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Air Crew Europe Star : Flight Lieutenant G D L Seddon, RAAF, 115 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL/17371.003
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Air Crew Europe Star : Group Captain C R Caldwell, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL/10554.004
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A member of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF looks out to sea through binoculars, checking for ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
A member of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF looks out to sea through binoculars, checking for any enemy craft. He is on board a ship in a convoy about to transport RAAF men to Malta to take part in ...MEA0140
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Australian red ensign : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Printed red, white and blue (faded to grey) cotton, 1908 pattern, Australian red ensign.REL25315
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Australia Service Medal : Flying Officer D F G Gray, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL30870.005
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Battledress blouse : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Clothing Factory, South Melbourne (MTX)
RAAF blue battledress blouse with fold down collar and two pleated patch breast pockets with concealed button closure. The blouse fastens down the centre by five black plastic buttons, and at the thr...REL33113
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Bomber Command memorial
Art
Maker: Dawson, Neil
The Bomber Command memorial commemorates the service and sacrifice of the RAAF air and ground crew who served and died with Bomber Command during the Second World War. It contains specific references ...ART92683
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Bomber's moon
Art
Maker: Moore, Alan
Depicts an Avro Lancaster bomber squadron flying over enemy targets. Search lights are directed on the bombers from the ground and they are withstanding heavy anti aircraft fire.ART27553
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Brighton, Sussex, England. 1945-08-08. A group of ex prisoners of war (POWS) lining up for coffee ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Brighton, Sussex, England. 1945-08-08. A group of ex prisoners of war (POWS) lining up for coffee at Somers House before travelling to Liverpool for repatriation to Australia on the 22,000 ton troopsh...UK3130
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British Type C flying helmet: Flight Sergeant Stephen Joseph Mondel, RAAF, 57 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
British issue brown leather Type 'C' model 22C/452 unwired flying helmet complete with earphones, cord, plug and oxygen mask. The helmet has a brown leather chin strap with a 'Bennett' friction fasten...REL/21716.001
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British Type C flying helmet : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
British issue brown leather Type 'C' wired flying helmet complete with Mk VIII flying goggles (REL33109.002), earphones, communications cord and oxygen mask (REL33109.003). The helmet has a grey el...REL33109.001
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British Type C flying helmet : Sergeant R Cowley, RAAF
Heraldry
British issue brown leather Type 'C' internally wired flying helmet complete with earphones, cord and plug, as issued from 1944. The helmet has a blue webbing chin strap with a press stud fastener, an...REL29698.001
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British Type G oxygen mask fitting : Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Small black plastic fitting to attached hose to oxygen mask. The fitting is circular with a wide end which is threaded on the inside to screw into the mask and a narrow end with a small lip for securi...REL/17908.005
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British Type G oxygen mask : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
British type 'G' oxygen mask with built-in Type 26 magnetic microphone assembly which includes wiring loom and aircraft plug. The mask is lined with brown chamois leather, and has a blue/grey elastic...REL33109.003
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British Type G oxygen mask with Type 26 microphone : Flight Lieutenant Stephen Joseph Mondel, RAAF, 57 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Type 'G' green rubber oxygen mask with built-in Type 26 magnetic microphone. The mask is lined with brown chamois leather, and has blue/grey elastic straps for attachment to a flying helmet. The left ...REL/21716.002
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British Type G oxygen mask with Type 26 microphone : RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Type 'G' green rubber oxygen mask with built-in Type 26 magnetic microphone. The mask is lined with brown chamois leather, and has blue/grey elastic straps for attachment to a flying helmet. The left ...REL/17908.002
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant G D L Seddon, RAAF, 115 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL/17371.005
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flying Officer D F G Gray, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL30870.004
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Brown leather money belt : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather buckle-up money belt, with two compartments each with three flap openings. 'GOOD LUCK' is impressed into the base of the tongue of the stitched on belt strap. 'AUSTRALIA 421324 / SGT WAG...REL25312
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Cairo, Egypt. c. 1944. RAAF members of the Middle East Liaison Office inspect a map (wall chart) ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Cairo, Egypt. c. 1944. RAAF members of the Middle East Liaison Office inspect a map (wall chart) of the war in Europe. "It won't be long now before we are back in Aussie" they say optimistically. Left...MEB0203
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Cloth packet for escape and evasion maps : Flying Officer N F Skinner, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Waddington PLC
Rubberised cotton pouch containing six textile escape and evasion maps as carried by aircrew over Europe and Africa. The waterproofed khaki pouch has been cut open and is wrapped around the maps. One ...REL37873.001
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Control column handle from Halifax Mk III bomber LV792 of 158 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: Handley Page Ltd
Control column yoke from Halifax Mk III bomber. The item consists of a side ways figure eight (8) with side handgrips, painted flat black, with bare metal triangular levers set behind. Above the lef...RELAWM34985
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Defence Medal : Flight Lieutenant G D L Seddon, RAAF, 115 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL/17371.004
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Defence Medal : Flying Officer D F G Gray, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL30870.003
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Document holder : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular black rubberised canvas document envelope with two press stud closures.REL25313
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England. 1944-06-06. The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Winston Churchill, signs the ...
