Cardboard cover, printed text and photos. 288 pages. Author M.J.WhitleyCruisers of World War Two An international Encyclopedia.

Black and white photograph of Peter Owen Mechanic of Bulls Cruisers Metung Victoriabusinesses, boats and boating, tourism

Ill, p.80.non-fictionA historical photographic essay of the cruisers in service with the Australian and new Zealand navies.cruisers - australia, cruisers - new zealand

Index, notes, Appendices, ill, p.134.In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.airplanes - military - australia, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia

Ill, p.49.non-fictionPlans, photographs and descriptions of the DIDO Class cruisersnaval art and science - history, naval ships - history

Ill, p.49.non-fictionPlans, photographs and descriptions of the Town Class Cruisersnaval art and science - history, naval ships - history

Ill, p.49.non-fictionPlans, photographs and descriptions of the County Class Cruisersnaval art and science - history, naval ships - history

Index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionOne of Britain's most respected naval historians explores the complex history of the cruisernaval art and science - history, naval history

Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard with Navy Blue buckram cover. Gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, red and black print on front, spine, front and back flaps. Illustrated, front cover photograph in colour of a ship dockside. Back cover - photograph in colour of a portion of a ship in a seascape of water, sand and trees in background. 191 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour photographs, maps and technical illustrations. Front end paper - handwritten greeting.Front endpaper - blue pen - handwritten, "TO DAD/ FROM VALERIE & IAN - FATHERS DAY 1981". books, navy cruisers

The Blackbird is anchored at the Tea Room jetty , North Arm Lakes Entrance , Also black and white postcard taken near entry to North Arm showing vegetation die back in foreground bare banks in background 05279.1Black and white photograph showing passengers on Peels launch 'Blackbird' boats and boating, tourism, jetties, waterways

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Sketched by Georg Rosenkranz of HSK Pinguin a German auxiliary cruiser active during World War II. HSK Pinguin was sunk on 8 May 1941 by the British heavy cruiser HMS Cornwall. She was the first auxiliary cruiser of the Kriegsmarine to suffer this fate. Pinguin exploded when the mines stored on board were hit and detonated; 332 members of the crew and about 200 of the prisoners were killed. Cornwall rescued 60 crew members and 22 prisoners who had been taken from the 28 merchant ships the raider had sunk or captured.Sketch of naval guns. The sinking of the "HSK Pinguin" by the British cruiser 'Cornwall"graytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, sketch, hsk pinguin, cornwall

HMAS Sydney was a Chatham class light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Laid down in 1911 and launched in 1912, the cruiser was commissioned into the RAN in 1913. During the early stages of World War I, Sydney was involved in supporting the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, and escorting the first ANZAC convoy. On 9 November 1914, the cruiser defeated the German cruiser SMS Emden at the Battle of Cocos. During 1915 and 1916, Sydney operated on the North America and West Indies Station, before joining the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron at Greenock, Scotland in November 1916. On 4 May 1917, the cruiser was involved in an inconclusive action against the German zeppelin L43; neither was damaged. During late 1917, Sydney became the first Australian warship to launch an aircraft, and the first warship to do so from a rotatable platform. After the war's end, Sydney spent a year in reserve before being reactivated to serve as Flagship of the RAN. The cruiser was decommissioned in 1928 and broken up for scrap. Several sections of the ship, including her bow and foremast, have been preserved as monuments, and three of the ship's main guns saw later use in shore fortifications.A number of these desk sets were manufactured and given to the Headmasters of selected schools throughout Australia in recognition of the efforts of school children in assisting the War effort during World War IMade from timber extracted from a companionway or staircase in the battle cruiser H.M.A.S. Sydney 2 x 5 cm.square glass containers are fitted. Blue attachment advising,wood from H.M.A.S. Sydney h.m.a.s. sydney, desk set, r.a.n

Requisitioned by the RAN on 11.10.39 and outfitted as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Commissioned 12.12.39 and Decommissioned 6.12.47 and refitted back to original use. Battle Honours, Indian Ocean 1941-42, Pacific 1942-45, New Guinea 1944, Leyte Gulf 1944, Lingayen Gulf 1945, Borneo 1945. Framed photo of "H.M.A.S. Manoora" Black and white photo of full length of ship. Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background. The frame has stylised branch and leaves. Heavily printed over with cream paint.Marked on rear of frame, "L. SCHILLING" On front states HMAS MANOORA, armed merchant cruiser. 1939 - 1945.photography, hmas ran

Newspaper The Sun 1/12/2020 the World War 2 eraThe Sun Newspaper dated 1/12/1941 - World War 2 ArticlesCruiser Sydney Missingcruiser sydney missing

Shows the entire fleet of Wireless Patrol carsFleet of Studebaker LarksWireless Patrol 1964 Lark Cruiserpolice vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; studebaker lark car; studebaker cruiser car

Photo of German Auxiliary Cruiser Kormoran (HSK-8)photo, general

Studebaker Cruiser, registration number JNA-405. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker cruiser car

Postcards from the personal collection of Edgar Dawson DCM, 57th Battalion. Standard postcards, gloss surface portraying ships of the line on escort duty1. on verso "Light cruiser" 2. on verso "Upper deck Melbourne" 3. on verso "Flag ship" 4. on verso "Battle cruiser" edgar dawson, 57th battalion

Photo HMAS Sydney11 in action wih Itial Cruiser Bartolomew Colleoni on 19July1940photo, ran

Colour photograph of the recovery of the cruiser Idler which had been abandoned at sea fishing industry, boats and boating, disasters, jetties

Colour photograph of the recovery of the cruiser Idler which had been abandoned at seatopography, fishing industry, ocean, boats and boating

Colour photograph of the recovery of the cruiser Idler which had been abandoned at seatopography, fishing industry, ocean, boats and boating

Five digital images of the light cruiser HMS Delhi at Princes Pier (17-25 March 1924) The British Fleet were on the "Empire Cruise" (also called the Special Squadron) and other vessels also here were battle cruisers HMS Hood and HMS Repulse and other light cruisers HMS Danae; HMS Dunedin; HMS Dauntless; HMS Dragonmaritime, piers and wharves - princes pier, armed services - foreign services, empire cruise, special squadron, hms repulse, hms hood, hms delhi, hms danae, hms dunedin, hms dauntless, hms dragon

Date made November 2001Colour photograph of three boats at Ports Jetty, Bullock Island. Centre boat Evelyn open cockpit workboat beside small cruiser called McMillan, larger privately owned cabin cruiser in background. Lakes Entrance Victoria jetties, boats and boating

A Wireless Patrol car and driver in the Russell St HQ yardSide view of Studebaker Cruiser. Unidentified person sitting in driver's seat. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker cruiser