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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Salamander Books, World War Two British Aircraft, 1985
... World War Two British Aircraft...World War Two - Fighting aircraft - Britain...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War Two - Fighting aircraft - Britain Britain - Air power - World War Two Colour photographs and descriptions of World War Two British aircraft Ill, p.61. ...Colour photographs and descriptions of World War Two British aircraftIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of World War Two British aircraftworld war two - fighting aircraft - britain, britain - air power - world war two -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Amber books, Abandoned world war two aircraft, tanks and warships, 2021
... Abandoned world war two aircraft, tanks and warships....Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military archeology Military equipment - Abandoned A pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponry Ill, p.224. Abandoned world war two aircraft, tanks and warships. ...A pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponryIll, p.224.non-fictionA pictorial archive of abandoned world war two weaponrymilitary archeology, military equipment - abandoned -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Salamander Books, World War Two Japanese and Italian Aircraft, 1985
... World War Two Japanese and Italian Aircraft...Military aircraft - World War Two - Japan...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military aircraft - World War Two - Japan Military aircraft - World War Two - Italy Colour photographs and descriptions of Japanese and Italian aircraft from World War Two Ill, p.61. ...Colour photographs and descriptions of Japanese and Italian aircraft from World War TwoIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of Japanese and Italian aircraft from World War Twomilitary aircraft - world war two - japan, military aircraft - world war two - italy -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Salamander Books, World War Two German Aircraft, 1985
... World War Two German Aircraft...Aircraft - Germany - World War Two...World War Two German Aircraft Book Salamander Books Bill Gunston ...Colour photographs and descriptions of World War Two German aircraftIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of World War Two German aircraftaircraft - germany - world war two, air power - germany - world war two -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Salamander Books, World War Two United States aircraft, 1985
... World War Two United States aircraft...United States - Military aircraft - World War Two...World War Two United States aircraft Book Salamander Books Bill Gunston ...Colour photographs and descriptions of US aircraft from World War TwoIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of US aircraft from World War Twounited states - air power, united states - military aircraft - world war two -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (item) - Aircraft Armament Past and Present: Part 2. Gun Turrets, Machine-Gun Sights, and Cannon, R.P. Publications No.42/15 Aircraft Armament Past and Present
... World War Two...World War Two Aircraft... World War Two Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft Armament R.P. ...Second world war armament. Focusing on aircraft that utilized gun turrets, machine guns and cannons. world war two, world war two aircraft, aircraft, aircraft armament -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (Item) - Aeroplane: Recognition Tests: What Are They?, Recognition Tests: What Are They? part 1
... ...World War Two...aircraft...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne created most likely post-war, contains a range of pictures of aircraft from the Second World War aircraft World War Two aircraft recognition Recognition Tests: What Are They? ...created most likely post-war, contains a range of pictures of aircraft from the Second World Waraircraft, world war two, aircraft recognition -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Aircraft schematic drawings, Aircraft Archive Volume 1 Fighters 0f World War Two
... Aircraft Archive Volume 1 Fighters 0f World War Two...World War Two Aircraft...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aircraft Schematic Drawings World War Two Aircraft Collection of scale drawings of WW2 aircraft Aircraft Archive Volume 1 Fighters 0f World War Two Book Aircraft schematic drawings ...Collection of scale drawings of WW2 aircraftnon-fictionCollection of scale drawings of WW2 aircraftworld war two aircraft -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (item) - Aircraft Classification: Explaining the Basis of Aircraft Recognition, R.P. Publications No.24/14: Aircraft Classification
