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A11060 Corporal Kevin Patrick Melican, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1951-1952, interviewed by Bill Bunbury, about his service with the RAAF during the Korean War.

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Maker: Melican, Kevin Patrick

Collection of oral history interviews on the Korean War recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National 'Hindsight' for the program 'Korea 1950-1953, The Forgotten War'. A tr...

S01916

Aircraft pilot, 77 Squadron RAAF, Korea

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Figure of an Australian aircraft pilot from 77 Squadron RAAF, in full gear, including oxygen mask.

ART40354

Air Marshal John William Newham AC (Rtd) as a pilot No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF, Korea 1953, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Australian War Memorial

Jake Newham talks about his early working life and his difficult path to being accepted for RAAF flying training; his training prior to being posted to Iwakuni, Japan for his conversion on to Meteors;...

S02792

Air Marshal Sir Valston Eldridge Hancock interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

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Maker: Hancock, Valston Eldridge Llewelyn, Kenneth

(O315) Hancock, Valston Eldridge (Air Marshal)

S01657

Air Vice Marshal Billie Hicks Collings AO AFC (Rtd) as a pilot No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF, Korea 1953-1954, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Collings, Billie Hicks Clark, Christopher D Australian War Memorial Preston, Lenny

Billie Collings talks about: his enlisting in the RAAF; flying training and his being posted to No.77 Squadron, Iwakuni, Japan.; the inadequacies of flying training at the time; Air Force attitude tow...

S02783

Air Vice Marshal Bill Simmonds interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his service in the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Maker: Simmonds, William Henry Llewelyn, Kenneth Australian War Memorial Burton, Neill

Commenced RAAF College in 1948; first flight in Tiger Moth June 1950; presentation of wings by Sir Robert Menzies; 75 and 76 Squadrons; service in Korea; shooting down of Mig; return to Perth; posting...

S01214

Air Vice Marshal Fred Barnes interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

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(O33196) Barnes, Fredrick William (Air Vice Marshal)

S01674

Air Vice Marshal Raymond Edward Trebilco interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

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Maker: Trebilco, Raymond Edward Llewelyn, Kenneth

(O33260) Trebilco, Raymond Edward DFC (Air Vice Marshal)

S01675

Air Vice Marshal William Henry Simmonds AO (Rtd) as a pilot No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF, Korea 1952, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Australian War Memorial

Air Vice Marshal Simmonds talks about the lack of relevance of basic flying training to combat mission flying in Korea; being posted to 78 Wing, RAAF Base Williamtown after graduation from Point Cook;...

S02689

Americans land on Trobriand Island

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Maker: Bagnall, Frank N

A general coverage of American troops embarking in Landing Craft Infantry (LCI), Landing Craft Tank (LCT) and Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) at Milne Bay, the convoy at sea and the landing at Trobrian...

F01261

Australia at war in Korea (Cinesound News No. 983)

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Maker: Thompson, Geoffrey Whiteman, Bede Cinesound

Cinesound newsreel circa 1950 covering operations of No. 77 Squadron RAAF. Item opens with shots of the two cameramen, G. Thompson and B. Whiteman. Scenes of No. 77 Squadron RAAF at Iwakuni Southern H...

F01991

Australian War Memorial Korean War Oral History Project, 2001-2002

Private Record

Maker: Chinn, David Alexander Fogarty, William 'Bill' Lawrance

Collection of background papers compiled by David Chinn, of the Australian War Memorial Oral History Program, 2001-2002. The background papers were submitted by interviewees from the Korean War: Briga...

PR04036

Battle in Korea (Cinesound News No. 986)

Film

Maker: Cinesound

Cinesound newsreel circa 1950. Coverage of the Communist advance on Taegu. Shows fleeing civilians and South Korean troops. USAF spotter aircraft Cessnas and Texans. Pilots at Taegu. P-51 Mustangs arm...

F01993

Bennett, William Robert (O12289, Flight Lieutenant, RAAF)

Manuscript

Maker: Bennett, William Robert

Untitled memoir by William Robert Bennett relating to his experiences during the Second World War, the post-war period, and service in Korea. Some of the author's recollections of serving during the S...

MSS1952

Centurion tank

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

In his capacity as Official War Artist in Korea, Ivor Hele was 'requested to paint the men and machines of 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force in Kimpo. This work shows Australian soldiers stripp...

