Historical information
Originally a supplement to the February 1986 issue of Ansett News
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Originally a supplement to the February 1986 issue of Ansett News
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Description of requrements for airworthiness certificate circa 1932
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Overview of air navigation equipment / methods circa 1941
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Text for students of aircraft powerplants, circa late 1950s to mid 1960s
fundamentals and operation of gas turbine/jet engines
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Study manual for students studying for Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence
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Training manual for Cessna 152 airplane
flying techniques
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Basic, technical overview of Douglas DC-9 in 2 volumes
Impressed on the edge of medal with "62 W.O J.T.BURNS 1 L.H.F AMB A.I.F
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Fundametals of aerodynamics for students
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Overview of machinery, shop lay out, hangar equipment, tools & processes for airplane servicing, circa late 1930s
aircraft servicing equipment & procedures
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Overview of tasks of aviation mechanic , circa 1940
aircraft mechanic jobs and how to do them circa 1940
Obverse: Victory The Triumph Of Liberty And The Peace Of 1919. Reverse :Peace 1919 Australia
Obverse .... head of King George V facing left. Reverse .... wreath surrounding inscription ,ANZAC (surrounding wreath) Dept. Of Education Victoria, Lest We Forget 25 APR 12 (around circumference)
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.