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Marysville & District Historical SocietyTHE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 13-APRIL 13 2012
... ...bomber's story...marysville victoria australia frontier productions comes to the region thornton golburn river the frontier movie filmed in shire what's on when in april advertisements the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville community centre yarra valley yoga creative triangle marysville cultural community agm marysville brigade marysville cfa good friday appeal marysville golf report bomber's story wildfires of 2009 remembered church notices men's breakfast b.u.i.l.t. igloo roadhouse marysville pharmacy marysville medical clinic earthworks herald the beginning of skate park construction 2012 seasons launch marysville sub branch rsl anzac day march happy hour marysville community golf & bowls club marysville & district sesquicentenary celebrations marysville & district historical society meeting memory lane cafes travel the silk road alexandra library maryton park b & b marysville beer & platter garden marysville lake mountains visitor information centre narbethong history group ladies lunch saladin lodge lake mountain alpine resort modern life music school marysville medical news councillor comment THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 NO 13-APRIL 13 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, frontier productions comes to the region, thornton golburn river, the frontier movie filmed in shire, what's on when in april, advertisements, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville community centre, yarra valley yoga, creative triangle, marysville cultural community agm, marysville brigade, marysville cfa, good friday appeal, marysville golf report, bomber's story, wildfires of 2009 remembered, church notices, men's breakfast, b.u.i.l.t., igloo roadhouse, marysville pharmacy, marysville medical clinic, earthworks herald the beginning of skate park construction, 2012 seasons launch, marysville sub branch rsl, anzac day march, happy hour, marysville community golf & bowls club, marysville & district sesquicentenary celebrations, marysville & district historical society meeting, memory lane cafes, travel the silk road alexandra library, maryton park b & b, marysville beer & platter garden, marysville lake mountains visitor information centre, narbethong history group, ladies lunch, saladin lodge, lake mountain alpine resort, modern life music school, marysville medical news, councillor comment -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH & SOUVENIR, C.1943 - 45
... story and connection. This would be a multi Commonwealth Aircrew. Crew members were L to R, Bill Jones, Tony White, Nobby Norris, Doug Eden, Peter Ellis, Alan Goodall. photographs souvenirs memorabilia DFC On Rear , "left to right, F/Sgt Bill Jones (Gunner), F/Sgt Tony White (Bomb aimer), F/Sgt Nobby Norris ? (W/Op 2nd), F/Lt Doug Egan (Pilot), F/O Peter Ellis (Navigator), F/O Allan Goodall (1st W/Op)" .1) B & W photo of a Wellington Bomber ...Item re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. These items were in a wallet, refer Cat No 5772 for the story and connection. This would be a multi Commonwealth Aircrew. Crew members were L to R, Bill Jones, Tony White, Nobby Norris, Doug Eden, Peter Ellis, Alan Goodall..1) B & W photo of a Wellington Bomber in the rear with six Aircrew in Flying gear standing in front. Inscription on rear in faint black pen. .2) Handkerchief with hand painted scene of Mt Etna in Sicily.On Rear , "left to right, F/Sgt Bill Jones (Gunner), F/Sgt Tony White (Bomb aimer), F/Sgt Nobby Norris ? (W/Op 2nd), F/Lt Doug Egan (Pilot), F/O Peter Ellis (Navigator), F/O Allan Goodall (1st W/Op)"photographs, souvenirs, memorabilia, dfc -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book, A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. Yardley)
... A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. ...Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 1 Aerodrome Road Nhill grampians Published by the Australian Capitol Teritory Branch of the Military Historical Society of Australia Paper back, purple A Quiet and Efficient Captain of Aircraft, The story of Bill Gray - an RAAF Lancaster Bomber Command Pilot during WWII (as told by Christofer B. ...Paper back, purple -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS FRAMED RAAF, SAFE HOME, C.1944 - 45
... Bombers and commenced operational flying on 5.11.1944. He rose through the ranks to Flt Sgt on 31.12.1944 and then granted a Commission as F/O on 12.3.1945. He transferred to 466 SQD RAAF on 26.5.1945. His records are a bit sketchy but it appears he flew 11 Operational Sorties. His Commission was terminated on 19.3.1946. His brother Hugh who was also in the RAAF and home at the time told the story...bomber. Small photo is of air crewman flying officer JACK MASON (WAG) of Bendigo. The story covers the raid that aircraft was on, how the side exploded out, and the crew members names....Bombers and commenced operational flying on 5.11.1944. He rose through the ranks to Flt Sgt on 31.12.1944 and then granted a Commission as F/O on 12.3.1945. He transferred to 466 SQD RAAF on 26.5.1945. His records are a bit sketchy but it appears he flew 11 Operational Sorties. His Commission was terminated on 19.3.1946. His brother Hugh who was also in the RAAF and home at the time told the story ...John Joseph MASON No 