ART40305

Chief of General Staff visit to Japan & Korea DPR/S/4

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Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert

General coverage of visit of Chief of General Staff 35 (VX3) Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Sydney Faibairn Rowell CB CBE to Australian service establishments in Japan and Korea in May 1952. While in Kor...

F07528

Clipping on ammunition belts

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Depicts crewmen from the 77th Squadron RAAF, Kimpo, Korea, clipping on ammunition belts.

ART40336

Derwent 8 Aero Engine

Technology

Maker: Rolls Royce

Derwent Mk 8 Centrifugal flow jet engine from a Gloster Meteor jet fighter. The engine is missing one of its upper starboard combustion chambers.

REL/12328.001

1. Diggers troppo band inspires Aborigines 2. News briefs. Wreckage of first hostile aircraft shot down over Australia. Dutch ship damaged. (News From Home. No. 1) (Cinesound Review No. 580)

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Maker: Cinesound

1. (2 min 30 sec) Jazz band improvised from makeshift instruments gives a performance outside Darwin, local Aborigines stage a Corroboree. Jazz music dubbed over Aborigine item 2. (54 sec) Wreckage of...

F00701

Drummond, Vance (Pilot Officer, b.1927 - d.1967)

Private Record

Maker: Drummond, Vance

Collection relating to the Korean War service of O33624 Wing Commander Drummond, RAAF, Japan and Korea, 1951-1953. Wallet 1 of 2 - contains letters from Drummond written in Korea prior to being repor...

PR01371

Drummond, Vance (Wing Commander, DFC, AFC, 77 Sqn RAAF and 9th Tactical Air Support Sqn, USAF b.1925 - d.1967)

Private Record

Maker: Drummond, Vance

Certificates and citations for the United States Air Medal, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross (posthumously) and South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and other material related to same.

PR85/358

Drummond, Vance (Wing Commander, DFC, AFC, 77 Sqn RAAF, b.1925 - d.1967)

Private Record

Maker: Drummond, Vance

Discharge certificates from the New Zealand Military Forces, certification of the United States Air Medal and commission to the Royal Australian Air Force.

PR85/365

Dunstone, Sydney Morgan Lewis, (Wing Commander)

Private Record

Maker: Dunstone, Sydney Morgan Lewis

Photocopies of papers relating to the service of Wing Commander (Dr) Dunstone, including biographical notes and extracts from `Wing Tips' journal, mainly describing his medical and flying experiences.

PR00458

Grand RAAF job: last courier to Japan (Cinesound Review)

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Maker: Cinesound

The fourth item on this Cinesound Review newsreel is coverage of the last DC-3 courier flight to BCOF in Japan by DC-3 A65-71 of 86 Wing RAAF. The Dakota left from Schofields airfield, west of Sydney...

F03609

Group Captain Douglas Charles Hurst DFC (Rtd) as a flight lieutenant flight commander No 77 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, Korea 1952-1953, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Australian War Memorial Preston, Lenny

Hurst speaks of his enlistment in the RAAF and experience of the Second World War in the South West Pacific Area; post- Second World War RAAF service including de Havilland Vampire jet-conversion trai...

S02657

Guthrie, Ronald D (Squadron Leader, No 77 Sqn RAAF and POW, Korea. b. 1925)

Private Record

Maker: Guthrie, Ronald David

Collection relating to the Korean War service of O22139 Flying Officer Ronald David Guthrie, 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Korea, 1953. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains official documen...

PR85/175

1. Handing over 113 AGH to Repatriation Department 2. Republic of Korea Presidential Citation awarded to New Zealand 16th Field Regiment 3. Memorial service for King George VI 4. 77 Sqn RAAF. DPR/S/12a,12b,12c.

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1. (1 min 10 sec) Concord NSW 19 May 1947. Handover of 113 AGH to become Concord Repatriation Hospital by Lieutenant General Berryman 2. (1 min 50 sec) Korea Feburary 1952. New Zealand 16th Field Regi...

F07536

Hurst, Douglas Charles DFC (Group Captain, b. 1923 - d. 2007)

Manuscript

Maker: Hurst, Douglas Charles

Collection relating to O11371 Group Captain Douglas Charles Hurst, who served with the Royal Australian Air Force between 1942 and 1970. Consists of a 21 page typescript memoir titled 'The Air Force C...

MSS2150

Hurst, Douglas Charles (Flight Lieutenant, DFC, 77 Sqn, RAAF)

Private Record

Maker: Hurst, Douglas Charles

Collection relating to the service of Flight Lieutenant Douglas Charles Hurst DFC, 77 Squadron. The collection includes a citation (and envelope) for Hurst's DFC and an article from ‘Pix’ magazine on ...

