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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Supermarine Spitfire, Sovereign Series Spitfire
... ...Spitfire squadrons...Supermarine Spitfire Spitfire superb Makes and models Spitfire chronology Foreign operators Spitfire serial numbers Spitfire squadrons Chronological history of Spitfire fighter with technical specification & performance tables, circa 1999 Sovereign Series Spitfire Book Supermarine Spitfire ...Chronological history of Spitfire fighter with technical specification & performance tables, circa 1999non-fictionChronological history of Spitfire fighter with technical specification & performance tables, circa 1999spitfire superb, makes and models, spitfire chronology, foreign operators, spitfire serial numbers, spitfire squadrons -
Lara RSL Sub Branch79th Fighter Squadron, Wooloomanata
... squadron...raaf...wooloomanata...spitfire...The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. ...Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2 79th fighter squadron raaf wooloomanata spitfire world war 2 ww2 peter anderson southern command training school 15 course 18th april 1943 On the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". ...The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945.Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2Glossy photo and A4 documentOn the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". On the bottom is a list of the names of those in the photo. Left to Right Rear Row: Maj. K. Ewen, Capt. N.F. Attree, Capt. C.N. Bucknell, Capt. J.L. McKenzie, Capt. C.D. Seabrook, Lt. W.G. Foley. Second row from rear: Maj. C. Dumble, Capt. A. Tavener, Maj. F. Langford, Maj. T.A.R. Cleave, Capt. M.D. Waller, Capt. J.B. Ainslie, Capt. G.M.Taylor. Third row from rear: Capt. E.K. Jennings, Lt. J.H. Loxton, Capt. D.J. Breheny, Lt. R.V. Stephens, Capt J.W.D. Cornell, Maj. C.A. Ricketts, Lt. A.R. Creswick. Fourth row from rear: Lt. W. Ruthven (V.C.), Capt. R.C. Tomkins, Capt. R.J.Bermingham, Maj. A.E. Arnott, Capt. L.S. Ralton, Maj. F.L. Edmunds, Capt. W.E. Paterson. Fifth row from rear: Maj. H.W. Stockwell, Capt. C.A. Ferry, Maj. A.C. Jennings, Capt. W.L. Hart, Maj. R.R. Marston, Capt. R.A. Cameron, Capt. R.W.M. Page. Sixth Row from rear: Lt. A.E. Pizzy, Capt. A.G. Yungman, Maj.T.G. Court, Maj. J.B. Chapman, Maj. H.F. Gough, Maj. P.L. Barbour, Maj. H.M. Heward, Maj. E.C. Nolte. Front Row: Lt. G.H. Rowden, Capt. C.J.F. Pollett, Maj. A.E.Bunbury, Lt-Col. E.W. Bundey, Major W.A. Cronk, Capt. B.V. Eames, Lt. N.D. Anderson, Maj. C.A. Lotherington. Absent: Lt. R.R. Webster, Lt. R.B. Blackwell The A4 is a written description of a brief history of the 79th Fighter Squadron79th fighter squadron, raaf, wooloomanata, spitfire, world war 2, ww2, peter anderson, southern command training school, 15 course 18th april 1943 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 3 SQUADRON RAAF PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION, 3 Squadron RAAF Aircraft Africa Sicily and Italy
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The full set numbering and description is as follows: 9662.01P 3 Squadron Africa P40.jpg 9662.02P 3 Squadron Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.03P 3 Squadron badly damaged P40 Tripoli.jpg 9662.04P 3 Squadron Italy P40 with nose art .jpg 9662.05P 3 Squadron P40 Italy 1943.jpg 9662.06P 3 Squadron P40s.jpg 9662.07P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.08P P40 caption Sicily 2.jpg 9662.09P P40 Sicily.jpg 9662.10P 3 Squadron bad prang Sicily.jpg 9662.11P 3 Squadron P40 showing tail fin.jpg 9662.12P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy .jpg 9662.13P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy dispersal.jpg 9662.14P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.15P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.16P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.17P Africa Spitfire of 417 Squadron RCAF.jpg 9662.18P American P40.jpg 9662.19P Caption The famous Spitfire.jpg 9662.20P Italy Foggia.jpg 9662.21P Italy P40 .jpg 9662.22P Italy P40 Caption On the job in Italy.jpg 9662.23P Italy P40 taken in Italy.jpg 9662.24P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.25P P40.jpg 9662.26P P40 250 Squadron RAF Sicily Sicily.jpg 9662.27P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.28P