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Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - RAAF - Flight Crew Checklist Canberra MK20
... RAAF - Flight Crew Checklist Canberra MK20...RAAF - Flight Crew Checklist Canberra MK20...AAP 7214.004-1CL RAAF - Flight Crew Checklist Canberra MK20 Document RAAF - Flight Crew Checklist Canberra MK20 ...AAP 7214.004-1CL -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery
... Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery...Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery...Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery Booklet Winjeel Dual Trainer RAAF Flight Crew Procedures - Smoke Grenade Delivery ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumClothing (item) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper
... Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper....Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper. Complete with shoulder and elbow patches and Velcro closing epaulettes, with pen pocket on the left hand arm. ...Dated :1985 8405-66-703-3388 Name: Boydell Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper. Clothing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Rib Knit Crew Neck Jumper. ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (collection) - RAAF C130H Flight Crew Checklist Navigators
... RAAF C130H Flight Crew Checklist Navigators...RAAF C130H Flight Crew Checklist Navigators...RAAF C130H Flight Crew Checklist Navigators Manual RAAF C130H Flight Crew Checklist Navigators ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Hawker Siddeley 748 Crew Manual, RAAF Crew Manual HS748 Model 268
... RAAF Crew Manual HS748 Model 268...RAAF HS 748 Aircraft RAAF Crew Manual HS748 Model 268 Manual Hawker Siddeley 748 Crew Manual ...RAAF HS 748 Aircraft -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - RAAF - Manual For Air Crew Reservists
... RAAF - Manual For Air Crew Reservists...RAAF - Manual For Air Crew Reservists...RAAF Publication No.93 RAAF - Manual For Air Crew Reservists Manual RAAF - Manual For Air Crew Reservists ...RAAF Publication No.93 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Heliborn Assault 1
... ...RAAF Crew...A black and white photograph of Huey 'slick' Helicopters from 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, loaded with seven fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading for a landing zone in Phuoc Tuy Province at the start of another Australian search and destroy mission....Photograph Huey Helicopter RAAF 9 Squadron Phuoc Tuy Province Infantry Soldiers Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War RAAF Crew Search and Destroy Mission A black and white photograph of Huey 'slick' Helicopters from 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, loaded with seven fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading for a landing zone in Phuoc Tuy Province at the start of another Australian search and destroy mission. ...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 Huey 'slick' Helicopters from 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, loaded with seven fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading for a landing zone in Phuoc Tuy Province at the start of another Australian search and destroy mission.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 9 squadron, phuoc tuy province, infantry soldiers, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, raaf crew, search and destroy mission -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - General Dynamics F-111 Checklists, RAAF Flight Crew Check List F-111C
... RAAF Flight Crew Check List F-111C...RAAF RAAF Flight Crew Check List F-111C Manual General Dynamics F-111 Checklists ...RAAF -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (item) - Photograph of 7 Squadron RAAF Beaufort and crew, Aitape, New Guinea, 1944
... Photograph of 7 Squadron RAAF Beaufort and crew, Aitape, New Guinea, 1944...crewed by Flt. Lt. R. Ockenden, W/O J. Bromley, W/O J. Carr, W/O "Tubby" Legge. A4 photocopy of a black and white image. Photograph Photograph of 7 Squadron RAAF ...On the back of the image, details relating to the image are written. Photo taken in Aitape, New Guinea, 1944. 7 Squadron Beaufighter crewed by Flt. Lt. R. Ockenden, W/O J. Bromley, W/O J. Carr, W/O "Tubby" Legge. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist - for RAAF Pilots & Flight Engineer, Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist RAAF
... Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist - for RAAF Pilots & Flight Engineer...Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist RAAF...A5 Orange checklist for pilots & Flight Engineer Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist RAAF Manual Hercules C-130E Flight Crew Checklist - for RAAF Pilots & Flight Engineer ... -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
... RAAF Flight Crew current...Model Modern RAAF RAAF Flight Crew current Uniform Complete ...RAAF Flight Crew currentmodel, modern, raaf -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Enlarged by Herringtons, Doug, Creighton and Edgar Egan Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1939 c
