This folder of text and photographic memorabilia relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) is a fascinating record of this former student's service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Robert Baxter was awarded the George Medal on the 28th July 1942 for heroism in rescuing a fellow crewman from the burning wreck of their aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two. Archival folder relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (05/03/1918 - 07/08/1942), including photographs of RWB in squadron uniform and receiving wings, visit of Robert Menzies to Squadron, gravestone at Selby, England; telegrams to parents re war injury and discharge from hospital; letters, newspaper clippings and extract from the London Gazette relating to his posthumous receipt of the George Medal; letters of condolence from his Wing Commander and His Majesty George VI; Obituaries and in memoriams; letter from his sister, Margaret Jamieson, re donation of items to BCC. raaf, royal australian air force, george medal, second world war, robert wilson baxter, world war two honour roll, margaret jamieson, robert menzies, 1935py

Created during WW2 for the RAAFUnique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two6 Issues of Wings - September 28 1943 - 1944On Cover is Wings - Official Magazine of the RAAFwings, raaf, royal australian air force, the speciality press, 174 little collins street, melbourne, 1943, 1944, ww2, world war two

Royal Australian Air Force officer’s cap.Navy cotton drill peaked cap with black crossgrain band around exterior. Two black eyelets sit above band on either side. Black patent leather chin strap attached by two gold buttons on brim, slightly misshapen. Embroidered patch carrying a red velvet and metal crown (Queen Elizabeth II era) with blue, green and red embroidered knots mimicing jewels, sits above a gold eagle above now tarnished gold leaves. Interior sweatband in patent leather with plastic layer on top interior, underneath which is a manufacturer’s label with red ink. Strip of folded newspaper (H06.2) inserted inside interior sweatband.Label reads “M.TX/SIZE 6 7/8/A [broad arrow] F/MADE IN AUSTRALIA”. Black ink stamp on inside of sweatband reads “M. TX” inside a circle and “S19/[broad arrow]”raaf, royal australian air force, officer

This is a Royal Australian Air Force hat badge which has been modified to form a brooch. The badge has a clasp with pin attached to the back side and a safety chain. This is possibly an example of trench art to make a 'sweetheart' brooch.raaf, royal australian air force, badge, brooch, trench art

The story of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II200p., hard cover, col plates.world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force

200p., hard cover, col plates.world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force

RAAF, World War IIOfficial Military Manual62p., hard cover, loose leaf pages, bound with shoe lace. Inscribed s/l Poulton. Contains hand drawn cartoon on Officers' Mess stationery (RAAF Forest Hill)world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force, military manuals

Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts missing. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.'NC9' [crossed out in blue ink top right hand corner] 'NC11' [blue ink top right hand corner]edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service, annie moriah sage, frank selleck, frances johns, gertrude brindley, mj hanna, alfred hospital, ruth meaney, royal women's hospital, betty lawson, eye and ear hospital, mavis mitchell, footscray general hospital, m holding, j veitch, camp hospital puckapunyal, ann swinton, mbe, warrnambool hospital, alice adcock, margaret coles maternity hospital, queen alexandra imperial military nursing service, royal melbourne hospital, euraope, middle east, auxiliary territorial service, belle tresize, edith curley, women's auxiliary air force, britain, m caterson, raamc, raamc school of army health, healesville, royal australian army medical corps, kure, hj wilding, ma bennet, raafns, darwin, raaf, royal australian air force, new zealand women's auxuluary army corps, ma moorhead, auckland, waac, women's auxiliary corps, st kilda rd, egypt, france, england, caulfield military hospital, aans, australian army nursing service, vyner brooke, singapore, returned nurses' club, anzac house, tasmania, pow, prisoner of war, nesta james, nesta noy, st mary's church, caulfield, 2nd 10th agh, australian general hospital, no. 1 unit, salonika, heidelberg repatriation hospital, ae coates, edith cavell trust fund

Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts becoming seperated. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service, annie moriah sage, frank selleck, frances johns, gertrude brindley, mj hanna, alfred hospital, ruth meaney, royal women's hospital, betty lawson, eye and ear hospital, mavis mitchell, footscray general hospital, m holding, j veitch, camp hospital puckapunyal, ann swinton, mbe, warrnambool hospital, alice adcock, margaret coles maternity hospital, queen alexandra imperial military nursing service, royal melbourne hospital, euraope, middle east, auxiliary territorial service, belle tresize, edith curley, women's auxiliary air force, britain, m caterson, raamc, raamc school of army health, healesville, royal australian army medical corps, kure, hj wilding, ma bennet, raafns, darwin, raaf, royal australian air force, new zealand women's auxuluary army corps, ma moorhead, auckland, waac, women's auxiliary corps, st kilda rd, egypt, france, england, caulfield military hospital, aans, australian army nursing service, vyner brooke, singapore, returned nurses' club, anzac house, tasmania, pow, prisoner of war, nesta james, nesta noy, st mary's church, caulfield, 2nd 10th agh, australian general hospital, no. 1 unit, salonika, heidelberg repatriation hospital, ae coates, edith cavell trust fund