418670 Wireless Air Gunner (WAG) (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 29.5.1942 age 19 years. After 5 Training postings he embarked for Canada on 15.1.1943 arriving 31.1.1943. He then did Training in Edmonton, Calgary and Mossank before embarking to England 21.10.1943 arriving 30.6.1943. After more Training at several postings he was finally posted to No 158 SQD RAF flying Halifax Bombers and commenced operational flying on 5.11.1944. He rose through the ranks to Flt Sgt on 31.12.1944 and then granted a Commission as F/O on 12.3.1945. He transferred to 466 SQD RAAF on 26.5.1945. His records are a bit sketchy but it appears he flew 11 Operational Sorties. His Commission was terminated on 19.3.1946. His brother Hugh who was also in the RAAF and home at the time told the story that when the aircraft was hit his mother new something had happened to Jack.Photograph, framed. Safe home. The frame is black smooth wooden type. A montage of 2 black and white photos and a description. Large photo shows 4 crew members standing in front of a damaged Halifax bomber. Small photo is of air crewman flying officer JACK MASON (WAG) of Bendigo. The story covers the raid that aircraft was on, how the side exploded out, and the crew members names.Rear has "From HUGH MASON and the MASON family"photography - photographs, raaf ww2, 158 sqd -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, The True Story of the Death Railway & the Bridge on the River Kwai
... Photos are of railway locomotives, a bomber, railway bridges and a soldier. The True Story of the Death Railway & the Bridge on the River Kwai Book BOOK ...Book is organised by "J.P".Softcover with collage of photos on cover. Photos are of railway locomotives, a bomber, railway bridges and a soldier.Inside front cover "Donated by Trevor Knight"books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Saved by Angels, 2002
... Soft cover - shades of red with front panel depicting a soldier and bombers, and rear panel depicts jungle trail. 80 pages plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields books-military-history books Soft cover - shades of red with front panel depicting a soldier and bombers, and rear panel depicts jungle trail. 80 pages plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. ...Soft cover - shades of red with front panel depicting a soldier and bombers, and rear panel depicts jungle trail. 80 pages plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. Illustrated with black and white photos.books-military-history, books -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
... Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraits raaf wwii beaufighters waafs partisans parachute middle east squadron kitty hawk flying nurses medical air evacuation unit wewak new guinea jungle diary the p24 Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jones RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, blue hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a blue sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers ...This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, blue hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a blue sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Fly for your Life Author Larry Forrester, March 1956
... Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The story of Stanford Tuck's military career. tuck forrester 65 squadron distinguished service medal royal air force distinguished flying cross italian bombers 257 squadron spitfire prison camp The story of R.R. ...The story of Stanford Tuck's military career.Hard Cover - colour blue- on spine red seal with gold star on top and bottom. Photographs, The story of R.R. Stanford Tuck, D.S.O D.F.C with two bars To my wife and eight other proud travellers of the inner circle. Part of Companion Book Clubtuck, forrester, 65 squadron, distinguished service medal, royal air force, distinguished flying cross, italian bombers, 257 squadron, spitfire, prison camp -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Victory Roll - The RAAF at War, 1952
... stories in 'Victory Roll' tell of some of the deeds performed in the final and victorious year of WWII. They add to a long tradition of gallant service and sacrifice and will serve as an eternal inspiration in the task of building a new world in which the spirit of the Four Freedoms must predominate. In making final victory possible, we lost many comrades, to w home this book, together with those which preceded it, becomes a permanent memorial. wwii raaf end of conflict test pilot wewak the sisters fly on battle of borneo the biscuit bombers anzacs on bougainville raaf pacific return to timor pacific landing long range from darwin air victory over burma lifeline to china photo recce first over malaya jungle dawn the victory in europe story of a prison camp night flight over hamburg youth's prayer at a war memorial victory at the alps waaf's good service Message from the Chief of Air Staff.... ...The stories in 'Victory Roll' tell of some of the deeds performed in the final and victorious year of WWII. They add to a long tradition of gallant service and sacrifice and will serve as an eternal inspiration in the task of building a new world in which the spirit of the Four Freedoms must predominate. In making final victory possible, we lost many comrades, to w home this book, together with those which preceded it, becomes a permanent memorial.Green hardcover and spine with black text - 'Victory Roll The RAAF at war' on front cover and spine. The inside front and back covers have silhouette, green sepia pictures of a variety of aeroplane. Illustrations, photographs and cartoonsMessage from the Chief of Air Staff.... Air Vice Marshal, Chief of Ai Staff C.Joneswwii, raaf, end of conflict, test pilot, wewak, the sisters fly on, battle of borneo, the biscuit bombers, anzacs on bougainville, raaf pacific, return to timor, pacific landing, long range from darwin, air victory over burma, lifeline to china, photo recce, first over malaya, jungle dawn, the victory in europe, story of a prison camp, night flight over hamburg, youth's prayer at a war memorial, victory at the alps, waaf's good service -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
... Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraits raaf wwii beaufighters waafs partisans parachute middle east squadron kitty hawk flying nurses medical air evacuation unit wewak new guinea jungle diary the p24 Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jones RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a green sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers ...This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a green sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Paul Brickhill, The dam busters, 1953
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Britain Dam buster raid - Germany On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. ...On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.Ill, p.287.non-fictionOn 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - britain, dam buster raid - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Mike Colman, Crew : the story of the men who flew RAAF Lancaster J for Jig, 2018
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Australian Air Force - Aerial operations - Europe Royal Australian Air Force - Biographies The story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. ...The story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. On the evening of 24 February 1944, RAAF Lancaster bomber J for Jig took off from an airfield in Lincolnshire. On board was a crew of seven young men - five Australians, two Scots - whose mission was to bomb factories in Schweinfurt, Germany. But J for Jig never reached its target. It was shot down in the night skies over France. This book is about the seven lives on that aircraft - who they were, what they did, whom they loved, and whom they left behind. Some were to die that night, and others were to survive, withstanding incredible hardships and adventures as prisoners and evaders in a war that was far from over. Crew brilliantly recreates J for Jig's final mission but, more than that, in telling seven individuals' stories Mike Colman has captured the achievements, loss and the enduring legacy of the generation that fought in the Second World War.Ill, p.326.non-fictionThe story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. On the evening of 24 February 1944, RAAF Lancaster bomber J for Jig took off from an airfield in Lincolnshire. On board was a crew of seven young men - five Australians, two Scots - whose mission was to bomb factories in Schweinfurt, Germany. But J for Jig never reached its target. It was shot down in the night skies over France. This book is about the seven lives on that aircraft - who they were, what they did, whom they loved, and whom they left behind. Some were to die that night, and others were to survive, withstanding incredible hardships and adventures as prisoners and evaders in a war that was far from over. Crew brilliantly recreates J for Jig's final mission but, more than that, in telling seven individuals' stories Mike Colman has captured the achievements, loss and the enduring legacy of the generation that fought in the Second World War.royal australian air force - aerial operations - europe, royal australian air force - biographies -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Max Hastings, Armageddon: the battle for Germany, 2004
... story of the climactic months of the Second World War, the destruction of Hitler's Germany. Max Hastings has researched archives in four countries and interviewed 170 witnesses to piece together a saga that is at once fascinating military history and the greatest human tragedy of the twentieth century." "This book follows Max Hastings's earlier acclaimed studies of the Second World War, including Overlord and Bomber ...Armageddon tells the story of the climactic months of the Second World War, the destruction of Hitler's Germany. Max Hastings has researched archives in four countries and interviewed 170 witnesses to piece together a saga that is at once fascinating military history and the greatest human tragedy of the twentieth century." "This book follows Max Hastings's earlier acclaimed studies of the Second World War, including Overlord and Bomber Command, in examining a great sweep of history with massive research and a host of new insights." "Armageddon embraces the fates of more than a hundred million people, men and women, old and very young, from the tragic teenage fanatics who died in the ruins of Hitler's Reich to the British 'Tommies' who simply yearned to finish a painful job and go home. Few books on the Second World War have so vividly brought together the story of the battlefields, east and west, with the decisions of the generals and the impact of great events upon