... aircraft recognition...world war two...world war two aircraft. ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne world war two aircraft. aircraft recognition world war two R.P. ...world war two aircraft. aircraft recognition, world war two -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Memorabilia, 20mm Mk2 Cartridge
... world war 2...ww2...world war 11...world war two...ammunition...anti aircraft...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Anti aircraft ammunition used in WW2 world war 2 ww2 world war 11 world war two ammunition anti aircraft ww11 20 MM MK 2 1943 WW2 20mm Mark 2 cartridge with projectile end cut off 20mm Mk2 Cartridge Weapon Memorabilia ...Anti aircraft ammunition used in WW2WW2 20mm Mark 2 cartridge with projectile end cut off20 MM MK 2 1943world war 2, ww2, world war 11, world war two, ammunition, anti aircraft, ww11 -
Mansfield RSL Sub BranchModel, Aircraft, LAC. F.L. Cochrane, RAAF, circ. 1944
... Aircraft...Spitfire...RAAF...World War Two...A handmade scaled replica of a World War Two Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for Tropical Operations, for defence of Australia and operations in the South Pacific flown by Australian Airmen....Signed by highly decorated World War Two Pilots Model Aircraft Spitfire RAAF World War Two Autographed by known & unknown World War Two Fighter Pilots and ACE Fighter Pilots. ...A handmade scaled replica of a World War Two Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for Tropical Operations, for defence of Australia and operations in the South Pacific flown by Australian Airmen.Signed by highly decorated World War Two Pilots Handmade wooden Spitfire Fighter Plane World War Two. Dark Blue paint, handmade metal propeller, 20mm cannon, exhaust manifold and undercarriage and perspex canopy. Mounted on buff coloured acrylic baseboard. Autographed by known & unknown World War Two Fighter Pilots and ACE Fighter Pilots.model, aircraft, spitfire, raaf, world war two, -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Biography of Charles Pratt, Kevin O'Reilly, Charles Pratt of Belmont Common, 2016
... This book contains biographical details of a New Zealander, Charles Pratt who, between the Two World Wars, had several commercial enterprises based in in Geelong, Victoria. He and his brothers operated a flying school and an aircraft maintenance business and flew over many parts of Australia, including the Warrnambool region, taking aerial photographs, with this important collection of photographs now in the State Library of Victoria. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This book contains biographical details of a New Zealander, Charles Pratt who, between the Two World Wars, had several commercial enterprises based in in Geelong, Victoria. He and his brothers operated a flying school and an aircraft maintenance business and flew over many parts of Australia, including the Warrnambool region, taking aerial photographs, with this important collection of photographs now in the State Library of Victoria. ...Biographical material of Charles Pratt and diary extractsThis is a book of 280 pages with a blue and brown hard cover with sepia -coloured photographs on the front and back covers and multi-coloured print on the cover and spine. The dust cover has the same content as the hard cover. The pages contain printed text, black and white photographs, charts and sketches. non-fictionBiographical material of Charles Pratt and diary extracts charles pratt, 1920s aerial photographs, warrnambool history -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, WW1 & WW2, Bendigo & District RSL Club, WW1 & WW2
... World War 2 he served in the Air Training Corps. 3. “COLLIN YOUNG” shown here with his brother ELLIS, joined up in 1842 when he was seventeen and a half. He served in an artillery unit as an anti-tank gunner. With another artillery unit, he toured Queensland and New South Wales, then was posted to an anti-aircraft gun station in Darwin. 1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portrait. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Serviceman in uniform, portrait. 2. Serviceman in uniform, portrait. 3. Two ...Australian Chinese Servicemen from WW1 & WW2 photographs. Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portrait. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Serviceman in uniform, portrait. 2. Serviceman in uniform, portrait. 3. Two Servicemen in uniform, full length informal portrait, WW1.Printed information - black ink print. 1. “GEORGE SANG” - served with the 17th Light Horse Regiment in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and Darwin. He was a prisoner of war under the Japanese but managed to escape. 2. “SAM TONGWAY”enlisted on the 6th June 1917. He tried to enlist in 1916, but was rejected in medical grounds (regulations against those of a Chinese background). He embarked with Reinforcements to A.M.C. on the 6th May 1918. As an Army Signaller he transferred in Egypt to the Division Signalling Company in France in France with his brother Hedley. During World War 2 he served in the Air Training Corps. 3. “COLLIN YOUNG” shown here with his brother ELLIS, joined up in 1842 when he was seventeen and a half. He served in an artillery unit as an anti-tank gunner. With another artillery unit, he toured Queensland and New South Wales, then was posted to an anti-aircraft gun station in Darwin. photographs, australian/chinese, ww1, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, McCarron, Bird & Co, Royal Artillery Training Memorandum (Field, Tank Attack, Anti-Aircraft Branches) No 7, March 1943