... one brother in each Service RAAF trainee crew, RAN Petty Officer, AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad ...Black and white photograph of three Egan brothers Doug, Creighton and Edgar one in each Service RAAF trainee crew RAN Petty Officer AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad from Lakes Entrance Victoria...one brother in each Service RAAF trainee crew, RAN Petty Officer, AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad Armed Forces WW2 Black and white photograph of three Egan brothers Doug, Creighton and Edgar one in each Service RAAF trainee crew RAN Petty Officer AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad from Lakes Entrance Victoria Doug, Creighton and Edgar Egan Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Enlarged by Herringtons ...one brother in each Service RAAF trainee crew, RAN Petty Officer, AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad Black and white photograph of three Egan brothers Doug, Creighton and Edgar one in each Service RAAF trainee crew RAN Petty Officer AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad from Lakes Entrance Victoriaarmed forces, ww2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, RAAF Aircrew Flying Log Book
... A brown hard covered RAAF air crew flying log book (with no entries)....Buttriss A21702 9 Squadron Stinky RAAF Vietnam George Medal Log Book Royal Australian Air Force/Aircrew Flying/Log Book A brown hard covered RAAF air crew flying log book (with no entries). ...This object was donated from the Estate of Sergeant Gordon Dudley Buttriss (Service number A21702), a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) helicopter crewman who served with No.9 Squadron in 1966–7. Nicknamed “Stinky", he was awarded the George Medal for rescuing the trapped co-pilot and passengers of a burning RAAF Iroquois helicopter after it crashed on Nui Thi Vai Mountain on 18 October 1966. The helicopter was loaded with TNT. The George medal recognizes acts of extreme danger and gallantry not in the face of the enemy. Only three were awarded during the Vietnam War. A brown hard covered RAAF air crew flying log book (with no entries).Royal Australian Air Force/Aircrew Flying/Log Bookbuttriss, a21702, 9 squadron, stinky, raaf, vietnam, george medal, log book -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - GOGGLES, AIR CREW, c.1939-45
... ...Air Crew...RAAF...Frederick Simons Equpment Air Crew RAAF Goggles Air crew goggles - the main frame is flat brass into which the two lenses are set. ...Frederick Simons collection. See Cat No 10159 for service details.Air crew goggles - the main frame is flat brass into which the two lenses are set. The lens' are in a two piece design set at 2 angles mounted on the top. Front is a small anti glare lens of a squarish design. The pivot for same has a spring loaded locking mechanism. This can be locked into an up or down position. The space for the nose has a layer of soft liable leather. The goggles are held to the face with 2 large semi stretch cord rings. The rings in turn have a 32 cm leather strap joining the rings at the back of the aircrew's head. Inside is a leather section at the top of the nose bridge and there is a block of India rubber above and below each eye. The metal work is all painted black.frederick simons, equpment, air crew, raaf, goggles -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, LANCASTER AND CREW, c. WWII
... ...crew...raaf...crew. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. ...No. 3536P for his service record. lancaster crew raaf On back, handwritten in blue ink "I.M. ...F.G. Davey - Front row, 3rd from the left. Photograph of Fred Davey and his Lancaster bomber crew. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo - Black & white, of a group of airmen in front of a Lancaster heavy bomber.On back, handwritten in blue ink "I.M. Davey Pres. Strathdale C.W.A." Handwritten in pencil "Lancaster. Fred and crew"lancaster, crew, raaf -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - AIR CREW POSTER, FRAMED, Frame 2006
... Air Crew...RAAF...On the Poster, “On to Victory, Air crew wanted RAAF Urgently” On the rear is, “Bill Clark Esq”...Air Crew RAAF On the Poster, “On to Victory, Air crew wanted RAAF Urgently” On the rear is, “Bill Clark Esq” Original coloured poster displaying a Spitfire shooting a Luftwaffe twin engined Bomber which has it’s port engine on fire. ...Original coloured poster displaying a Spitfire shooting a Luftwaffe twin engined Bomber which has it’s port engine on fire. The print is mounted in a plain black wood frame.On the Poster, “On to Victory, Air crew wanted RAAF Urgently” On the rear is, “Bill Clark Esq”air crew, raaf -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - General Dynamics F-111C Reconnaissance Variant Flight Test Plan, Detailed Flight Test Plan for F-111C Reconnaissance Airplane
... Flight tests were to be conducted in Fort Worth, Texas, but using an RAAF aircraft with RAAF crew (mostly)....Flight tests were to be conducted in Fort Worth, Texas, but using an RAAF aircraft with RAAF crew (mostly). Plain white book bound with staples Detailed Flight Test Plan for F-111C Reconnaissance Airplane Document General Dynamics F-111C Reconnaissance Variant Flight Test Plan ...Flight tests were to be conducted in Fort Worth, Texas, but using an RAAF aircraft with RAAF crew (mostly). -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial , Canberra, Journal of the Australian War Memorial, 1986
... Copy of a recruitment poster for RAAF air crew on back cover...Copy of a recruitment poster for RAAF air crew on back cover Journal of the Australian War Memorial Book Australian War Memorial , Canberra ...Articles include Bomber command training RAAF in Britain. North Australian air war.Green cover, white writing. Photo of a plane & two airmen on front cover. Copy of a recruitment poster for RAAF air crew on back covermilitary -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncManual - Course notes for B-24 Liberator aircraft ground crew, Queen City Printers Pty Ltd, Fitters II.A Carpenter, riggers, flight riggers, Course notes, 1942