ordinary soldiers and civilians.Index, ill, maps, p.584.non-fictionArmageddon tells the story of the climactic months of the Second World War, the destruction of Hitler's Germany. Max Hastings has researched archives in four countries and interviewed 170 witnesses to piece together a saga that is at once fascinating military history and the greatest human tragedy of the twentieth century." "This book follows Max Hastings's earlier acclaimed studies of the Second World War, including Overlord and Bomber Command, in examining a great sweep of history with massive research and a host of new insights." "Armageddon embraces the fates of more than a hundred million people, men and women, old and very young, from the tragic teenage fanatics who died in the ruins of Hitler's Reich to the British 'Tommies' who simply yearned to finish a painful job and go home. Few books on the Second World War have so vividly brought together the story of the battlefields, east and west, with the decisions of the generals and the impact of great events upon ordinary soldiers and civilians.world war 1939-1945 - battles - germany, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, Bomber boys, 2017
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Australian Air Force - 18th squadron World War Two 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Australia Bomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). ...Bomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). Formed in Canberra in April 1942, the squadron flew operational coastal patrols before eventually being relocated to the secret MacDonald Airfield, north of Pine Creek in the Northern Territory and then Batchelor near Darwin.Bib, ill, maps, p.305.non-fictionBomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). Formed in Canberra in April 1942, the squadron flew operational coastal patrols before eventually being relocated to the secret MacDonald Airfield, north of Pine Creek in the Northern Territory and then Batchelor near Darwin.royal australian air force - 18th squadron, world war two 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Readers book club, The dam busters, 1954
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1939 – 1945 – britain – aerial operations - europe royal air force - 617 squadron On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. ...On 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.Ill p.254.non-fictionOn 17 May 1943, nearly 350 million tons of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr when the Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal ‘blockbuster’ bombs. The Dam Busters tells the story of the raid and the squadron of fearless airmen who carried it through. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis’ highly accurate bouncing bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany.world war 1939 – 1945 – britain – aerial operations - europe, royal air force - 617 squadron -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Cerberus, Lightning strikes : the story of a B-17 bomber, 2003
... Lightning strikes : the story of a B-17 bomber...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - usa b17 bomber - history The story of Flying Fortress Lightning Strikes, 42-3073 from its construction in a California factory in 1942 to its loss over Germany a year later Bibliography, ill, maps, p.176. ...The story of Flying Fortress Lightning Strikes, 42-3073 from its construction in a California factory in 1942 to its loss over Germany a year laterBibliography, ill, maps, p.176.The story of Flying Fortress Lightning Strikes, 42-3073 from its construction in a California factory in 1942 to its loss over Germany a year laterworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - usa, b17 bomber - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen and Unwin, Battle Order 204 : A Bomber Pilot's Story, 2007
... Battle Order 204 : A Bomber Pilot's Story...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Aerial operations - Britain World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – Australia The riveting true story account of a young WW2 pilot's heroic journey, illustrated throughout with fascinating photographs, maps and excerpts from his log books. Bibliography, ill, map, p.305. Battle Order 204 : A Bomber ...The riveting true story account of a young WW2 pilot's heroic journey, illustrated throughout with fascinating photographs, maps and excerpts from his log books.Bibliography, ill, map, p.305.non-fictionThe riveting true story account of a young WW2 pilot's heroic journey, illustrated throughout with fascinating photographs, maps and excerpts from his log books.world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - britain, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Viking, Fly -True Stories of Courage and Adventure from the Airmen of World War II, 2008
... bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories ...All over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever.Ill, p.303.non-fictionAll over the world during World War II, thousands of young men who had never so much as been near an aeroplane left offices, farms and classrooms to learn to fly and fight in the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. They fought over deserts, cities and jungles, in-single-engine fighter aircraft, heavy bombers, transport planes and flying boats. How do they feel about their dramatic days in the air? What is it they remember, and what do they choose to forget? In these candid and moving stories, Michael Veitch, writer, broadcaster and aeroplane fanatic, uncovers some of the untold stories of World War II: Australian, British and even German. He captures the events that defined a generation of men before these stories are lost forever. world war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Joseph John Parapuram, Sayonara Singapura, 2016