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Artillery training World War 2 Not to be published Paper booklet covering a number of new methods, drills, and procedures from the previous two years - dealing with signal procedures and anti-tank shooting and training. Royal Artillery Training Memorandum (Field, Tank Attack, Anti-Aircraft ...Paper booklet covering a number of new methods, drills, and procedures from the previous two years - dealing with signal procedures and anti-tank shooting and training.Not to be publishedartillery training, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BIOGRAPHY WW2, Adam Makos, "A HIGHER CALL", 2012
... World War". Publications Book Biography WW2 Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, gold, red, black and red print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front, top - two aircraft ..."A Higher Call/ The Incredible true story of Heroism and Chivalry/ During the Second World War".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, gold, red, black and red print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front, top - two aircraft in battle colours. Lower - black and white portrait photographs of two airman. Back - black and white group photograph of ten airmen. 392 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs.publications, book, biography, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BIOGRAPHIES WW2, Murray Poustie, "REMEMBER OUR WORLD WAR 2 NURSES", 2019
... World War 2 Nurses" - "The Service and Sacrifice of Bendigo Nurses in World War Two". Publication Books Biographies Nurses WW2 Murray Poustie Soft Cover Book 1. & 2. Cover - cardboard, red, black, white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front colour photograph of a group of Sisters on parade with tents in the background. Back cover - four black and white photographs. Three depicting portraits of nurses and photograph of injured soldiers disembarking from an aircraft ...From the book cover; "Remember our World War 2 Nurses" - "The Service and Sacrifice of Bendigo Nurses in World War Two".Soft Cover Book 1. & 2. Cover - cardboard, red, black, white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front colour photograph of a group of Sisters on parade with tents in the background. Back cover - four black and white photographs. Three depicting portraits of nurses and photograph of injured soldiers disembarking from an aircraft. 150 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.publication, books, biographies, nurses, ww2, murray poustie -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - Joystick, From Tiger Moth crash, c. 1940
... aircraft known to exist air crash joy stick propodollah barber tiger moth a17 751 keith scholfield lac john considine Inscription "MEMORABILIA from R.A.A.F. FLYING SCHOOL / NHILL AERODROME World War II" Section of a wooden aircraft joystick, broken off at the base. Made of turned and polished wood with a turned handle section approx 100mm at the top. Mounted on a wooden display base with two ...The joystick has been held by the Barber family since the crash in 1945. It had been kept as a momento to the witnessing of the incident involving an aeroplane from the Nhill Air Training School. In recent times the joystick has been mounted on a display base and loaned to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre to add to the awairness of this event. This is the only remains of this aircraft known to existSection of a wooden aircraft joystick, broken off at the base. Made of turned and polished wood with a turned handle section approx 100mm at the top. Mounted on a wooden display base with two brass retaining rings. Display base has information in text and description artwork of the aircraft. Inscription "MEMORABILIA from R.A.A.F. FLYING SCHOOL / NHILL AERODROME World War II"air crash, joy stick, propodollah, barber, tiger moth, a17 751, keith scholfield, lac john considine -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, The Golden Eagles. Air Heroes of two world wars, 1980
... aircraft tail plane. Book - brown buckram. No writing. Pages 242. Illustrated with black and white photos. The Golden Eagles. Air Heroes of two world wars ...Hard cover board with dust cover. Dust cover rad background, black and gold writing. Stylised image of an imperial German army aircraft tail plane. Book - brown buckram. No writing. Pages 242. Illustrated with black and white photos."Sister M SEAGRAVE" - LABEL "From Bishop Noel Day's Collection"books, military history -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeRobert Wilson Baxter (1935py) folder
... aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two ...This folder of text and photographic memorabilia relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (1935py) is a fascinating record of this former student's service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Robert Baxter was awarded the George Medal on the 28th July 1942 for heroism in rescuing a fellow crewman from the burning wreck of their aircraft. The Medal was received by his family after Robert's death on 7th August 1942 as a result of an accident while taking off on operations. Robert Baxter's father, also Robert Wilson Baxter, was a Ballarat businessman who purchased the Ballarat Star Newspaper in 1897, selling it to the Courier in 1924. He was also part of Baxter and Stubbs Pty. Ltd. (Printers). Robert's mother attended Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls. Items in the folder have historical significance as they document the service and sacrifice of a RAAF sergeant during World War Two. Archival folder relating to Robert Wilson Baxter (05/03/1918 - 07/08/1942), including photographs of RWB in squadron uniform and receiving wings, visit of Robert Menzies to Squadron, gravestone at Selby, England; telegrams to parents re war injury and discharge from hospital; letters, newspaper clippings and extract from the London Gazette relating to his posthumous receipt of the George Medal; letters of condolence from his Wing Commander and His Majesty George VI; Obituaries and in memoriams; letter from his sister, Margaret Jamieson, re donation of items to BCC. raaf, royal australian air force, george medal, second world war, robert wilson baxter, world war two honour roll, margaret jamieson, robert menzies, 1935py -
Lara RSL Sub BranchFramed photo print of Mosquito fighter plane
... aircraft. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. It served during and after the Second World War. ...aircraft. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. It served during and after the Second World War. ...The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engine shoulder-winged multi-role combat aircraft. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. It served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era whose frame was constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed The Wooden Wonder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_MosquitoIt is one of the paradoxes of aircraft development that some of the world's greatest aeroplanes have achieved their fame doing jobs other than the one they were originally designed for. No better example of this could be found than the Mosquito, which, conceived as a bomber, became one of the war's most potent fighters. More than this, indeed, it was probably the most successfully versatile of any twin-engined type built between 1939 and 1945. It excelled in all the widely varied roles. Its duties included the duties of low-level and high-attack day and night bomber, long-range photo-reconnaissance, mine layer, pathfinder, high-speed military transport, long-range day and night fighter, and fighter-bomber. It served in Europe, the Middle and Far East and on the Russian front. In fact, the ubiquitous Mosquito reigned supreme among General Purpose types. Of the grand total of 7,781 Mosquitos built, 6,710 were delivered during the war years. www.aviation-history.com/dehavilland/mosquito.html Rectangular shaped picture frame showing Mosquito fighter plane.fighter planes, ww2, british aircraft, mosquito fighter planes, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPicture Lancaster Bomber Instrument Panel, Lancaster Bomber Instrument Panel S for Sugar R5868
... World War II. Registration S for Sugar R5868. World War 2 , heavy 4 engined Bomber Registration Number S for Sugar R5868 maintained at R.A.F. Museum Hendon U.K. world war two avro lancaster bomber r5868 Rear of the frame is a small strip stating photograph by Tony Watts - title - "After the Battle magazine. Lancaster Cockpit - that of R5868 at the RAF museum, Hendon U.K. Sticker - GEELONG PICTURE FRAMERS - Art Posters . Prints . Framing 70 Ryrie Street, Geelong- Telephone - (052) 29 7805 Rectangular shaped color print of the interior of a Lancaster Bomber showing the pilots area and aircraft ...Heavy 4 engines Avro-Lancaster Bomber - piIot area and instrument panel in service with R.A.F. during World War II. Registration S for Sugar R5868.World War 2 , heavy 4 engined Bomber Registration Number S for Sugar R5868 maintained at R.A.F. Museum Hendon U.K.Rectangular shaped color print of the interior of a Lancaster Bomber showing the pilots area and aircraft instrument cluster. Rear of the frame is a small strip stating photograph by Tony Watts - title - "After the Battle magazine. Lancaster Cockpit - that of R5868 at the RAF museum, Hendon U.K. Sticker - GEELONG PICTURE FRAMERS - Art Posters . Prints . Framing 70 Ryrie Street, Geelong- Telephone - (052) 29 7805world war two, avro lancaster bomber, r5868 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, HMAS SYDNEY (3) A214
... aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy. She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed, and commissioned into the RAN as Sydney in 1948. She completed two...aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy. She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed, and commissioned into the RAN as Sydney in 1948. She completed two ...HMAS Sydney was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy. She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed, and commissioned into the RAN as Sydney in 1948. She completed two tours of duty in Korean waters. She was relieved in January 1952, after taking the Australian contingent to the U.K. for the Coronation, returning home on 16 N0vember 1952. she finished in Korean waters on 4 May 1953.HMAS Sydney was paid off into reserve in January 1958 and was recommissioned in 1962 as a troop transport. She completed more than 20 trips to Vietnam and was known by the nickname of 'Vung Tau Ferry'. HMAS Sydneys last trip to Vietnam was completed on 12 March 1972 and was paid off for disposal on 12 November 1973. She was sold for breaking up in Korea on 30 October 1975 and left Sydney in tow on 23 December 1975. Rectangular shaped booklet with blue plastic spine and clear cover.hmas ships, aircraft carrier, troop transport ships, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Nautical Press, HMAS Melbourne 25 Years
... aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only British Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as the lead ship of the Majestic class in April 1943, and was launched as HMS Majestic (R77) in February 1945. At the end of World War...aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only British Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as the lead ship of the Majestic class in April 1943, and was launched as HMS Majestic (R77) in February 1945. At the end of World War ...HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Operating from 1955 until 1982, she was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only British Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions. The ship was laid down for the British Royal Navy as the lead ship of the Majestic class in April 1943, and was launched as HMS Majestic (R77) in February 1945. At the end of World War II, work on the ship was suspended until she was purchased by the RAN in 1947. At the time of purchase, it was decided to incorporate new aircraft carrier technologies into the design, making Melbourne the third ship to be constructed with an angled flight deck. Delays in construction and integrating the enhancements meant that the carrier was not commissioned until 1955. Melbourne never fired a shot in anger during her career, having only peripheral, non-combat roles in relation to the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation and the Vietnam War. However, she was involved in two major collisions with allied vessels. On the evening of 10 February 1964, Melbourne collided with and sank HMAS Voyager when the Daring class destroyer altered course across her bow. Eighty-two of Voyager's crew were killed, and two Royal Commissions were held to investigate the incident. The second collision occurred in the early morning of 3 June 1969, when Melbourne collided with and sank the Allen M. Sumner class destroyer USS Frank E. Evans in similar circumstances. Seventy-four United States Navy (USN) personnel died, and a joint USN–RAN Board of Inquiry was held. These incidents, along with several minor collisions, shipboard accidents, and aircraft losses, led to the reputation that Melbourne was jinxed. Melbourne was paid off from RAN service in 1982. A proposal to convert her for use as a floating casino failed, and a 1984 sale was cancelled, before she was sold in 1985 and towed to China for breaking. The scrapping was delayed so Melbourne could be studied by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as part of a secret project to develop a Chinese aircraft carrier and used to train PLAN aviators in carrier flight operations. HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned on 30 June 1982, having spent 62,036 hours underway and having steamed 868,893 nautical miles. A proposal to convert her for use as a floating casino failed, and a 1984 sale was cancelled, before she was sold for scrap in 1985 and towed to China for breaking. The scrapping was delayed so Melbourne could be studied by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as part of a secret project to develop a Chinese aircraft carrier and used to train PLAN aviators in carrier flight