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England. 1944-06-06. The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Winston Churchill, signs the "visitors" book at Allied Expeditionary Air Force (AEAF) Headquarters during his visit there with King George...SUK12315
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Escape belt with concealed MI9 Escape & Evasion map and compass
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hand made khaki belt with brass buckle and fabric belt loop. Stitched into a pocket next to the buckle is a small escape compass. The tongue of the belt contains a folded silk escape map, possibly of ...RELAWM34490
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Escape compass, belt buckle
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Chrome-plated Royal Air Force belt buckle with sliding teeth to secure a fabric belt. On the central bar a sliding bracket secures a compass needle. When removed this sits on a small spike which when ...REL/18568.002
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Escape compass to wear around neck
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small round floating compass sealed in a yellow plastic pouch. Threaded through the top is a blue cotton tape tied with a knot. This tape is 380 mm in length.REL/18568.003
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Europe. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Captain F. S. R. Corel of the Army Photographic ...
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Europe. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Captain F. S. R. Corel of the Army Photographic Interpretation Section (left) with Flight Lieutenant W. M. Hodeman of Leeds as they inspect prints obtained in a p...SUK12771
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Europe. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Flight Lieutenant W. D. Moody of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada ...
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Europe. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Flight Lieutenant W. D. Moody of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (right) and Flight Sergeant E. J. King of Wallington, near Croydon, go over a film obtained in a photog...SUK12775
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Europe. C. 1945-06. Portrait of 415539 Warrant Officer J. C. Lyster of Jarrahdale, WA, an ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. C. 1945-06. Portrait of 415539 Warrant Officer J. C. Lyster of Jarrahdale, WA, an ex-prisoner of war (POW) who was at school before joining the RAAF.UK2914
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Europe. C. 1945-05. RAF Mitchell medium bomber "P" for Peter, which has completed its 100th ...
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Europe. C. 1945-05. RAF Mitchell medium bomber "P" for Peter, which has completed its 100th operational flight with 2nd Tactical Air Force, with the captain, Flying Officer (FO) Colin Mason of Perth, ...SUK14505
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Europe. C. 1944-12. Warrant Officer Bill Merrett of Sydney, NSW, is now flying with a Rocket ...
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Europe. C. 1944-12. Warrant Officer Bill Merrett of Sydney, NSW, is now flying with a Rocket Typhoon wing on the Continent to give close support to the Army. He joined the Squadron after nine months i...SUK13519
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Europe. 1945-03-09. Pilot Officer A. T. Bartils, of East Coburg, Vic (left), and Warrant Officer ...
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Europe. 1945-03-09. Pilot Officer A. T. Bartils, of East Coburg, Vic (left), and Warrant Officer J. K. McCully, of Byron Bay, NSW, together in front of a spitfire aircraft bearing the flag of Australi...UK2683
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Europe. 1945-03-24. 416858 Pilot Officer E. Hurrell, RAAF of Adelaide, SA (left), talking to ...
