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Australian National Aviation Museum
Book (item) - Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II
... Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II...Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II... of World War II Book Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II ... -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal, WW2 medals
... World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star...Pacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service... World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal ...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal VX118924 DOB: 24.12.1920 Date of enlistment: 19.11.1942 Location of enlistment: Caulfield, VIC Place of enlistment: In the field QLD NOK: YOUG, Florence Date of discharge: 24.2.1945 Rank: Gunner Posting at discharge: 2/3 Antitank RegimentPacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service MedalL.F. Young VX 118924 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Pullin, R.A. - Ed. Pullin, Ellie V, World War II - Diary, 1985
... World War II - Diary...Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue...World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin... Road Ringwood melbourne Book World War II - Diary Pullin, R.A ...Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th minesweeping squadron 3-Sep-1939 to 17-Dec-1943 by the husband of the Hist. Soc President Ellie Pullin.Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue covers and dark blue spine with gold printing on the front. Photograph of HMAS Swan in Sydney Harbour September 1939. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, R.A. / Pullin, Ellie V.World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Celebes, 1940s
... Australian World War II silk map of Celebes ...world war ii... million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military... States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Celebes 'Prepared under the direction of RAAF Headquarters' Celebes (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a185 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea, 1940s
... Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea...world war ii... million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military... in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Banda Sea Banda Sea (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a186 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
British World War II silk map of Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West) and on reverse Borneo (South West), Java and Sumatra (Extreme South), 1944
... British World War II silk map of Sumatra (South) and Java...world war ii...) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military... during World War II. They were issued to Allied military ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total), the United States (c.7.5 million) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on rayon, is an original British 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on rayon, 1944 Series South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and Asia Sheet G Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West) and, on the reverse, Sheet H Borneo (South West), Java and Sumatra (Extreme South)world war ii, silk maps, great britain, a187 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon, printed on both sides, AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area, Side 1 - No. 22 Southwestern and No. 26 East Java, Side 2 - No. 25 Timor, 1943
... US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon...world war ii... in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne US World War II ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 22 Southwestern and No. 26 East Java Side 2 - No. 25 Timorworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a188 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon, printed on both sides, AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series, Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series, Side 2 - No. C-44 North Borneo, 1944
... US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon...world war ii... in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne US World War II ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart - Philippine Series Side 1 - No. C-43 Mindanao Series Side 2 - No. C.44 North Borneounited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon, printed on both sides, AAF Cloth Chart, Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo, Side 2 - No. C-48 West Java, 1944
... US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon...world war ii... in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne US World War II ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Chart Side 1 - No. C-47 South Borneo Side 2 - No. C.48 West Javaunited states of america, silk and rayon maps, world war ii, a191 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon, printed on both sides, AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area, Side 1 - No. 23 North Celebes, Side 2 - No. 24 South Celebes, 1942-1943
... US World War II multi-coloured map on acetate rayon...world war ii... in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued... Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne US World War II ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by the United States (c. 7.5 million in total), Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and Australia during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This map, printed on acetate rayon, is an original US 'escape and evasion' kit map from World War II.A multi-coloured, contoured, double-sided map printed on acetate rayon AAF Cloth Map - Southwest Pacific Area Side 1 - No. 23 North Celebes Side 2 - No. 24 South Celebesworld war ii, silk maps, united states of america, a189 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Signing of World War II Peace Treaty
