Showing 233 items matching "the sea of air"
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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Flight training, Let's Learn to Fly
... The sea of air...Flight training The sea of air The four forces Turning Climbing & descending Straight & level flight Stalling Air speed & ground speed Take off & landing Control of the approach path Spinning Forced landings The first solo flight Overview of the principles of flight for pupils, circa 1956 Let's Learn to Fly Book Flight training ...Overview of the principles of flight for pupils, circa 1956non-fictionOverview of the principles of flight for pupils, circa 1956the sea of air, the four forces, turning, climbing & descending, straight & level flight, stalling, air speed & ground speed, take off & landing, control of the approach path, spinning, forced landings, the first solo flight -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumTin container, Stephen F. WHitman & Son Inc
... Whitman's Chocolates Land Sea and Air One Pound net..........Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra gippsland Whitman's Chocolates Land Sea and Air One Pound net....... Round tin with picture depicting city landscape. ...Round tin with picture depicting city landscape.Whitman's Chocolates Land Sea and Air One Pound net....... -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104
... . / COMFORTS FOR / LAND, SEA, / AIR, AND / HOSPITAL USE.... / COMFORTS FOR / LAND, SEA, / AIR, AND / HOSPITAL USE Knitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII. ...This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments. It also includes a number of patterns for convalescent and hospital coverings, including a splint coverKnitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII. Knitting Book (back cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 104 / 6D. / COMFORTS FOR / LAND, SEA, / AIR, AND / HOSPITAL USEknitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, world war ii -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, The Sea shall not have them Author John Harris, N/A
... air sea rescue...During the war 13,269 lives were saved from the sea by Air-Sea Rescue - 13,269 lives were saved from the sea often under the enemy's guns. ...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara During the war 13,269 lives were saved from the sea by Air-Sea Rescue - 13,269 lives were saved from the sea often under the enemy's guns. ...During the war 13,269 lives were saved from the sea by Air-Sea Rescue - 13,269 lives were saved from the sea often under the enemy's guns. Of these 8,604 were air crew. The Sea will not have them' was the motto of Air Sea Rescue High Speed Launch Flotillas. This book was made into a Movie with the same title in 1954Recount of Air Sea rescue in WWIIair sea rescue, wwii, lancasters, flotilla, sea operation -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotographs - Ships, HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue Vessel, Early 20th century
... HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue Vessel...HMAS Quiberon was a Q Class destroyer build for the Royal Navy and was commissioned to RAN in July 1942. Air Sea Rescue Boats, after their order were delivered to Sydney in June/July 1944. ...Ships - HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quibero, Air Sea Rescue Vessel....HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue....Ships - HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quibero, Air Sea Rescue Vessel. HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue Vessel Photographs - Ships ...HMAS Quickmatch was a Q Class destroyer built for the Royal Navy and was commissioned to RAN in September 1942. HMAS Quiberon was a Q Class destroyer build for the Royal Navy and was commissioned to RAN in July 1942. Air Sea Rescue Boats, after their order were delivered to Sydney in June/July 1944. HMAS Quickmatch was used as a Convoy Escort during WW2. HMAS Quiberon was used as a Convoy Escort during WW2. Air Sea Rescue Boats were mostly stationed in northern Australian waters or in New Guinea during WW2. Three black and White Photographs of Ships on photo paper. Ships - HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quibero, Air Sea Rescue Vessel.Hand written on the back of the photo 1. HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Quiberon, Air Sea Rescue. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO - THE HEART OF VICTORIA
