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Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph, London 1914 - Trafalgar Day, the wreaths of the Australian submarine AE1, 21 October 1914
... London 1914 - Trafalgar Day, the wreaths of the Australian...australian submarine...The Australian Submarine AE1 was launched on 22 May 1913... Day, the wreaths of the Australian submarine EA1 (error... melbourne The Australian Submarine AE1 was launched on 22 May 1913 ...The Australian Submarine AE1 was launched on 22 May 1913 at Barrow-in-Furness and was lost at sea on 14 September 1914 in the vicinity of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, probably due a collision with a reef. She was the first of two E Class submarines built for the fledgling Royal Australian Navy and was manned by Royal Navy officers with a mixed crew of sailors drawn from the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. "Accompanied by her sister AE2, under the command of Lieutenant Commander Henry Stoker, RN, AE1 departed England in March 1914, transited the Suez Canal, and reached Sydney on 24 May 1914. Although the submarines remained surfaced for almost all of the delivery voyage it was at the time the longest transit distance ever traveled by a submarine. At the outbreak of World War I, AE1 joined the naval forces assigned to the capture of the German Pacific colonies. With AE2, she took part in the operations leading to the occupation of German New Guinea, including the surrender of Rabaul on 13 September 1914." (Australian Navy website)The second Australian submarine AE2 launched in February 1914 was also ill-fated as it was sunk by the Turkish army in 1915. In December 2017, a search located the wreck of AE1 in 300 metres of water off the Duke of York Island group.Sepia photograph depicting the public attending the ceremony of Trafalgar Day in London on the 21 October 1914 when wreathes were left at the bottom of Nelson's column. A sign in the centre of the photograph says: HM Submarine AE1.At the back: in pencil 20c/London 1914 In pen: Trafalgar Day, the wreaths of the Australian submarine EA1 (error was the submarine was called AE1)submarine, ae1, australian submarine -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchHat
... Cap "Australian Submarines"... 2013 RAN Cap "Australian Submarines" Hat ...Cap "Australian Submarines"headgear, 2013, ran -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumPhotograph, Crew Ashore, May 1920
... of Australia's first submarine fleet (1919-1924) and a training base... of Australia's first submarine fleet (1919-1924) and a training base ...Osborne House was used as a Naval College from 1915-1917 it was served as a Naval Convalescent Hospital, followed by the home of Australia's first submarine fleet (1919-1924) and a training base during WW2.It is possible this photograph taken in 1920 shows a crew from the submarine fleet. This photograph is historically significant, it represents use of the building by the Navy and was taken onsite at the training facility. The crew and dogs are wearing a variety of clothing suggesting they were performing or having a break from work. This photograph is significant for its connections to Victoria's history of defense and building Geelong's workforce.A black and white photograph showing a crew ashore in May 1920. The photograph has been taken out the front of the stables at Osborne House, Geelong. Photo shows 15 crew members and 3 dogs dressed up. One crew member holds a copy of the Geelong Advertiser in his hands.osborne house stables, australian naval college, submarine fleet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: THE MYTH OF THE PLAYING FIELD
... Australian Submarine Corporation... Pratt Australian Defence Industries Australian Submarine ...Book titled The Myth of the Level Playing Field, by Dr John White, Global Chief Executive, Visy Industries. La Trobe University, Bendigo The fourth Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture. 15 September 1997. The cover is in shades of blue and white. It has a small photo of Dr John White above a picture of a building. Industries and employment are discussed in the lecture.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the myth of the level playing field, dr john white, la trobe university bendigo, the fourth sir john quick bendigo lecture, visy industries, hugh mackay, australian constitution, bhp, berlei, john howard, business council of australia, transfield defence systems, williamstown naval dockyard, cockatoo naval dockyard, newcastle state dockyard, royal australian navy, richard pratt, australian defence industries, australian submarine corporation, lee kuan yew -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph of the submarine HMAS Onslow
