War 2Blue cloth covered book of 80 pagesFront cover of an aeroplane flying above clouds with following words: Practical Calculations for the A.T.C. being Chapters from "Practical Mathematics for the A.T.C." by T.H. Ward Hill M.A. for potential Aircrew Cadets. Officially approved with a foreward by Air Commodore J.A.Chamier On inside cover is written in pencil: A.T.C. 1942-43 R. Ellis 69 Rennie Street Lara.pratical calculations, atc, air training corps, world war 2, ww2, pratical mathematics, t.h. ward hill, air commodore j.a. chamier, air force, australian air force, royal australian air force, geometry, 1942, george g. harrap & co. ltd -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, British and Foreign Bible Society, NEW TESTAMENT POCKET BIBLE, 1939
... Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The bible forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006. world war 2 ww2 wwii hmas australia Presented by 'The British and Foreign Bible Society'. New South Wales Auxillary. To members of the Navy and Air Force ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The bible forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.Royal blue New Testament pocket sized. Presented by 'The British and Foreign Bible Society'. New South Wales Auxillary. To members of the Navy and Air Force volunteering for Active Service in defence of the British Empire. Name: Ronald L. Gregory REverand A. W. Stuart B. A. General Secretary Sydney 1940 [name: unable to be read] Chaplain H.M.A.S. Australia world war 2, ww2, wwii, hmas australia -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMagazine, The Specialty Press Pty. Ltd, Wings
... Created during WW2 for the RAAF Unique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two Wings RAAF Royal Australian Air Force The Speciality Press 174 Little Collins Street Melbourne 1943 1944 WW2 World War Two On Cover is Wings - Official Magazine of the RAAF 6 Issues of Wings - September 28 1943 - 1944 Wings Magazine The Specialty Press Pty. ...Created during WW2 for the RAAFUnique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two6 Issues of Wings - September 28 1943 - 1944On Cover is Wings - Official Magazine of the RAAFwings, raaf, royal australian air force, the speciality press, 174 little collins street, melbourne, 1943, 1944, ww2, world war two -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Government Printer, An Outline of Repatriation
... australia...repatriation commission...world war 2...ww2...repatriation...aif...australian infantry forces...melbourne...government printer...navy...army...air force...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help with repatriation on return to Australia Used by World War 2 service personnel to assist with repatriation on return from active service to Australia. commonwealth of australia repatriation commission world war 2 ww2 repatriation aif australian infantry forces melbourne government printer navy army air force On the front Cover from top to bottom: Commonwealth of Australia; Repatriation Commission; AN OUTLINE OF REPATRIATION; (Republished September, 1943, to conform to the amended Acts and Regulation, Revised January, 1941); (Issued by the Repatriation Commission for the information and guidance of members of the Fighting Services of the war which commenced on 3rd September, 1939); Melbourne; By Authority: H.E. ...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help with repatriation on return to AustraliaUsed by World War 2 service personnel to assist with repatriation on return from active service to Australia.A booklet coloured khaki with a cover made from light cardboard and 64 pages made from paper.On the front Cover from top to bottom: Commonwealth of Australia; Repatriation Commission; AN OUTLINE OF REPATRIATION; (Republished September, 1943, to conform to the amended Acts and Regulation, Revised January, 1941); (Issued by the Repatriation Commission for the information and guidance of members of the Fighting Services of the war which commenced on 3rd September, 1939); Melbourne; By Authority: H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne T.1034/12.43-C.454/45 See images for content on front and rear covers.commonwealth of australia, repatriation commission, world war 2, ww2, repatriation, aif, australian infantry forces, melbourne, government printer, navy, army, air force -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book, January 1943
... Issued to Service personnel during WW2 The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book was distributed to Army personnel during WW2. It belonged to SGT John Branch 419022, Aircrew in the Royal Australian Air Force. ...Issued to Service personnel during WW2The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book was distributed to Army personnel during WW2. It belonged to SGT John Branch 419022, Aircrew in the Royal Australian Air Force.Red cardboard cover with paper pagesFront Cover - 'The Soldiers' Pocket Book' at top and at bottom 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fundaustralian soldiers pocket book, ww2, australian comforts fund, john branch, 419022, lauriston house lara -