This item was donated by Garry Gordon Cooper (0219964) who was a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Garry served in Vietnam with the Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) from April 1968 to January 1969On A4 paper is a copy from the Department of the Army, Company B, 3D Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, APO San Francisco 96371. See the photograph for the details of the letter. It is signed by William L Forrester, 1LT, Infantry Commanding.department of the army, company b, 3d battalion, 39th infantry, 9th infantry division, apo san francisco, flt lt g.g. cooper, garry cooper, william l forrester, infantry commanding, 0219964, pilot, distinguished flying cross, australian force vietnam, raaf, royal australian air force, flight lieutenant garry gordon cooper, headquarters

This item was donated by Garry Gordon Cooper (0219964) who was a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Garry served in Vietnam with the Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) from April 1968 to January 1969a 3 X A4 page document for Recommendation for Decoration for Flight Lieutenant Cooper, Garry G. who was based at the Officer's mess, RAAF Base, Williamstown in NSW, Pages two and three describe the reason for the recommendation (see photos for the full story). The document is signed by James T. Patrick, Lt Col, USAF Commander on the 19th July 1968.recommendation for decoration, flt lt g.g. cooper, cooper garry gordon, 0219964, pilot, distinguished flying cross, australian force vietnam, raaf, royal australian air force, raaf base, williamstown, forward air controller, lt. col james t. patrick, usaf, commander, flight lieutenant garry gordon cooper, headquarters

This item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the conflict in Vietnam.A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force, plaque, shield, vietnam, 37 squadron

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Diggers from 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) form a human chain to unload and store rations and other essential supplies delivered to the field, during search and destroy operations by "Slick" Huey helicopetrs from 9 Squandron, Royal Australian Air Force.photograph, 9 sqn, 4 rar nz, raaf, huey helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, 9 squadron, 9 squadron raaf, royal australian air force, denis gibbons

A yellow plastic cover with a open window in the middle of the front. Down the spine reads AAP 729.10 Vol 2 Pt i & 2, Escape facilities instructions & mods. The manual is held together with a metal holder with four rings.royal australian airforce - manuals, raaf, royal australian air force, escape facilities, instructions and modifications

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.On tan paper with a blue heading and information below and on the reverse in Vietnamese. The title of the document has faded and is hard to read in places, There is a piece of the document missing near the top left hand corner and the document is held together with sticky tape.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, propaganda, vietnamese

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.On lined paper is a request for 1 day sick leave dated 6th Jan 1968 and address as Dear Sir sub foreman. the name of the writer is in Vietnamese but their VN ID Card is 020440. The writer has signed off with May God bless you.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, letter, sick leave, vn id card 020440

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.On plain paper in Vietnamese titled GIAY CHUNG - NHAN CU - TRU is a document for a Residence Certificate for Luu Thu Hang Vietnamese nationality (for citizen) born on March 15 1957. There is an ID photograph with the document. In the inscriptions and markings is the English version of the document.See image PC224 Conversion for translation.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, residence certificate, ninh thuan province, an phuoc district, hau phuoc commune, phuoc dong village, luu thu hang

This is part of a collection donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF as a Linguist. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.A document in Vietnamese typed and handwritten . The guarantor's name is Cella and the document is dated April 5 1967. There is a red stamp at the bottom of the page which is from the Anphic Police Branch.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, from guarantee, republic of vietnam

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.A document in Vietnamese typed and handwritten. Translated by Google is is a certificate from Doctor Truong Huy Phuc who treats internal diseases, women and children and maternity. The certificates if for four days. There is a red stamp at the bottom and part of it reads 'Phong I don't like it'aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, vietnamese, medical certificate

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72. On cream paper in Vietnamese (translated by Google), it is from Australian Air Force, Vung Tau, Republic of Vietnam. It is information advising people on the withdrawal of the Australian Army and advising people to look for a job. It is written on behalf of the Australian Air Force Commander and is signed by Major R.A. Carey.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, vung tau, republic of vietnam, withdrawal, australian air force commander, maj r.a. carey

This is part of a collection donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served as a Linguist in Vietnam with RAAF No 2 Squadron from Jan 1971 to June 1971, and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72. In his diary, he records: his fond attitudes towards the people of Vietnam; Civil Aid projects such an orphanage that the RAAF looked after; money and exchange rates; his work as a translator; National Heroes day Celebrations; scenery and daily life around Phan Rang (US Air Base) in Ninh Thuan Province.A nineteen page typed diary. Written by Aircraftman John Dolling. He mentions a US Military plane which flew him to Phan Rang. Also mentioned is a Padre and an Orphanage.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, diary, padre, orphanage, dolling, civil aid