P40 ground crew.jpg 9662.29P P40 Italy .jpg 9662.30P P40 loaded with bombs.jpg 9662.31P P40 of 112 Squadron RAF.jpg 9662.32P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.33P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.34P Pranged P40s from 112 and 250 Squadrons RAF.jpg 9662.35P P40s taking off.jpg 9662.36P Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.37P Sicily P40 bad prang caption taken in Sicily.jpg 9662.38P Squadron P40 prang.jpg 9662.39P Gloster Gladiator Africa .jpg...The full set numbering and description is as follows: 9662.01P 3 Squadron Africa P40.jpg 9662.02P 3 Squadron Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.03P 3 Squadron badly damaged P40 Tripoli.jpg 9662.04P 3 Squadron Italy P40 with nose art .jpg 9662.05P 3 Squadron P40 Italy 1943.jpg 9662.06P 3 Squadron P40s.jpg 9662.07P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.08P P40 caption Sicily 2.jpg 9662.09P P40 Sicily.jpg 9662.10P 3 Squadron bad prang Sicily.jpg 9662.11P 3 Squadron P40 showing tail fin.jpg 9662.12P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy .jpg 9662.13P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy dispersal.jpg 9662.14P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.15P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.16P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.17P Africa Spitfire of 417 Squadron RCAF.jpg 9662.18P American P40.jpg 9662.19P Caption The famous Spitfire.jpg 9662.20P Italy Foggia.jpg 9662.21P Italy P40 .jpg 9662.22P Italy P40 Caption On the job in Italy.jpg 9662.23P Italy P40 taken in Italy.jpg 9662.24P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.25P P40.jpg 9662.26P P40 250 Squadron RAF Sicily Sicily.jpg 9662.27P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.28P P40 ground crew.jpg 9662.29P P40 Italy .jpg 9662.30P P40 loaded with bombs.jpg 9662.31P P40 of 112 Squadron RAF.jpg 9662.32P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.33P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.34P Pranged P40s from 112 and 250 Squadrons RAF.jpg 9662.35P P40s taking off.jpg 9662.36P Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.37P Sicily P40 bad prang caption taken in Sicily.jpg 9662.38P Squadron P40 prang.jpg 9662.39P Gloster Gladiator Africa .jpg 3 Squadron RAAF Aircraft Africa Sicily and Italy Photograph 3 SQUADRON RAAF PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION ...The seven photographs shown above are part of an anonymous donation by a relative of the photographic collection of a former member of No. 3 Squadron RAAF 1939-1945. They cover the African, Sicily and Italian campaigns. The entire collection comprises 175 photographs. The collection has been divided into sets depicting various aspects of 3 Squadron operations. The above images are representative of this particular set of 39 photographs, featuring the various aircraft used by No. 3 Squadron, mainly the P40 Kittyhawk and variants. The museum had digitized the complete set.Set of 39 black and white photographs featuring aircraft flown by No. 3 Squadron RAAF in WW2. The full set numbering and description is as follows: 9662.01P 3 Squadron Africa P40.jpg 9662.02P 3 Squadron Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.03P 3 Squadron badly damaged P40 Tripoli.jpg 9662.04P 3 Squadron Italy P40 with nose art .jpg 9662.05P 3 Squadron P40 Italy 1943.jpg 9662.06P 3 Squadron P40s.jpg 9662.07P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.08P P40 caption Sicily 2.jpg 9662.09P P40 Sicily.jpg 9662.10P 3 Squadron bad prang Sicily.jpg 9662.11P 3 Squadron P40 showing tail fin.jpg 9662.12P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy .jpg 9662.13P 3 Squadron Mustang Italy dispersal.jpg 9662.14P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.15P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.16P Africa Lysander.jpg 9662.17P Africa Spitfire of 417 Squadron RCAF.jpg 9662.18P American P40.jpg 9662.19P Caption The famous Spitfire.jpg 9662.20P Italy Foggia.jpg 9662.21P Italy P40 .jpg 9662.22P Italy P40 Caption On the job in Italy.jpg 9662.23P Italy P40 taken in Italy.jpg 9662.24P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.25P P40.jpg 9662.26P P40 250 Squadron RAF Sicily Sicily.jpg 9662.27P P40 Africa.jpg 9662.28P P40 ground crew.jpg 9662.29P P40 Italy .jpg 9662.30P P40 loaded with bombs.jpg 9662.31P P40 of 112 Squadron RAF.jpg 9662.32P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.33P P40 prang caption Sicily.jpg 9662.34P Pranged P40s from 112 and 250 Squadrons RAF.jpg 9662.35P P40s taking off.jpg 9662.36P Mustang Italy 1944.jpg 9662.37P Sicily P40 bad prang caption taken in Sicily.jpg 9662.38P Squadron P40 prang.jpg 9662.39P Gloster Gladiator Africa .jpgno. 3 squadron raaf 1939-1945, p40 kittyhawk, african campaign ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - PRINT, FRAMED, Framed print of a "Spitfire - Ace of Spades"
