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Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchPlaque - Commemorative Plaque, No 2 Flying Training School
... No 2 Flying Training School...No 2 Flying Training School...The badge displays a crowned emblem with a flying bird and a flaming torch, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed with “2 FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL” and “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.” ...Unit Plaque No 2 Flying Training School was established at RAAF Base Pearce Western Australia in the early 1970's No 2 Flying Training School “FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL” “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE” “SEEK THE HEIGHTS” A wooden shield-shaped plaque featuring an enameled and gilded badge mounted at the centre. ...Unit PlaqueNo 2 Flying Training School was established at RAAF Base Pearce Western Australia in the early 1970'sA wooden shield-shaped plaque featuring an enameled and gilded badge mounted at the centre. The badge displays a crowned emblem with a flying bird and a flaming torch, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed with “2 FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL” and “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.” A scroll at the bottom reads “SEEK THE HEIGHTS.” The plaque surface is glossy varnished wood.“FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL” “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE” “SEEK THE HEIGHTS”no 2 flying training school -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - RAAF TRAINING WW2, Royal Canadian Air Force, Nov 1941
... Black and white photo of 18 trainee Australian Pilots mainly recruited from NSW graduating from training in Nov. 1941 at the No.2 Service Flying Training school in Canada....Black and white photo of 18 trainee Australian Pilots mainly recruited from NSW graduating from training in Nov. 1941 at the No.2 Service Flying Training school in Canada. ...Initial training of Australian Pilots for WW2 occurred in Canada at Royal Canadian Air Force at Uplands, Ottowa. From there they would have continued to the European Theatre of War. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white photo of 18 trainee Australian Pilots mainly recruited from NSW graduating from training in Nov. 1941 at the No.2 Service Flying Training school in Canada.On front, sign says R.C.A.F. Official photograph. Stuck to the back is a complete list of class members with names and places of origin. Stamped “Crown Copyright”. In pencil is written "Sydney Morning Herald". Date stamped “14 Nov 1941”.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph, trainee australian pilots -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegePainting, framed, John Stanley Walker (1941py)
... Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat goldfields The Australian War Memorial provides the following details about John Stanley Walker: Service number: 418494 Rank: Flight Sergeant Unit: 1 Service Flying Training School Point Cook Service: Royal Australian Air Force Conflict: 1939-1945 Date of death: 23 January 1943 Place of death: Victoria Cause of death: Accidental Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force . 1943 ballarat college world war 2 john stanley walker r a a f w w 2 Signed in front bottom left: 'Jos. ...The Australian War Memorial provides the following details about John Stanley Walker: Service number: 418494 Rank: Flight Sergeant Unit: 1 Service Flying Training School Point Cook Service: Royal Australian Air Force Conflict: 1939-1945 Date of death: 23 January 1943 Place of death: Victoria Cause of death: Accidental Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force .Oil painting on plyboard, framed with stained pine. Features head and shoulders of John Stanley Walker in RAAF uniform with cap.Signed in front bottom left: 'Jos. Schwarcz / Albury / 1943'1943, ballarat college, world war 2, john stanley walker, r a a f, w w 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch79th Fighter Squadron, Wooloomanata
... flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945. Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2 79th fighter squadron raaf wooloomanata spitfire world war 2 ww2 peter anderson southern command training school 15 course 18th april 1943 On the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". ...The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945.Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2Glossy photo and A4 documentOn the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". On the bottom is a list of the names of those in the photo. Left to Right Rear Row: Maj. K. Ewen, Capt. N.F. Attree, Capt. C.N. Bucknell, Capt. J.L. McKenzie, Capt. C.D. Seabrook, Lt. W.G. Foley. Second row from rear: Maj. C. Dumble, Capt. A. Tavener, Maj. F. Langford, Maj. T.A.R. Cleave, Capt. M.D. Waller, Capt. J.B. Ainslie, Capt. G.M.Taylor. Third row from rear: Capt. E.K. Jennings, Lt. J.H. Loxton, Capt. D.J. Breheny, Lt. R.V. Stephens, Capt J.W.D. Cornell, Maj. C.A. Ricketts, Lt. A.R. Creswick. Fourth row from rear: Lt. W. Ruthven (V.C.), Capt. R.C. Tomkins, Capt. R.J.Bermingham, Maj. A.E. Arnott, Capt. L.S. Ralton, Maj. F.L. Edmunds, Capt. W.E. Paterson. Fifth row from rear: Maj. H.W. Stockwell, Capt. C.A. Ferry, Maj. A.C. Jennings, Capt. W.L. Hart, Maj. R.R. Marston, Capt. R.A. Cameron, Capt. R.W.M. Page. Sixth Row from rear: Lt. A.E. Pizzy, Capt. A.G. Yungman, Maj.T.G. Court, Maj. J.B. Chapman, Maj. H.F. Gough, Maj. P.L. Barbour, Maj. H.M. Heward, Maj. E.C. Nolte. Front Row: Lt. G.H. Rowden, Capt. C.J.F. Pollett, Maj. A.E.Bunbury, Lt-Col. E.W. Bundey, Major W.A. Cronk, Capt. B.V. Eames, Lt. N.D. Anderson, Maj. C.A. Lotherington. Absent: Lt. R.R. Webster, Lt. R.B. Blackwell The A4 is a written description of a brief history of the 79th Fighter Squadron79th fighter squadron, raaf, wooloomanata, spitfire, world war 2, ww2, peter anderson, southern command training school, 15 course 18th april 1943 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - RAAF PHOTOGRAPH
... training with No 26 Flying Elementary Training School. Promoted T/Sgt - Airman Pilot 28.2.42, embark for England for more training 9.4.42, 16.6.43 posted on strength of the RAF, promoted Flt Sgt 19.7.43, posted in Burma with 615 Sqd RAF flying Spitfires 16.10.43, hospital 2.1.44 for 3 months, promoted to Flying Officer 30.12.44, discharged from the Airforce at RAF Station Poona 14.12.45. In 2016/17 a recommendation was put forward for Chatfield to be awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) relating to 2...training with No 26 Flying Elementary Training School. Promoted T/Sgt - Airman Pilot 28.2.42, embark for England for more training 9.4.42, 16.6.43 posted on strength of the RAF, promoted Flt Sgt 19.7.43, posted in Burma with 615 Sqd RAF flying Spitfires 16.10.43, hospital 2.1.44 for 3 months, promoted to Flying Officer 30.12.44, discharged from the Airforce at RAF Station Poona 14.12.45. In 2016/17 a recommendation was put forward for Chatfield to be awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) relating to 2 ...Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 28.2.1941 age 20 years. Embarked for for Southern Rhodesia for training with No 26 Flying Elementary Training School. Promoted T/Sgt - Airman Pilot 28.2.42, embark for England for more training 9.4.42, 16.6.43 posted on strength of the RAF, promoted Flt Sgt 19.7.43, posted in Burma with 615 Sqd RAF flying Spitfires 16.10.43, hospital 2.1.44 for 3 months, promoted to Flying Officer 30.12.44, discharged from the Airforce at RAF Station Poona 14.12.45. In 2016/17 a recommendation was put forward for Chatfield to be awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) relating to 2 actions in Burma. This was downgraded to a Commendation for Gallantry. Refer 196.2, 197, 2331.Copy of B & W photo of Harold Bertie Chatfield, RAAF, in uniform, wings & ribbons. Photo is in plastic stand."To my little Heather". The rest is unreadable.photography - photographs, raaf -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Met Lines", 1986
