Showing 76 items matching "transport flight"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional object - Mug, Ceramic
... ...Transport flight...This item was donated by Flight Lieutenant Kevin Bruce Henderson, pilot with Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-5 and RAAF No. 37 Squadron 1967-70. ...Painted circle on front bears the RAAF eagle emblem with the words Transport Flight Vietnam beneath....RAAF/ Australian Royal Airforce/ Per Ardua-AD/ Transport Flight Vietnam ...This item was donated by Flight Lieutenant Kevin Bruce Henderson, pilot with Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-5 and RAAF No. 37 Squadron 1967-70. ...This item was donated by Flight Lieutenant Kevin Bruce Henderson, pilot with Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-5 and RAAF No. 37 Squadron 1967-70. It commemorates the service of RAAF Transport veterans in Vietnam. Brown glazed "beer" mug/stein with handle. Painted circle on front bears the RAAF eagle emblem with the words Transport Flight Vietnam beneath.RAAF/ Australian Royal Airforce/ Per Ardua-AD/ Transport Flight Vietnam mug, raaf, transport flight, vietnam, stein, henderson, k b henderson, kevin henderson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Two Black and White Framed Photographs, RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and RTFV at Saigon 1964, July / Aug 1964
... RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and RTFV at Saigon 1964......RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam...Under this photograph reads RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) on Formation at RAAF Butterworth - July 1964. ...RTFV 35 Squadron Transport Photograph Australian Soldiers RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam RTFV In a black frame there are two black and white photographs. ...In a black frame there are two black and white photographs. The top one is of several soldiers in formation in front of a plane. Under this photograph reads RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) on Formation at RAAF Butterworth - July 1964. The bottom photograph shows the soldiers marching in line away from the plane. Under the photograph reads RTFV at Saigon For Official Welcome - Aug 64 with the 2. RTFV at Saigon for official welcome - Aug 64. Both groups are photographed in front of aircraft.rtfv 35 squadron, transport, photograph, australian soldiers, raaf transport flight vietnam, rtfv -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - ARINC - Air Transport Automatic Flight Control System
... ARINC - Air Transport Automatic Flight Control System...ARINC - Air Transport Automatic Flight Control System...ARINC Report No.417 ARINC - Air Transport Automatic Flight Control System Document ARINC - Air Transport Automatic Flight Control System ...ARINC Report No.417 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam
... RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam....No. 35 Squadron in Vietnam 1964-1971. 204 Air Crew flew 81,000 sorties & transported 680,000 passengers & 46 million kgs of cargo. RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. Poster Poster, Information Board ...List of personnel involved with "Wallaby Airlines" 586. Ground crew names appear on this Roll. No. 35 Squadron in Vietnam 1964-1971. 204 Air Crew flew 81,000 sorties & transported 680,000 passengers & 46 million kgs of cargo.wallaby airlines, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Film - Film, DVD, RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1)
... RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum Royal Australian Air Force Canberra (Bomber) RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 1) Film Film, DVD National Vietnam Veterans Museum ...national vietnam veterans museum, royal australian air force, canberra (bomber) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Film - Film, DVD, RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2)
... RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum Royal Australian Air Force Canberra (Bomber) RAAF transport flight Vietnam 1964-1966 (Copy 2) Film Film, DVD National Vietnam Veterans Museum ...national vietnam veterans museum, royal australian air force, canberra (bomber) -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. A flight of two aircraft
... R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. A flight of two aircraft....A flight of two Australian Hercules transport aircraft flying over Sydney....R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. A flight of two Planes....Photographer : Bruce Adams R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. A flight of two Planes. R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. ...A flight of two Australian Hercules transport aircraft flying over Sydney.R.A.A.F Hercules transport over Sydney. A flight of two Planes.On front of picture is a title "R.A.A.F. Hercules transports over Sydney." Photographer : Bruce Adamsaustralian hercules transport aircraft flying over sydney. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... Colour photo of RAAF Dakota from Transport Flight Butterworth...Colour photo of RAAF Dakota from Transport Flight Butterworth Photograph Photograph ...Colour photo of RAAF Dakota from Transport Flight Butterworth -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item), ATPL Airline Transport Pilot Licence Flight Planning