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Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-24. 416858 Pilot Officer E. Hurrell, RAAF of Adelaide, SA (left), talking to "Jacky" the pet Jackdaw of No. 181 Squadron RAF.UK2660
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Europe. 1945-03-21. Portrait of 404616 Flight Lieutenant C. Leigh-Murray, of Devonport, Tas, and ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-21. Portrait of 404616 Flight Lieutenant C. Leigh-Murray, of Devonport, Tas, and Sydney, NSW, who is now a flight commander in No. 16 Squadron RAF, a Spitfire reconnaissance squadron.UK2680
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Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 401666 Flight Lieutenant D. J. Reid, of Vic, a RAAF Spitfire ...
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Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 401666 Flight Lieutenant D. J. Reid, of Vic, a RAAF Spitfire pilot serving with No. 122 Wing RAF on the Continent.UK2652
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Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 430216 Flight Sergeant E. D. Milliken, RAAF of Brighton, Vic, in ...
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Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 430216 Flight Sergeant E. D. Milliken, RAAF of Brighton, Vic, in conference with "Jacky" the pet jackdaw of No. 181 Squadron RAF. Jacky spends most of his time chasing ...UK2661
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Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 434192 Flying Officer G. M. Hill, RAAF of Melbourne, Vic, a ...
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Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 434192 Flying Officer G. M. Hill, RAAF of Melbourne, Vic, a rocket firing Typhoon pilot taken on the Continent whilst serving with No. 247 Squadron RAF.UK2662
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Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 425607 Flying Officer H. A. Copeman, of East Brisbane, Qld, RAAF, ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 425607 Flying Officer H. A. Copeman, of East Brisbane, Qld, RAAF, taken at his squadron which operates on the Continent as part of No. 124 Wing RAF.UK2649
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Europe. 1945-03-21. Portrait of 408570 Flying Officer L. L. Caden, RAAF of Vic, taken on the ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-21. Portrait of 408570 Flying Officer L. L. Caden, RAAF of Vic, taken on the Continent whilst serving with No. 16 Squadron RAF.UK2678
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Europe. 1945-04-23. Portrait of former Australian banana grower 412868 Flying Officer (FO) F. C. ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-04-23. Portrait of former Australian banana grower 412868 Flying Officer (FO) F. C. Wilkinson, of Tweed River, NSW, who has flown more than 3600 battle casualties to Britain, and leads th...UK2829
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Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 416848 Pilot Officer E. Hurrel, RAAF, of Adelaide, SA, taken at ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-02. Portrait of 416848 Pilot Officer E. Hurrel, RAAF, of Adelaide, SA, taken at his squadron which operates on the Continent as part of No. 124 Wing RAF.UK2648
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Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 416858 Pilot Officer (later Flying Officer [FO]) E. Hurrell, ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-24. Portrait of 416858 Pilot Officer (later Flying Officer [FO]) E. Hurrell, RAAF, of Adelaide, SA, seems to have cemented his friendship with "Jacky" the pet jackdaw of No. 181 Squadr...UK2655
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Europe. 1945-04-22. Portrait of 418145 Warrant Officer A. D. Miller of Hampton, Vic, formerly a ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-04-22. Portrait of 418145 Warrant Officer A. D. Miller of Hampton, Vic, formerly a clerk in the Department of Air and now flying the fastest type of Spitfire aircraft with No. 130 Squadro...UK2913
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Europe. 1945-03-06. RAAF aircrew at No. 197 Squadron RAF which operates on the Continent as part ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Europe. 1945-03-06. RAAF aircrew at No. 197 Squadron RAF which operates on the Continent as part of No. 146 Wing. Left to right: 413870 Pilot Officer A. E. James, of Boggabri, NSW; 409631 Flying Offic...UK2653
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Forage cap : Flight Lieutenant B J Mattingley, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: L Silberston & Sons Ltd
RAAF blue wool barathea forage cap with officer's oxidised brass crown and eagle on left hand side. The two RAAF buttons securing the front flaps at the front are made of black painted brass. The cap ...REL34444
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France and Germany Star : Flying Officer D F G Gray, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
France and Germany Star. Unnamed as issued.REL30870.002
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. A group of Australian airmen gathered on the foredeck of the ship ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. A group of Australian airmen gathered on the foredeck of the ship while waiting for it to sail. They were part of big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen who left Sou...UK3168