... other Oberon's and gave the Royal Australian Navy a formidable... submarine HMAS ONSLOW one of the six boats of the Australian... boats of the Australian Submarine Squadron". Wooden framed ...The Onslow was decommissioned in 1999. She was one of 5 other Oberon's and gave the Royal Australian Navy a formidable submarine force. The motto of the submarine arm is " Strength, silence, surprise". She was laid down in 1967 , launched 1968 and commissioned 1969. She had a length of 89.9M a beam of 8.07M she had speed of 15 knots above water and 12 knots submerged. She had compliment of 60 sailors and 8 officers. Her armament consisted of six 21 inch bow torpedo tubes capable of launching anti-ship and anti-submarine Mk48 torpedoes and anti-ship UGM 84 Harpoon missiles. The Onslow was built in Scotland.Wooden framed photograph of the Oberon Class submarine.Below the photograph the wording "The Oberon class submarine HMAS ONSLOW one of the six boats of the Australian Submarine Squadron". -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Boolarong Press, Century of silent service, 2013
... Royal Australian navy - Submarine forces...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Australian navy - Submarine forces Submarine ...Australia's Submariners are a group with an extremely strong sense of identity that goes well beyond occupational comradeship or the esprit de corps of military life in peace or war. Since 1914, the unique skills, attitudes, values and demands of the work they do and the environment in which they do it have forged unparalleled camaraderie. A camaraderie that extends beyond nationality, embracing submariners past and present of every other nation. No one but submariners understand the experience of diving deep beneath the waves in technology filled tubes of steel, each submariner totally dependent on the other for a safe return to the surface. The ethos of Australia's submariners is based upon these factors and remains strong even when they leave the sea and take up other occupations. Australia's future submarines will certainly present challenges in terms of sophistication, technology and capability however the characteristics of our submariners evolved over previous generations will remain much the same; trained and equipped to meet the challenges; just as they have been met and surmounted so many times, in silence, over a century of service.Bib, ill, maps, p.243.non-fictionAustralia's Submariners are a group with an extremely strong sense of identity that goes well beyond occupational comradeship or the esprit de corps of military life in peace or war. Since 1914, the unique skills, attitudes, values and demands of the work they do and the environment in which they do it have forged unparalleled camaraderie. A camaraderie that extends beyond nationality, embracing submariners past and present of every other nation. No one but submariners understand the experience of diving deep beneath the waves in technology filled tubes of steel, each submariner totally dependent on the other for a safe return to the surface. The ethos of Australia's submariners is based upon these factors and remains strong even when they leave the sea and take up other occupations. Australia's future submarines will certainly present challenges in terms of sophistication, technology and capability however the characteristics of our submariners evolved over previous generations will remain much the same; trained and equipped to meet the challenges; just as they have been met and surmounted so many times, in silence, over a century of service.royal australian navy - submarine forces, submarine warfare -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, NAVY, First In Last Out. The Navy at Gallipoli, 1990
... are that of Australian submarine AE2 & the Australian Naval Bridging Train both... are that of Australian submarine AE2 & the Australian Naval Bridging Train both ...Two of the least well known stories of Australia at war are that of Australian submarine AE2 & the Australian Naval Bridging Train both at Gallipoli in 1915. Written by: "Lieutenant Thomas Frame RAN & Sub Lieutenant Greg Swinden RAN"Cover is hard cardboard, black coloured buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover is black & navy blue print on front & spine. Background coloured copy of the painting 'Sea of Marmara' by Charles Bryant with a sepia coloured portrait photo of three men in uniform above on front. 208 pages cut plain white paper. Illustrated with black & white photos, maps & illustrations. End papers front & back, sepia photos of a group of men in uniform 'Smoko in the Desert.'.books-history, military history-navy -