... ATPL Airline Transport Pilot Licence Flight Planning...ATPL Airline Transport Pilot Licence Flight Planning Manual ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Photograph, Collage
... Thirteen Photograph showing scenes of verious boats, aircraft in stages of repair and assembly. RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-1972...Thirteen Photograph showing scenes of verious boats, aircraft in stages of repair and assembly. RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-1972 Photograph Photograph, Collage Creative Framing ...Framed Collage. Thirteen Photograph showing scenes of verious boats, aircraft in stages of repair and assembly. RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam 1964-1972Donated by LAC KR Matthews Engfitt 35 SQN Vietnam 1969-1970photograph, collage, raaf, 35 squadron -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, 1938
... Air-transport flight-information Royal- Australian-Air-Force...This book is a useful reference tool. Air-transport flight-information Royal- Australian-Air-Force A blue, hard cover log book with details of R.A.A.F. observer/ air gunner/ telegraph operator/ radio operator, used to record exercises from bases in Victoria and South Australia. ...This type of logbook was issued by the Royal Australian Air Force to non-pilot aircrew to record their flight hour and experience. This information was required for official administrative purposes. The book is incompletely filled in as recorder was "Discharged on compassionate grounds".This book is a useful reference tool.A blue, hard cover log book with details of R.A.A.F. observer/ air gunner/ telegraph operator/ radio operator, used to record exercises from bases in Victoria and South Australia. Inside, each page is printed with a table. Each column in the table has a title, 'Date', 'Hour', ' Aircraft Type and Number', 'Pilot', 'Duty', 'Remarks', 'Flying time / Day / Night'. The table has handwritten entries. air-transport flight-information royal- australian-air-force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Wine Flask Wallaby Airlines DHC-4 Caribou, Vietnam 1964 - 1972, First in Last Out, Wallaby Airlines DHC-4 Caribou, 1964-1972
... ...RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam...Wallaby Airlines DHC-4 Caribou RAAF 35 Squadron Wine Bottle RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam RTFV 35 Squadron Wallaby Airlines; DHC - 4 Caribou. ...Dark blue and cream ceramic wine bottle. Wallaby Airlines. Blue handle and stopperWallaby Airlines; DHC - 4 Caribou. Vietnam 1964-1972. First in last out. RAAF - RTFV 35 Sqn. There is a photograph of a Caribou under the headings with the RAAF and 35 Sqn Insignias. On the back is description of what 35 Sqn did, number of flights, people and cargo. See media file for more information.wallaby airlines, dhc-4 caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, wine bottle, raaf transport flight vietnam, rtfv 35 squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - A Copy of a Newspaper Clipping Titled Caribous Cross Pacific, Caribous Cross Pacific, 1965
... ...RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam...Caribou A4-173 No 38 Squadron Richmond RAAF Wing Commander Charles James Melchert O11419 Pilot No 35 Squadron Distinguished Flying Cross Flying Officer Donald Thomas Pollock O220901 RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam Flight Lieutenant Kevin Bruce Henderson O219890 Flight Lieutenant John V Rossiter O219923 Navigator No 36 Squadron Cpl Malcolm Robert Rose A216932 Airframe Fitter Flying Officer David Allan Henry O315388 Flight Records A laminated newspaper clipping titled Caribous Cross Pacific with a photograph of the crew who were Flight Lieutenant John Rossiter, Corporal Malcolm Rose, Flying Officer Donald Pollock and Flying Officer David Henry. ...A laminated newspaper clipping titled Caribous Cross Pacific with a photograph of the crew who were Flight Lieutenant John Rossiter, Corporal Malcolm Rose, Flying Officer Donald Pollock and Flying Officer David Henry. Also included a laminated copies of flight records for June 1965. See media for more information.caribou a4-173, no 38 squadron, richmond, raaf, wing commander charles james melchert, o11419, pilot, no 35 squadron, distinguished flying cross, flying officer donald thomas pollock, o220901, raaf transport flight vietnam, flight lieutenant kevin bruce henderson, o219890, flight lieutenant john v rossiter, o219923, navigator, no 36 squadron, cpl malcolm robert rose, a216932, airframe fitter, flying officer david allan henry, o315388, flight records -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, Port Jug