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southampton by the ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southampton by the HMT Andes and returned to the Dominions via the Suez Canal. On the ship were nearly 1,000 Australians ...UK3169
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. RAF aircraft flew over the ship in a farewell salute. Big drafts ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. RAF aircraft flew over the ship in a farewell salute. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left Southhampton by the HMT Andes and returned to the Dominions via the...UK3167
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Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. The decks of the Andes were lined with Australian and New Zealand ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. The decks of the Andes were lined with Australian and New Zealand airmen as the ship pulled away from the wharf. They were part of the big drafts of RAAF and New Zealan...UK3170
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Hand knitted pullover : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A hand-knitted woollen pullover with 'PCF' embroidered on the front in grey wool letters 65 mm high. The pullover is cream-coloured with a polo neck and was knitted using twelve ply wool in a stocki...REL33114
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Headphones set from RAAF Flying Officer M D Freudenstein 640 Squadron RAF
Technology
The headphone set was used by Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, who served with 640 Squadron RAF (Wellington Bombers) during World War II 1939-1945. The set was used with flying helmet type C, 194...REL25326
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Identity discs : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of aluminium identity discs impressed with the details of their wearer. The discs are of different shapes, one circular, the other octagonal, both stamped: 'FIRKINS P C 441386 RAAF C E'. On the r...REL33107
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Instrument Panel from Halifax Mk III bomber LV792 of 158 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: Handley Page Ltd
Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber instrument panel, painted flat black, consisting of main panel, blind flying panel attached to left face, and lower angled secondary panel attached at base. Complete...RELAWM34719
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Irvin jacket : Flight Lieutenant K G Robertson RAAF, 97 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Brown leather thermally insulated 'Irvin' flying jacket lined with a thick layer of brown pile fleece. The jacket has long sleeves with zippers running from the wrist to the elbow along the inner arm....REL31347
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Knitted scarf : Flying Officer W F Williams RAAF, 97 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dark blue scarf hand knitted in garter stitch with 8 ply wool.REL28916
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Lancashire, England. C. 1945-08. Ex-prisoners of war (POWS) say goodbye to an English Women's ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Lancashire, England. C. 1945-08. Ex-prisoners of war (POWS) say goodbye to an English Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) member who was on the administration staff of an RAF unit in which members of t...UK3138
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Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees board their home-ward-bound ship as part of the largest ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees board their home-ward-bound ship as part of the largest RAAF repatriation draft to leave Britain since the end of the war in Europe and sailed from Liverpool ...UK3141
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Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees line the rail of the ship as the largest RAAF ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees line the rail of the ship as the largest RAAF repatriation draft to leave Britain since the end of the war in Europe sailed from Liverpool in the Orion, a 22,...UK3135
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Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees line the rails of the 22,000 ton troopship Orion as it ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Lancashire, England. 1945-08-08. Draftees line the rails of the 22,000 ton troopship Orion as it leaves Liverpool with the largest RAAF repatriation draft to leave Britain since the end of the war in ...UK3142
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Lancaster, England. 1945-08-08. Miss P. Wilson, left, and Miss N. Smethurst, both of Melbourne, ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Lancaster, England. 1945-08-08. Miss P. Wilson, left, and Miss N. Smethurst, both of Melbourne, Vic, both members of the Australian Red Cross, wave goodbye as the troopship Orion leaves Liverpool whar...UK3137
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Leather flying helmet : Sergeant R W Drummond RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather flying helmet lined with chamois leather. The helmet is incomplete with missing earpieces.REL25288
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Lincolnshire, England. 1945-05-08. 250720 Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) Ian Hay, of Frankston, Vic ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Lincolnshire, England. 1945-05-08. 250720 Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) Ian Hay, of Frankston, Vic (right), and Flying Officer A. R. Boys DFC, of Sydney, NSW, share their coffee and sandwiches with NX2443 P...UK2853