... Items mentioned are Location, Area of Bendigo, The People, Work Force, Industrial Base, natural Resources, Agriculture and Livestock, Minerals, Forests, Rail and Road, Sea and Air, Power and Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewerage, Industrial Land, Services, Community Services and Facilities, Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Culture and Tourism and Media....Items mentioned are Location, Area of Bendigo, The People, Work Force, Industrial Base, natural Resources, Agriculture and Livestock, Minerals, Forests, Rail and Road, Sea and Air, Power and Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewerage, Industrial Land, Services, Community Services and Facilities, Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Culture and Tourism and Media. ...Typed article titled Bendigo, The Heart of Victoria. Items mentioned are Location, Area of Bendigo, The People, Work Force, Industrial Base, natural Resources, Agriculture and Livestock, Minerals, Forests, Rail and Road, Sea and Air, Power and Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewerage, Industrial Land, Services, Community Services and Facilities, Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Culture and Tourism and Media.document, bendigo - the heart of victoria, city of bendigo, borough of eaglehawk, shire of huntly, shire of marong, shire of strathfieldsaye, bendigo development committee, department of agriculture, department of state development decentralization and tourism, state electricity commission, gas & fuel corporation of victoria, state rivers & water supply commission, bendigo sewerage authority, the bendigo college of advanced education, home and hospital for the aged, home for the blind, northern school of nursing, art gallery, historical society, dudley house, sun loong, central deborah gold mine, the vintage talking trams and transport museum, bcv8, the bendigo advertiser, golden city gazette, 3bo, 3cv, mr a j kelly -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Fielder, Lakes Post Newspaper, 9/05/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Colour photograph of Geoff Feildler , Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Genealogy Colour photograph of Geoff Feildler , Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoria Photograph Fielder Lakes Post Newspaper ...Colour photograph of Geoff Feildler , Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchMedallion, 60th Anniversary of WW2 Medallion 1945-2005
... World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. ...Kyneton RSL Sub Branch 37 - 39 Mollison Street Kyneton daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2. 60th anniversary WW2 service medal World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. Medallion in a presentation case with information relating to the issue. 60th Anniversary of WW2 Medallion 1945-2005 Medallion ...The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2.Medallion in a presentation case with information relating to the issue. World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. 60th anniversary, ww2 service medal -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Firefly MK IV & V , Sea Fury MK X Airframe Notes
... Black Book containing both Firefly Mk.IV + V and Sea Fury Mk X Air frame Notes, both official and handwritten...Sea Fury Mk X Black Book containing both Firefly Mk.IV + V and Sea Fury Mk X Air frame Notes, both official and handwritten Firefly MK IV & V , Sea Fury MK X Airframe Notes Manual Firefly MK IV & V , Sea Fury MK X Airframe Notes ...Firefly Mk IV and V. Sea Fury Mk X -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchCommemorative Coin, 2005
... Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges "Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.au Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia Coin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. ..."Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.auCoin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Air Show Bairnsdale 2000, Lakes Post Newspaper
... Colour photograph showing Norm and Norma Fiedler of Lakes Entrance with their son Geoff, Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoria...Genealogy Colour photograph showing Norm and Norma Fiedler of Lakes Entrance with their son Geoff, Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoria Photograph Air Show Bairnsdale 2000 Lakes Post Newspaper ...Colour photograph showing Norm and Norma Fiedler of Lakes Entrance with their son Geoff, Pilot of Navy Sea Hawk Helicopter at Air Show Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ALLIED AIR FORCES, WW2, Lex McAulay, "BATTLE OF THE BISMARK SEA", 1991