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.A fourteen page collection of Superstitions of the Vietnamese People from the book 'The Vietnamese and Vietnam' by Cuu-Long-Giang and Toan-Anh which was translated by Stuart J. Bradley with adaptions. aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, superstitions, vietnamese people

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.On cream paper from Republic of Vietnam Supreme Court dated July 05, 1972 is an extract from the minutes of the Clerk's Office of Gia Dinh Court of 1st Instance is a decree in lieu of birth certificate for Nguyen Dinh Hung, This is stamped as a certified true translation, the document is in Vietnamese and English.Translated by Google: Republic of Viêt Nam -+-SUPRELIE COURT + An extract from the minutes of the Clerk's Office of Cia Dinh Court of 1st Instance DECREE IN LIEU OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR NGUYEN BINH HUNG 2410/HD Date July 05, 1972 The Court of First Instance getting in Civil session its public session of at which were seated: Mr. Hồ đặc Cần - President Đồ mạnh Quỳnh, - Prosecutor Nghiễn thị Qua Tâm - Clerk delivered the following: DECREE: The Court, In consideration of Mr Nguyễn đình Khiên request for a judgment serving as a Birth certificate for FOR THE REASONS: States that: NGUYỄN ĐÌNH HUNG, twin born, male, was born on December 11th, 1957 in Phu Nhuận village, Tân Bình district, Gia dinh province, legitimate child of Mr Nguyên đình Phiên and Mrs Động thị Tổ Tâm. Orders that this judgment may serve as a birth certificate for the said child. Orders that the statements herein shall be transcribed in full in to the birth registers for the current year of Phu nhuện village, Tân Bình, Gia dinand in summary in the margin of the birth certificate bearing the date nearest to that of December 11, 1957 filed in the records of said place and at the clerk's office of this Court. Leaves the costs to the charge of the petitioner This Decree was this made and pronounced on the day and in the year as aforgsaid. Signed: Hồ đãc Cần, Nghiêm thị Que Tâm Registered at Third Office of Saigon, on September 1972, 4th day Book 94b Folio 79 No 527/54 Received: 288s Certified true extract Gia định, July 10, 1973 Head clerk Signed: Vu duy Thuật (Sealed) Certified true translation Saigon, August 2nd, 1974 Signed clerk of Saigon court of Peace, concurrently assuming the official translator function. CHANH LỤC STdocument, birth certificate, republic of vietnam, supreme court, aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72.A two page typed document titled TET-68. It is about the security for Saigon area with VNCH and lists the forces defending Saigon during the TET Operation. The document also lists the many forces defending Saigon. Operation Tran Hung Dao is also mentioned in the document. Handwritten on page one and two is the name John E Dolling. For more information on this document please read the media files.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron', no. 1 operational support unit, tet offensive (1968), operation tran hung dao, arvn, saigon

This is part of a collection that was donated by Aircraftman John Edwin Joseph Dolling (A119056) who served with the RAAF. He served in Vietnam with No 2 Squadron from Jan 71 to Jun 71 and No.1 Operational Support Unit from Jun 71 to Jan 72. He was also a linguist.A black and white photograph of people Vietnamese people burying their loved ones in a trench. There are several people in the trench and nearby the trench. This photograph was taken during the Tet Offensive 1968. On the back of the photograph there is a stamp from the Republic of Vietnam, Ministry of Information.aircraftman john edwin joseph dolling, a119056, raaf, royal australian air force, no 2 squadron, no. 1 operational support unit, australian linguist, photograph, tet offensive (1968), hue, republic of vietnam, ministry of information, mass burial

Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page.The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31vietnam war, chronology of events, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), caribou, raaf, royal australian air force, national servoce act, us marines, da nang, prime minister robert menzies, 1st battalion royal australian regiment, 1 rar, bien hoa, us 173 airborne brigade, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, pte errol wayne noack, killed in action, raaf iroquois helicopter, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, royal australian regiment, president johnson, ran, royal australian navy, us 7th fleet, the gulf of tonkin, canberra bomber, tet offensive, prime minister john gorton, fire support base coral and balmoral, presdient nixon, prime minister william (bill) mchahon, australian government, 4 rar, governor general sir paul hasluck, prime minister gough whitlam, democratic republic of vietnam

A copy of A Bloody Job Well Done: the Royal Australian Navy and Helicopter Combat Assault Operations in the US Army, Vietnam, 1967-1971. See media files for full story.royal australian navy, united states air force, dien bien phu, caribou, hmas sydney, united states army, vung tau, hmas melbourne, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), arvn, raaf, royal australian air force, 9 sqn, hmas penguin, ho chi minh trail, phuoc tuy province, mekong delta