PR84/280

IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1952. RAAF METEOR JETS FLY IN FORMATION. UNDER THE WINGS OF THE NEAREST JET CAN ...

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IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1952. RAAF METEOR JETS FLY IN FORMATION. UNDER THE WINGS OF THE NEAREST JET CAN BE SEEN THE RAILS FOR THE DEADLY HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROCKETS USED WITH GREAT ACCURACY AGAINST ENEMY INSTALLAT...

JK0245

IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1952. THREE GLOSTER METEORS FOR NO.77 SQUADRON RAAF KOREA ARE TOWED FROM HMS ...

Photograph

IWAKUNI, JAPAN. 1952. THREE GLOSTER METEORS FOR NO.77 SQUADRON RAAF KOREA ARE TOWED FROM HMS UNICORN FOR ACTIVE SERVICE AGAINST THE COMMUNIST FORCES. LATER THESE AIRCRAFT WILL BE FLOWN BY RAF AND RAAF...

JK0389

Japanese bomber Darwin

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Maker: Carty, William Montague

Scenes of the wrecked Japanese bomber and dead crew. O383 Squadron Leader Richard (Dick) Cresswell shaving outside his tent. He explains with hands how he shot down a Japanese bomber.

F01793

KIMPO, SOUTH KOREA. 1952-05-25. COLONEL WILLIAM CAREY, DEPUTY CO OF THE US 4TH FIGHTER ...

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KIMPO, SOUTH KOREA. 1952-05-25. COLONEL WILLIAM CAREY, DEPUTY CO OF THE US 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING PRESENTS THE UNITED STATES DFC TO SQUADRON LEADER W.R. BENNETT, DFC, ACTING COMMANDING OFFICER O...

JK0288B

KIMPO, SOUTH KOREA. 1952-04. NO. 77 SQUADRON PILOT, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT P. MIDDLETON RECEIVES THE ...

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KIMPO, SOUTH KOREA. 1952-04. NO. 77 SQUADRON PILOT, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT P. MIDDLETON RECEIVES THE AMERICAN AIR MEDAL FROM COLONEL HARRISON R. THYNG, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE USAF 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTO...

JK1212

Klaffer, Lyall (O4218, Air Commodore, RAAF)

Manuscript

Maker: Klaffer, Lyall Robert

227 page autobiography by Air Commodore Lyall Robert Klaffer entitiled "Fighter Pilot". Manuscript details the authors personal history before enlistment. Accounts post-enlistment are divided into cha...

MSS2043

Korean operations [No.] 77 Squadron [RAAF]

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Maker: 77 Squadron RAAF

Gun camera films of No. 77 Squadron RAAF operations Korea 19 May 1950 to 2 April 1951. Films are of .50 calibre machine gun and rocket attacks on enemy entrenchments. Titles precede each film giving t...

F02661

Korean strike No. 77 Sqn RAAF

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Maker: 77 Squadron RAAF

This item consists of a scene of No. 77 Squadron RAAF Gloster Meteor jet fighters taking off from Kimpo airfield and 48 individual gun camera films. The gun camera films were taken in the course of No...

F03323

Lees, Frank Alfred (Leading Aircraftman, b.1925)

Manuscript

Maker: Lees, Frank Alfred Moorman

Collection relating to the Second World War and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) service of 146347 Leading Aircraftman Frank Alfred Moorman Lees. The collection consists of a memoir based ...

MSS2253

'Meteor' Jet Pilot, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF

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Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

"Meteor" jet pilot of the No. 77 Squadron, RAAF, stands on the tarmac beside the aircraft.

ART94235

Meteor pair taking off for rocket strike

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Meteor pair taking off for rocket strike. In the foreground is what appears to be a Japanese farmer working his field.

ART94245

Mr Francis' visit to Japan & Korea December 1951 DPR/S/8

Film

Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert

The Australian Minister for the Army the Honourable Josiah Francis arrived at Iwakuni on 20 December 1951 to begin a tour of Australian forces in Japan and Korea. He spent Christmas Day with 3 RAR tro...

F07531

Noemfoor Island (Southwest Pacific Series No.1)

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Maker: RAAF Cine Unit RAAF Cine Unit 1st TAF (47 OBU)

Produced by RAAF War History Section. Units of 1st Tactical Air Force (TAF) RAAF in action. Units and activities featured are: Reel 1 - No 5 Bomb Disposal Unit clearing land mines and unexploded bombs...