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M102 Aerial Bomb Tail Fuze
Technology
This aerial bomb mechanical impact tail fuze consists of a 4 vane arming propeller assembly fitted to an auxiliary fuze and charge container. The arming assembly is 340 mm long and is made of a single...REL24043
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MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLAND EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. THESE RAAF MEN, FIGHTING A ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLAND EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. THESE RAAF MEN, FIGHTING A WAR STILL TO BE WON, ATTENDED MASS AT A SPECIAL VE (VICTORY IN EUROPE) DAY SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL.OG2671
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MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. AIR COMMODORE A. H. COBBY ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. AIR COMMODORE A. H. COBBY READS THE SCRIPTURE LESSON AT A RAAF THANKSGIVING SERVICE ON VE (VICTORY IN EUROPE) DAY. FROM LEFT: PA...OG2669
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MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. FIGHTING A WAR STILL TO ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. FIGHTING A WAR STILL TO BE WON, THESE RAAF MEN ATTENDED A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE ON VE (VICTORY IN EUROPE) DAY.OG2668
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MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. WHILE ALLIED BOMBERS ON ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-05-08. WHILE ALLIED BOMBERS ON OPERATIONAL MISSIONS ROARED OVERHEAD, RAAF MEN ATTENDED A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE ON VE (VICTORY IN...OG2667
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MOROTAI ISLAND. 1945-05-08. RAAF MEN, STILL AT WAR, ATTENDED MASS IN THE CHAPEL ON VE (VICTORY IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI ISLAND. 1945-05-08. RAAF MEN, STILL AT WAR, ATTENDED MASS IN THE CHAPEL ON VE (VICTORY IN EUROPE) DAY. ROMAN CATHOLIC PADRE J. M. LEAHY, ROCKHAMPTON, QLD, CONDUCTED THE SPECIAL SERVICE.OG2670
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'Myrtle the turtle' mascot doll : Stirling bomber 'B for Beer', 199 Squadron, RAF : Flight Lieutenant L E McKenzie, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
'Myrtle the turtle' is a small, crocheted and embroidered doll, wound from wool and embroidery cotton. She has a pink face with embroidered features, white cap, brown plaited hair, a white body and ar...REL/18731
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Officer's cap : Flying Officer P C Firkins, 460 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Carr, Son & Woor Ltd
Royal Australian Air Force blue peaked officer's cap. The cap has a woven black mohair hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by plain black buttons. An embroidered officer's RAAF badge ...REL33108
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Officer's peaked cap : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF Officer's dark blue wool peaked cap with khaki cotton cover. Owner's label on airforce paper inside the top of the hat reads 'AUS 421324 / F/O / M.D.FREUDENSTEIN / 'ROCKCLIFF' / MONTEAGLE / near ...REL25311.003
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Packet of energy tablets issued by the Ministry of Air : RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A small printed cardboard packet containing Ministry of Air issue energy tablets, which formed part of the survival equipment contained in aircraft life rafts. The packet originally contained five sma...REL29473
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Pair of chamois flying gloves : Flight Lieutenant J N Hannan, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of natural chamois gloves with stitching around the thumb and between each finger. Three raised ridges are stitched in the leather down the centre of the back of each glove. The gloves fasten at ...REL/11027
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Personal survival kit : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Personally assembled survival kit packed in a yellow No 2 Anti-gas Ointment tin. The tin has been sealed using sticky bandage tape. Tin is printed on the top and bottom with instructions relating to t...REL25327.001
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Personal survival kit : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Personally assembled survival kit packed in a yellow No 2 Anti-gas Ointment tin. The tin has been sealed using sticky bandage tape. Tin is printed on the top and bottom with instructions relating to t...REL25327.002
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Portrait of 410262 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Donald Hemphill Rutter RAAF of Eltham, Vic, a ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Portrait of 410262 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Donald Hemphill Rutter RAAF of Eltham, Vic, a rocket firing Typhoon pilot photographed on the Continent whilst serving with No. 247 Squadron RAF. Flt Lt R...UK2663
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Portrait of 37471 Pilot Officer (PO) William Keith Bennett, RAAF, of Urunga, NSW, taken on the ...