National Wool MuseumNewspaper Clipping, "Squatter comes to Hawaii", 1984
... , newspaper of the Australian Pacific Submarine Force. Article... of the Australian Pacific Submarine Force. Article and photograph is about ...Associated documents from Mr R Lloyd provide further informationNewspaper clipping: from "Patrol" September 1984 , newspaper of the Australian Pacific Submarine Force. Article and photograph is about Robert Lloyd and the "Squatter" game. "Squatter comes to Hawaii"sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW1, The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew, 2014
... The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1... goldfields The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1 ...The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1 simply disappeared. This was the first loss of a military unit during WWI.Cover is soft cardboard, grey & dark blue coloured print on front, spine & back. Background grey & blue coloured seascape of navy vessels on front. Black & white photos of submarines on back. 200 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with sepia, colour & black & white photos.Handwritten in blue ink on front fly leaf: "Best wishes Kathryn Spurling"books-maritime, military history-navy, submarine, ae1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photographs
... travelled from Australia by submarine to the outskirts of Singapore... travelled from Australia by submarine to the outskirts of Singapore ...Image of gravestone in memory of Lieutenant Albert Sargent VX15290 born on the 3rd of November, 1918 at Wangaratta in Victoria. He was a member of Z Special Unit and involved in Operation RIMAU when he was captured and executed by the Japanese in Malaya on the 7th of July, 1945 during WW2. Operation RIMAU - In September, 1944, 23 British and Australian members of Z Special Unit travelled from Australia by submarine to the outskirts of Singapore Harbour then under Japanese occupation. Their mission was to attack and destroy enemy shipping from small submersible boats using magnetic limpet mines.Brown timber frame with green mount containing two photographs - one of plaque and one of gravestonePlague - In memory of the members of Operation RIMAU Gravestone VX15290 Lieutenant A.L. SARGENT "z" Special Unit 7th July 1945 Age 26singapore, operation rimau, z special unit, japanese occupation, vx15290 lieutenant a.l. sargent, ww2 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - GAF Ikara Boeing (GAF / Asta) Collection)
... was an Australian ship-launched anti-submarine missile, named after... was an Australian ship-launched anti-submarine missile, named after ...Historical Details: . Description: The Ikara missile was an Australian ship-launched anti-submarine missile, named after an Australian Aboriginal word for "throwing stick". It launched an acoustic torpedo to a range of 10 nautical miles (19 km), allowing fast-reaction attacks against subma. Level of Importance: Nationals/n TN98 date 11/66 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Model, HMAS AE2
... A detailed model of the Royal Australian Navy submarine... mornington-peninsula A detailed model of the Royal Australian Navy ...A detailed model of the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS AE2 mounted on a flat wooden base. This model is of her rigged for surface running with radio mast raised. Submarines AE1 and AE2 were the first submarines to join the new RAN fleet in 1914. Constructed in England by Vickers Ltd., the AE2 was launched in June 1913, commissioned at Portsmouth on 28 February 1914 and arrived in Sydney on 24 May, 83 days after leaving Portsmouth. A total of sixty days had been spent at sea and some 13,000 miles covered; a record for submarines at that time. Her first voyage was under the command of Lieutenant Commander Stoker, RN. Her crew of 35 comprised officers and ratings from both the RN and RAN. The AE2 was lost in action in the Sea of Marmora, Turkey on the 30th April, 1915, whilst serving in the Dardanelles and Gallipoli campaign. Visit the following website for further details < https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-ae2 > -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPhotograph - Monochrome, MV Wyuna
