Showing 12 items matching "world war ii - air warfare"
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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, Jack Davenport : beaufighter leader, 2009
... World War 1939-1945 - Personal narratives - Australia...World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Personal narratives - Australia World War II - Air warfare Revealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life. ...Revealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.306.non-fictionRevealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Air power over Europe, 1944-1945, 1963
... World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Air warfare World War 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Germany This volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against Germany Index, ill, maps, p.539. ...This volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against GermanyIndex, ill, maps, p.539.non-fictionThis volume concludes the story of Australian airmen who served in the air war against Germanyworld war ii - air warfare, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchAtlantic Books, Spitfire : the biography, 2006
... ...World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Spitfire World War II - Air warfare It is difficult to overestimate the excitement that accompanied the birth of the Spitfire. ...It is difficult to overestimate the excitement that accompanied the birth of the Spitfire. An aircraft imbued with balletic grace and extraordinary versatility, it was powered by a piston engine and a propeller, yet came tantalisingly close to breaking the sound barrier. First flown in 1936, the Spitfire soon came to symbolize Britain's defiance of Nazi Germany in the summer of 1940. Flown by pilots of many nations, it saw service as far afield as Australia and the Soviet Union. Spitfire: The Biography is a celebration of a great British invention.Index, bib, ill, p.236.non-fictionIt is difficult to overestimate the excitement that accompanied the birth of the Spitfire. An aircraft imbued with balletic grace and extraordinary versatility, it was powered by a piston engine and a propeller, yet came tantalisingly close to breaking the sound barrier. First flown in 1936, the Spitfire soon came to symbolize Britain's defiance of Nazi Germany in the summer of 1940. Flown by pilots of many nations, it saw service as far afield as Australia and the Soviet Union. Spitfire: The Biography is a celebration of a great British invention.spitfire, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Don Charlwood, Journeys into night, 1991
... ...World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Air Force - Bomber Command World War II - Air warfare Covers the years 1939 to 1945, the author's Bomber Command experiences and those of the 19 men with whom he trained. ...Covers the years 1939 to 1945, the author's Bomber Command experiences and those of the 19 men with whom he trained.Index, ill, p.272.non-fictionCovers the years 1939 to 1945, the author's Bomber Command experiences and those of the 19 men with whom he trained.royal air force - bomber command, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Department of Veterans Affairs, Bomber Command: Australians in World War II, 2012
... ...World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Air Force - Bomber Command World War II - Air warfare Illustrated experiences of Australians who served in Bomber Command Ill, p.264. ...Illustrated experiences of Australians who served in Bomber CommandIll, p.264.non-fictionIllustrated experiences of Australians who served in Bomber Commandroyal air force - bomber command, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ure Smith, Warplanes and air battles of World War Two, 1973
... World War II - Air warfare...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War II - Air warfare World War II - airplanes Illustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War II Ill, p.160. ...Illustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIIll, p.160.non-fictionIllustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIworld war ii - air warfare, world war ii - airplanes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Countryside books, Heroes of Bomber Command: Suffolk, 2008
... ...World War II - Air warfare...Royal Air Force - Bomber Command World War II - Air warfare Suffolk was the location for many Bomber Command airfields in WWII. ...Suffolk was the location for many Bomber Command airfields in WWII. This book describes the air war that took place from these airfields.Index, bib, ill, p.187.non-fictionSuffolk was the location for many Bomber Command airfields in WWII. This book describes the air war that took place from these airfields. royal air force - bomber command, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Grub Street, Duel for the sky, 1985
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Air warfare - History Detailed descriptions of ten crucial battles of World War II Index, ill, maps, p.205. ...Detailed descriptions of ten crucial battles of World War IIIndex, ill, maps, p.205.Detailed descriptions of ten crucial battles of World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, air warfare - history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook, Typhoon Warfare, 2000
... Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne war - world war ii transport - aviation and aerodrome armed services - air force tom hall syd anderson jnr signed by the author on the inside 'Typhoon Warfare' by Tom Hall D.F.C. ...'Typhoon Warfare' by Tom Hall D.F.C.signed by the author on the insidewar - world war ii, transport - aviation and aerodrome, armed services - air force, tom hall, syd anderson jnr -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Gas Mask, c.1939-1945
... air-raid precautions in Australia during World War II. A gas mask is a piece of personal protective equipment used to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases, this particular type believe to possibly be a M1A 2-1-1 designed for civilian use during World War II. Second World War World War II Child Gas Mask Army Civilian Top front of rubber head harness embossed is 'CHILD' Extensive inscription printed on gas filter cannister. 'THIS GAS MASK IS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL WARFARE ...The mask is of the type issued to civilians for air-raid precautions in Australia during World War II.A gas mask is a piece of personal protective equipment used to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases, this particular type believe to possibly be a M1A 2-1-1 designed for civilian use during World War II.Child size respirator / gas mask comprising rubber head harness with yellow tinged celluloid eyepieces and elasticized straps to attach around head at back. A grey metal gas filter cannister is fitted to the front of the mask, printed with an extensive inscription about use and cleaning. Grey plastic air vent to the side of the head harness.Top front of rubber head harness embossed is 'CHILD' Extensive inscription printed on gas filter cannister. 'THIS GAS MASK IS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS ONLY, DISPERsED IN FREE AIR.' Instructions on fitting and cleaning follow.second world war, world war ii, child gas mask, army, civilian -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Illustrated hardback book, A G Butler, The official history of the Australian Army Medical Services in the War of 1914-1918 : Volume III special problems and services, 1943
... Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne Owned by Grace Wilson World War One WWI WW1 Grace Margaret Wilson Wartime medical services Contents include: Section I - Some technical problems (chemical warfare, moral and mental disorders, venereal diseases, influenza pandemic, scientific background of army medicine in the war, some surgical problems of repair and re-enablement) Section II - The Naval and Air services (medical service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Air Force) Section III - The technical specialities (Australian Army Dental Service, Australian Army Pharmaceutical service, medical equipment and stores, Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Army Massage Service) Section IV - The aftermath of war (Australian invalid in England, Sea transport of Australian soldiers, Medical problems in Australia, the war-damaged soldier) Section V - Statistics of war & Epilogue (Quo vadimus? ...Contents include: Section I - Some technical problems (chemical warfare, moral and mental disorders, venereal diseases, influenza pandemic, scientific background of army medicine in the war, some surgical problems of repair and re-enablement) Section II - The Naval and Air services (medical service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Air Force) Section III - The technical specialities (Australian Army Dental Service, Australian Army Pharmaceutical service, medical equipment and stores, Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Army Massage Service) Section IV - The aftermath of war (Australian invalid in England, Sea transport of Australian soldiers, Medical problems in Australia, the war-damaged soldier) Section V - Statistics of war & Epilogue (Quo vadimus? & appendicies)Hardback book bound in navy blue book cloth with gold writing on spine, book shows wear.non-fictionContents include: Section I - Some technical problems (chemical warfare, moral and mental disorders, venereal diseases, influenza pandemic, scientific background of army medicine in the war, some surgical problems of repair and re-enablement) Section II - The Naval and Air services (medical service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Air Force) Section III - The technical specialities (Australian Army Dental Service, Australian Army Pharmaceutical service, medical equipment and stores, Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Army Massage Service) Section IV - The aftermath of war (Australian invalid in England, Sea transport of Australian soldiers, Medical problems in Australia, the war-damaged soldier) Section V - Statistics of war & Epilogue (Quo vadimus? & appendicies)world war one, wwi, ww1, grace margaret wilson, wartime medical services -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Military Aircraft of World War II, The Wings of Warfare
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Military aircraft of WW2 Prime principles on aeronautics/construction War time developments Warplanes National characteristics General considerations A general & technical introduction to military aircraft engaged in the Western theatre of WW2, circa 1945 The Wings of Warfare Book Military Aircraft of World War II ...A general & technical introduction to military aircraft engaged in the Western theatre of WW2, circa 1945non-fictionA general & technical introduction to military aircraft engaged in the Western theatre of WW2, circa 1945prime principles on aeronautics/construction, war time developments, warplanes, national characteristics, general considerations