Photograph
Maker: Isaac, Cyril Hampden
Portrait of 37471 Pilot Officer (PO) William Keith Bennett, RAAF, of Urunga, NSW, taken on the continent whilst serving with No. 69 Squadron RAF. PO Bennett was lost on operations over Holland on 24 M...UK2679
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Qualification badge: Signaller 'S', RAF - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Official RAF pattern Signaller's 'S' brevet introduced in 1943. Embroidered brevet has a white wing, with a white 'S' within a light brown wreath, all on a black background.REL25318.002
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Qualification badge: Signaller 'S', RAF - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Embroidered Signaller 'S' brevet, with white wing, and white 'S' within a light blue wreath, all on a RAAF blue background. Badge has privately manufactured aluminium backing plate.REL25318.001
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Qualification badge: Unofficial RAF pattern Wireless Air Gunner's 'WAG' brevet - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Unofficial RAF pattern Wireless Air Gunner's 'WAG' brevet with white wing, and white 'WAG' within a brown wreath, all on a black ground.REL25320.002
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RAAF battledress blouse : Flight Lieutenant K G Robertson, 97 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Montague Burton Ltd
RAAF blue wool serge battledress blouse with fold down collar and two pleated patch breast pockets with concealed button closure. The blouse is fastened down the centre by five concealed black plastic...REL31346
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RAAF forage cap : Flight Lieutenant W F Williams, 97 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF forage cap with two brass RAAF buttons at the front. A brass RAAF officer's eagle and crown insignia is attached to the front left hand side by a one piece screw back fastening. The faint marking...REL28918.001
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RAAF forage cap : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Carr, Son & Woor Ltd
RAAF blue wool side cap with officer's oxidised brass eagle and crown badge. Owner's paper label inside the hat liner reads 'AUS 421324 / F/O M.D.FREUDENSTEIN / 'ROCKCLIFF' / MONTEAGLE / near YOUNG / ...REL25311.004
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RAAF white cotton underwear : Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Stirling Henry
Pair of white cotton issue boxer shorts. Owner's name 'R.A.A.F. / 421324 M.D.FREUDENSTEIN' is handwritten in black ink inside the waist band. Three celluloid button-fly.REL25311.005
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RAAF winter service dress tunic : Squadron Leader A P Goldsmith
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Maker: Cowing Bros
RAAF officer’s blue woollen service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast pockets and a pair of expanding waist pockets. The pockets each have flaps secured by black plastic RAAF buttons, those on...REL/12888.001
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Rank badge: Flight sergeant's cloth crown sleeve insignia - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAAF
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Maker: Unknown
Pair of flight sergeant's embroidered rank crowns, to be worn on the sleeve. Each badge shows a light blue crown embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25322
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Rank badge: Warrant Officer cloth sleeve badges - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
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Maker: Unknown
Pair of Warrant Officer's cloth sleeve badges. Badge is a light blue and red Royal Coat of Arms embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25323.001
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Rank badge: Warrant Officer cloth sleeve badges - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
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Maker: Unknown
Pair of Warrant Officer's cloth sleeve badges. Badge is a silver/white Royal Coat of Arms embroidered on RAAF blue cloth.REL25323.002
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Southampton, Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Sergeant J. K. Fussell, of Newcastle, NSW, had a ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Southampton, Hampshire, England. 1945-09-23. Sergeant J. K. Fussell, of Newcastle, NSW, had a sleep in a coil of rope while waiting for the ship to sail. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen left...UK3166
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Southampton, Hampshsire, England. 1945-09-23. Informal group portrait of airmen having their last ...
Photograph
Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Southampton, Hampshsire, England. 1945-09-23. Informal group portrait of airmen having their last glimpse of England from the decks, before the Andes sails. Big drafts of RAAF and New Zealand airmen l...UK3165
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Space is limited on the convoy ship so that every member of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF has ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Space is limited on the convoy ship so that every member of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF has taken advantage of a seat wherever it may be found. The men read and sunbathe while waiting for their ...MEA0142
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1939-45 Star : Flight Lieutenant G D L Seddon, RAAF, 115 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL/17371.002
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1939-45 Star : Flying Officer D F G Gray, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL30870.001
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Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) and English holiday makers on the front ...
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Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) and English holiday makers on the front at Brighton during a thunderstorm, on their last day in England before repatriation to Australia as part...UK3131
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Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) and English holiday makers on the front ...
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Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) and English holiday makers on the front at Brighton during a sunny period on their last day in England before repatriation to Australia as part ...UK3132
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Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) loading their luggage at the Grand Hotel, ...
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Maker: Stewart, Alexander
Sussex, England. C. 1945-08. Ex prisoners of war (POWS) loading their luggage at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, prior to repatriation to Australia as part of the largest RAAF repatriation draft to leave B...UK3133