Lara RSL Sub BranchHandbook, W.A.Cooney, The Road Back, 1947/1950
... ww2...australian aif...australian serviceman...australian servicewoman...rss&aila...army...navy...air force...returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia...This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong. the road back the ex-serviceman's handbook world war 2 ww2 australian aif australian serviceman australian servicewoman rss&aila army navy air force returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia rsl The Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong. ...The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Homeward Bound - Souvenir of the voyage of H. M. T. Andes. Oct. 1945, Circ. 1945
... Air Force Personnel to their home lands. WW2 article voyage home of service personnel. In the middle of the Booklet is an autographs section. Autographs are from fellow ship board travelers. Pamphlet - Homeward Bound - Souvenir of the voyage of H.M.T. 'Andes' Oct 45 Cover has green printing of title, ship, U.K. image and a dotted line showing journey to Australia ...A brief history of the effort made to return Air Force Personnel to their home lands.WW2 article voyage home of service personnel.Pamphlet - Homeward Bound - Souvenir of the voyage of H.M.T. 'Andes' Oct 45 Cover has green printing of title, ship, U.K. image and a dotted line showing journey to Australia - New Zealand.In the middle of the Booklet is an autographs section. Autographs are from fellow ship board travelers. -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Tunic, Circa 1942
... WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance....WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance. ...WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance.Example of WW2 Officers Tunic, this example has a Kings Crown on the sleeve which denotes that the tunic could have been worn as late as 1953, after 1953 it would have been a Queens crown. Crown and eagle denotes Air-Crew. Tunic material can determine which country the tunic came from, Dark Blue- Australia, Light Blue-England, in between, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand.RAAF Officers Tunic, Flying Officer, Dark Blue Wool Serge, with four pockets, inside lining is of black cotton, sleeve lining is of striped sleeve lining material. Five Red Year Shevrons on lower right sleeve, with waist belt with black bakalite buckle held in place by two buttons. Four eyelets to end of waist belt.On lower sleves Crown and Eagle in blackened copper with blue and white rank lace. Number of buttons in correct position (8). Lable in coller MTX Size 8 overwritten in black CRA.On coller lable which says MTX Size Eight, overwritten in black CRA.raaf, officers uniform -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Pants, Circa 1942
... WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance....WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance. ...WW2 Royal Australian Air Force. Also see statement of Signifiance.Example of WW2 Officers Pants. Tunic material can determine which country the tunic came from, Dark Blue- Australia, Light Blue-England, in between, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand.RAAF Officers Pants Dark Blue Wool Serge, multiple moth holes both legs. High waist 6 x buttons for suspenders, 6 buttons to fly, 2 pockets, striped material to waist, lable MTX along with indelable pen CRA.Label MTX and indelible pen CRAraaf, officers uniform -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPith Helmet, Early 20th Century
... Royal Australian Air Force Pith Helmet WW2. khaki pith helmet field sgt a.e.cane Inside the helmet handwritten numbers R18098 and 13745 name Cane A. ...The helmet was used by Sgt Cane A. E.Royal Australian Air Force Pith Helmet WW2.Khaki pith helmet with khaki puggaree which has 5 pleats. One the pugaree is an oblong colour patch blue white red colours. The Pith Helmet has a cloth khaki band around the brim and 4 ventilation holes on each side of the helmet. This helmet has chin straps that also have ear protection when done up. On the back band of the helmet is a leather loop with a press stud.Inside the helmet handwritten numbers R18098 and 13745 name Cane A. E.khaki pith helmet field sgt a.e.cane -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch'Letters' 431003 Alfred C Heintz, There are no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Air Force during WW2 and these letters have been sent to him from his Family. This Folder is the original that belonged to 431033 LAC Alfted C Heintz, there are photocopies of the letters inside the Folder. WW2 Folder 431033 LAC A C Heintz Air Force The front of the folder has the RSL Badge embossed on the front (on two figures on the badge) and inscribed 'With Best Wishes from the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia'. ...431033 LAC Alfred C Heintz with the Air Force during WW2 and these letters have been sent to him from his Family.This Folder is the original that belonged to 431033 LAC Alfted C Heintz, there are photocopies of the letters inside the Folder.A series of 'Letters' to 431033 LAC Alfred C Heintz. The letters have been photocopied and are contained in a dark blue leather folder that was a gift from the RSL.The front of the folder has the RSL Badge embossed on the front (on two figures on the badge) and inscribed 'With Best Wishes from the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia'.ww2, folder, 431033 lac a c heintz, air force -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