... On reverse of Jug is the story of RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and No 35 Squadron RAAF. ...On reverse of Jug is the story of RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and No 35 Squadron RAAF. ...Blue and beige coloured decanter with a cork stopper. Top is dark blue with handle. Bottom half is beige with Wallaby Airlines printed in blue ink. Has RAAF emblem with RTFV underneath a Caribou (DHC-4) and 35 SQN emblem. Vietnam 1964-1972 First In Last Out written in blue along bottom.Vietnam 1964-1972 First in Last Out qrittenn in blue along bottom. On reverse of Jug is the story of RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam and No 35 Squadron RAAF. Known as WAllaby Airlinesvietnam history - 1945 - 1975, raaf, bottles, 35 squadron, wallaby airlines -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Print - A Framed Print, First Squadron In - Last Out
... Inscription reads - RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. 36 Squadron 1964-1972. ...Inscription reads - RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. 36 Squadron 1964-1972. ...Coloured print in a red timber frame white background with a brass presentation strip at the bottom of the frame. Inscription reads - RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. 36 Squadron 1964-1972. Two flags - South Vietnam and the Vietnam Campaign. RAAF insignia above Caribou. First Squadron In - Last Out. Wallaby Airlines.Presented to Vietnam Veterans Museum. On back - Affordable Trophies Michelton Phone 3354 1730royal australian air foce, raaf, 35 squadron, wallaby airlines, caribou -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Clerical collar with shirt front
... This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66....This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66. Robes Vietnam Geelong RSL Ashworth Chaplain RAAF 1965 - 1966 Cleric Reverend Chaplain George Ashworth A white detachable plastic collar with black taffeta dicky shirt front attached to the collar and secured around the middle by a band of elastic with fastening button and loop at the back. ...This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.A white detachable plastic collar with black taffeta dicky shirt front attached to the collar and secured around the middle by a band of elastic with fastening button and loop at the back.robes, vietnam, geelong rsl, ashworth, chaplain raaf, 1965 - 1966, cleric, reverend, chaplain, george ashworth -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Blue cincture cord
... This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66....This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66. Priest Vietnam Robes Ashworth chaplain cleric Blue braided cord with tassels at ends used to tie clerical robes. ...This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.Blue braided cord with tassels at ends used to tie clerical robes. The official colour for the Chaplain Corps is sometimes noted as blue representing the heavens. priest, vietnam, robes, ashworth, chaplain, cleric -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Clerical robe
... This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66....This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66. Clergy Ecclsiastic Priest robes Chaplain Ashworth cleric George Ashworth Blue gabardine (cotton) robe. ...This item was worn by Reverend George Ashworth, Service No:O315515, who served as a Chaplain with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Base Squadron Ubon in Thailand and Vung Tau in Vietnam with RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, 1965-66.Blue gabardine (cotton) robe. Pintucked shoulders. Bat wing sleeve. Full length. No buttons.clergy, ecclsiastic, priest robes, chaplain, ashworth, cleric, george ashworth -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974, Andre Van Haute, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974, 1975
... Cover jacket showing colour photos of top Mirage jet in flight, below twin engine transport plane in flight, main title in blue against black background...Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974 Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974 Cover jacket showing colour photos of top Mirage jet in flight, below twin engine transport plane in flight, main title in blue against black background Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974 Book Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974 Andre Van Haute ...Largely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974Cover jacket showing colour photos of top Mirage jet in flight, below twin engine transport plane in flight, main title in blue against black backgroundnon-fictionLargely photos but with some accompanying notes re, Pictorial History of the FRENCH AIR FORCE VOLUME 2 1941-1974 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patient Loading
... A black and white photograph of staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back Australia....Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Gibbons Collection Catalogue Medivac Vung Tau Airfield Diggers Medical Staff Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back Australia. ...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 staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, medivac, vung tau airfield, diggers, medical staff, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT TIMETABLES, a. & b. 1927/29; c. 1927?