... Australian Navy Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otama.... Royal Australian Navy Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otama ...The ship was built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation as a pilot cutter. Her role as a pilot cutter was to sail with pilots on board to meet ships entering Port Phillip Bay. Pilots would be transferred by the Wyuna's workboat to the vessel requiring pilotage while it was stopped dead in the water, with shelter provided by the vessel itself. In the early 1970s the pilot service started using fast launches to allow pilots to board while ships were still underway, and in 1979 the Wyuna was sold to the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania as a training vessel. She continued in that role until 2004 when sold to Mineralogy Pty Ltd as an accommodation vessel. In September 2013 she was donated to the Western Port Oberon Association for the Victorian Maritime Centre currently at Crib Point. For a time she was docked at Beauty Point, Tasmania, and after being refurbished for 18 months she was to be moved to Docklands in Melbourne, Victoria. After this berth became unavailable the vessel was docked at Inspection Head Wharf in Beauty Point. After a period there it was towed into Bell Bay where she lays at anchor as of January 2016. When funding becomes available the Western Port Oberon Association has plans to display the vessel in a wet berth alongside the former Royal Australian Navy Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otama.Mr Henry HudsonBlack and white photograph of the Pilot Tender MV Wyuna partially obscured by a large wave at the rip, entrance to Port Phillip Bay.mv wyuna, port phillip pilot service, the rip, the heads, queenscliff, point lonsdale -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Document (item) - THE LIFE HISTORY OFF HMAS COLAC
... . TWENTY SIX WERE BUILT FOR THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY, COMMISSIONED.... TWENTY SIX WERE BUILT FOR THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY, COMMISSIONED ...HMAS COLAC WAS LAUNCHED ON 30 AUGUST 1941 AT MORTS DOCK SYDNEY. ONE OF SIXTY MINESWEEPERS, (CORVETTES), BUILT DURING WW11. TWENTY SIX WERE BUILT FOR THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY, COMMISSIONED AT SYDNEY ON THE 6TH JANUARY1942. LATER IN JANUARY1942, COLAC WAS ASSINGED TO ANTI-SUBMARINE PATROL, OPERATION BETWEEN TOWNSVILLE AND NEW GUINEA. IN DECEMBER 1942 COLAC AND HER SISTER SHIPS, BALLARAT AND BROOME WERE ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORT AUSTRALIAN TROOPS TO THE BUNA AREA. THE THREE VESSELS REACHED THE LANDING POINT, AT CAPE SUDEST,NEAR ORO BAY. ALL 762 TROOPS LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE MONTH COLAC WAS INVOLVED IN TROOP CARRYING. IN MARCH 1943, COLAC DETACHED FROM OPERATIONS IN FORWARD AREAS AND WAS ASSINGED TO CONVOY ESCORT DUTY ON THE AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST. ENEMY SUBMARINES WHERE OPERATING IN THE AREA, AND ON THE 26TH APRIL, A CONVOY OF FIVE SHIPS, ESCORTED BY COLAC AND BALLARAT WERE ATTACKED ABOUT 20 MILES OFF CAPE BYRON. THE BRITISH SHIP, M V LIMERICK WAS HIT BY A TORPEDO AND SANK. COLAC RESCUED ALL BUT TWO OF THE LIMERICKS CREW. JULY 1943 COLAC RETURNED TO THE ESCORT, OF CONVOYS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AN NEW GUINEA, WHICH KEPT HER ALMOST CONSTANTLY AT SEA FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. IN JANUARY 1944 SHE RESUMED ESCORT DUTIES OFF THE EAST COAST FOR CONVOYS, FOR A BRIEF PERIOD. THE SHIP RETURNED TO NEW GUINEA WATERS IN 1944 AND 1945. EARLY 1945 COLAC, IN THE COMPANY OF HMAS SWAN AND SISTER SHIP HMAS DELORAINE, AND HMAS DUBBO, GAVE BOMBARDMENT SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS IN THE WEWAK AREA. TARGETS INCLUDED MUSCHA ISLAND, KAIRISU ISLAND ,AND CAPE SAMIER AND WEWAK. IN MAY, COLAC PROCEEDED TO BOUGAINVILLE, IN THE SOLOMON ISLAND WHERE SHE TOOK PART IN OPERATIONS TO PREVENT JAPANESE TROOPS ON CHOISEUL ISLAND, FROM EVACUATING TO BOUGANVILLE, AND TO HARASS THE ENEMY AND TO DESTROY THEIR INSTALLATION ON THE COAST. DURING THESE OPERATIONS COLAC SUBTAINED HER FIRST CASUALTIES. ON THE 26 MAY SHE RECEIVED TWO HITS FROM ENEMY SHORE BATTERIES. THE FIRST KILLED TWO RATINGS. AND WOUNDED TWO OTHERS, WHILE THE SECOND SHELL STRUCK THE SHIP ON THE WATERLINE. AFTER THROWING ALL DEPTH CHARGERS AND FITTINGS OVERBOARD ,SHE WAS ABLE TO PROCCEDTO TREASURY ISLAND; BUT HAD TO BE TAKEN UNDER TOW TO BLANCHE HARBOUR. AFTER REPAIRS, SHE WAS TOWED TO FINSCHHAFEN IN NEW GUINEA. FROM THERE THE COLAC WAS SENT TO SYDNEY. SHE ARRIVED ON 18TH JUNE 1945, TO GO INTO DOCKYARD HANDS. THE SHIP WAS STILL IN DOCKYARD HANDS WHEN THE HOSTILITIES ENDED ON 15 AUGUST 1945. SHE WAS THEN COMMISIONED INTO RESERVE, AT SYDNEY ON 27 NOVEMBER 1945, WITHOUT BECOMING OPERATIONAL. SHE STEAMED 199,991 MILES SINCE COMMISSIONING. ON 20 FEBURAY 1951 COLAC RECOMMISSIONED FOR SERVICE AS A TRAINING SHIP FOR NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINEES AND NAVAL RESERVE PERSONNEL. SHE SERVED ON THE AUSTRALIAN STATION FOR TWO YEARS. PAID OFF INTO RESERVE AT SYDNEY ON 30 JANUARY 1953 SHE HAD STEAMED A FURTHER 33,317MILES . AFTER NINE YEARS IN RESERVE, COLAC WAS TAKEN IN HAND IN 1962 FOR CONVERSION TO A TANK CLEANING VESSEL .COLAC CEASED SERVICE AS A TANK CLEANING VESSEL ON THE 30 SEPTEMBER 1983. HMAS COLAC WAS SUNK BY A MK48 WARSHOT TORPEDO FIRED BY HMAS OVENS OFF JARVIS BAY ON 4 MARCH 1987 NUMBER J2422nd world war -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Find AE1 Ltd & Australian National Maritime Museum, "RESEARCH VESSEL PETREL BASELINE SURVEY OF HMAS AE1", 2018
