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

Small badgeRAAF

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

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

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

Items issued to either R.G Bennetts No’s 119452, 36088 RAAF, R.R Bennetts No A312177 RAAF. Badges represent rank..1) Badge Cloth RAAF Khaki Background with Dark Blue Propeller .2) Badge Cloth RAAF Khaki Background with Light Blue Propeller .3) Badge Cloth RAAF Dark Blue Background with Light Blue Winged Bird.badges, raaf, accessory, rank raaf

Forage Cap Navy blue with RAAF badge attached

RAAF Greatcoat Dark blue with only one epaulette with RAAF badgeuniform, 1944, raaf

RAAF badge complete with Queens Crown on oval background with purple materialRoyal Australian Airforce

1 set cuff links and tie pin,RAAF badge with eagleephemera, raaf

Pennant, blue felt, triangular shape. RAAF letters painted on right side in light blue. RAAF badge painted on left side in gold paint. Crown surmounts RAAF badge in gold & red paint.flags - military / banners, military history - airforce, pennants

Plastic, painted Caribou A4-173. Aeroplane model Karki with various decals of RAAF badge.A4-173 on rear fusalagemodel - plane

Diorama. Plastic, glass, wood, model of Canberra Bomber #233.Fuel refilling truck with US Star decal on apron. Serviceman refilling on starboard wing tank233 / RAAF badge and small decals on fusalage near cockpit and on tail (plane)model - plane, diorama