F02154

Not titled [Pilot ready for take-off gives the thumbs up]

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Pilot sits in the cockpit of an aircraft bearing the name "Namatjira", his arm out giving the thumbs up indicating he is ready to go.

ART94244

Not titled [Pilot with aircraft]

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Sketch of a pilot standing in front of aircraft at Pearce aerodrome, Western Australia.

ART94234

Photographs relating to Kenneth Francis Whalen, BCOF

Photograph

Photographs: 176 x photographs mounted inside album with "Happy Days from Japan". From the collection of Kenneth Francis Whalen, a dentist of 77 Squadron RAAF, serving in Japan with BCOF from 1947-195...

P11695

Photographs relating to Kenneth Francis Whalen, BCOF

Photograph

Photographs: 290 x photographs mounted inside album with lacquered bamboo covers. Most photographs have captions. From the collection of Kenneth Francis Whalen, a dentist of 77 Squadron RAAF, serving ...

P11694

Pilot Officer Hugh Howard

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Portrait of Pilot Officer Hugh Bryan Howard who was a Commissioned Officer in the RAAF.

ART40345

Pilot Officer Jack Slater

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Portrait of Pilot Officer Jack Slater, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF.

ART94240

Pilot's gear, 77 Squadron, Kimpo, Korea

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Australian pilot from 77 Squadron RAAF, Kimpo, Korea, in full flying gear, with gas mask. The artist has included colour ntoes and noted the pistol holster.

ART40353

Pilots waiting 77 Squadron, Kimpo, Korea

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Australian pilots from 77 Squadron RAAF, Kimpo in Korea, waiting to board their aircraft.

ART40359

RAAF activities on Labuan, Nos 76, 77, 82 Squadrons

Film

A general coverage of RAAF activities on Labuan Island and preparation for move to Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). includes aircraft in training, conversion of fight...

F02083

[RAAF Iwakuni 1948 & Korea 1950]

Film

Maker: Unknown

The film includes a street parade comprised of local population and military service personnel; the Australian base; scenes at the airfield; crew loading ammunition;crew unloading and carrying air car...

F03391

RAAF Korean coverage

Film

Maker: Williams

Gloster Meteors of No. 77 Squadron RAAF at Iwakuni Japan. Shot of 77 Sqn HQ building. Pilot performs pre- flight check of Meteor and straps in. Refuelling and arming Meteors with High Explosive rocket...

F01973

RAAF Personalities

Manuscript

Maker: Murphy, Russell

Manuscript consists of six chapters relating primarily to RAAF personalities of the Second World War. The Personalities presented are as follows: Squadron Leader John Francis Jackson DFC of no. 75 Squ...

MSS2072

[Rear view of Utility truck]; verso: Adjusting rocket caps; Putting Rocket on

Art

Maker: Hele, Ivor

Fifty-eigth page of artist's sketchbook with one drawing. 'Rear view of Utility truck' depicts a rear view of a Canadian Military Patent utility truck GS, possibly a Ford or Chevrolet, 1500 weight. On...

ART90321.033

Richard Cresswell DFC as the squadron leader Commanding Officer No 77 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, Korea 1950-1951, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Australian War Memorial

Cresswell speaks of his academic and military background including Second World War service in the South West Pacific area primarily as a fighter pilot; his role as Commanding Officer No 21 (Citizens ...

S02686

"Road Recce"

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Depicts two 77 Squadron Meteors attacking enemy transports on the mountainous road into Wonsan on the east coast.

ART94232

Ronald David Guthrie as a warrant officer pilot No 77 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF and a prisoner of war, Korea 1952-1953, interviewed by Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn (RAAF Res)

Sound

Maker: Australian War Memorial

Guthrie speaks of his service background and experience, as well as training; his posting as a warrant officer in No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF and its operational role in Korea; the circumstances of hi...

S02288

Ron Guthrie as a pilot, No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF, and a prisoner of war, Korea 1952-1953, interviewed by Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn

Film

Maker: Guthrie, Ronald David Llewelyn, Kenneth

A video interview with Ron Guthrie conducted at the Australian War Memorial. Guthrie speaks of his service background and experience, as well as training; his posting in No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF an...