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - singapore Personal recollections - Joseph John Parapuram I was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. ...I was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei.Ill, p.220.non-fictionI was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - singapore, personal recollections - joseph john parapuram -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, United Services: A Story Book with Eighteen Coloured Plates, c1932
... Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The Geoff mentioned in the inscription is Geoff Biddington. army airforce navy armed service royal marines sailors naval aircraft carrier signalling submarine royal horse guards military band drum major argyll and sutherland highlanders royal artillery machine gunners tanks bridge building the piper whippet tank airmen armstrong whitworth atlas machine hawlker fury aeroplance super-marine napier schneider racing aeroplane fairet iiif sea-plane hawker hart day bomber parachute jumping schneifer trophy sea-plane bristol bulldogs iris flying-boat geoff biddington uniforms Inside front cover "To Geoff With Best Wishes From Aunty Vi 1932 Children's book with colour and black and white illustrations. United Services: A Story ...The Geoff mentioned in the inscription is Geoff Biddington.Children's book with colour and black and white illustrations.Inside front cover "To Geoff With Best Wishes From Aunty Vi 1932army, airforce, navy, armed service, royal marines, sailors, naval aircraft carrier, signalling, submarine, royal horse guards, military band, drum major, argyll and sutherland highlanders, royal artillery, machine gunners, tanks, bridge building, the piper, whippet tank, airmen, armstrong whitworth atlas machine, hawlker fury aeroplance, super-marine napier, schneider racing aeroplane, fairet iiif sea-plane, hawker hart day bomber, parachute jumping, schneifer trophy sea-plane, bristol bulldogs, iris flying-boat, geoff biddington, uniforms -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Broughton, Jack, Thud Ridge
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Aerial operations American the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam. ...the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam.the fought, flew and died in the blazing war for the sky. this is the story of that special breed of warrior, the fighter pilot, the story of the valiant men who flew the F-105 "thud" bomber over North Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bennett, John`, Highest Traditions: The history of No.2 Squadron
... Squadron 2 - History Canberra (Bomber) Vietnam Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. ...Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps.Highest Traditions is the story of No: 2 Squadron. Formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the fledgling Australian Flying Corps. australia. royal australian air force. squadron 2 - history, canberra (bomber), vietnam -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - Going My Way, Russell J Kelly, Going My Way - The story of the Mysterious Crash of a Beaufort Bomber, 2000
... Going My Way - The story of the Mysterious Crash of a Beaufort Bomber....The cover features a map of the search area for the bomber. Going My Way - The story of the Mysterious Crash of a Beaufort Bomber. ...This book tracks the crash of the RAAF Beaufort, A9-228 which crashed in the mountains near Eskdale, Victoria and the search to locate the wreckage. On the night of 4 June 1945, just weeks before the end of World War 1, a Beaufort Bomber went missing whilst conducting a navigational exercise between Mount Gambier in South Australia and Sale in Victoria.The aircraft was meant to head east, but instead it headed north east due to a series of navigational errors. It flew over Albury, circled and then headed towards the Victorian Alps. It flew over the town of Eskdale in Northeast Victoria and crashed into the side of Mount Tawonga. All crew on board perished. Those lost were Flight Officer Don Flavel (pilot), Flight Officer Robert Clayton (navigator), Flight Officer Fred Wallis and Flight Sergeant L. J. Sims (radio operator). At the time of the crash, many members of the Eskdale community were in the public hall just beginning to watch a screening of the Bing Crosby movie, "Going My Way". This accounts for the title of the publication.A 62 page book outlining the loss of the Beaufort Bomber and the search to locate it. The book includes maps, illustrations and a bibliography. The cover features a map of the search area for the bomber.This book tracks the crash of the RAAF Beaufort, A9-228 which crashed in the mountains near Eskdale, Victoria and the search to locate the wreckage. On the night of 4 June 1945, just weeks before the end of World War 1, a Beaufort Bomber went missing whilst conducting a navigational exercise between Mount Gambier in South Australia and Sale in Victoria.The aircraft was meant to head east, but instead it headed