... Large coloured framed print of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron + A/C CR-C Titled " Spitfire of Spades - Group Captain Clive Caldwell" From a painting by Andrew Stuart Smith Frame - timber, moulded gold paint with a decorative edge, glass front. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Framed print History Airforce WW2 Below painting in black print " SPITFIRE - ACE OF SPADES/ GROUP CAPTAIN CLIVE CALDWELL/ PAINTING BY: ANDREW STUART SMITH " Large coloured framed print of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron + A/C CR-C Titled " Spitfire of Spades - Group Captain Clive Caldwell" From a painting by Andrew Stuart Smith Frame - timber, moulded gold paint with a decorative edge, glass front. ...Large coloured framed print of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron + A/C CR-C Titled " Spitfire of Spades - Group Captain Clive Caldwell" From a painting by Andrew Stuart Smith Frame - timber, moulded gold paint with a decorative edge, glass front. Mount - off white cardboard, innner mount, light blue cardboard.Below painting in black print " SPITFIRE - ACE OF SPADES/ GROUP CAPTAIN CLIVE CALDWELL/ PAINTING BY: ANDREW STUART SMITH " framed print, history, airforce, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPicture Print, Hurricane, Unknown
... It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane actually inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and it went on to fight in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Url Hurricane.html. The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc - LF363, first flew on the 1st January 1944 and is believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service in the RAF. It was in service with 63 squadron...It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane actually inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and it went on to fight in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Url Hurricane.html. The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc - LF363, first flew on the 1st January 1944 and is believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service in the RAF. It was in service with 63 squadron ...The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane actually inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and it went on to fight in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Url Hurricane.html. The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc - LF363, first flew on the 1st January 1944 and is believed to be the last Hurricane to enter service in the RAF. It was in service with 63 squadron and 26 squadron. After hostilities, LF363 was spared the scrap yard and used on various station flights and also appeared in films 'Angels one five', 'Reach for the Sky' and 'The Battle of Britain'. Whilst flying to Jersey in September 1991, LF363 suffered engine problems and had to be diverted to RAF Wittering but on the final approach the aircraft suffered complete engine failure and had to make an emergency landing. The pilot was saved with relative minor injuries (a broken ankle and minor burns) but the aircraft suffered severe damage. Historic Flying Limited completely rebuilt LF363 and by 1998 it was flying again as part of the B.B.M.F. LF363 currently wears the colour scheme of a Mk.I Hurricane of 17 squadron, P3878 'YB-W' which was flown by Flying Office Harold Bird-Wilson at Debden and Tangmere. Harold 'Birdy' Bird-Wilson had previously been badly burned in a pre-war flying accident. Upon his recovery he joined 17 squadron and fought through the 'Battle of France' and the 'Battle of Britain' achieving 6 confirmed kills. On 24th September 1940, 'Birdy' was shot down by Adolf Galland, his 40th 'kill', and had to bale out. 