... Issued to RAAF ground crew in WWII....Issued to RAAF ground crew in WWII. Original WWII manual raaf manual riggers carpenters engineering school R.A.A.F. serial number 19218. ...Issued to RAAF ground crew in WWII.Original WWII manualLoose leaf manual in two-ring binder. Pale green with dark green spine.R.A.A.F. serial number 19218. Issue 4 - 1942raaf, manual, riggers, carpenters, engineering school -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph, WWII
... Copy of a group portrait of RAAF air crew in various types of uniforms, 3 members seated & 4 standing behind them. ...Photograph RAAF Aircrew Copy of a group portrait of RAAF air crew in various types of uniforms, 3 members seated & 4 standing behind them. ...Item in the collection of Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Copy of a group portrait of RAAF air crew in various types of uniforms, 3 members seated & 4 standing behind them. No slouch hat has the same shape.photograph, raaf, aircrew -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Airman's Gauntlets, WW2 RAAF Airman's Gauntlets Pair
... Gauntlets used by all RAAF flight crew to combat altitude-induced extreme cold....Gauntlets used by all RAAF flight crew to combat altitude-induced extreme cold. ...Gauntlets used by all RAAF flight crew to combat altitude-induced extreme cold.Brown leather gloves with forearm extension and wool lining in hand area.Nil -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE
... Victor Evans No.418655, successful applicant to join RAAF flight crews. Stated training at capacity currently and expected to be called up in Sept 1942. ...Refer Cat 1760.4 (Box 41). RAAF Training Flight Crews Letter to say application was successful. ...The letter was answer to H. Victor Evans No.418655, successful applicant to join RAAF flight crews. Stated training at capacity currently and expected to be called up in Sept 1942. Refer Cat 1760.4 (Box 41).Single sheet of yellowed paper with tattered edges. Address on one side and letter on the other which then folded to make the envelope.Letter to say application was successful. But put on waiting list as training at capacity. Says Form 44A and has stamp saying married on 26/6/1911. Signed by the Wing Commander. Address of applicant typed on front.raaf training, flight crews -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - Signalling lamp
... Type used on the RAAF Base by air crew and control tower operators....Type used on the RAAF Base by air crew and control tower operators. signal lamp lantern communication signals RAAF Ref No SA/760 Lantern portable signalling. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Medivaced Out
... A black and white photograph of an RAAF Huey 'slick' crew member steadying the winch wire as a wounded Digger from 8 RAR is medivaced out of thick jungle North West of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. ...Photograph RAAF Huey Helicopter Digger 8 RAR 1st ATF Base Nui Dat Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War A black and white photograph of an RAAF Huey 'slick' crew member steadying the winch wire as a wounded Digger from 8 RAR is medivaced out of thick jungle North West of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. ...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 an RAAF Huey 'slick' crew member steadying the winch wire as a wounded Digger from 8 RAR is medivaced out of thick jungle North West of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. The Digger has an armful of rifles belonging to some of his mates already medivaced.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, digger, 8 rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal - Medal, Replica
... Awarded to Army and Air Force for service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous , in South Vietnam between December 1962 and May 1964 inclusive, or one sortie or more into South Vietnam by RAAF air crew personnel in direct support of operations. ...Awarded to Army and Air Force for service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous , in South Vietnam between December 1962 and May 1964 inclusive, or one sortie or more into South Vietnam by RAAF air crew personnel in direct support of operations. ...General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'South Vietnam'. Awarded to Army and Air Force for service of 30 days or more, not necessarily continuous , in South Vietnam between December 1962 and May 1964 inclusive, or one sortie or more into South Vietnam by RAAF air crew personnel in direct support of operations. Members of accredited philanthropic organisations serving with the Army - the Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, Young Men's Christian Association and Campaigners for Christ - were also eligible. Only 68 clasps were issued and all went to members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV)General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'South Vietnam'. Round silver medal with green and dark blue ribbonElizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FD South Vietnamreplica medal, general service, south vietnam, aattv -
Sorrento/Portsea RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, F4E at RAAF Darwin, October 1972