... World War 2 - land battle fought at sea and won from the air...."BATTLE OF THE BISMARK SEA". Book ALLIED AIR FORCES, WW2 Lex McAulay St. Martin's Press Printed in USA ...World War 2 - land battle fought at sea and won from the air.Hardcover book with dustcover. Hardcover - cardboard, with black buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, black, white, gold print on front, spine and back. Front and back flap with printed information. Illustrated front - black and white tones, montage of aircaft, group of airmen with aircraft photograph, silhouette of sea battle scene. 226 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.publication, book, ww2, raaf, bismark, sea, new guinea -
Bendigo Military MuseumMedal - MEDAL, SERVICE to AUSTRALIA & BOX, Royal Australian Mint
... On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. ...On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. ...Medallion was produced by the Royal Australian Mint and given to members who served with Australian Forces or her Allies between 1939 - 1945. This was on the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45.1. Gold coloured coin medallion produced by Royal Mint. On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Contained in a hard cardboard black box inscribed with gold writing and Commonwealth emblem and medal lays in a felt recess within the box. 1. One side inscribed "World War 2", "60 years""1945 - 2005". and stylized map of Australia. Other side inscribed around Rim "World War 2"and "Service to Australia" with Commonwealth of Australia emblem in centre. 2. Box on top has Commonwealth Emblem and "Australian Govt", "Dept of Veteran Affairs". Inside "60th Ann of WW2".medal, 60th anniversary ww2 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionLeisure object - Board Game, Strategy, n.d
... a)'Strategy' war board game. heavy card board, folds in half, red and blue outside with black and white photo of 3 servicemen (army, navy, airforce) playing strategy. Inside, land, sea, air depicted by different colours, leaflet of rules b) Rothman's cigarette packet containing coloured metal counters for use with Strategy. 12 army, 8 navy, 4 airforce...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road strategy game board game recreation leisure a)'Strategy' war board game. heavy card board, folds in half, red and blue outside with black and white photo of 3 servicemen (army, navy, airforce) playing strategy. Inside, land, sea, air depicted by different colours, leaflet of rules b) Rothman's cigarette packet containing coloured metal counters for use with Strategy. 12 army, 8 navy, 4 airforce Strategy Leisure object Board Game ...a)'Strategy' war board game. heavy card board, folds in half, red and blue outside with black and white photo of 3 servicemen (army, navy, airforce) playing strategy. Inside, land, sea, air depicted by different colours, leaflet of rules b) Rothman's cigarette packet containing coloured metal counters for use with Strategy. 12 army, 8 navy, 4 airforcestrategy, game, board game, recreation, leisure -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, Jon Sutherland & Diane Canwell, The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, 2005
... Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986...The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986...Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 Cover jacket showing colour photos of at top White Sunderland in flight, at bottom two rescue boats moving at speed The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 Book Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 Jon Sutherland & Diane Canwell ...Description of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986Cover jacket showing colour photos of at top White Sunderland in flight, at bottom two rescue boats moving at speednon-fictionDescription of operation structures plus various individual stories of The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 1948
... Five sheets of unlined white paper with writing on both sides (0378a-e), dated 7/07/48 and written at sea on board S.S.Lali. White air mail envelope (0378f). ...Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn Rio New York 1948 The envelope has been re-addressed, presumably by the original addressee, from West Brunswick, Victoria to Hotel Mansions, Kings Cross, Sydney NSW and bears three Brazilian stamps and numerous indistinct post-marks Five sheets of unlined white paper with writing on both sides (0378a-e), dated 7/07/48 and written at sea on board S.S.Lali. White air mail envelope (0378f). Letter Correspondence Allan Charles Quinn ...Quinn CollectionFive sheets of unlined white paper with writing on both sides (0378a-e), dated 7/07/48 and written at sea on board S.S.Lali. White air mail envelope (0378f). The envelope has been re-addressed, presumably by the original addressee, from West Brunswick, Victoria to Hotel Mansions, Kings Cross, Sydney NSW and bears three Brazilian stamps and numerous indistinct post-marksletters-from-abroad, quinn, rio, new york, 1948 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, Gun Barrel Plug Badge, 1969 (Approximate)