'Birdy' survived the war and when he retired from the RAF he had reached the rank of Vice Marshall and had been awarded the CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar and the AFC & Bar. British single-seat fighter aircraft manufactured by Hawker Aircraft, Ltd., in the 1930s and ’40s. The Hurricane was numerically the most important British fighter during the critical early stages of World War II, sharing victory laurels with the Supermarine Spitfire in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) and the defense of Malta (1941–42). Hurricanes served in all theatres of war where British forces were engaged. https://www.britannica.com/technology/Hurricane-airplane Framed coloured picture print on plastic sheetOn the aircraft are the markings LF 363 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Fly for your Life Author Larry Forrester, March 1956
... ...257 squadron...spitfire...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The story of Stanford Tuck's military career. tuck forrester 65 squadron distinguished service medal royal air force distinguished flying cross italian bombers 257 squadron spitfire prison camp The story of R.R. Stanford Tuck, D.S.O D.F.C with two bars To my wife and eight other proud travellers of the inner circle. ...The story of Stanford Tuck's military career.Hard Cover - colour blue- on spine red seal with gold star on top and bottom. Photographs, The story of R.R. Stanford Tuck, D.S.O D.F.C with two bars To my wife and eight other proud travellers of the inner circle. Part of Companion Book Clubtuck, forrester, 65 squadron, distinguished service medal, royal air force, distinguished flying cross, italian bombers, 257 squadron, spitfire, prison camp -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Lion and Swan
... Spitfire...Darwin...54 Fighter Squadron...Detailed information of 54th Fighter Squadron in Darwin between 1943-1945 Spitfire Darwin 54 Fighter Squadron Lion and Swans Fred Woodgate Royal Air Force Spitfire Association WW2 World War Two 1943 1945 50th Anniversary Front Cover - see picture Lion and Swan by Fred Woodgate Fighter Guide Map No 1A - Darwin area - 50th Anniversary 13th August 1992 Lion and Swan Booklet ...The bombing of Darwin during World War 2 and the defense by the 54 Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force. Historical notes on the Squadron between 1943 and 1945.Detailed information of 54th Fighter Squadron in Darwin between 1943-1945Lion and Swan by Fred Woodgate Fighter Guide Map No 1A - Darwin area - 50th Anniversary 13th August 1992Front Cover - see picturespitfire, darwin, 54 fighter squadron, lion and swans, fred woodgate, royal air force, spitfire association, ww2, world war two, 1943, 1945, 50th anniversary -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945 Volume 4. AIR. Author John Herington, First Published 1963
... ...646 squadron...spitfire...Historical record of the Air power over Europe 1944-1945 invasion of italy long range missiles oil normandy coastal command ardennes offensive battle of the bulge evaders prisoners rhine air force 1944-1945 wwii 453 squadron 646 squadron spitfire ground crew no.3 squadron 461 squadron 466 squadron 455 squadron Australian War Memorial Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945. ...A continuation and conclusion of the story of Australian airmen who served in or beside the RAAF in the struggle against Germany and Italy. In general it covers a period when both in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe Air superiority, the vital pre-requisite of successful air assault, had already been gained over the enemy. The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns.Historical record of the Air power over Europe 1944-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945. AIR Maps, Illustrations, charts, photographsAustralian War Memorialinvasion of italy, long range missiles, oil, normandy, coastal command, ardennes offensive, battle of the bulge, evaders, prisoners, rhine, air force 1944-1945, wwii, 453 squadron, 646 squadron, spitfire, ground crew, no.3 squadron, 461 squadron, 466 squadron, 455 squadron -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, William Collins, Reach for the sky, 1955
