Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00

Major Malcolm Bell is the conductor of the Australian Army Band and the Eltham Concert BandText and black and white imagemalcolm bell, eltham concert band, australian army band, simpson barracks school of music

Frecker carried out 7 sorties before joining the unit and 21 successful sorties with his squadron making a total of 179.4 hours operational flying. He was attacked and badly damaged by a night fighter on 12 April 1942, after attacking Essen. He brought his aircraft home and successfully crash-landed away from base without causing injury to his crew. Throughout his tour of operations he maintained a high degree of courage and skill.The Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War Medals - Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.a22.02

Distinguished Flying Medal M.D. Frecker RAAFa22.04

Photograph showing wedding of M D Frecker who was a B-24 Liberator pilot during WWII.Black and White photograph of Mason Day Frecker's wedding.a22.01

Used by Mason Day Frecker (RAAF) during WWIIPen nibs used during 1939-1945a22.12

Includedin the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFLetter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to M.D. Frecker. Re: awarded medals during services with the Armed Forces during WWII 1939/45a22.14

Replica Pacific Star, Campaign Stars and War Medals 1939-45. Aircrew Europe Star. Defence Medal 1939-45. Awarded to Mason Day Frecker.a22.03

Used by pilots during WWIIBlue - Bristol Aircooled Radial Engines Pilot's Notes, Pegasus CVIII. Green - Rotol Pilot's Notes.a22.07, frecker

Used by pilot instructors during WWII.Instructors Handbook of Advanced Flying Training issued by Air Ministry May 1943. Air Publication 1732b, 1st Edition, May 1943.a22.08, frecker

Used in WWIILeaflets dropped to the civil population of Japanese occupied territories by RAAF 24 Squadron B-24 Liberatorsa22.10, frecker

Used in WWIIMap of Germany showing Stalagsa22.11, frecker

Buttons and Badges worn on RAAF Uniformsa22.13, frecker

War Office Courses offered by University Correspondence Collegea22.15, frecker

RAAF member's Pay Book (in poor condition)Official No. 402653. Pay Book No. 29946. Surname: Frecker. Christian Names: Mason Day. Royal Australian Air Force Member's Pay Booka22.09

Used by pilots during WWIIPilot's Notes for Bristol - Hercules V1 Engines in Wellington aircraft.Issue No. 1 February 1943 (M.D. Frecker) These Notes are applicable only to engines running on 100-octane fuel and are complementary to information given in official publications.a22.05

A Pocket Vocabulary of Malay, Pidgin English and Japanese Phrases for the use of U.S. Troops in the Southwest Pacific Area. Second printing for Australian Military Forces. Malay Course for Beginners. Far Eastern Liaison Office. Used by Military Forces.a22.06

Flt.Lt.M.D.Frecker qualified as a pilot on B-24 Liberator aircraft from April 1944 until the end of November 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book. Also lost earlier log book.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE. FLYING LOG BOOK . FORM A.18.(Revised April 1937) (R.A.F. Form 414.)