... Gun Barrel Plug Badge HMAS Vampire c1969 Barrel plugs were inserted into the muzzle of ships' guns to protect the barrels from sea air and water when not in use. Plug badges could be seen when ships were in port, in this example for the 4.5 inch (113mm) guns of HMAS Vampire. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast HMAS Vampire Badge Gun Barrel Plug Badge HMAS Vampire c1969 Barrel plugs were inserted into the muzzle of ships' guns to protect the barrels from sea air and water when not in use. Plug badges could be seen when ships were in port, in this example for the 4.5 inch (113mm) guns of HMAS Vampire. ...A black bat on a dark blue background of a robe's circle laid on top of a half round wooden board with texts below "H.M.A.S Gun Barrel plug Badge"Gun Barrel Plug Badge HMAS Vampire c1969 Barrel plugs were inserted into the muzzle of ships' guns to protect the barrels from sea air and water when not in use. Plug badges could be seen when ships were in port, in this example for the 4.5 inch (113mm) guns of HMAS Vampire. Donated by Greg Maher HMAS Vampire (1965), HMAS Perth (1968-1971)hmas vampire, badge -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - RAAF, Australian Military History Publications, RAAF Flying Boats at War, 1999 reprinted 2004
... Europe and Pacific areas. also 113 Air Sea Rescue in the Pacific Area in WW2. Soft cover, 190 printed pages plus some photos. ...Europe and Pacific areas. also 113 Air Sea Rescue in the Pacific Area in WW2. Soft cover, 190 printed pages plus some photos. ...The story of No10 Squadron in WW2. Europe and Pacific areas. also 113 Air Sea Rescue in the Pacific Area in WW2. Soft cover, 190 printed pages plus some photos. Author Joe Leach. -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, 2005
... The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. ...The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. ...Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANZAC SERVICE 1959, 25th April, 1959
... ... Sea Cadets... Air...Bn Ladies' Auxiliary, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Major T Martin, Mr G Styles, Court House Hotel, Sound Shell, and G F Osborne....Bn Ladies' Auxiliary, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Major T Martin, Mr G Styles, Court House Hotel, Sound Shell, and G F Osborne. ...Paper detailing the Morning and Afternoon Service, Wreath Laying, Order of March, Assembly Points and Movement for the Anzac Day Service on Saturday, 25th April, 1959. Mentioned are: Mr W E P Carruthers, Lt Commander Herniman RN, Col L J Lockwood, 38 Infantry Battalion, Lt Col D Scholes, Ex-Navalmen's Club, Airforce Association, Railway Sub-section R.S.L., Bendigo Legacy Club, 6th Battalion Social Club, 38th Battalion Social Club, Rats of Tobruk Association, Ex P.O.W. Association, R.A.A.O.C., T.P.I. Social Club, Interunits Social Club, 105 Anti-Tank Social Club, 4th Aust. Armoured Regt. Social Club, Repatriation Local Committee, Catholic War Veterans Association, Bendigo Dad's Association, Legion of Exservicemen and Women, R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary, War Widows' Guild, S.S. & A. Mothers' Association, Ex-Navalmen's Club Ladies' Auxiliary, Airforce Association Ladies' Auxiliary, 38th Inf. Bn Ladies' Auxiliary, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Major T Martin, Mr G Styles, Court House Hotel, Sound Shell, and G F Osborne.event, official, anzac memorial service, r.s.l. bendigo collection - anzac service 1959, mr w e p carruthers, lt commander herniman rn, col l j lockwood, 38 infantry battalion, lt col d scholes, ex-navalmen's club, airforce association, railway sub-section r.s.l., bendigo legacy club, 6th battalion social club, 38th battalion social club, rats of tobruk association, ex p.o.w. association, r.a.a.o.c., t.p.i. social club, interunits social club, 105 anti-tank social club, 4th aust. armoured regt. social club, repatriation local committee, catholic war veterans association, bendigo dad's association, legion of exservicemen and women, r.s.l. women's auxiliary, war widows' guild, s.s. & a. mothers' association, ex-navalmen's club ladies' auxiliary, airforce association ladies' auxiliary, 38th inf. bn ladies' auxiliary, sea cadets, air cadets, major t martin, mr g styles, court house hotel, sound shell, g f osborne -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES, John Pritchard, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES, 1979
... Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES...AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES...Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES Yellow cover with black writing, no photos or drawings AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES Book Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES John Pritchard ...Single page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHESYellow cover with black writing, no photos or drawingsnon-fictionSingle page description of each boat type with basic performance statistics plus b/w photos on opposite page, AN INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL AIR FORCE 1936-45 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Vehicle - Helicopter, Westland Wessex Model 31B, 1964
... Manufactured in Britain from a USA design, the Wessex was jet powered (Napier Gazelle), a multi-role helicopter used in air sea rescue, anti-submarine, ambulance, troop and freight carrying. ...Tiger Head Unit Logo of 816 Sqn Manufactured in Britain from a USA design, the Wessex was jet powered (Napier Gazelle), a multi-role helicopter used in air sea rescue, anti-submarine, ambulance, troop and freight carrying. ...The Wessex was used between 1964 and 1984 by the Australian Navy in Australia and Oceania. This helicopter, no 31, also use for disaster relief in Darwin after Cyclone Tracy.Manufactured in Britain from a USA design, the Wessex was jet powered (Napier Gazelle), a multi-role helicopter used in air sea rescue, anti-submarine, ambulance, troop and freight carrying. Dependent on the mission profile, the aircraft carried a crew from three to five including two pilots.Includes a full set of Royal Australian Navy insignia and carries the Serial No. N7-221 and Navy Side No. 31.RAN Roundel. Navy Registration N7-221. No31, a/c safety markings. Tiger Head Unit Logo of 816 Sqnhelicopters, military equipment, wedssex, troop carrier, navy -
Moorabbin Air MuseumClothing (item) - Qantas Life Jacket
... A vintage Qantas life jacket manufactured by Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment Ltd Birkenhead England. In oranged "proof" nylon, with simple over the head bib design with webbing tapes to tie around the body. ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Rear is inscribed with BACK/Derriere MK 8C/1 Patent No. 889158 9/70 SN279 A vintage Qantas life jacket manufactured by Beaufort (Air-Sea) Equipment Ltd Birkenhead England. In oranged "proof" nylon, with simple over the head bib design with webbing tapes to tie around the body. ...Rear is inscribed with BACK/Derriere MK 8C/1 Patent No. 889158 9/70 SN279 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - Bristol 171 Sycamore A91-1 (VH-Gvr, A80-2, VH-GVR, G-ALSZ, WV695)
... The Sycamore was used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy in a wide variety of roles, including air ambulance, communications, air-sea rescue and aircraft carrier borne operation. ...The Sycamore was used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy in a wide variety of roles, including air ambulance, communications, air-sea rescue and aircraft carrier borne operation. ...Historical Details: An intact and representative example of a first generation helicopter and one of the earliest examples to serve with the RAAF and in Australia.. Description: The Bristol Sycamore was designed in England and first flown in 1947. The Sycamore was used by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy in a wide variety of roles, including air ambulance, communications, air-sea rescue and aircraft carrier borne operation. Level of Importance: National -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - A survey of the North Australian Coast on AK121 Aroetta, NT Force, NT Coastal Recce Unit RAE, 6 Aust Army Topo Survey Corps, AKA121 Aroetta, 28 Mar 1945