... In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. ...The story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himIndex, ill (b/w plates), p.342.non-fictionThe story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himbader douglas - biography, battle of britain - history -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcards - black and white, Saint-Omex, France, c1916
... Squadron RAF which was formed on 10 February 1915. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Omer, accessed 14/07/2014) During World War II, the Luftwaffe used the airfield. When the RAF's legless Battle of Britain ace, Douglas Bader, parachuted from his Spitfire during an aerial battle over France, he was initially treated at a Luftwaffe hospital at Saint Omer. ...Squadron RAF which was formed on 10 February 1915. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Omer, accessed 14/07/2014) During World War II, the Luftwaffe used the airfield. When the RAF's legless Battle of Britain ace, Douglas Bader, parachuted from his Spitfire during an aerial battle over France, he was initially treated at a Luftwaffe hospital at Saint Omer. ...During the First World War on 8 October 1914, the British Royal Flying Corps (RFC) arrived in Saint-Omer and a headquarters was established at the aerodrome next to the local race course. For the following four years, Saint-Omer was a focal point for all RFC operations in the field. Although most squadrons only used Saint-Omer as a transit camp before moving on to other locations, the base grew in importance as it increased its logistic support to the RFC. Many Royal Air Force squadrons can trace their roots to formation at Saint-Omer during this period. Among which are No. IX Squadron RAF which was formed at Saint-Omer, 14 December 1914 and No. 16 Squadron RAF which was formed on 10 February 1915. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Omer, accessed 14/07/2014) During World War II, the Luftwaffe used the airfield. When the RAF's legless Battle of Britain ace, Douglas Bader, parachuted from his Spitfire during an aerial battle over France, he was initially treated at a Luftwaffe hospital at Saint Omer. He had lost an artificial leg when bailing out, and the RAF dropped him another one during a bombing raid.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Omer, accessed 14/07/2014)Four postcards of Saint Omer in Francechatham-holmes family collection, saint omer, france, ww1, postcard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchModel - Minature Model Aircraft
... The British Commonwealth air forces used the name Kittyhawk for models equivalent to the P-40D and all later variants.The Kittyhawk was the main fighter used by the RAAF in World War II, in greater numbers than the Spitfire. Two RAAF squadrons serving with the Desert Air Force, No. 3 and No. 450 Squadrons, were the first Australian units to be assigned P-40s. model airplanes Kittyhawk Fighter. ...Kittyhawk Fighter. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The British Commonwealth air forces used the name Kittyhawk for models equivalent to the P-40D and all later variants.The Kittyhawk was the main fighter used by the RAAF in World War II, in greater numbers than the Spitfire. Two RAAF squadrons serving with the Desert Air Force, No. 3 and No. 450 Squadrons, were the first Australian units to be assigned P-40s. Small khaki plane with blue & white spots on top and sides, red nose.model airplanes, kittyhawk fighter. -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustPhotograph
... He initially trained under the Commonwealth Empire Training Scheme In Canada at the beginning of WW2, and later on was posted to Number 452 Squadron England where he flew Spitfires over Europe. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1941 for his Air action and bravery. ...He initially trained under the Commonwealth Empire Training Scheme In Canada at the beginning of WW2, and later on was posted to Number 452 Squadron England where he flew Spitfires over Europe. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1941 for his Air action and bravery. ...Photo of Bluey Truscott. Squadron Leader Keith William (Bluey) Truscott was regarded as one of Australia’s most well known WW2 fighter pilot aces. He was born on the 17/5/1916 and died over Exmouth, Western Australia on 28/3/1943 in an Aircraft accident whilst on duty. He initially trained under the Commonwealth Empire Training Scheme In Canada at the beginning of WW2, and later on was posted to Number 452 Squadron England where he flew Spitfires over Europe. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1941 for his Air action and bravery. In 1942 he was further awarded the DFC Bar for further outstanding Air action and bravery. He returned to Australia and commanded number 76 Squadron who undertook duties in Papua New Guinea, specifically Milne Bay. When with 76 Squadron they largely flew Kittyhawks. There is a club named after SQN LDR Truscott, called the Truscott Club, at Airforce Base Darwin. There is also a decommissioned WW2 Airfield in the Kimberley’s called after him ( Truscott Air Base). Truscott has more recently been called Mungalu-Truscott Air Base as it is now owned by the traditional people of the Wunambal Gaambera. The Airfield is now used for commercial and private flying and is heritage listed under the National Trust of Australia (W.A.) due to its historical significance relating to WW2 and the remaining artefacts that are still in place presently. Bluey Truscott was also a well known Australian Rules Football player prior to WW2 having played for Melbourne. Photograph of Keith William (Bluey) Truscott in uniform.ww2, bluey truscott, flying cross -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPrint - Framed print, N.E. Framing Studio
... 243 squadron royal air force...spitfire...The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron...Spitfire by Barrie A F Clark (signed) Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force ...The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft. 243 squadron royal air force spitfire Spitfire by Barrie A F Clark (signed) Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force Brown timber frame with white mount containing photograph of fighter plane in sky. ...The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron was a flying squadron of the Royal Air Force. Originally formed in August 1918 from two flights that had been part of the Royal Naval Air Service, the squadron conducted anti-submarine patrols during the final stages of World War I. The squadron was later re-raised during World War II, operating initially as a fighter squadron in Malaya and Singapore during 1941–42. It was briefly disbanded just prior to the fall of Singapore, and was re-formed in mid-1942, again as a fighter squadron, and fought in the Tunisian and Italian campaigns in 1942–44, before being disbanded in October 1944. In 1945, after training on transport aircraft in Canada, the squadron moved to Australia where it operated in support of the British Pacific Fleet before disbanding in mid-1946 Spitfire, also called Supermarine Spitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft.Brown timber frame with white mount containing photograph of fighter plane in sky.Spitfire by Barrie A F Clark (signed) Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force 243 squadron royal air force, spitfire -
Melton City LibrariesPhotograph, Jim (James) and William (Horace) Barrie, Unknown, c.1940
... Spitfire. He dropped his boot out to determine how far below the water was, parachuted down inflated his dinghy and waited to be rescued. He was picked up very quickly by a rescue crew just as a heavy fog descended, or he may never have been found. He lost many of his mates in that Squadron...Spitfire. He dropped his boot out to determine how far below the water was, parachuted down inflated his dinghy and waited to be rescued. He was picked up very quickly by a rescue crew just as a heavy fog descended, or he may never have been found. He lost many of his mates in that Squadron ...In 1939 when World War 11 erupted Jim and Horace enlisted in the RAAF Jim to become a pilot and Horace a navigator. James Edward Barrie enlisted in the RAAF on 21st June 1941, aged 19 years. He was sent to Canada and then later to England to become a Spitfire Pilot. Half way through the War he returned to Australia to be sent north to fight the Japanese. At one stage he had to bail out over the Pacific after his engine had failed. Fortunately, he had time to radio his position before he abandoned his Spitfire. He dropped his boot out to determine how far below the water was, parachuted down inflated his dinghy and waited to be rescued. He was picked up very quickly by a rescue crew just as a heavy fog