... Flight Timetables,3 booklets: 1. Australian Aerial Services Ltd. booklet contains timetables, educational notes on aerial transport, first flight impressions, coach connections with airports, rules of the air, 1920's although no date on booklet. ...Flight Timetables,3 booklets: 1. Australian Aerial Services Ltd. booklet contains timetables, educational notes on aerial transport, first flight impressions, coach connections with airports, rules of the air, 1920's although no date on booklet. ...Australian Flight Timetables,3 booklets: 1. Australian Aerial Services Ltd. booklet contains timetables, educational notes on aerial transport, first flight impressions, coach connections with airports, rules of the air, 1920's although no date on booklet. Aerial route map shows route from Melbourne to Hay, then to Adelaide, and east to Cootamundra. 2. AHS Timetable and general information booklet. Issued 1st March 1929, contains timetables, general information re flights, image of passengers 'emplaning' at Essendon Airport. 3. 'Fly There' booklet of timetable information and passenger fares and parcel rates. West Australian Airways.person, individual, basil watson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patient Loading
... A black and white photograph of 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Richard Sneigowski, Ron Gillespie and Ray Yates load medivac patients for the short journey Vung Tau Military Airfield to be loaded onto an RAAF C130 medical transport aircraft for the flight back to Australia....Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Airfield Vung Tau Richard Sneigowski Ron Gillespie (Medic) Ray Yates (Medic) Gibbons Collection Catalogue RAAF C130 Medivac Flight Medics A black and white photograph of 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Richard Sneigowski, Ron Gillespie and Ray Yates load medivac patients for the short journey Vung Tau Military Airfield to be loaded onto an RAAF C130 medical transport aircraft for the flight back to Australia. ...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 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Richard Sneigowski, Ron Gillespie and Ray Yates load medivac patients for the short journey Vung Tau Military Airfield to be loaded onto an RAAF C130 medical transport aircraft for the flight back to Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau airfield, vung tau, richard sneigowski, ron gillespie (medic), ray yates (medic), gibbons collection catalogue, raaf, c130 medivac flight, medics -
Moorabbin Air MuseumFilm (item) - (SP) Various films 16mm and 8mm MAM 1037 to 1042 - Go to Media tab and download spreadsheet to see index
... First Filght Lockheed Electra First Flight Transporting Fairey Firefly (somewhere in NSW?) ...First Filght Lockheed Electra First Flight Transporting Fairey Firefly (somewhere in NSW?) ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumFilm (item) - (SP) Various films 16mm and 8mm MAM 1043 - Go to Media tab and download spreadsheet to see index
... First Filght Lockheed Electra First Flight Transporting Fairey Firefly (somewhere in NSW?) ...First Filght Lockheed Electra First Flight Transporting Fairey Firefly (somewhere in NSW?) ... -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Cheryl Williams, "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", Original 1929
... Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. ...Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. ...Digital image of "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate No. 407", issued to D. (Daniel) Patience, signed by G. Barker Instructor, with "A. W. Murdoch" stamp authorising the document, dated 23/3/1929. Donated by Betty (daughter - aged 90) and Cheryl Williams (grand daughter) of Daniel. Reported to have been the first driver leaving the then new Camberwell depot. Born in Avoch Scotland, was a police constable there, before emigrating to Melbourne. Was a cable tram Gripman in the Albert Park Area. Became an electric tram driver, then signalman at St Kilda Junction and trained as an inspector, but did not like the green uniform. Ran in the Stawell Gift of 1925 (injured foot during the race), was a Navigator on Transport RAF/RAAF flights during WW2. War memorabilia to the War Memorial Canberra. Cheryl advised 26/11/2019 - My grandfather was born 2nd June 1903 and died 11th Nov 1977.trams, tramways, drivers, gripmen, camberwell depot, signalmen, certificates -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1920
... One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island local history photography aeroplane black & white photograph air transport mr graham carey John Jenner Bryant West Photograph of Mr Graham Carey and his aeroplane about to give the first passenger flight on Phillip Island - c.1920 Photograph Bryant West ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Mr Graham Carey and his aeroplane about to give the first passenger flight on Phillip Island - c.1920local history, photography, aeroplane, black & white photograph, air transport, mr graham carey, john jenner, bryant west -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Old Bus