"Research Vessel Petrel - Baseline Survey of HMAS AE1" This book is a report of a comprehensive photographic survey completed on a c.1938 submarine wreck off the coast of PNG.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard with white print on black and dark blue background on front and spine. Illustrated with colour photographs. Front cover - "RV Petrel control room during the survey". Back cover - "AE1 bow torpedo tube". 179 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour photographs, maps and technical drawings.books, ww2, submarine, png, photographic -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Documents, Deacon & Jay, Envelope, Letter, Military Pass and Postcard to Vida Holmes from Bill ( WT Harper ) 7358, pre 17 May 1917
Vida Evelyn Holmes born 1903, Byaduk, second daughter of Joseph and Agnes Holmes, Byaduk. Worked as a nurse and died in Warrnambool hospital in 1928. 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper, born 1896, Byaduk, 8th Battalion-24th Reinforcements, embarked in Melbourne on HMAT A 70 Ballarat, and killed 3rd May 1918, aged 22 years, buried in Outtersteene Communnal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France, Grave HMAT A70 Ballarat, a transport ship sunk by a submarine in the English Channel1809.1-1R envelope 14.5 x 9.00cm, opened along upper side 1809.2-4R letter 22.5 x 15.00cm, 3 pages of buff writing paper, handwritten blue on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass 19,00 x 10.00cm, commercial pull out sheet, slight pertains on left hand side 1809.6-.9R postcards 14.00 x 9.00cm, sepia photographs/views, green ink, red 1d penny stamp and handwriting. 1809.1-1R envelope: light sepia, ink postage stamp and black ink address and sender details, reverse has lead pencil calculations 1809.2-4R letter: buff writing paper, blue ink handwriting on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass: printed, blue stamped and handwritten information, red signature Wm T Harper; reverse - black printed instruction and chart 1809.6-.9R postcards: Souvenir of Salisbury/Views Only, partial postmark.Miss Vida Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia Reverse inside note signed 'Yours Sincerely/Cousin Bill/ One of the "Ballarat' heroes/...s the King calls you/ Wednesday May 9th 1917Love to all the children/and Mother and Fathervida holmes, bill harper, hmat a70 ballarat, ww 1, byaduk, letter, postcard, military pass, 7358 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Seaman's Hat, H.M.A.S Warrnambool, Early 21st century
In 2005 the H.M.A.S. Warrnambool was de-commissioned in Darwin and the Mayor of Warrnambool, Cr Glenys Phillpot, was present at the ceremonies connected to this event. She obtained this sailor’s hat at that time as a souvenir of the ship. It appears to be brand new. H.M.A.S. Warrnambool was the second ship with this name. The first H.M.A.S. Warrnambool was built in Sydney in 1941 and commissioned for anti-submarine and mine sweeping duties. In 1947 it was struck by a mine in northern Australian waters and sunk with the loss of four lives. The second H.M.A.S. Warrnambool was commissioned in 1981as a patrol boat in northern Australian waters. It had steamed over 500,000 miles before the end of its working life in 2005 and had visited Warrnambool several times. This sailor’s cap is of importance as a memento of the second ship named H.M.A.S. Warrnambool and particularly commemorates the de-commissioning of that ship in 2005 in Darwin. This is a white seaman’s hat with a flat oval-shaped crown made of stiffened white material with two white metal eyelets on each side. The base has a black ribbon with a black bow and lettering in woven gold thread. Inside there is a leather band with a white bow and a navy blue ribbon to act as a chin strap. This is attached on one side only. Inside also is a white label with the maker’s information on it. H.M.A.S. Warrnambool MAPE uniform headwear of the MCH group of companies 3405-66-075-6064 E 5 R.A.N. -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPrint H.M.A.S. Quickmatch