operations.The pictorial history of HMAS Melbourne with rare photos. Now a scarce title and highly desirable title that is now long out of print. Has provenance history of all ships movements from 1955 till decommissioned.HMAS Melbourne 25 YearsOn the front page is a picture of HMAS Melbourne with the words at top "H.M.A.S. Melbourne. At bottom are the words in orange, '25 Years'. In white, are the words 'by Ross Gillett' then 'Forward by Rear Admiral G.G.O. Gatacre C.B.E. DSO. DSC & Bar, RAN'. On the rear page is a list of all the Captains that served on the HMAS Melbourne between 1955-1980.hmas melbourne, aircraft carrier, royal australian navy, australian navy, westland whirlwind, sea venom, fairy gannet, bristol sycamore, westland wessex, douglas skyhawk, grumman tracker, westland sea king, fleet air arm, hmas albatross, nowra -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Air Power of the Empire, London
... aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l....This book provides a detailed description of aircraft an is accompanied by pictures. aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l. ...This is a detailed book of aircraft with photographs.This book provides a detailed description of aircraft an is accompanied by pictures.Air Power of the Empire, a book oblong, white paper cover and pages.Printed by Juvenile Productions Ltd, London. Designed and Printed in England, Copyright.aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l. -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchBinoculars
... The service number 48582 may indicate that the pair was owned by Lionel James O'Dempsey, a Victorian who served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment during the Second World War. second world war worl war two world war ii binoculars looking glass surveillance Inscribed on centre platform between eye pieces "M G", in the direction of the wearer. ...These binoculars appear to have been made for use by service personnel, carrying a broad arrow symbol on the barrel. The inscriptions "MG" may indicate the manufacturer or initials of the owner. The service number 48582 may indicate that the pair was owned by Lionel James O'Dempsey, a Victorian who served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment during the Second World War.Brass binoculars with cotton cord acting as strap, fastened via a knot on one side of a small loop cast into the side of the barrel. Two cone shaped barrels with circular convex glass disc on each wide end. Each barrel joined together via a joint platform approximately halfway and 9/10ths of the way up the binoculars. Binoculars can change shape by barrels swivelling on a central pin. Binoculars also zoom in and out (i.e. barrel reduces and expands) due to grooved dial in centre of pin. One eye piece missing on left side, right side intact but able to be unscrewed. Barrels are tinted green from copper corrosion and retractable barrel sections have black colouring in parts.Inscribed on centre platform between eye pieces "M G", in the direction of the wearer. On top of adjustable barrels: "[broad arrow] (right side)", "Mk VSP-/48582"second world war, worl war two, world war ii, binoculars, looking glass, surveillance -
Lara RSL Sub BranchCigarette case, Circa1942
... World War Two. As an example of trench art, it makes an important contribution to our understanding of Australian soldiers’ experience of the war. This object is an example of skilled craftsmanship and has artistic and aesthetic significance due to its detailed engraving of a beach scene. Unlike the majority of trench art, which was made from used ordnance, it is made from the windscreen of a Mitsubishi Zero aircraft ...This cigarette case was made from the plexiglass windscreen of a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero aircraft. Whilst its maker is unknown, its inscription, “Tarakan May 1st 1945” suggests that it was created during the Battle of Tarakan. Tarakan was a small, oil-rich island off the coast of Borneo which in 1945 was held by the Japanese. The battle, code named Operation Oboe One, began when Australian forces landed on May 1st 1945, and continued until June 21st. 240 Australians died during the conflict. The term ‘Trench art’ describes objects made from the debris and by-products of warfare. Reasons for making trench art varied, from creating mementos of battles to passing time or mitigating the effects of warfare. This object has historic significance at a national level due to its association with World War Two. As an example of trench art, it makes an important contribution to our understanding of Australian soldiers’ experience of the war. This object is an example of skilled craftsmanship and has artistic and aesthetic significance due to its detailed engraving of a beach scene. Unlike the majority of trench art, which was made from used ordnance, it is made from the windscreen of a Mitsubishi Zero aircraft and therefore is comparatively rare.Cigarette Case made from the windscreen of a Japanese Zero aircraft"Tarakan May 1st 1945" "A-F-B" Engraved beachcigarette, tarakan, windscreen, japan, australia, united states, netherlands, beach -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - RISING SUN, AUSTRALIA BADGES, I DISC, c. 1939-1945