... flights in both England and America. In America he did some stunt flying with a Flying Circus. Kingsford Smith returned to Australia in 1921 and found employment as a pilot. He soon realised the value of air transport...flights in both England and America. In America he did some stunt flying with a Flying Circus. Kingsford Smith returned to Australia in 1921 and found employment as a pilot. He soon realised the value of air transport ...Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith is a famous Australian, well known in civil aviation history for his courageous endeavours in flight. He broken many flight records for long distance and time travelled and he was also a war hero in World War 1. He has been referred to as being “known to millions of Australians as “Smithy” … he was one of Australia’s true twentieth-century legends”. In honour of his place amongst the world’s famous pioneers his image is featured on Australia’s $20 note, Sydney airport is named after him, there is a memorial to Kingsford Smith, Taylor and Ulm at the Anderson Park, also in Sydney and his plane “Southern Cross” is on view at Brisbane Airport. Kingsford Smith wrote ‘The Old Bus’ (1932) and he and Ulm were co-authors of ‘Story of 'Southern Cross' Trans-Pacific Flight’ (1928). His also wrote a book about his own life ‘My Flying Life’ which was published after his death in 1937. and the story of his life was filmed in Australia in 1946. A BRIEF HISTORY OF SIR CHARLES EDWARD KINGSFORD SMITH (1897 – 1935) … Kingsford Smith was born 9th February 1897 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His parents were William Charles Smith and Catherine Mary, nee Kingsford. His mother’s maiden name of “Kingsford” was added to the family name when they spent time in Canada from around 1903 to 1907, after which they returned to Sydney, Australia. In 1915 Kingsford Smith enlisted in Australian Imperial Force. He served in 4th Signal Troop, 2nd Division Signal Company at Gallipoli Peninsular as a ‘sapper’ or combat engineer and later in Egypt and in France as a dispatch rider. In 1916 Kingsford Smith was transferred to the Australian Flying Corps as a sergeant. He was discharged after training in England and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps. He was appointed fling officer and soon joined the 23rd Squadron in France. He brought down four machines in his first month there and also did invaluable work attacking enemy targets. He was wounded and shot down and later awarded the Military Cross ‘for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty’. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1918 and served as a Flying Instructor with the R.F.C. Kingsford Smith was not allowed to participate in the 1919 England to Australia air race because of assumed lack of navigational experience. He and his pilot friend Cyril Maddocks formed a business and flew joy-flights in both England and America. In America he did some stunt flying with a Flying Circus. Kingsford Smith returned to Australia in 1921 and found employment as a pilot. He soon realised the value of air transport in such a vast country. He formed a partnership with pilot Keith Anderson in 1924 and they purchased two Bristol Tourer biplanes. Their business broadened to include Charles Ulm and became the Interstate Flying services in Sydney. Together they performed important ‘demonstration’ flights including a flight around Australia in 10 days and 5 hours using very limited navigational equipment. Kingsford Smith immediately started to search for support to do a trans-Pacific flight. This support came from the New South Wales government, Sidney Myer and G. Allan Hancock, an American oil magnate. On 31st May 1928 Kingsford Smith, Charles Ulm and two American crewmen, Harry Lyan and Jim Warner, took off from Oakland, California and flew to Brisbane via Hawaii and Suva. This historic flight took 83 hours and 38 minutes. Their Fokker plane had three engines and was named the “Southern Cross”. This amazing achievement resulted in huge financial subscriptions. Kingsford Smith was awarded the Air Force Cross and appointed as honorary squadron leader, Royal Australian Air Force. Kingsford Smith flew his Southern Cross plane from Point Cook in Victoria to Perth nonstop. Then in September – October 1928, with Charles Ulm and an Australian crew, he piloted the Southern Cross from Sidney to Christchurch New Zealand. This flight showed that was possible for regular passenger and mail services across the Tasman Sea. Kingsford Smith flew his plane to England to an order for four aircraft, planning to use them for an inter-capital air service in Australia. Sadly on 1st April 1929 he was forced to land, having lost radio contact with the ground and having run into bad weather