HMAS Quickmatch (G92/D21/D292/F04), named for the quick-match, a fast burning match used for lighting cannon, was a Q class destroyer operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Although commissioned into the RAN in 1942, the ship was initially the property of the Royal Navy. Quickmatch served with both the British Eastern Fleet and British Pacific Fleet during World War II. In the 1950s, the destroyer was converted into an anti-submarine frigate. In 1957, Quickmatch operated in support of Malaya during the Malayan Emergency. The ship remained in service until 1963, and after use as an accommodation ship, was sold for scrap in 1972. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Quickmatch_(G92)Print of Photograph of H.M.A.S. Quickmatchhmas quickmatch, h.m.a.s. quickmatch, quickmatch -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque H.M.A.S. Albatross, H.M.A.S. Albatross
In July 1947, the Commonwealth Defence Council approved the formation of a Fleet Air Arm which would be controlled and operated by the RAN. The initial planning included purchase of two aircraft carriers, aircraft and establishment of shore facilities. The carriers were named HMA Ships Sydney and Melbourne, and the shore facilities were at Nowra. HMAS Albatross was commissioned in August 1948 and the 20th Carrier Air Group, comprising Sea Fury and Firefly aircraft, was brought from England to Australia by HMAS Sydney. These aircraft, operated by 805 and 816 Squadrons, disembarked to Nowra in May 1949. In November 1950, they were joined by the Carrier Air Group of 808 and 817 Squadrons, also flying Sea Furies and Fireflies. HMAS Albatross has been expanding ever since. As more capable aircraft have been acquired, so ground support facilities have had to be built. In 1955, Sea Venoms and Gannets arrived, requiring radar workshops and test facilities. More aircraft necessitated stricter standards of air traffic control and a new control tower was built in 1958. In 1964 the introduction of Wessex helicopters, with a dunking sonar capability, required a further expansion of services. In 1965, it was decided to buy American aircraft to replace the ageing British Gannets and Sea Venoms. McDonnell Douglas Skyhawks and Grumman Trackers were chosenand additional avionics facilities were built to service the complex equipment they carried. The helicopters now based at HMAS Albatross have restored to the RAN much of the anti-submarine capability lost when the Tracker squadron was disbanded in 1983. In recent years significant redevelopment has taken place, continuing the operation of HMAS Albatross and recognising its strategic importance as the sole Royal Australian Navy Air Station.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S. Albatross H.M.A.S. Albatross -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque H.M.A.S. Otama, H.M.A.S. Otama
... of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Built in Scotland, the submarine... of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Built in Scotland, the submarine ...HMAS Otama (SS 72/SSG 72) was an Oberon class submarine of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Built in Scotland, the submarine was commissioned into the RAN in 1978; the last of the class to enter service. Otama remained in service until late 2000, when she was decommissioned and sold to a Victorian community group, who planned to preserve the submarine as a museum ship.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S. Otama H.M.A.S. Otama -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque H.M.A.S. Orian, H.M.A.S. Orian
... of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). One of six submarines ordered... of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). One of six submarines ordered ...HMAS Orion (S 71) was an Oberon class submarine of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). One of six submarines ordered by the RAN during the 1960s, Orion, named after the constellation in a break from ship-naming tradition, was built in Scotland and commissioned in 1977. Orion was decommissioned in 1996, marked for disposal in 2003, and broken up for scrap in 2006. Several sections of the submarine remain intact as memorials and museum piecesWooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S. Orian H.M.A.S. Orian -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPrint H.M.A.S. Quickmatch, H.M.A.S. Quickmatch