F04889

Royal Australian fighter squadron in Korean action

Film

Members of No 77 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF leave their tent bivouac for morning tea. The men read mail and then work loading rockets and bombs on United States made P-51 fighters. The flight leader expl...

F02406

Scott, John Charles Hopewell (Flying Officer)

Manuscript

Maker: Scott, John Charles Hopewell

Recollection of Army and RAAF service 1941-1945, principally as a fighter pilot in Kittyhawks and Spitfires. Discusses bombing and strafing missions, training, equipment and aircraft, attitude to war,...

MSS1510

Sergeant Reginald Amos Bandy interviewed by Bill Bunbury about the Battle of Kaypong, Korean War.

Sound

Maker: Bandy, Reg Bunbury, Bill

Collection of oral history interviews on the Korean War recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National 'Hindsight' for the radio program 'Korea, 1950-1953, The Forgotten War'...

S01903

South West Pacific mail

Film

Maker: Movietone News

Movietone News item using Department of Information material. It covers the embarkation of United States troops at Milne Bay for the occupation of Kiriwina Island; at sea; and the landing at Kiriwina....

F01603

Squadron Leader Kenneth Murray DFC, AFC, DFM

Art

Maker: Bourne, Shirley

Squadron Leader Kenneth James Murray DFC, AFC, DFM of 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Murray completed a record 333 missions over North Korea in two tours (1951 - 195 missions, 1953 - 138 mi...

ART27573

Squadron Leader Vincent Joseph O'Brien MBE (Ret'd) as a corporal airframe fitter No 77 Squadron RAAF, Korea 1950-1951, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

Sound

Maker: Australian War Memorial

Vincent O'Brien talks about his early training and service at the end of the Second World War; joining the Interim air Force on a two-year contract; training as a Fitter 2A (Airframe Fitter) prior to ...

S02776

[77 Squadron RAAF in Korea]

Film

Maker: Unknown

Mainly colour home movie by one of the Squadron members. Footage consists mainly of aerial activities but there are short sequences featuring closer shots of individual members going about daily busin...

F03337

[77 Squadron RAAF, Japan]

Film

Maker: Unknown

Information taken from notes on the film cans. Reel 1. Tokyo, Slim Whiting, Ginza, Lake Hakone, Sir Robert Menzies at Iwakuni, Lieutenant-General Robertson. Reel 2. Train trip back, Shin Juku, RAAF #9...

F03390

77 Squadron RAAF Japan and Korea c1947-1954

Film

Maker: Dohnt, Balfour

RAAF truck with unidentified airman posing for camera. Panoramic views of area around the town of Bofu. This was the initial location of 81 Wing (3 Mustang Squadrons) in occupation period. Good view o...

F04992

The boys

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Three pilots sit around a pot-belly stove, a pan, cup and cutlery suggest they've just finished eating and now sit reading close to the stove to keep warm. The artist affectionately refers to them as ...

ART94237

The pose for a 77 Squadron Record Photo

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Identified only by their first names, two pilots of No. 77 Squadron pose for an official photo: Ron having completed his 15,000th Squadron sortie, and Peter his 11,000th Meteor sortie.

ART94239

Victor Leslie Baker as a Leading Aircraftsman engine fitter No 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF, Korea 1952, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

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Maker: Australian War Memorial

Victor Baker talks about his postings prior to No. 77 Squadron; the juxtaposition of Australian and Turkish graves at Pusan, Korea; an encounter with confederate state Americans at Taegu; tales of his...

S02774

Warrant Officer Bob Turner, No. 77 Squadron, Meteor Conversion Unit

Art

Maker: Gilmour, Ronald L

Portrait of Warrant Officer Bob Turner, No. 77 Squadron Meteor Conversion Unit, in Iwakuni, Japan.

ART94236

Wing Commander Clarence Edward Barrington Wilson (Ret) as an airframe fitter No 77 (Fighter) Squadron RAAF, Korea 1950-1951, interviewed by Dr Chris Clark

Sound

Maker: Australian War Memorial

Wilson talks about service as a Mustang fitter in 3 Squadron, Canberra in 1949; his reasons for joining the Air Force; being engaged; his sudden posting to 77 Squadron, Iwakuni, Japan in 1951; an airc...

S02688

With the RAAF in New Guinea

Film

Maker: Bagnall, Frank N

Beaufort bombers of No. 100 Squadron RAAF (Sqn code GH) preparing for a raid against the enemy in the Gasmata area, New Britain; Beauforts taking off in flight and bombing target. The Beauforts were e...

F01739