north east due to a series of navigational errors. It flew over Albury, circled and then headed towards the Victorian Alps. It flew over the town of Eskdale in Northeast Victoria and crashed into the side of Mount Tawonga. All crew on board perished. Those lost were Flight Officer Don Flavel (pilot), Flight Officer Robert Clayton (navigator), Flight Officer Fred Wallis and Flight Sergeant L. J. Sims (radio operator). At the time of the crash, many members of the Eskdale community were in the public hall just beginning to watch a screening of the Bing Crosby movie, "Going My Way". This accounts for the title of the publication.beaufort bomber crash 1945, beaufort bomber eskdale, aircraft accidents victoria -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Ralph Barker et al, THE SHIP BUSTERS(The story of the R.A.F TORPEDO - BOMBERS), 1957
... Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne THE SHIP BUSTERS(The story of the R.A.F TORPEDO - BOMBERS) Book Ralph Barker CHATTO & WINDUS ... -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - RAAF WW2, I Flew I Fell I Survived. Story of an Australia Aircrew Prisoner of War, 2001
... Baled out from a Wellington Bomber over Italy and spent the rest of the War as a prisoner of the Germans. Hard Carboard outer, Paper, Text and Pictures. 393 pages. Tom Fielder Collection I Flew I Fell I Survived. Story ...Self published by Tom Fielder ex RAAF. Baled out from a Wellington Bomber over Italy and spent the rest of the War as a prisoner of the Germans. Hard Carboard outer, Paper, Text and Pictures. 393 pages. Tom Fielder CollectionEx P.O.W 270030. Stalag IVB, Germany, Muhlberg. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - School Project, Australian War Hero of World War II, Sergeant Ronald Mosely Peake, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. ...story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. ...Australian War HeroPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. On 12 March 1943 he and his seven crew members failed to return from a mission over Stuttgart.Australian War Heropeake, ronald mosely, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR, ANDREW BROOKES, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR, 1995
... Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR Cover jacket showing showing colour photos of Hurricane in flight, also a Lancaster bomber in flight FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR Book Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR ANDREW BROOKES ...Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WARCover jacket showing showing colour photos of Hurricane in flight, also a Lancaster bomber in flightnon-fictionSpecific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Jolly Rogers, History of the 90th Bomb Group During World War II, John S. Alcorn
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Jolly Rogers Bomber aircraft Bomb Group Second World War The book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. ...The book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.A black book with a skull and crossed 'Bombs' on the front.non-fictionThe book follows the story of the United States 90th bombardment group, known unofficially as the 'Jolly Rogers'. It contains their combat operation record in summary as well as the commanders, losses, and images during operations.jolly rogers, bomber aircraft, bomb group, second world war -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN, DAVID PEARCE, THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN, 1996
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN Front cover showing colour painting of Lancaster bomber being attacked by a German fighter during WW2 on white background THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN Book Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN DAVID PEARCE ...Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMENFront cover showing colour painting of Lancaster bomber being attacked by a German fighter during WW2 on white backgroundnon-fictionStories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster, Soldiers in uniform Gyrocopter Posters Aircraft history Ordinance maps
... Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Soldiers in uniform Gyrocopter Posters Aircraft history Ordinance maps Document Cierva C30 gyrocopter 5 WW2 photos of Soldiers on parade WW1 photo of Soldiers in trench accommodation near Ypres Wackett bomber schematic Boeing Vertol helicopter Poster of Sunderland short 201 squadron listing of CAC technical publications outline of CAC aircraft over 46 year mfr poster of the sabre aircraft family Plan of CAC lorimer st plant ordinance maps of: Ringwood area Korumburra Woolamai Western port lots of acid free paper Richthofen duelling with Major Hawker Nov 1916 Jimmy Doolittle first blind flight 1929 1914 Max Immelmann flying over Paris Sept 1917 Werner Voss in battle with S.E 5's June 1915 Warneford shoots down Zeppelin 1918 Willy Coppens collides with Zeppelin Oct 1918 William barker duels with 60 German planes May 1918 Edward Mannock outwits German planes July 1915 Nungesser flying Voisin bomber ohn Robertson Duigan and his Duigan Biplane Iroquois rescue Poster CT-4A airtrainer Ansett aircraft since 1920 Poster Nomad N22B mission master Commuter Qantas aircraft story Hawker De Havilland 60 years of aircraft FA 18 schematic Poster Bushrangers Iroquois Vietnam RAAF Poster Sopwith Snipe Albert Packer Poster ...