descended, or he may never have been found. He lost many of his mates in that Squadron in the Pacific, it was a particularly vital time for the Allies and these boys played a major part in turning the tide against the Japanese. This information has been taken from the writings of Mary Robinson, sister of Jim. My parents Bon and Edna Barrie spoke about this incident leaving a vivid impression in my mind as a young child. Jim is mentioned in the book Two Steps to Tokyo. A Story of the RAAF in the Trobriand and Admiralty Islands by Gordon Powell Chaplain, RAAF. After the war Jim returned to Darlingsford. In 1953 he married Wilma Ryan of Yarram. He continued in the family farming tradition obtaining a Soldier Settlement Block at Shelford. Jim regularly attended the ANZAC day march to the Shrine. He died in August 2004 This account has been compiled by his niece Wendy Barrie Sons of Charles (Ernie) and Jessie Barrie of Darlingsford Meltonlocal identities -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print
... Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V B of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force. Spitfire has S N - M on body of aircraft....Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V B of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force. Spitfire has S N - M on body of aircraft. ...Spitfire was painted originally by Barrie Clark. Born in 1943 he was a painter and Biographer. He is currently 77 years of age and still actively working. Supermarine Spitfires were responsible for many victories in the air - war with Germany during World War 11. They were a powerful and very maneuverable aircraft. The Rolls Royce "Merlin" engines - a V12 engine of some 1440 horse power were used to propel the aircraft.Spitfire model V B.Spitfire armament consisted of 8 - 303 in calibre machine guns,4 20 mm cannon,also a pair of 50mm Browning machine guns. With this armament they were a formidable aircraft.Wooden framed print of Mk 5 Spitfire aircraft by Barrie Clark.Barrie A F Clark. painted in bottom left corner of print. Lower centre of print " Spitfire by Barrie Clark ". Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V B of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force. Spitfire has S N - M on body of aircraft. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - Various Photos - See Description, CAC Keith Meggs photos
... Kittyhawk, Beaufighter, Point Cook, George Jones, Lasco Lascondor, Prague, PL 7 , UK flight rules, DC 3, Fairey Battle, Vengance, Voltee, Anson, Harry Williams, Anson, Liberator, Gloster Meteor, Spitfire, Hurricane, Sunderland, Zero, DH4, SE 5A, DH50, Sopwith Snipe, Handley Page, Halberstadter, Friedrichschafen, Ago, Rumpler, Gotha, Junkers, DH9A, Hanoveraner, Hector Ross, Zeppelin hangar, C flight No.4 squadron, King George V, Schafer, Berriman, AEG bomber, SPAD scout, DAP negatives, Tiger Moth, Vietnam Huey action pics, Hughes 500 C helicopter Jayrow, Thunderbolt, Mustang, D H Hornet Moth, Lockheed Electra, Bamper Swift, Hawker Moth, Stinson, Vega Gull, Colonel Suzuki, Junker J U 86, Manyu Maru, Gannet, Gloster Javelins, Ryan Fireball, Vulcan, Hercules, Victor, Skyraider, Mosquito, Vespa cockpit, Liberator cockpit, DH 82, Mt Gambier aerodrome, Douglas, Globemaster C 124, Essendon airport construction, Mascot airport, Thor missile, Feltwell Norfolk, Rocket sled, Malkara missile, Redstone, Northrup Snark, Blue Streak, Black Knight, Blue steel, Thunderbird, Bloodhound, Hawker Demon, Dragonfly, DH Rapide, loina, DH 86, Folland Gnat, Lightning, Sabre, Scimitar, Westland Wyvern, Fairey Gannet, Widgeon, Supermarine Swift, Hawker Hunter, ME 163, Fairey FD2, Caravelle, Miles Gemini, Handely Page HP115, Short SC 1, Argessy, Sea Hawk, Proctor, Starfighter, F104, Haka, Mig 15, Flashlight, Yak 28, Supermarine Swift, B50, JU 88, B21, F82, Mitchell, B26, Mustang 51B, lockheed Q star, Diana, Short Seamew, Donier Do 17, FW190 Do 17, Lysander, G3m Nell, Boston, F93, Auster, C47, Ju52, Helldiver, Skyraider, Avenger, Harvard, Banshee, T6, B47, Dauntlis, C5 A, Privateer, XP56, Catalina, Curtiss T 25, Cirrus Moth, ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Kittyhawk, Beaufighter, Point Cook, George Jones, Lasco Lascondor, Prague, PL 7 , UK flight rules, DC 3, Fairey Battle, Vengance, Voltee, Anson, Harry Williams, Anson, Liberator, Gloster