... Coastal Recce whose work it was to patrol the coast and as well do air - sea rescue. The survey party: Lieut Jack Worsley (the Loot) Sgt Jack Love, Spr Jack Cook, Spr Pat Hede. ...Coastal Recce whose work it was to patrol the coast and as well do air - sea rescue. The survey party: Lieut Jack Worsley (the Loot) Sgt Jack Love, Spr Jack Cook, Spr Pat Hede. ...The work of the Australian Survey Corps is to make maps for the Army. At the outbreak of war very little of the mainland had been mapped, especially the northern parts. The best maps in existence of the N.T. coast in Dec "41 were those made by Matt Flinders in 1801 -1802. The Army soon got out new maps of all important areas including much of the inland. Later it was decided to bring the complete coastline up to date. Several parties put in between them six months on the coast during the dry season of "45 but a couple more months would be needed to complete the program when the "wet" interrupted the work. A small section from Buckingham Bay - Groote Eylandt was still untouched and this diary covers that section of the N.T. Coast. A survey party of four men was chosen who were to be transported from place to place by the AK121 Aroetta - a ketch of 25 tons belonging to an army unit called N.T. Coastal Recce whose work it was to patrol the coast and as well do air - sea rescue. The survey party: Lieut Jack Worsley (the Loot) Sgt Jack Love, Spr Jack Cook, Spr Pat Hede. Crew of Aroetta: Liet Ralph Warne (Skipper), Sgt Buckley (Buck) (First Mate and Orderly Rm), Sgt Jim Terjesen (Jumbo) Bosun, WO2 Tom Davis (Engineer), Cpl Kevin Monk (Artificer), L/Cpl Jack Cox (Deck Hand), Spr Jack Andrews (Signals), Spr Laurie Rament (Ass. Engineer), Spr McKenzie (Mac) (Cook). The complete history is not available after July 31 1945. The remainder of the notes are very badly water-damaged and in some places unreadable.A4 Booklet, plain paper with text and diagrams and half tone photograph of Lt Jack Worsley with plastic binderSigned by George Barton Maj. for LtCol GS. NT Forceroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Basil G Watson, 1967
... air mail to the town. In Warrnambool he amazed the crowds with his dare-devil aerial acrobatics over the Warrnambool Racecourse. He died two months later, crashing into the sea...air mail to the town. In Warrnambool he amazed the crowds with his dare-devil aerial acrobatics over the Warrnambool Racecourse. He died two months later, crashing into the sea ...This is a booklet produced in 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the aeroplane flights of Basil Watson in 1917 (the Mount Gambier to Melbourne 1917 Experimental Air Mail). In the 1967 Mount Gambier/Melbourne air mail flight re-enactment the aircraft was from Aviation Services (Hardingham) Limited, a Piper Cherokee, and on board was Douglas Watson, Basil Watson’s nephew. Basil Watson was a pioneer aviator who built his own plane which had a 50 H.P. Rotary Gnome engine. He flew the first aeroplane to Warrnambool in January 1917, bringing with him the first air mail to the town. In Warrnambool he amazed the crowds with his dare-devil aerial acrobatics over the Warrnambool Racecourse. He died two months later, crashing into the sea near Point Cook. This booklet is of great interest as it gives details of the life of Basil Watson, important in Warrnambool’s history as the first man to fly into the town in 1917 and the first person to bring air mail to Warrnambool, including a letter from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne to the Mayor of Warrnambool. This is a booklet of 16 pages produced to commemorate the Mount Gambier to Melbourne 1917 Experimental Air Mail Flight. It has a grey cover with black printing and an image of an early model aeroplane on the front cover. The text includes illustrations, maps and black and white photographs. The first page has two signatures. The booklet has been stapled but the staples have been removed.‘Donated by Mrs Giles W’bool’ ‘J.C.Hardingham, Pilot’ ‘D.Watson’ basil watson, history of aviation in victoria, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Ist Airmail letter 1917, 1917
... Basil Watson died when he crashed his plane into the sea near Point Cook, just two months after he landed in Warrnambool. This letter is of the utmost significance being the first air mail letter delivered to Warrnambool. ...This letter, the first air mail letter sent to Warrnambool, was written by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir David Valentine Hennessy and carried by the aviator, Basil Watson on the first flight to Warrnambool January 24th 1917. The letter was delivered to the Mayor of Warrnambool, Cr Webb.There were several other letters delivered at the same time but this is the important official one. Basil Watson was a pioneer aviator who built his own aeroplane which was 18 feet long with a wing span of 26 feet and it had a 7 cylinder 50 H.P. Rotary Gnome engine. Watson flew from Point Cook to Warrnambool in one hour 55 minutes, an Australian cross-country flying record at the time. In Warrnambool Watson amazed the crowd with his dare-devil aerial acrobatics, looping the loop 14 times over the Warrnambool Racecourse. Basil Watson died when he crashed his