... The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively. Medal Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski ...Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchMedal - Mothers and Widows Badge 1939 - 1945
... force landing 30 miles south east of Gasmata. A 3-4 day air search failed to find any sign of the aircraft or survivors. Gasmata is located in New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Bismarck, New Guinea. Stanley Alfred Deacon is commemorated at the Australian War Memorial and the Rabaul Memorial. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10307635 ww2 ...This badge was issued to Mrs M Deacon (mother) of 67 Cramer St, Preston to commemorate her son Flying Officer Stanley Alfred DEACON (255057) who was lost in a Consolidated Catalina A-24-22 of No. 20 Squadron RAAF, on the night of 08/09March 1943. The aircraft flown by the Commanding Officer of No. 20 Squadron W.Cdr Francis Bloomfield Chapman (271349) with Flying Officer S.A.Deacon as R.D.F. Operator (ie. radio officer) and 7 other crew members departed Cairns, and later reported being on fire, probably force landing 30 miles south east of Gasmata. A 3-4 day air search failed to find any sign of the aircraft or survivors. Gasmata is located in New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Bismarck, New Guinea. Stanley Alfred Deacon is commemorated at the Australian War Memorial and the Rabaul Memorial. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10307635 Obverse: Circular metal (silver-coloured) badge with raised image of woman with floral bouquet. Raised lettering (see below) Suspended from badge, a rectangular metal strip (suspended by two rings) with small star held by split pin. Reverse: Hinged metal pin clasp Engraving (see below)Obverse: FOR AUSTRALIA Reverse: ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT A.F. 3713 AMOR SYDNEYww2., mothers and widows badge -
Rye RSL Sub BranchCork helmet wolesley, Embelton & Co. Melbourne Australia, Twentieth Century
... Whether worn with a tropical uniform with jacket and trousers, or open necked shirt and shorts, the wearer was easily identifiable as British or one of the Commonwealth countries. world war two head dress helmet pith cork cloth covered leather trimmed royal australian air force officer flight lieutenant khaki pith helmet air force tropical hat Hand written in brown ink. A1917 F/Lt C KERR GRANT WW2 ...This type of head dress was very commonly worn by British Commonwealth Forces in the Sub Continent and other tropical areas. This particular example would have been a common sight in Northern Australia during the time frame, as well as Africa, Middle East and the Pacific. It is a light weight ventilated helmet offering good air circulation via the vent in the top of the crown, and shade to the back of the neck. As well as protection by the peaked front for the eyes reducing glare, preventing sun and heat stroke. It also created an image of gentlemanly dress and pride in appearance. It conformed to an ideal and was considered quite fashionable and a little dashing, often worn at a jaunty angle, creating a rakish air, far from today's simplistic view of pure functionality and at as low as possible cost. Whether worn with a tropical uniform with jacket and trousers, or open necked shirt and shorts, the wearer was easily identifiable as British or one of the Commonwealth countries.WW2 RAAF Wolsley cork helmet. Helmet Khaki cotton six (6) panel outer, with three (3) fold pugaree. Colour patch on left side approximately 6cm X 5.5cm, Dark blue,2.5cm, Light blue, 0.5cm and Maroon 2.5cm. Tan leather trim around brim, tan leather chin strap. Traditional pith helmet four (4) hole domed type vent on top of crown. Beige leather sweat band pierced around the top and with a cotton cord adjustment threaded around. Fixed to shell in four points diagonally. Interior is also covered in Khaki cotton. Hand written in brown ink. A1917 F/Lt C KERR GRANTworld war two, head dress, helmet, pith, cork, cloth covered, leather trimmed, royal australian air force, officer, flight lieutenant, khaki, pith helmet, air force, tropical, hat -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - RAAF TRAINING WW2, Royal Canadian Air Force, Nov 1941
