RAAF wings badge with chain and clipRAAF 9ctAPE D (9F)

Small badgeRAAF

RAAF Badge. Part of the Staley Collection. See Cat No. 10758.2P for details of the Staley Collection.Silver coloured metal badge featuring an RAAF insignia attached to propeller blades. Insignia features an eagle inside a blue coloured circle. Circle has lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE". Kings Crown on top. Pin on back for attachment to a garment.staley collection, raaf badge

RAAF Badge mounted on wooden plaquePresented to William Thomas/ 24 Squadron/Liberators

Copy of RAAF badge printed on wooden board.ephemera, ww2, raaf

Leslie William Cole was born in January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an aircraft mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honor. In retirement he also worked as a volunteer community driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. This item represents Mr. Cole's service during World War 11.This item is significant as it represents the service of a respected Wodonga resident during World War 11.This item includes a cloth patch of the crest of the 6th Squadron RAAF as well as a printed menu from the Passing out dinner for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne. It has been autographed by the attendees acknowledged at this function.On the Insignia 6 SQUADRON ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / NOUS REVIENDRONS (WE WILL RETURN) 6th squadron raaf, military service ww11

RAAF badgeEmbossed RAAF

World War Two RAAF other ranks cap badge - no relating historical information known.Cast metal cap badge with pierced design - RAAF at centre, surrounded by wattle wreath and surmounted with a crown. Two brass split pins at back for fastening.RAAFww2, raaf, cap badge

RAAF enlisted hat badge. Copper- alloy. Crown over Laurel Wreath with RAAF in centre.

Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945

RAAF crewman (technical) insignia badge known as a 'brevet' used 1968-c. 1985, miniature worn on summer and winter mess jackets on lower left lapel.R.A.A.F. badge -RAAF crewman (technical) insignia badge known as a 'brevet' used 1968-c. 1985, miniature worn on summer and winter mess jackets on lower left lapel. . Metal thread.embroidery, metal thread, badges, late 20th century, australia

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Metal badge featuring a copper coloured King's Crown over an eagle, all on a brass backing. Three threaded pins with nuts for attaching to a peaked cap.cap badge, raaf, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Small gold coloured metal lapel badge featuring a King's Crown and an eagle. Two pins and press fasteners on the back.badge, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 RAAF. Refer 487 for his service history.RAAF silver lapel badge, metal, crown over "RAAF" with wings either side. Has pin on rear.numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft - silver