over north – west Australia. Keith Anderson and Robert Hitchcock both perished before the search party reached them. Once official enquiries were completed the flight to England continued in June and was completed in record time of 12 days and 18 hours. In January 1930 Kingsford Smith piloted the “Southern Cloud”, one of the new Avro Ten planes, on the first flight of his airline, the Australian National Airways, from Sydney to Melbourne. The “Southern Cross” was overhauled in Holland by the Fokker Aircraft Co. and in June 1930 Kingsford Smith achieved an east-west crossing of the Atlantic from Ireland to Newfoundland in 31.5 hours. Kingsford Smith returned to England and took delivery of an Avro Avian biplane that he named the “Southern Cross Junior” and flew solo from England to Darwin, Australia. This record breaking flight took less than 10 days. He beat four other planes that had left England before him and he was 5.5 days faster than Hinkler. Sadly Kingsford Smith’s “Southern Cloud” was lost during a flight from Sydney to Melbourne in 1931 with no surviving crew or passengers; in 1958 the wreckage was discovered in the Snowy Mountains. Later that year Kingsford Smith flew his “Southern Cloud” from Australia to Timor, collecting mail from a damaged Imperial Airways plane in Timor. Other flights followed. Kingsford Smith was knighted in 1932 for his services in Aviation. He returned to selling joy flights then established the Kingsford Smith Air Service, a flying training school in Sydney. In 1933 Kingsford Smith flew the amazing record flight in “Miss Southern Cross” – a Percival Gull - from London to Wyndham in Western Australia in just over ten days. The Australian Commonwealth then gave Kingsford Smith a large grant and he was also appointed as aviation consultant to Vacuum Oil Co. Another flying record was made when Kingsford Smith and Sir P.G. Taylor flow “Lady Southern Cross” from Brisbane to San Francisco in order to sell her there; the west-east-trans-Pacific flight made aviation history. They returned to Australia to make an attempt at the trans-Tasman flight but their attempt failed due to engine failure; they managed to get back to Sydney safely, minus most of their cargo. Kingsford Smith had his unsold “Lady Southern Cross” shipped back to England, from where he and J. T. Pethybridge in the “Lady Southern Cross” attempted another record breaking flight from England The Old Bus Author: Charles Kingsford Smith Publisher: Distibuted by Herald Feature Service Date; 1932Label on spine cover with typed text RA 629.1309 KIN flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, the old bus, charles kingsford smith -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport MuseumHeadwear - Hat, Pillbox, 1969-1972
... Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Complements the collection of air flight crew attire 1969 to 1972. hostess 1970's flight attendants ansett airlines of australia stewardess pillbox 1969-1972 beige nivek headwear "Nivek Headware Reg. ...Part of hostess/stewardess uniform designed for Ansett Airlines of Australia 1969 to 1972. Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Complements the collection of air flight crew attire 1969 to 1972.Beige pillbox hat, with a flat crown and straight, upright sides.Turned brim, featuring peaked detail on one side. Piped edging. Heavy duty cotton fabric with reinforcing stitches. Fawn grosgrain ribbon interfacing inside. Cream Bem silk lining. Gold coloured badge features 1968-1981 Ansett logo: A Delta"Nivek Headware Reg. Melb" on label inside. Blue ink numeral 21 handwritten on label. Possibly size 21 inch hat.hostess, 1970's, flight attendants, ansett airlines of australia, stewardess, pillbox, 1969-1972, beige, nivek headwear -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport MuseumHat, Circa 1980's
... Transport Museum. Worn by former Ansett employee. Complements the collection of air flight crew attire. ...Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Worn by former Ansett employee.Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.Navy blue cotton pull-on bucket hat with button in middle of crown. Hanging loop on brim. Navy blue cotton inside lining.No inscriptions. No markings. -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport MuseumHat, circa 1960's to 1980's
... Transport Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot. Complements the collection of air flight crew attire. ...Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.Pilot's peaked cap. White vinyl crown. Black cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal rafia band. No interior lining. Has perforated leather sweat band. Rigid peak/visor made of green vinyl, covered by navy blue cotton fabric. Insignia features a golden bird in flight, with a depiction of Australia, in red, as background, beneath a golden royal crown, and surrounded by a golden wreath of feathers. Navy blue mounting.No inscriptions. No markings.