... Initial training of Australian Pilots for WW2 occurred in Canada at Royal Canadian Air Force at Uplands, Ottowa. ...Initial training of Australian Pilots for WW2 occurred in Canada at Royal Canadian Air Force at Uplands, Ottowa. ...Initial training of Australian Pilots for WW2 occurred in Canada at Royal Canadian Air Force at Uplands, Ottowa. From there they would have continued to the European Theatre of War. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white photo of 18 trainee Australian Pilots mainly recruited from NSW graduating from training in Nov. 1941 at the No.2 Service Flying Training school in Canada.On front, sign says R.C.A.F. Official photograph. Stuck to the back is a complete list of class members with names and places of origin. Stamped “Crown Copyright”. In pencil is written "Sydney Morning Herald". Date stamped “14 Nov 1941”.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, trainee australian pilots -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS, FRAMED, McLaren & Co. Pty Ltd, c.1944
... WW2./ Their job was not to watch for enemy planes but also to ensure that Bendigo/ was in complete black out, no chinks of light to be seen from any window". Framed accessories Certificate Volunteer Air Observers Corps WW2 Handwritten details on certificate, dark blue and black ink pen. "S.T. Ievers/ 1944/ G.Jones/ W.D. Heath S/R". Certificate - coloured print on cream paper. From the top the design includes two aircraft with a man and women positioned between two flags - Union Jack and Australian flags, the words ' “FOR KING AND COUNTRY” above Royal Australian Air Force ...Details provided by donor. "Presented to Sidney Thomas Ievers in June 1944/ My father in addition to being an observer was in charge of rostering the volunteers/ who manned the Poppet Legs in Bendigo during WW2./ Their job was not to watch for enemy planes but also to ensure that Bendigo/ was in complete black out, no chinks of light to be seen from any window".Certificate - coloured print on cream paper. From the top the design includes two aircraft with a man and women positioned between two flags - Union Jack and Australian flags, the words ' “FOR KING AND COUNTRY” above Royal Australian Air Force insignia. Dark Cream columns with pale blue surround frame the details. Black, blue and red coloured lettering with handwritten details completed. Frame - timber with dark brown paint and decorative moulding. Glass front, brown paper and cardboard backing. Mount - black colour cardboard with inner red colour mount Handwritten details on certificate, dark blue and black ink pen. "S.T. Ievers/ 1944/ G.Jones/ W.D. Heath S/R".framed accessories, certificate, volunteer air observers corps, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS, WW2, McLaren & Co. Pty Ltd, c.1944
... Air Observers Corps WW2 Handwritten details on certificate - black ink pen "R.A. GRAY/ 28th/ SEPTEMBER 45/ G. Jones / W.D. Heath EL". Certificate - coloured print on cream paper. From the top, design includes two aircraft with a man and a woman positioned between two flags - Union Jack and Australian - with the words "FOR KING AND EMPIRE" above Royal Australian Air Force insignia. ...Certificate issued to Ruby Adeline GRAY.Certificate - coloured print on cream paper. From the top, design includes two aircraft with a man and a woman positioned between two flags - Union Jack and Australian - with the words "FOR KING AND EMPIRE" above Royal Australian Air Force insignia. Dark cream columns with pale blue surround frame and the details. Black, blue and red coloured lettering with handwritten details completed. Two red and gold "ONE YEARS SERVICE" stickers attached to right of "VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVER CORPS" insignia.Handwritten details on certificate - black ink pen "R.A. GRAY/ 28th/ SEPTEMBER 45/ G. Jones / W.D. Heath EL".certificate, volunteer air observers corps, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, WW2, Bendigo & District R.S.L, WW2
... Australian Chinese service people from WW2 photographs. Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District R.S.L. post 2010. Photographs Chinese WW2 Phylis Chan Alec Chew George Fong Printed information - black ink print. 1. "PHYLIS CHAN" wearing her winter Royal Australian Air Force ...Australian Chinese service people from WW2 photographs. Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District R.S.L. post 2010.1. 2. & 3. Photographs - on photographic paper enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Servicewoman wearing RAAF Service uniform - Portrait. 2. Serviceman wearing AIF uniform - Portrait. 3. Serviceman wearing RAAF flying uniform - Informal Portrait.Printed information - black ink print. 1. "PHYLIS CHAN" wearing her winter Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Uniform and hat". 