... Signing of World War II Peace Treaty...world war ii...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty... melbourne Photograph Signing of World War II Peace Treaty Print ...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty between Japan and USA includes various military personnel, Clem Scale top left.world war ii, japan, united states of america, military, clem scale -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book - World War II Vol 1-8 Orbis
... World War II Vol 1-8 Orbis...World War II Vol 1-8 orbis...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War II Vol 1 ...Magazines describing the build up to World War 2. The invasion of countries by Germany to American and japan's involvement. There are 8 volumes with an index compiled by F. D. BuckPictorial .History of Word War 2 in Magazine format containing 3360 pages 0415Eight Red Plastic Folders Containing paper Magazines World War II Vol 1-8 orbis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland, 1955_
... War II; by Adolf Galland...world war ii...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II...; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland 385p ...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II385p., hard cover, illus. world war ii, royal air force, luftwaffe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
... War II....world war ii... the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers.... Commemorating the end of World War II. 16 pages, black and white images ...This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Octopus Books Limited, World War II, c.1977
... World War II...On spine: “World War II”...BOOK, WW2 Book World War II Hard cover, collage ...Hard cover, collage of newspaper headlines in blue, no dust cover. 253 pages with cut edges. Photos throughout.On spine: “World War II”books-military, photography-photographs/reproductions, news papers -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, McLaren & Co. Pty. Ltd, World War II Presentation Certificate, 21 June 1946
... World War II Presentation Certificate... in the services during World War II.... in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.... Forest great-ocean-road Certificate World War II Presentation ...The President, R.M. Whelan, Councillors, signed by G.J. Adams, the Shire Secretary, T.J. Fry, and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway presented a certificate to Gilbert J. Simmonds of Wyelangta on 21 June 1946 in appreciation of his duty in the services during World War II.Presentation Certificate to Gilbert J. Simmons of Wyelangta by the President, Councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.certificate; otway; president; r.m. whelan; g.j. adams; shire secretary; t.j. fry; gilbert j. simmons; wyelangta; -
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Heritage Collection
Book, A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941-1946) of F. S. Holt, 1983
... A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941... in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal...A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II... At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941-1946) of F. S ...Biographical note: Fred Holt (1914-1993), a son of Edmund and Ruby Holt, joined the Bank of Australasia (now ANZ) as a clerk in 1933. His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. At the time of enlistment he was living with his parents at 9 beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills. He married Euphemia Craig in 1945. This is a personal account of Lieutenant Frederick Sutton Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served on HMS Terpsichore. He was mentioned in dispatches for skill, determination and bravery in anti-U-boat operations whilst serving with HMS Troubridge, Terpsichore and Vetch. (REF: Commonwealth Gazette 13/3/1945). A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy.Title page: signed Fred Holt(mr) fred s holt, great britain, royal naval, world war, 1939-1945, royal australian navy, navies, armed forces, returned servicepeople, frederick sutton holt, hms terpsichore -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, World War II Diary
... World War II Diary...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin... Road Ringwood melbourne Book World War II Diary World War II ...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War II, 2004
... World War II...Factual look at the start and progression of World War II... soft cover non-fiction book World War II Factual look ...Snapshot of battles during WWII with photos and factsFactual look at the start and progression of World War II -
Unions Ballarat
Betrayal at Pearl Harbour: How Churchill Lured Roosevelt into World War II (Don Woodward Collection), Rusbridger, James et al, 1991
... into World War II (Don Woodward Collection)...world war ii... at Pearl Harbour: How Churchill Lured Roosevelt into World War II ...Explores whether Churchill knew of the Pearl Harbour incident beforehand and whether he withheld this knowledge from the US. The book focusses on the months prior to Pearl Harbour and the beginning of USA's participation in the War.International politics and history of World War II.Book; 302 pages. Front cover: yellow background; three black and white photographs; red and black lettering; authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, world war ii, pearl harbor, churchill, winston, roosevelt, franklin, international relations, politics - international, history - wars -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, A.B.Feure, Australian Commando: Their Secret War against the Japanese in World War II
... in World War II....World War II..., and intelligence missions during World War II. While M Unit secretly set up... the Japanese in World War II. In the jungle islands of the southwest ...non-fictionww2, australian commandos, australian special operations, australian special forces, world war ii -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memento, 2005 End of World War II 60th Anniversary Service To Australia Medallion, 2005