... The F4E depicted was tasked to 'cold soak" Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles in the troposphere at 53,000 feetabove Darwin in a joint exercise for the RAAF and the United States Navy in 1972.The aircraft is being readied for flight by the aircrew and ground crew at RAAF Darwin....The F4E depicted was tasked to 'cold soak" Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles in the troposphere at 53,000 feetabove Darwin in a joint exercise for the RAAF and the United States Navy in 1972.The aircraft is being readied for flight by the aircrew and ground crew at RAAF Darwin. f4e raaf missle peace time darwin vietnam noelryan F4E at start up RAAF Darwin tarmac.Armed with Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles. ...The F4E depicted was tasked to 'cold soak" Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles in the troposphere at 53,000 feetabove Darwin in a joint exercise for the RAAF and the United States Navy in 1972.The aircraft is being readied for flight by the aircrew and ground crew at RAAF Darwin.F4E at start up RAAF Darwin tarmac.Armed with Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles. Photograph taken from the aircraft nose showing raised cockpit canopies,groundcrew and aircrew readying the airrcraft for flight. Note air start is connected Aircraft Serial No. A69-217.f4e, raaf, missle, peace time, darwin, vietnam, noelryan -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncSuitcase from Mason Day Frecker, 1930s
... Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese....Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals....Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese. ...Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 1944
... Menear enlisted RAAF air crew but was later transferred to the administrative staff. ...Menear enlisted RAAF air crew but was later transferred to the administrative staff. ...Rev Ira Menear (1901 - 1977). Born at Kapunda. Worked at the Kimba and Pt Neill mission stations on the west coast of South Australia before studying at the Brighton Training College and Adelaide University. Graduated B.A. Adelaide University 1928. After completing his theological training he was appointed to the Norwood Circuit before being appointed to take charge of the Methodist Inland Mission at Cloncurry. Minister at Crow's Nest, Gympie & Rockhampton 1936 - 1940. In 1940 he was accepted as a pilot officer in the RAAF, having been given leave of absence by the Methodist Conference. Menear enlisted RAAF air crew but was later transferred to the administrative staff. He rose from A.C.1 to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. He served in many parts of Australia, including the Darwin area. After the war Rev Menear took charge of the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Centre at Mount Osmond and later Mount Breckan, Victoria Harbour Rehabilitation Centre. B & W waist length studio portrait of Rev. Ira Menear dressed in his RAAF Flt. Lt. uniform."Seasons Greetings I Menear F/LT Control Officer Operations Room Pearce W.A."ira menear, methodist, minister, adelaide university, brighton training college, methodist inland mission, cloncurry, raaf, commonwealth rehabilitation centre -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, 1939-45 Star
... Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. ...Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. ...The 1939-45 Star may be awarded for those who undertook operational service during World War II. Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel. See required evidence to support a claim. The Medal The 1939-45 Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The 1939-45 Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The 1939-45 Star ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces. Clasps The ‘BATTLE OF BRITAIN' clasp was awarded to eligible air crew involved in the Battle of Britain. When the ribbon is worn alone a gilt rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of the ‘BATTLE OF BRITAIN' clasp. The ‘BOMBER COMMAND’ clasp was introduced in 2012 and is awarded to eligible Bomber Command aircrew. When the ribbon is worn alone the standard silver rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of the ‘BOMBER COMMAND’ clasp. Full size and miniature medals with ribbons. Miniature has clasp : Battle of Britainnilmedal 1939-45 star -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL DFC, C.1944 - 46
... He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. ...He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. ...Allan Frederick GOODALL DFC. (Born Ringwood, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 10.10.1941 No 409828 age 18 years. He was mustered as Aircrew on elisted and was designated as WO/AG ( Wireless operator Air Gunner) on 23.7.1942. he rose through the ranks from AC2, LAC, Sgt, F/Sgt, W/O, F/O to Flt/Lt on 1.3.1945. Embarked for England on 24.8.1942 and posted to RAF Station Bournemouth on 18 .11.1942, posted to MEC (Middle East Command) with 150 Sqd RAF flying Wellingtons from North Africa. On 21.12.1943 on a non operational flight from Africa to Italy his flight crashed into Mt Etna, they were coming out of a cloud when the Pilot saw Etna. Allan as least injured made sure his mates were okay and sheltered he walked down to a nearby village (Maletto) to get help. Allan spent from 21.12.1943 to 5.1.1944 in hospital with Abrasions. He was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) in 1944 for operations over Italy, at the time he was classed as Sqd Signals Leader. According to his records he flew 37 Operational sorties. He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. Allan Goodall Aust (WOP/AG) abrasions and injured wrist. Alan Warner (Aust) Navigator, Fractured Ankle. Y.F.Redknap (UK) injured shoulder. C.A. Carr (UK) Fractured Dorsal Spine. J.E. Ward (UK) Dislocated shoulder. Alfred Dugdale (UK) Deceased. Tony Moore (UK) Deceased. Both are buried at the Catania War Cemetery Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo.543.1 Medal-Distinguished FLying Cross won by FO Alan F Goodall. Rear of medal is engraved "Italy FO Alan Goodall 1944" 543.2 Case-to suit DFC above. Case rear has a note "Alan's sister Jean, Mrs R.T Mitchell, 22 O'Dea Cres Kangaroo Flat 3555 471428." Written inside case in pen "F/O Alan Goodall Bendigo Won in Italy 1944 Presented by HRH Duke of Gloucester 13-11-1946"awards, dfc ww2, raaf