HMAS Quickmatch (G92/D21/D292/F04), named for the quick-match, a fast burning match used for lighting cannon, was a Q class destroyer operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Although commissioned into the RAN in 1942, the ship was initially the property of the Royal Navy. Quickmatch served with both the British Eastern Fleet and British Pacific Fleet during World War II. In the 1950s, the destroyer was converted into an anti-submarine frigate. In 1957, Quickmatch operated in support of Malaya during the Malayan Emergency. The ship remained in service until 1963, and after use as an accommodation ship, was sold for scrap in 1972Framed print of the H.M.A.S. Quickmatchhmas quickmatch, h.m.a.s. quickmatch, quickmatch -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Insignia of H.M.A.S. Quickmatch
HMAS Quickmatch (G92/D21/D292/F04), named for the quick-match, a fast burning match used for lighting cannon, was a Q class destroyer operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Although commissioned into the RAN in 1942, the ship was initially the property of the Royal Navy. Quickmatch served with both the British Eastern Fleet and British Pacific Fleet during World War II. In the 1950s, the destroyer was converted into an anti-submarine frigate. In 1957, Quickmatch operated in support of Malaya during the Malayan Emergency. The ship remained in service until 1963, and after use as an accommodation ship, was sold for scrap in 1972Plaster insignia crest of H.M.A.S. Quickmatch on wooden plaqueH.M.A.S. Quickmatchhmas quickmatch -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchIkara Missile, Maribyrnong Ordinance Factory in Victoria. et al, 1965
... During the 1950’s, the growing threat from Submarines, led... the 1950’s, the growing threat from Submarines, led the Royal ...During the 1950’s, the growing threat from Submarines, led the Royal Australian Navy to consider a quick reaction, long range ASW torpedo delivery system as an alternative to the USN’s ASROC and the RN’s Match. Full scale research and development began in 1960 using the Turana target drone as the basis for the delivery platform. Shipboard tests began in 1963 and the Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) began production of three variants M3, M4 and M5 in 1965. The M4 variant had a guidance system designed to interface to a full tactical data handling system while the M3 and M5 variants used a simpler system with a dedicated fire control system. The IKARA is an unmanned miniature aircraft with clip on upper and lower stabilizers and wings. The upper stabilizer (SVU) housed and electronic package that transmitted flight data back to the launch platform and received updated target acquisition data during flight. Flight maneuverability was provided by elevons fitted into the trailing edge of each wing, these were operated by an actuator system that received flight correction data transmitted to the autopilot from the fire control system. The payload, either the Mk44 or Mk46 lightweight torpedo was suspended to the underside of the airframe and faired into the body to provide and aerodynamic shape. The forward section of the body housed the autopilot and the thermal battery unit. Propulsion was provided by the MURAWA steel cased, solid propellant rocket motor with a combined boost and sustainer stage. IKARA was capable of engaging a target to the maximum range of the ships sonar, regardless of weather conditions. Target information is fed into the fire control system, which calculated to drop zone for the torpedo taking into account speed and direction of launch platform and target, win speed etc, then tracking the missile to the drop zone where command signals initiate torpedo release. The IKARA is an unmanned miniature aircraft with clip on upper and lower stabilizers and wings. navy, torpedo, rocket, submarine, missile -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1939-1945
Donated by W.G. Selwyn 421514 RAAF .1) Sir Winston Churchill in centre of a crowd. .2 This photo is the same as the Imperial War Museum photo, item C3780. U 459 was scuttled after being severely damaged by the RAF. 24 JULY 1943. .3 This photo is the same as the Imperial War Museum photo, item C3543. Its caption is titled "TWO AUSTRALIAN SUNDERLANDS DESTROY A U BOAT". caption reads..."Original wartime caption: Depth charges from Sunderland "P" straddling U-boat which had been apparently partially disabled by "F"'s attack and unable to crash dive. Wake shows U-boat still capable of considerable surface speed, unsuccessfully attempting to evade the Sunderland's attack, which ultimately "killed" it."..1) Photograph- black and white, crowd, horse and Sir Winston Churchill .2) Photograph- black and white photo of a submarine circling and damaged after air attack ..3) photograph- black and white white photo, submarine under air attack from Australian Sunderland aircraft.photograph, sir winston churchill, u boats second world war., u 459. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PICTURE POSTCARD, Royal Australian Navy, 30.7.1942