... 2005 End of World War II 60th Anniversary Service To...Coin Side A: World War II 60 years 1945 2005 Coin... of World War II 60th Anniversary Service To Australia Medallion ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The commemorative coin forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.Medallion struck to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, issued to eligible veterans in 2005. Stored in its original issue box.Coin Side A: World War II 60 years 1945 2005 Coin Side B: World War II Service to Australia Front of Box: Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs Inside Box: 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II For Service To Australia ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, coin, veterans -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, An Illustrated Guide to World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles, 1981 (exact)
... An Illustrated Guide to World War II Tanks and Fighting... by the world's armies in World War II. Included photographs... An Illustrated Guide to World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles ...An illustrated directory of major battle tanks used by the world's armies in World War II. Included photographs, illustrations and specifications.ISBN 0 7018 1488 8world war 2, military history, tanks, armoured vehicles, christopher f foss, world war 2, military history, tanks, armoured vehicles, christopher f foss -
Australian National Aviation Museum
Document (item) - Department of Aircraft Production Report on the Japanese Aircraft Industry During World War II, Appendices to a Series of Reports, Prepared by a Member of the Department of Aircraft Production Dealing Primarily with the Standard of Aircraft Design and Development Achieved by the Japanese Aircraft Industry
... Aircraft Industry During World War II... the Japanese were using during World War II. The Department of Aircraft... techniques the Japanese were using during World War II ...Contains information on Japanese manufacturing techniques the Japanese were using during World War II. The Department of Aircraft Production was seeing what they could learn from their former enemy immediately after the war. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western Europe Sept 1939 to March 1945, 1999_
... A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western...world war ii... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Map A Guide to World War II ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.world war ii -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Eyeshields, Anti-Gas, Mk.II, World War II, c 1943
... World War II...world war ii..., Anti-Gas, Mk.II. Equipment World War II 2 One-piece transparent ...Safety Eyeshields which were issued to protect the eyes from liquid irritant sprayed from enemy aircraft. during WWIIThese eyeshields were the property of one of the pioneer families in the city of Moorabbin. 2 One-piece transparent plastic eyeshield visor, mounted on green green fabric band that is secured by three metal staples. At each end of the fabric band is secured two lengths of black elastic, one end features a metal hook, the other a metal ring, and when joined secure the eyeshields to the wearer's head. The elastic straps are joined to the to fabric by metal pop studs, and these press down into two further pop studs located on the visor making the plastic bend to the shape of the wearer's face. Cardboard case is made of heavy duty card, open one end to form and envelope for storage. A felt material is attached as a cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a Cardboard case is made of heavy duty card, open one end to form and envelope for storage. There are printed with instruction on how to use them.Eyeshields, Anti-Gass, Mk. II. Air Spray Immediate action to be taken to prevent blisters - with instructions.world war ii, safety equipment -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - New Testament Bible, World War II, c1939-1945
... World War II...world war ii... Testament Bible Book World War II Small pocket sized New Testament ...Active Service Pocket Bible - New Testament National Bible issued by the National Bible Society of Scotland to men and women on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside.This bible was issued to men and women on active duty during WWII. It has been bought home by one of the citizens of City of Moorabbin who served in WWII.Small pocket sized New Testament Bible, bound in blue materialNew Testament - Royal Air Force Emblemreligion, world war ii, bible, george vi, national bible society of scotland, active duty, city of moorabbin, returned services league bentleigh, cheltenham -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bracken Books, Jane's fighting aircraft of World War II, 1989
... Jane's fighting aircraft of World War II...World War II - Fighting aircraft...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Jane's fighting aircraft of World War II Ill ...A detailed listing of World War II fighting aircraftIll, p.315.non-fictionA detailed listing of World War II fighting aircraftairplanes - military - history, world war ii - fighting aircraft -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sidgwick and Jackson, British aircraft of World War II with colour photographs, 1975
... British aircraft of World War II with colour photographs ...Great Britain - Aircraft - World War II...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book British aircraft of World War II with colour ...Detailed description of every British aircraft in World War IIIndex, ill, p.144.non-fictionDetailed description of every British aircraft in World War IIgreat britain - aircraft - world war ii, airplanes - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Grange Books, Fighters of World War II, 1998
... Fighters of World War II...Aerial warfare - World War II...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Fighters of World War II Index, ill, p.192 ...Illustrated and textual description of World War II fightersIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionIllustrated and textual description of World War II fightersmilitary airplanes, aerial warfare - world war ii