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The research that has gone into these chapters is exhaustive and technical. They represent a detailed history of the development and manufacture of the CAC Wirraway, Wackett and Boomerang aircraft in the early days of the Australian aviation industry. These draft chapters feature Keith Meggs' hand-written edits, presumably for proofreading a final publication.
Jacket cover showing colour photo of RAAF Airwomen with sword and jet below
non-fiction
Broad scope review of the current RAAF training, lifestyles, professions etc, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 2001
Front paged headed by title as follows "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron", above letter signed by Richard J. Keir
non-fiction
Stories from WW2 regarding this Mosquito squadron's service, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron
Front cover showing colour painting of Lancaster bomber being attacked by a German fighter during WW2 on white background
non-fiction
Stories of individuals service with the RAAF collated in celebration of the RAAF 75th anniversary THE LONG, THE SHORT & THE TALL STORIES OF AIRMEN & AIRWOMEN
Made In England
Front cover abstract colourful representation presumably ?? of a kangaroo, all on a white background
non-fiction
Inflight 1960's vintage passenger information booklet touching on Qantas history and small travel goods available in flight, as well maps of the Kangaroo Route, QANTAS KANGAROO ROUTE FLIGHT GUIDE
Photos are of several Boomerangs, but mostly concern A46-1001. This appears to be an experimental variant fitted with a turbo-supercharger and a tailplane closely resembling the P-51 Mustang. This represents the CAC's attempts to improve the Boomerang design before settling on license-building the Mustang.
On rear has S/N 4720, WT 7oz, CAATC No.955 Huntington N.Y.
Rear of microphone stamped with Made In U.S.A 1700U Univ.Micro Co.Inglewood Calif.
Metal frame has stores No.10A/12160, earphones stamped with A (King's Crown) M 10A/12401
Manual in 3 ring folder
non-fiction
Guide to correct discharge of flight crew duties in all phases of operation
non-fiction
History of Rolls Royce aircraft engines from earliest piston engines up to 1989
rolls royce aircraft engines
Fragile condition
non-fiction
Flying log book for RAAF air gunners, observers & w/t operators during WW2
Small " pocket sized " book
non-fiction
Technicall data & information fo aircraft / aircraft engine designers circa 1947
aeronautical engineering
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