... Aircraft Regt. Discharged from the AIF 30.8.45. Refer 192.2, 187.3, 190P. Numismatics Badges Military Indentification Discs WWII World War II Second World War Dog Tags .6) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .7) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .1) Rising sun hat badge, blackened brass. .2) & .3) Two Rising sun lapel badges, blackened brass. .4) & .5) Two "Australia" shoulder badges, blackened brass. .6) & .7) Two Identity discs, one round, one 8 sided(cord missing) Memorabilia RISING SUN, AUSTRALIA BADGES, I DISC ...Identity discs commonly known as 'dog tags'. Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY enlisted in the AIF on 19.6.40 in the 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regt. Discharged from the AIF 30.8.45. Refer 192.2, 187.3, 190P..1) Rising sun hat badge, blackened brass. .2) & .3) Two Rising sun lapel badges, blackened brass. .4) & .5) Two "Australia" shoulder badges, blackened brass. .6) & .7) Two Identity discs, one round, one 8 sided(cord missing).6) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .7) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 numismatics, badges, military, indentification discs, wwii, world war ii, second world war, dog tags -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP CASE & MAPS, Hec Robinson, C.1939-45
... At discharge on 30.11.45 he held the rank of WO 2nd class in 2/108th Aust Light Anti Aircraft detachment. Maps WWII World War Two Second World War Map Cases Darwin Northern Territory Pine Creek Papua New Guinea Navigation Pouches zippered section marked "J. ...John James Davies No VX35280 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 1.8.40 age 31 years. At discharge on 30.11.45 he held the rank of WO 2nd class in 2/108th Aust Light Anti Aircraft detachment..1) Map case, canvas khaki. .2) Map of Darwin, NT. Scale 4 miles to 1 inch. .3) Map, folded, New Guinea made by Hec Robinson Sydney .4) Map Pine Creek N.T.zippered section marked "J. J. Davies VX35280 108 LAD”maps, wwii, world war two, second world war, map cases, darwin, northern territory, pine creek, papua new guinea, navigation, pouches -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition, Trench Art
... World War 2 brass munition cases of Japanese and Australian origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been made into a flower vase. Vase is a Japanese brass 30mm anti-aircraft shell case with a 1938 Territory of New Guinea silver one shilling coin affixed to the side of the shell case. the top of the case is slighltly splayed to form a decorative lip. Either side of the case are two...World War 2 brass munition cases of Japanese and Australian origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been made into a flower vase. Vase is a Japanese brass 30mm anti-aircraft shell case with a 1938 Territory of New Guinea silver one shilling coin affixed to the side of the shell case. the top of the case is slighltly splayed to form a decorative lip. Either side of the case are two ...World War 2 brass munition cases of Japanese and Australian origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been made into a flower vase. Vase is a Japanese brass 30mm anti-aircraft shell case with a 1938 Territory of New Guinea silver one shilling coin affixed to the side of the shell case. the top of the case is slighltly splayed to form a decorative lip. Either side of the case are two Australian .303 spent cartridges vertically mounted and attached by two further cut-down .303 cases. The vertical cartridge cases have bullets insertedThe 30mm case has several Japanese characters on the base, naval anchors and the English S4/17 The .303 cases are marked M6 VII 1942 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Italian 75mm Anti-aircraft Round, 1939
... World War Two...WW2...Second World War...Italian...North Africa...North Africa Campaign...Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34...75mm anti-aircraft...World War Two WW2 Second World War Italian North Africa North Africa Campaign Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34 75mm anti-aircraft round S M I 14-6-39 L.7 U.T.A.N FIRENZE Brass shell with cast iron projectile. ...Shell for the Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34. This gun fired a 6.5kg shell to an effective range/height 8,500 metres. Australians encountered these weapons in North Africa from 1941 to 1942. Brass shell with cast iron projectile.S M I 14-6-39 L.7 U.T.A.N FIRENZEworld war two, ww2, second world war, italian, north africa, north africa campaign, cannone da 75/46 c.a. modello 34, 75mm anti-aircraft round