plane into the sea near Point Cook, just two months after he landed in Warrnambool. This letter is of the utmost significance being the first air mail letter delivered to Warrnambool. It is an important memento of the first aeroplane flight into Warrnambool by the pioneer aviator Basil Watson. This is a cream-coloured sheet of paper folded in two to make four pages. It has handwriting in black ink on two pages. The writing is a little faded. The first page has the logo of the Melbourne Town Hall. The pages are partly torn at the folds. ‘Town Hall, Melbourne, 21/1/17. Lord Mayor’s Room, Dear Mr Mayor, I have much pleasure in sending you greetings by aeroplane piloted by my friend’s son, Mr Basil Watson. I hope when the cruel war is over and victory crowns our efforts, we all in the C’wealth will be able to fly from one state to the other. With best wishes for the New Year, …….. (signature indecipherable), D.V. Hennessy. His Worship the Mayor of Warrnambool.’pioneer aviation in the western district, basil watson, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Australia's second Air Mail. The aviation Career of Basil Watson 1893-1917, 2017
... While participating in an air show at Point Cook, the plane he was flying that day crashed into the sea. ...While participating in an air show at Point Cook, the plane he was flying that day crashed into the sea. ...This booklet relates the life of Basil Watson. It tells in detail his early life, background, his home built aeroplane, his display flights and his tragic death and the story since. This year marks 100 years since one of Australia’s pioneering aviators, Basil Watson arrived in Warrnambool and delivered the first airmail to the town. Basil Watson was born in Bendigo in 1894. His interest in aviation which began at a young age, took him to England at the commencement of WW1 where he worked at Brookland in aviation workshops and as a test pilot. Despite crashing and suffering injuries he was not deterred. He returned to Australia and by 1916 Basil had built his own plane. He soon took to the air performing tricks and barnstorming to the delight of onlookers. His connection to Warrnambool lies with his delivery of the first airmail to the town, an event which was filled with much excitement. Basil Watson, pioneer aviator landed his 50hp home built aeroplane on the racecourse on Saturday January 27th 1917, after a flight from Point Cook. The trip of 166 miles took just under two hours, and set a record non-stop cross country flight for Australia. Watson was heartily welcomed by the Mayor, to whom he delivered three letters, the first aerial post to Warrnambool. One of the letters, from the Mayor of Melbourne Sir David Hennessy to the Mayor of Warrnambool is now in the W&DHS collection: I have much pleasure in sending you greetings by aeroplane piloted by my friend, Mr Basil Watson. I hope when the cruel war is over and victory crowns our efforts, we, over the Commonwealth, will be able to fly from one State to the other. With best wishes for the New Year. Yours truly, DV Hennessy. Basil Watson was unfortunately killed two months after his historic visit to Warrnambool. While participating in an air show at Point Cook, the plane he was flying that day crashed into the sea. This booklet tells the story of an interesting part of Warrnambool and Australia's aviation history. It has special significance as it enlightens two significant items in our local collection, namely the letter which he delivered and the seat from his aircraft.A small 29 page booklet with blue and white photograph of Basil Watson in his aeroplane. It contains a number of black and white and some colour photographs. Introduction from the author, "This small booklet recognises the short career of Basil Watson. He came to my attention when researching the French aviator Maurice Guillaux who carried the first official air mail in Australia, Melbourne to Sydney in two and a half days 16/18 July 1914..... Tom Lockley 1 June 2017. Handwritten inside front cover,"These items may be of interest to add to your material about Basil Watson. Its a pity that the 100 year anniversary of his flight was not more widely recognised but thank you for mounting some of his records. Tom Hockley."warrnambool, basil watson, first airmail flight, aviation career of basil watson -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - FLYING HELMET WW1, C.WW1