Meteor, Spitfire, Hurricane, Sunderland, Zero, DH4, SE 5A, DH50, Sopwith Snipe, Handley Page, Halberstadter, Friedrichschafen, Ago, Rumpler, Gotha, Junkers, DH9A, Hanoveraner, Hector Ross, Zeppelin hangar, C flight No.4 squadron, King George V, Schafer, Berriman, AEG bomber, SPAD scout, DAP negatives, Tiger Moth, Vietnam Huey action pics, Hughes 500 C helicopter Jayrow, Thunderbolt, Mustang, D H Hornet Moth, Lockheed Electra, Bamper Swift, Hawker Moth, Stinson, Vega Gull, Colonel Suzuki, Junker J U 86, Manyu Maru, Gannet, Gloster Javelins, Ryan Fireball, Vulcan, Hercules, Victor, Skyraider, Mosquito, Vespa cockpit, Liberator cockpit, DH 82, Mt Gambier aerodrome, Douglas, Globemaster C 124, Essendon airport construction, Mascot airport, Thor missile, Feltwell Norfolk, Rocket sled, Malkara missile, Redstone, Northrup Snark, Blue Streak, Black Knight, Blue steel, Thunderbird, Bloodhound, Hawker Demon, Dragonfly, DH Rapide, loina, DH 86, Folland Gnat, Lightning, Sabre, Scimitar, Westland Wyvern, Fairey Gannet, Widgeon, Supermarine Swift, Hawker Hunter, ME 163, Fairey FD2, Caravelle, Miles Gemini, Handely Page HP115, Short SC 1, Argessy, Sea Hawk, Proctor, Starfighter, F104, Haka, Mig 15, Flashlight, Yak 28, Supermarine Swift, B50, JU 88, B21, F82, Mitchell, B26, Mustang 51B, lockheed Q star, Diana, Short Seamew, Donier Do 17, FW190 Do 17, Lysander, G3m Nell, Boston, F93, Auster, C47, Ju52, Helldiver, Skyraider, Avenger, Harvard, Banshee, T6, B47, Dauntlis, C5 A, Privateer, XP56, Catalina, Curtiss T 25, Cirrus Moth, CAC Keith Meggs photos Photograph Various Photos - See Description ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - NO. 457 (R.A.A.F) SQUADRON 1941-1945 SPITFIRE, JIM GRANT et al
... NO. 457 (R.A.A.F) SQUADRON 1941-1945 SPITFIRE...NO. 457 (R.A.A.F) SQUADRON 1941-1945 SPITFIRE...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne NO. 457 (R.A.A.F) SQUADRON 1941-1945 SPITFIRE Book NO. 457 (R.A.A.F) SQUADRON 1941-1945 SPITFIRE JIM GRANT PHIL LISTERMANN GRAPHIC SUD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Spitfire in action, Jerry Scutts, 1980
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Spitfire in action Booklet Spitfire in action Jerry Scutts SQUADRON/SIGNAL PUBLICATIONS INC ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - 457 Squadron Spitfire MK. 8's On Labuan March 1945
... 457 Squadron Spitfire MK. 8's On Labuan March 1945...457 Squadron Spitfire MK. 8's On Labuan March 1945...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne 457 Squadron Spitfire MK. 8's On Labuan March 1945 Document 457 Squadron Spitfire MK. 8's On Labuan March 1945 ... -
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Document (Item) - Notes on Colour Schemes used on Mk.Vb and Vc Spitfires of numbers 54(RAF) 452 and 4547 Squadrons RAAF in the Darwin area 1943-1944
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Notes on Colour Schemes used on Mk.Vb and Vc Spitfires of numbers 54(RAF) 452 and 4547 Squadrons RAAF in the Darwin area 1943-1944 Document Notes on Colour Schemes used on Mk.Vb and Vc Spitfires of numbers 54(RAF) 452 and 4547 Squadrons RAAF in the Darwin area 1943-1944 ... -
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Photograph (Item) - Includes photos of 22 Boston Bomber squadron Anson Wirraway Beau fighters Spitfire Boomerang DC3 ANA airways B26 Marauder Tigermoth B17G Vampire J2M-2 B24 with spots Qantas short Canberra bomber Sunderland Hawk 60 series and 100 Beaufort Hawker Dantorp Mosquitos ground crew airfield negatives, Photos of mainly WW2 era aircraft Mainly Australians in the Pacific theatre of operations
... Includes photos of 22 Boston Bomber squadron Anson Wirraway Beau fighters Spitfire Boomerang DC3 ANA airways B26 Marauder Tigermoth B17G Vampire J2M-2 B24 with spots Qantas short Canberra bomber Sunderland Hawk 60 series and 100 Beaufort Hawker Dantorp Mosquitos ground crew airfield negatives...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Photos of mainly WW2 era aircraft Mainly Australians in the Pacific theatre of operations Photograph Includes photos of 22 Boston Bomber squadron Anson Wirraway Beau fighters Spitfire Boomerang DC3 ANA airways B26 Marauder Tigermoth B17G Vampire J2M-2 B24 with spots Qantas short Canberra bomber Sunderland Hawk 60 series and 100 Beaufort Hawker Dantorp Mosquitos ground crew airfield negatives ...
