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Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter (item) - Memo Outlining the Role of the Historical Projects Group, HdH Victoria, Historical Projects Group: Hawker De Havilland Victoria Ltd (formerly CAC Pty. Ltd)
The Historical Projects Group was a volunteer group that was endorsed by and reported to the board of Hawker de Havilland Victoria, to preserve CAC history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Earnings advice, CAC, 1987
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets White Earnings Advice papers issued by CACindustry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - CAC pressure cooker, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, 1940
Pressure cooker. With the logo of CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) on inside of lid.Logo on inside of lids "CA" superimposed over outline of birddomestic life, industry - manufacturing, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-12 Boomerang A46-25 (Fuselage)
Historical Details: . Description: The Boomerang was Australia’s so-called ‘Panic Fighter’ of the Second World War. It was designed and built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in response to Australia’s desperate need for combat aircraft following Japan’s sudden entry into. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-27 Avon Sabre A94-989
Historical Details: . Description: Early in 1951 the Australian Government announced that the North American F86 Sabre, would be manufactured in Australia by CAC as a replacement for the Gloster Meteor. The RAAF required major modifications to the basic design, mainly the installation o. Level of Importance: Regional -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-25 Winjeel A85-418 ("Vmntq")
Historical Details: . Description: The CAC Winjeel was designed as a post-war replacement for the Tiger Moth and the Wirraway training aircraft then in use with the RAAF. Winjeel is an aboriginal word meaning ‘young eagle’. First flown in 1951, the aircraft suffered a prolonged developm. Level of Importance: Statewinjeel ca25 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet - CAC, Brian Butt
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC Comair Bus
Historical Details: . Description: During the 1950’s it had become increasingly apparent to the management of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation that, to stay viable, the company would have to expand its manufacturing base beyond aircraft. CAC diversified its manufacturing base, buildin. Level of Importance: Regional -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - CAC saucepans and lids, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, 1940
Set of 4 saucepans and lids All with the logo of CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) on inside of lids.Logo on inside of lids "CA"superimposed over outline of birddomestic life, industry - manufacturing, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Pay Packet, Alan Mathews, CAC, 1972 - 1983
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets Ten torn pay packetsindustry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-6 Wackett Trainer A3-22 (VH-ALV), 1941
Historical Details: The AARG Wackett Trainer A3-22 was the 22nd production example (and 24th one built) and was delivered to the RAAF in August 1941. It served briefly at 3EFTS at Essendon VIC as an Intermediate Trainer until being re-issued to the Central Flying School at C. Description: This wood and fabric monoplane was designed by Lawrence Wackett in 1938 as a basic trainer and was built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) at Fishermen’s Bend. RAAF pilots, trained on the Tiger Moth and aspiring to fly the more powerful Wirra. Level of Importance: National -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pratt & Whitney R 1830 Radial Engine, 54828 (CAC)
This engine was a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) build, and had been upgraded to 92 specification at some time. This engine as acquired, was completely seized and great difficulty was encountered in dismantling it. The pistons in Nos 1, 13, 3, 2 and 5 had "grown" into the cylinder bores requiring some unorthodox methods to remove them. The cylinder barrels have been brought up to a reasonable standard, those beyond repair were replaced from stock. After getting various parts from the US, this engine was eventually brought up to running order.The Pratt & Whitney R 1830 is a double row 14 cylinder air cooled radial engine with a capacity of 1830 cubic inches, (30 litres), developing some 1200 horsepower at a maximum 2700 rpm.Engine Number 54828 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 1966
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. Employee Savings group card at CAC Inspection social club. record of deposits.industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 1967
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. Employee Savings group card at CAC Inspection social club. record of deposits.industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Clock in slip, 22 Dec 1954
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets White slip from Clock #3483 pay no 549industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Clock in slip, 22 Dec 1960
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets White slip from Clock #3483 pay no 4industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Clock in slip, 14 Nov 1962
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. CAC paysheets/packets White slip from Clock #3483 pay no 4industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-28 Ceres (Cockpit)
Historical Details: he AARG aircraft is a composite restoration of 3 wrecks recovered from Airland Improvements at Cootamundra in 1974, including the remains of VH-WAX (CA-28-15) and VH-WHY (CA-28-17). The most substantially complete wreck was VH-WOT which as serial numbe. Description: Based on the CAC Wirraway trainer; the Ceres, named after the Roman Goddess of the Harvest was developed to meet the need of the aerial crop dusting industry for a purpose built agricultural aircraft. First flown in 1958 the Ceres could lift one ton of. Level of Importance: National -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-28 Ceres VH-WOT, 1962
Historical Details: he AARG aircraft is a composite restoration of 3 wrecks recovered from Airland Improvements at Cootamundra in 1974, including the remains of VH-WAX (CA-28-15) and VH-WHY (CA-28-17). The most substantially complete wreck was VH-WOT which as serial numbe. Description: Based on the CAC Wirraway trainer; the Ceres, named after the Roman Goddess of the Harvest was developed to meet the need of the aerial crop dusting industry for a purpose built agricultural aircraft. First flown in 1958 the Ceres could lift one ton of. Level of Importance: Nationalceres -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Various aircraft photos and drawings see description, CAC Misc documents and design drawings of various aircraft
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Earnings advice, CAC, 1957 - 1958
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. Commonwealth Taxation Office - Victoria Assessmnt Notices Yellow Employees Copy of earnings. Employer CACindustry, workers, taxation, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Employee Copy of Earnings, Alan Mathews, CAC, 1961 - 1968
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. Commonwealth Taxation Office - Victoria Assessmnt Notices Seven Yellow Employees Copy of earnings 1961-1968. Employer CACindustry, workers, taxation, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - CAC - Terms And Conditions For Non-CAC Personnel Resident At CAC,NTF Program Directive No.6
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Collection - CAC Various Promotional Brochures Covering CAC Technical Capacity And Capabilities (Mid 1950's to Mid 1980's)
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - CAC Collection - CAC Manufacture Of Bell 206B-1 Helicopters At CAC June 1971- March 1977
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - RAAF - Powered Aircraft Control Ssytem Components - (Mirage) Repair & Recondintioning Instrustions
Description: Publisher: RAAF Pages: 200 Binding: Loose Leaf Keywords: Mirage Schedule of Spare Parts Powered Flight Control System Components Level of Importance: . CAC -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - The Status Of Civil Aviation In 1946
Description: ISBN: 0644 056738 Date: 12/12/1986 Publisher: Aust. Government Publishing Service Pages: 416 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. CAC -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Aircraft Propellors And Controls
Description: Various type Missiles 1945/1960's. 7 B&W Photos. AAP: Level of Importance: . CAC -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Field Service Surveys - Sabre 530-533
Description: ISBN: AR-001-743 Date: July 1979 Author: R. C. Adams & G. A. Cleave Publihser: DSTO Pages: 127 Binding: Permanent/Soft Level of Importance: . CAC -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 101 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: WRE Tech Memorandum WSD 191 Jindivik Mk 3B/103B Development Trial JD23/29 R408 Summary R F Davey WRE Tech Memorandum WSD 191 Jindivik Mk 3B/103B Development Trial JD23/29 R401 Summary B Solowij WRE Technical Note OID 36 - Jindivik D Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includiCAC