... Enlisted in the AIF No 2237 in 14th Reinforcements (August)1.8.1917 in the Aust Flying Corp (AFC) age 31 years 5 months with the rank 2nd Class Air Mechanic. Embark for England 30.10.1917, hospital at sea with Influenza, posted to 3 Sqd AFC, embark for France 8.3.1918, as a Photographer in civilian life he flew Photographic missions over enemy occupied trenches and lines. ...Enlisted in the AIF No 2237 in 14th Reinforcements (August)1.8.1917 in the Aust Flying Corp (AFC) age 31 years 5 months with the rank 2nd Class Air Mechanic. Embark for England 30.10.1917, hospital at sea with Influenza, posted to 3 Sqd AFC, embark for France 8.3.1918, as a Photographer in civilian life he flew Photographic missions over enemy occupied trenches and lines. ...Leather flying helmet worn by John Arthur Remington Alexander. (Born Melbourne, enlisted Melbourne) He had pre War service in Area 67B Senior Cadets as Lt Commanding C Coy in Bendigo. Enlisted in the AIF No 2237 in 14th Reinforcements (August)1.8.1917 in the Aust Flying Corp (AFC) age 31 years 5 months with the rank 2nd Class Air Mechanic. Embark for England 30.10.1917, hospital at sea with Influenza, posted to 3 Sqd AFC, embark for France 8.3.1918, as a Photographer in civilian life he flew Photographic missions over enemy occupied trenches and lines. Embark for Aust 6.5 1919, discharged from the AIF 9.7.1919. Brown leather flying helmet worn to keep warm. Fully enclosed down to shoulders with an opening for the face. Small buckle on each side at the point of the ears. Series of six holes around each ear. Some seams are coming apart.flying helmet, uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 2002, original 2002
... air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. ...air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. ...Item in the collection of Gilbert John Mitchell (Jack) Pre WW2 Jack had service for a brief time in the 38th BN Bendigo No 447203. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1942 No 410686 age 20 years. Embarked for England on 6.1.1943 for further Training. Posted to 166 Sqd RAF Wellington Bombers then posted Operational to No 466 Sqd RAAF flying Halifax Heavy Bombers. On 18.7.1944 he and his crew in MZ313 were on a mission to attack Railway Sidings at Vaires. This was new Aircraft on 11.6.1944. They were hit by Anti Aircraft shells exploding in the fuselage. The Bomb Aimer Flt/Lt Finley advised the crew to leave by parachute as it was possible the craft could disintegrate. The Pilot Officer R.J. Evans decided to try and get the aircraft back to England, once there they abandoned the craft which was seen to disintegrate in mid air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. The Crew were; Roger John Evans No 410202, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. Peter Hamiliton Finley No 412294, enlisted 22.6.1941 age 22 years. L.C. Abbott, British/Allied. G.J. Mitchell, POW. Keith Mossman Tranent POW, No 426402, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. J.P.T. Finn RAF (Paddy) T.W. Wild British/Allied. On 30.4.1945 The Germans vacated the Camp Jack was in and 2 days later the Russians released them and he was placed in a British Hospital weighing 6 stone. He arrived home in Sept 1945. He stayed in the RAAF No 033130 and served in No 35 Sqd flying VIPs. He was in the Berlin Airlift 1948 - 1949, he also went on exchange with the RAF and flew in No's 24 & 511 Sqd's one a transport the other VIP transport. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flt/Lt on 6.7.1956 in No 11 Sqd. "Maunder and Sheean". In the article Jacks says that Lofty Maunder always had a joke etc when near the target to settle everyone down. The crew of Halifax LV875 were shot down by a Night Fighter near the target "Terngier" north of Paris 0n 11.4.1944. There was 157 Halifax's on the raid with 10 being lost. The Crew were; John Henry Maunder No 412562, Navigator, enlisted 19.7.1941 age 19 years 10 months. Brian Leo Sheean, No 409855, Wireless Operator, enlisted 1.10.1941 age 18 years. Research shows there were at least 3 more of the Crew KIA. Cecil John Bond No 420433, Pilot, enlisted 8.11.1941 age 19 years 11 months. John Neville Keys No 426112, Bomb Aimer, enlisted 23.5.1942 age 19 years 6 months. Clifford Young Warren No 427047, Rear Gunner, enlisted 26.4.1942 age 19 years 3 months. J.A. White, Flight Engineer, British/Allied. D.K. Messenger, Mid Upper Gunner, British/Allied. Newspaper article Herald Sun 19.4.2002, copy. Article re Jack Mitchell. The article has 6 photo insets 3 of Jack, 2 show Airmen beside an aircraft. The one with 2 Aircrew is "Lofty" Maunder and Jack. The article is mostly about "Maunder and Brian Sheean" mates of Jack. The inset photo of a women in uniform is believed to be "Maunders" English wife who he had married previously. Maunder and Sheean were KIA. "FLY THE FLAG FOR A MATE"newspaper, article, 466 sqd