2. "ALEC CHEW M.B.E. was a Prisoner of War in Ambon, an island off the western tip of Irianjia. He escaped with 7 other prisoners, and tramped across the island away from the camp. With the help of local islanders and Dutch authorities, they used a variety of canoes, prau, and boats to island hop their way to Darwin. Shortly afterwards, Alec returned to the islands hoping to rescue other stranded soldiers. He later joined "Z Force". commandos who remained behind enemy lines to cause disruption to the enemy and gain as much useful information as possible for the allied armies. 3. "GEORGE FONG" joined the RAAF in 1942. He was an Engineering student at Melbourne University and a talented jazz musician. George was mustered as an airman pilot, commissioned in 1943, and sent to Britain. He was transferred to the Middle East in 1944, and his plane was lost at sea, near Palestine in 1945.lphotographs, chinese, ww2, phylis chan, alec chew, george fong -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN/WOMEN, WW2, Bendigo & District RSL Club, Unknown
... Australian Air Force's 31 Beaufighter Squadron in Darwin and Morotai, MAVIS MOO (bottom centre) served with the Australian Army Medical Women's Service and ARTHUR MOO (bottom right) served with the Australian Army and later the Royal Australian Air Force. 1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Three servicemen in informal group. 2. Two servicewomen, one serviceman and a civilian - group portrait. 3. Five servicemen and one service woman in uniform - collection of small portraits. Photograph AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN/WOMEN, WW2 ...Australian Chinese Servicemen from WW2 photographs - Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Three servicemen in informal group. 2. Two servicewomen, one serviceman and a civilian - group portrait. 3. Five servicemen and one service woman in uniform - collection of small portraits.Printed information - black ink print. 1. LES KUM JEW (left)- in 1942, joined the Volunteer Defence Corps, then the RAAF, with JACK GOON (right). GUS HOMEMING (centre) enlisted in 1942 in the Royal Australian Artillery, and was posted to New Guinea. In 1944, he was seconded to the Allied translation and Interrogation Section to work in POW camps. To this end, and with other students including Jack Goon, he learned Japanese at Sydney University. He was then posted to Morotai. In 1946, he was sent to Japan with the Australian Intelligence Corps of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. From 1946-51, he was in charge of the Inland Sea Patrol. Promoted to Chief Administration Officer in charge of Tokushima Prefecture and its ten million people. He returned to Australia in 1952 and remained in Intelligence service until 1957. 2. EUNICE LEONG (top left) worked from 1940 as a wireless operator for the Army in Melbourne, Sydney and Alice Springs, and as a signals instructor at Bonegilla. Her sister, VALDA (top right) worked as a radar plotter with the WAAAF, and her brother MAX (bottom right) went with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces to Japan after the War. 3. PETER MOO (top right) served with the Australian Army in the Northern Territory, his brother FRANK MOO (top centre) served with the Australian Imperial Force in Rabaul and Bougainville, Frank's children CLARENCE MOO (top right) served with the Royal Australian Engineers and then transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force HARRY MOO (bottom left) served with the Royal Australian Air Force's 31 Beaufighter Squadron in Darwin and Morotai, MAVIS MOO (bottom centre) served with the Australian Army Medical Women's Service and ARTHUR MOO (bottom right) served with the Australian Army and later the Royal Australian Air Force. photographs, chinese/australians, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - SOLDIERS PAY BOOK WW2, Royal Australian Air Force, 1943
... AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, Members Pay Book No. 194526 includes photo. Official number 144957 Rank LACX. Surname: McORRIE, Christian Names; BRUCE RONALD. Date of Birth: 27/09/1925. Date of Attestation: 6 Oct 1943, Enlisted in Southern. Unit IRD. Postings and attachments; AH 35 Squadron 10.11.45 112 AGH 22.01.46 86 Squadron Passchendaele Barracks Trust Records 6 Pay Book Air Force Bruce Ronald McOrrie “144957 McORRIE, BRUCE RONALD” Members Pay Book No. 194526, McORRIE, BRUCE RONALD, Service Number 144957. Records particulars of Active pay and Allowances Postings and Attachments from 6.10.1943 to 28.02.1946. Administrative record SOLDIERS PAY BOOK WW2 ...ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, Members Pay Book No. 194526 includes photo. Official number 144957 Rank LACX. Surname: McORRIE, Christian Names; BRUCE RONALD. Date of Birth: 27/09/1925. Date of Attestation: 6 Oct 1943, Enlisted in Southern. Unit IRD. Postings and attachments; AH 35 Squadron 10.11.45 112 AGH 22.01.46 86 Squadron Members Pay Book No. 194526, McORRIE, BRUCE RONALD, Service Number 144957. Records particulars of Active pay and Allowances Postings and Attachments from 6.10.1943 to 28.02.1946.“144957 McORRIE, BRUCE RONALD”passchendaele barracks trust, records 6, pay book, air force, bruce ronald mcorrie