See also Cat No’s 4452, 4453 & 3146Cardboard postcard, one side has a black & white photo of the interior of a japanese miniature submarine. The reverse side has image of a RAN badge & oak leaves. Dated 30 July 1942. Wording in the middle certifies the bearer as sat at these controls.postcards, japanese -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in the War 1939-1945 Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945 Author G. Herman Gill, First Published 1968
Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Series 2 NAVY Volume 2Official Historic Record Series Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945 Maps, Photographs, Illustrationswwii, navy, coral sea, guadalcanal, south west pacific, krait, strategy for victory, submarine swansong, wrans, tarakan, soloman islands, new guinea, largest amphibious attack - balikpapan, mindsweepers, coast watchers, hmas hobart, hmas vampire, hmas nestor, hmas canberra, hmas ballarat, hmas bendigo, hmas shropshire, hmas gasgoyne, hmas nizam, hmas arunta -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Japan 1943-1945 AIR Author George Odgers, First Published in 1957
The history of the Royal Australian Air Force in WWII beginning with the first offensive against Japan and ends with the return of the RAAF to Australia after the surrender of the Japanese Forces.Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Japan 1943-1945 AIR Maps, Illustrations, Photographs, Australian War Memorialraaf, 1943-1945, japan, pacific war, phillipines, burma, minelaying, mindoro, catalinas, anti-submarine, tarakan, labuan, rabaul, new guinea -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book, 1951
This book tells of the mounting sea power of the Allies told by men of the RAN who with their ships have added the weight of their blows to the common effort. It tells stories of which the Royal Australian Navy may be proud.This volume is a further unfolding of the story of WWII which because of its nature as a world wide conflict, is so largely the story of sea power and its influence on the final outcome HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book. Green hardcover with black text and Navy insignia on front cover, text on spine. Inside front and back cover green sepia drawing of a fleet of Navy ships. Graphs, drawings, photographs, maps, poems.Tribute - Grey she is and stately Young alive and shapely Lissome, yes, and graceful, With perfect lines of elegance and dignity Her noble, lovely head She nods and shakes, With confidence to face Whatever may come. She nurses me And nourishes; Shields me, gives me courage. Alone I have been with her, when afraid. And in a crowd of friends, both hers and mine. Through conflict tense, with element or foe; through danger from above and from below. Through anguish keen Of loss, of death, of pain. Through gaiety, through joy victorious and safe She is my life, my only love, My ship.wwii, royal australian navy, sea power, germans, europe, japanese, communications, rear admiral v.a.c. crutchley, v.c., d.s.c, destroyers, corvettes, frigates, escort duties, motor launches, aircraft carriers, battleships, battle cruisers, cruises, armed merchant cruisers, sloops, submarine sweepers, mediterranean, warspite, valiant, pacific, american forces, dneiper bend, solomon islands, makin, tarawa, h.m.a australia, h.m.a shropshire, h.m.a arunta, h.m.a warramunga, h.m.a.s westralia, arctic, h.m. jamaica, h.m.saumarez, u.s. marines, h.m.a.s benalla, h.m.a.s shepparton, royal australian navy reserves -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - CERTIFICATES, MILITARY PAYMENT, Vietnam era
These Military payment Certificates were used in U.S Military Installations, PX’s instead of U.S Dollars. This was to avoid Dollars getting into the black market and used to buy weapons etc. Every few months there would be a shut down and all Payment certificates handed in and new ones issued. They were also used in Australian bases in Vietnam. It was not for use in the main stream, if caught changing these certificates for Vietnamese currency you were in serious trouble..1) 25 cent note, Military Payment certificate, red background,for use only by United States Military, features a Submarine on the front and on the back an Astronaut. .2) 10 cent note, Military Payment Certificate, same front and back as .1) except blue back ground. .3) 5 cent note, Military Payment Certificate, red and blue background, features the head of “Statue of Liberty on the front and the back is only 5 cents..1) “SER No C03913187C, series 681”. 2) “ SER No C12629430C”,series 681. .3) “ G01747260G” , series 591”military payment certificate, u.s