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Tramway and bus names only listed, not railway. .1 - Vol 2 No. 1 - Feb. 1986 - front cover - Flagstaff station, St Kilda/Port Melbourne light rail system announced, police at Hawthorn learning about trams, Chinese delegation looking at Melbourne's trams, Elwood depot article with photos by Lloyd Rogers at time of Elwood depot coming part of The Met, promotional posters for tramcars, Tram cards, tram power supply upgraded (photo of Z129) - Brown Boveri equipment to Kew and Ascot Vale, memoirs of a tram conductress Nancy Scutt, item with photo of Conductor Jeff Harvey, employment notes, Preston Workshops Christmas party and presentation to Essendon depot tramway soccer champs by Norm Maddock. .2 - Vol 2, No. 2 - March 1986 - Jolimont workshops, modal interchange at Bundoora, Transport Information Centre, memoirs of a tram conductress continued, tram cricket matches, tramway bowls - photos and players listed, Harris trains to be phased out. .3 - Vol 2, No. 3 - April 1986 - front cover of a Met Tram overhead maintenance, linesmen training, new super scheme (old gratuity scheme), visit from ATMOEA NSW visit, Elwood bus depot 12 months with The Met, flying flags on trams, tramway bowls, cricket. .4 - Vol 2, No. 4, May 1986 - 20 pages - Met Information Centre - "Dreams of trams become a reality - driver Peter Gamble", tram tour for American visitors to the zoo, Harris trains, article and photos on Camberwell depot, pantographs on trams, face lift for trams (758) and new buses (182). .5 - Vol 2, No. 5, June/July 1986 - 40 pages - Clock shop, materials testing, lost property, chemical analysis - Preston Workshops, Bus Driving School, Munitions bus 301 at Hawthorn, AVM on trams (223), tram track repairs, relaying Preston workshops entrance for LRV's, new type of safety zones (967 and 871), Preston Workshops redevelopment for LRV's, tram shelters, transporting arts - new series, Michael Leunig, mentions Clifton Pugh tram 504, federal funding for trams, fitting air conditioners to trams. .6 - Vol 2, No. 6, August 1986 - 20 pages - front cover - rotary converter at Carlton, Doncaster bus depot celebrates 25 years, the day the rains came - Ray Marsh - 1972 floods, substations power tram network, Carlton, tram art of a different kind, launch of Leunig's tram. ...Tramway and bus names only listed, not railway. .1 - Vol 2 No. 1 - Feb. 1986 - front cover - Flagstaff station, St Kilda/Port Melbourne light rail system announced, police at Hawthorn learning about trams, Chinese delegation looking at Melbourne's trams, Elwood depot article with photos by Lloyd Rogers at time of Elwood depot coming part of The Met, promotional posters for tramcars, Tram cards, tram power supply upgraded (photo of Z129) - Brown Boveri equipment to Kew and Ascot Vale, memoirs of a tram conductress Nancy Scutt, item with photo of Conductor Jeff Harvey, employment notes, Preston Workshops Christmas party and presentation to Essendon depot tramway soccer champs by Norm Maddock. .2 - Vol 2, No. 2 - March 1986 - Jolimont workshops, modal interchange at Bundoora, Transport Information Centre, memoirs of a tram conductress continued, tram cricket matches, tramway bowls - photos and players listed, Harris trains to be phased out. .3 - Vol 2, No. 3 - April 1986 - front cover of a Met Tram overhead maintenance, linesmen training, new super scheme (old gratuity scheme), visit from ATMOEA NSW visit, Elwood bus depot 12 months with The Met, flying flags on trams, tramway bowls, cricket. .4 - Vol 2, No. 4, May 1986 - 20 pages - Met Information Centre - "Dreams of trams become a reality - driver Peter Gamble", tram tour for American visitors to the zoo, Harris trains, article and photos on Camberwell depot, pantographs on trams, face lift for trams (758) and new buses (182). .5 - Vol 2, No. 5, June/July 1986 - 40 pages - Clock shop, materials testing, lost property, chemical analysis - Preston Workshops, Bus Driving School, Munitions bus 301 at Hawthorn, AVM on trams (223), tram track repairs, relaying Preston workshops entrance for LRV's, new type of safety zones (967 and 871), Preston Workshops redevelopment for LRV's, tram shelters, transporting arts - new