The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base. Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.raaf, 1941, base

Photograph shows completed RAAF Base at Nhill Aerodrome. This photo shows the base about mid way during its life at Nhill during WWII.Black and white photograph, digital file only.raaf base, nhill air school, wwii, eats training base

Soft cover book telling the story of Air Base Richmond by Derek Roylance. 132 printed pages containg text and black and white photos.

Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly; 400 pages with B/W illustrationsnon-fictionThis publication is a collection of aviation reportings and memorabilia of pioneer aviation in country Victoria and the Riverina. It contains records and photographs from 1910 to 1960, covering both World War periods and the efforts of those who struggled and endeavoured to introduce aviation as a viable method of transport and enjoyment for all. wwii, raaf base, nhill - aviation - history, western victoria, aerospace & air transport industries

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 taken in the recreation building at the RAAF Base Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band perform a night show for RAAF Diggers. On most days the official concert parties woul performed up to three shows a day, morning, afternoon and night.photograph, raaf, vung tau, johnny o'keefe, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, raaf diggers, raaf base, denis gibbons

a 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

Cpl Anne (Sandie) Wilson was stationed at the Nhill RAAF Base working in the Pay Office from January 1945 - July 1945. . The seven letters describe life on the Base and were written to Anne's parents ,Mr and Mrs Wilson , in Tasmania. Included in the collection are Picture Theatre tickets, Mess menus, Leave Passes and other memorabilia.86.1 Red plastic folder containing original letters, 86.2 Blue plastic folder containing copies and transcript. 86.3 Booklet containing transcript of letters in freestyle font and photo copies of memorabilia.Letters home and leave passes etc 92211 Corporal Anne Wilson WAAF Nhill 1945cpl anne wilson, life on nhill raaf base 1945

The booklet gives a brief history of RAAF Base POINT COOK from the inauguration of the Base in 1913, until May 1969History of the Royal Australian Air Force Base Point CookSpiral bound booklet giving a brief history of the RAAF Base Point Cook. White spiral bound with cream covered cardboard front and back covers. Three pages of typed historic information nilraaf, point cook, history of point cook, raaf museum, sir richard williams, captain t.w. white, lt g.p. merz, central flying school point cook, australian air corps, raaf academy

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 two members of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party, Tamara Osypenko and Jury Osypenko present their unique vocal presentation to the Diggers in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, Vung Tau. The duets were a hit with the airmen.photograph, raaf, jury osypenko, tamara osypenko, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, airmen, diggers, feb-mar 70 south australian concert party, raaf air base, denis gibbons

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 The Wills Sisters, one of headline acts with the official Feb-Mar 69 South Australian Concert Party perform in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, Vung Tau. This was the third show of the day performed by members of the South Australian Concert Party.photograph, entertainers, wills sisters, south australian concert party, raaf, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, raaf air base, anne wills, susan wills, official feb-mar 69 south australian concert party, denis gibbons