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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Black and white photograph, Probably Department of Defence, Nhill RAAF Base, c1943
... Nhill RAAF Base...raaf base, nhill air school, wwii, eats training base...Photograph shows completed RAAF Base at Nhill Aerodrome. ... grampians Photograph shows completed RAAF Base at Nhill Aerodrome ...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 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Black and White photograph, Possibly Dept of Defence photograph, Nhill RAAF Base
... Nhill RAAF Base...The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part...Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought... grampians The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part ...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 -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly, Kevin Michael O'Reilly, Pioneer Aviation in Country Victoria The First Fifty Years A Collection, 01-10-2012
... History of the World War II RAAF Base at Nhill in western... Street Nhill grampians History of the World War II RAAF Base ...This 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.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 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
... raaf base nhill... moved to Sale (Vic) after only two months at Nhill. The base ...Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Black & White Photograph, Avro Anson in front of hangar, 1943 (estimated); WWII
... was the only aircraft in constant use during the life of the RAAF base... was the only aircraft in constant use during the life of the RAAF base ...Digital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personnel appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWII. The Avro Anson Mk1 was the only aircraft in constant use during the life of the RAAF base in Nhill during WWII. About thirty of these aircraft were stationed in Nhill during the most intensive part of training at Nhill.Taken at NhillDigital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personell appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWIINumber 32 on fuselage above wing in front of roundell. Number 332 at rear of fuselage.raaf, ww2, nhill, avro anson, aerodrome, bellman hanger, aircraft maintenance, n332 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Letters and memorabilia from Cpl Anne Wilson (WAAF), Letters Home
... life on nhill raaf base 1945...Cpl Anne (Sandie) Wilson was stationed at the Nhill RAAF... and other memorabilia. cpl anne wilson life on nhill raaf base 1945 ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS of SYMPATHY, 3 Dec 1941
Letters of Sympathy from RAAF Units for Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend" lost on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter on white paper. Paper headed with RAAF stamp and name of Military Base. 2. Handwritten letter on cream white paper. Royal Australian Air Force stamp in top left corner and name of RAAF Unit in right corner. 3. Handwritten letter of cream white paper. Stamp at top of bird with outstretched wings with crown at top.1. Listed from RAAF Station, Nhill, Victoria and dated 3/12/41, signed by “Edward Campbell”. 2. Listed No. 1 School of Technical Training, Radio Mechanics Course, Dated 1st December and signed “Allan Davis”. 3. Listed No. 2 METO Course, School of Technical Training and dated 3/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Wall Clock, c. 1940
... , nhill aerodrome, raaf air base...,twenty four hour clock, nhill aerodrome, raaf air base warren ...Following the closure of the RAAF Air Base after the Second World War an auction sale was held. Mr Goldsworthy, mechanic and garage owner of Kaniva purchased the clock and hung it on the wall of the garage where it remained when the business was sold to Mr Eddy Rowe of Kaniva. The clock remained in action until the 17th October 2009 when Mr Rowe disconnected the power supply to the clock, and donated it to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre (NAHC) to be kept as memorabilia of the Second World War. On completion of the building of a new hangar/exhibition centre at the Nhill Aerodrome, the clock will be hung on the wall and once again connected to the power supply.Clock was used at the air school at Nhill during WW224 hour electric wall clock with Telechron brand on face. It has a pair of hour hands, one red one black and a black minute hand and second hand. A domed shaped Perspex front. The clock face has 24 hour markings. The glass and clock face are set within a steel frame.The clock has Telechron and twenty-four hour numbers written on the clock face. Pasted on the back side is "instructions for setting the clock which is marked WARREN TELECHRON COMPANY/Ashland Mass. U.S.A world war two, clock, electric clock,twenty four hour clock, nhill aerodrome, raaf air base, warren telechron, goldsworthy, eddy rowe -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Signalling lamp
Type used on the RAAF Base by air crew and control tower operators. Electric signalling lamp in grey metal casing, and hand grip with trigger at rear. Mount on top for sighting attachmentRAAF Ref No SA/760 Lantern portable signalling. Admiralty Pattern No 5110D. Serial No. 3901 Year 1942 Amalgamated Wireless A/SIA LTD signal lamp, lantern, communication, signals