series, Michael Leunig, mentions Clifton Pugh tram 504, federal funding for trams, fitting air conditioners to trams. .6 - Vol 2, No. 6, August 1986 - 20 pages - front cover - rotary converter at Carlton, Doncaster bus depot celebrates 25 years, the day the rains came - Ray Marsh - 1972 floods, substations power tram network, Carlton, tram art of a different kind, launch of Leunig's tram. ...Magazine, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, with the MTA logo or symbol. Issued under the name of Kevin Shea as Chairman. References to Minister Tom Roper. Continues from Reg Item 1059 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway and bus names only listed, not railway. .1 - Vol 2 No. 1 - Feb. 1986 - front cover - Flagstaff station, St Kilda/Port Melbourne light rail system announced, police at Hawthorn learning about trams, Chinese delegation looking at Melbourne's trams, Elwood depot article with photos by Lloyd Rogers at time of Elwood depot coming part of The Met, promotional posters for tramcars, Tram cards, tram power supply upgraded (photo of Z129) - Brown Boveri equipment to Kew and Ascot Vale, memoirs of a tram conductress Nancy Scutt, item with photo of Conductor Jeff Harvey, employment notes, Preston Workshops Christmas party and presentation to Essendon depot tramway soccer champs by Norm Maddock. .2 - Vol 2, No. 2 - March 1986 - Jolimont workshops, modal interchange at Bundoora, Transport Information Centre, memoirs of a tram conductress continued, tram cricket matches, tramway bowls - photos and players listed, Harris trains to be phased out. .3 - Vol 2, No. 3 - April 1986 - front cover of a Met Tram overhead maintenance, linesmen training, new super scheme (old gratuity scheme), visit from ATMOEA NSW visit, Elwood bus depot 12 months with The Met, flying flags on trams, tramway bowls, cricket. .4 - Vol 2, No. 4, May 1986 - 20 pages - Met Information Centre - "Dreams of trams become a reality - driver Peter Gamble", tram tour for American visitors to the zoo, Harris trains, article and photos on Camberwell depot, pantographs on trams, face lift for trams (758) and new buses (182). .5 - Vol 2, No. 5, June/July 1986 - 40 pages - Clock shop, materials testing, lost property, chemical analysis - Preston Workshops, Bus Driving School, Munitions bus 301 at Hawthorn, AVM on trams (223), tram track repairs, relaying Preston workshops entrance for LRV's, new type of safety zones (967 and 871), Preston Workshops redevelopment for LRV's, tram shelters, transporting arts - new series, Michael Leunig, mentions Clifton Pugh tram 504, federal funding for trams, fitting air conditioners to trams. .6 - Vol 2, No. 6, August 1986 - 20 pages - front cover - rotary converter at Carlton, Doncaster bus depot celebrates 25 years, the day the rains came - Ray Marsh - 1972 floods, substations power tram network, Carlton, tram art of a different kind, launch of Leunig's tram. Doncaster party. .7 - Vol 2, No. 7, October 1986, 20 pages, artic buses start rolling (articulated), vandals, Robert Jacks tram launched, Peace tram 829,. .8 - Vol 2, No. 8, November 1986, 20 pages, MTA Annual report, Debbie Bateman Conductor thanked by passengers, Papal tour planning, MTA Ball, Frankston Neighbourhood launched, Essendon depot Soccer report. .9 - Vol. 2, No. 9, December 1986, 20 pages, Christmas issue, (has a $1.50 sticker on it), Met Lines year in review, Federal funding for more A class trams, Bundoora - La Trobe Uni bus interchanged opened, Domain Interchange opened, For next year 1987 - see Reg Item 1141 - Announced in December issue, Met Lines quarterly next year.trams, tramways, mta, the met, elwood depot, light rail, posters, power supply, kew, ascot vale, conductresses, sports, essendon depot, bundoora, jolimont workshops, tower truck, overhead, superannuation, flags, camberwell depot, drivers, trolley poles, pantographs, clocks, buses, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, shelters, flooding, substation, carlton, transporting art, federal funding, a class, domain interchange, tram 2001, tram 129, tram 234, tram 50, tram 504, tram 871, tram 967, tram 223, tram 758
