White coloured certificate with the RAAF Squadron 2 insignia on Saturday 9th October 1971 by the Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck.royal australian air force - 2nd squadron

In a timber frame there are two coloured photographs. The top photograph depicts the crew of 2nd Sqn on the wings as the last flight taxies in on the tarmac. The bottom photograph is of the crew of the last flight getting the traditional hosing.Colour has faded on both photograghs.2nd squadron, raaf, royal australian air force, last flight, photograph

This item was donatedby Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou (03141740 who was a pilot with the Royal Australian Airforce who performed general duties. Suadron Leader Dirou served in Vitnam with No 9 Squadron from March 1968 to June 1969 and June 1971 to Oct 1971. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) by the United States of America Armed Forces A Photocopy of the recommendations for honours and awards for Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou. See medial files for full story.royal australian air force, squadron leader brian leslie john dirou, 0314174, air pilots, raaf, 9 squadron, distinguished flying cross, united states of america armed forces, 104 signal squadron, sas trooper david fisher, 2787344, trooper, royal australian infantry corps, 2nd special air service squadon, 3rd special air service squadron, sas, nui chua chan (hill 837), us army 53 sig bn radio site, 152 sig det comcen, nui dat, 1961-1975 -- missing in action - australia, cpl richard "rick" talbot male, 43806, royal australian corps of signals, signalman david "murf" joseph murphy, 1733914, australian national serviceman, signalman john "dinga" william bell, 39415, us army 53rd signal battalion, operation aussies home

In the newspaper clipping names several soldiers who were awarded various medals for their actions in Vietnam.Copies of the documentation for the Awarding of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to Sergeant Alexander Davidson Sutherland, R.A. Inf. which includes the Citation, a newspaper clipping from The Advertiser dated Wed., April 24, 1968, a newspaper clipping taken on Sgt Sutherland's wedding day and Recommendation or Honours or Awards.honours and awards, distinguished conduct medal, sgt alexander (jock) davidson sutherland, 311323, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment, pte david john haynes, 1731794, australian national serviceman, 2nd battalion, military medal, brig stuart clarence graham, 253, australian staff corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force, companion of the distinguished service order, maj brian george florence, 34373, royal australian engineers, 1st field squadron, official duty (from jungle training centre), military cross, maj ewart john o'donnell, 235141, 5th battalion, capt william francis hindson, 37479, 1st battalion, 1st special air service sqnuadron, medal for gallantry, lt neville john clark, 279583, royal regiment of australian artillery, 7th field regiment, 1st field regiment, 4th field regiment, 2lt graham henry ross, 37277, wo2 alec henry morris, 12840, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 8th battalion, wo2 kenneth alfred richards, 42924, cpl harold charles spradbrow, sgt harold charles spradbrow, 214035, sgt ronald peter kelly, 61652, royal australian army ordnance corps, 2nd composite ordnance depot, 2nd advance ordnance depot, george medal

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Black and white photograph of 13 enlisted men. 2 rows of men, 7 men standing in the back row, 6 men squatting in the front row. Corrugated iron buildings in the background. Front of Photo -2ND RIGHT BOTTOM ROW BOB MILES Back of Photo - Bob Miles/2nd Right Bottom Row. 14 signatures. /HUT 73/No 2 B.A.G.S./PORT PIRIE/13-10-1941(8HRS DAY /MARCH)bob miles, catalina, wwii, lake boga, flying boat depot, black cats

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Khaki green buckram covered RAAF Member's pay bookOfficial No. 26586 Pay Book No. 16118/Surname MILES/Christian Names Robert George/ROYAL AUSTRLAIAIN AIR FORCE/MEMBER'S PAY BOOKbob miles, wwii, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Khaki green buckram covered RAAF Member's pay bookOfficial No. 26586 Pay Book No.C 208648/Surname MILES/Christian Names Robert George/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/MEMBER'S PAY BOOKbob miles, wwii, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Green buckram covered RAAF Member's pay bookOfficial No. 26586 Pay Book No. C 292056/Surname MILES/Christian Names Robert George/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/MEMBER'S PAY BOOKwwii, bob miles, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Rectangular cream card, Navy writingFront cover: Air Force/ Course 68/ 2a Fitters/Passing Out Dinner/House of Commons Hotel/19th February 1941 Inside: Menu Rear cover: Autographs (of course participants including Bob Miles')wwii, bob miles, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.blue cloth covered book, black writing on cover, flight entries handwritten insideFORM A.73/(June, 1933)/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE/OBSERVER'S AIR GUNNER'S AND W/T OPERATO'S FLYING LOG BOOK Name 26586 MILES RGcatalina, black cats, bob miles, wwii, flying boat repair depot, lake boga, log book

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Black and white photograph of 6 servicemen standing, 3 seatedBack of photo: Caterlina No.20 Squadron Taken Islands/Bob Miles - 1st Row Left sidebob miles, wwii, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.Black and white photo of 49 servicemen, in three rowsRear of photo: 2 B.A.G.S./June 1942/B SECTION MAINTENANCE RGMiles/(PART)bob miles, wwii, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot

Bob Miles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in May 1940. He trained as a Fitter in 1941, then as an Air Gunner in 1942. He was in 11 Squadron and 20 Squadron. Both Squadrons flew Catalinas on special missions dropping sea mines into enemy controlled harbors. These Catalinas were painted black for night missions and were known as the Black Cats. The Black Cat Catalina flying boats were serviced at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, during World War II.Corporal Bob Miles' logbook shows he was at the No 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, Lake Boga, on February 1st - 2nd 1945 for air testing. He was in Catalina A24-304.A recent photo taken of a black and white photograph with Bob Miles in uniform coat and hatbob miles, wwii, catalina, black cats, no 1 flying boat repair depot