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Ack Ack plotting room
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Maker: Baird, John
A sketch of the Ack Ack (Anti Aircraft) plotting room is depicted, showing helmets and military equipment hanging from hooks on the wall, and an Ack Ack chart in the centre.ART27964
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[Activities in Darwin]
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Maker: Baird, John
Sketches illustrating military activities in Darwin, from upper left corner in clockwise direction: Spud Barber's sleeping pup is depicted with three figures behind; a defence officer is shown with a ...ART27972
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Adelaide River camp
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
The Adelaide River played a major role during the Second World War. It was in this area that the 119 Australian General Hospital and huge military base were established. The American and Australian ...ART27513
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[Aeroplane - Hudson bomber 'Houdini']
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the front and sides of a Hudson bomber aeroplane named 'Houdini', with details of the camouflage netting. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance airc...ART96514
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[Aeroplane maintenance]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts several men around an aeroplane in Drarwin, during the Second World War. A sketch of ambulance trucks and cloud studies appears on the verso of this sketch. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), ...ART96451
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[Aeroplanes]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Studies of Beaufighter aeroplanes with notes about colour. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War m...ART96469
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A F P Lukin
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
A F P Lukin, of Hyde Park, sitting on bed(?), smoking pipeART25976
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[A Hudson aeroplane]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a study of an aeroplane, a Hudson bomber. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force shortly before the ...ART96513
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[Airmen wearing headphones and study of headphones]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts studies of airmen wearing headphones, observed from the side and rear and studies of pairs of headphones. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, ca...ART96516
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Air Picquet (Gunner K Thompson)
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
The subject of this drawing is 261617 Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth William Thompson, ED. Thompson died on 5 November 2001 aged 77 years (BS). Royal Australian Artillery, 14 Anti Aircraft Battery; Gunner...ART21686
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Air support, 57 mile down from Darwin
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Maker: Horne, Dave
Dave Horne was a soldier artist stationed in Darwin. In this work he has depicted two unidentified members of an air support unit outside Darwin, Australia. One is sitting at a table reading whilst t...ART29372
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[Ambulance vehicle]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A pencil sketch of an ambulance vehicle. The verso of this sheet features two studies; one, a rough sketch of a figure carrying a bucket, and the other recording details of a mobile kitchen vehicle. W...ART96291
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American Air Force personnel
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Maker: Baird, John
Two American Air Force personnel are depicted asleep on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft during a flight to Darwin.ART27934
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American bomber pilots
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Maker: Baird, John
Two American bomber pilots are depicted playing cards and smoking on board a flight to Darwin.ART27891
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[American command car- Jeep]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a drawing of a Jeep, described by the artist as a 'tank command car'. On the verso is a drawing of a tree and building studies, in pen and ink. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WE...ART96533
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[American Horseplay]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a group of American aircrew fighting with each other, engaged in horseplay, in the officer's quarters. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, carto...ART96538
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American pilot
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an American Pilot on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft, with the interior of the cabin shown in some detail behind him.ART27901
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Americans and Aborigines
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Originally titled 'Australian Aborigines rescue shot down U.S. pilot'. Depicts the story associated with the rescue of 2nd Lieutenant Clarence T Johnson, 7th Squadron, 49th Fighter group, USA. On 15 J...ART22732
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Anti aircraft all the way
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Maker: Gilman, Don Office of AC of S, G-2, 14th Antiaircraft Command 650th Engineering Battalion
A poster issued by the Assistant Chief of Staff of the 14th Anti aircraft Command. The poster depicts a broad arrow heading towards a Japanese flag, on the flag is a listing of a number of battles, ...ARTV00538
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Anti Aircraft bloke
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of an unidentified Anti Aircraft soldier, standing guard holding a rifle by his side with bayonet fixed. A water bottle hangs in a palm tree behind him.ART27876
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Anti-submarine defences, Darwin
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
An unidentified crew on fo'csle of boom defence vessel looking towards the horns; second boom defence vessel in background. Anti-submarine boom across Harbour maintained and serviced by boom defence v...ART22740
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Army officer and haversack
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an unidentified army officer, seated, with a haversack hanging on the wall beside him.ART27919
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Assault course
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Maker: Baird, John
A group of bayonet practice dummies on gibbets are depicted at the Darwin Harbour foreshore assault course, Anti Aircraft.ART27872
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At Darwin baths
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Maker: Baird, John
Three nude soldiers are depicted showering at the Darwin baths, where bathing trunks were not worn.ART27924
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At fighter sector
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an unidentified Air Force Officer shown wearing a 'pith' helmet.ART27911
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At the races - program
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Maker: Baird, John
Two studies of a soldier at the races, seen from the front (left) and from behind (right).ART27965
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At Townsville
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Maker: Baird, John
Four soldiers wearing great coats are depicted at Townsville. Three of the men are standing, one is sitting in a chair.ART27954
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14 Australian Anti-aircraft Battery (Bombardier William Richards)
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Bombardier William Charles Richards, NX146567, of the 14th Australian Anti-Aircraft Battery, carrying a 3.7 inch anti-aircraft shell. He is standing in front of an ammunition storage recess in a gun ...ART22724
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14 Australian Antiaircraft Battery (Militia) Fixed Defences, Darwin
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
14 Australian Antiaircraft Battery (Militia) Fixed Defences, Darwin. This crew saw action when the Japanese first bombed Darwin. The Battery of 4 guns had, shot down 2 planes certain, one probable. Th...ART22719
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Australian Nursing Sister
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
An unfinished sketch of an unidentified Sister, Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), Darwin.ART25973
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Australian soldier wearing a steel helmet
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
Portrait depicting unidentified soldier, wearing protective (tin) helmet, Darwin.ART25971
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Barber shop, 452 Squadron
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Maker: Baird, John
The barber shop used by 452 Squadron is depicted, with a large buffalo horn mounted above the entrance.ART27946
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[Bar scene]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A study of an interior bar scene with notes about colouring. The verso of the page is a list of notes, with the first line reading '"Attention - 'Schun!" - Here comes / mad mick'. William Edwin Pidgeo...ART96491
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Bathing at Rapid Creek
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Maker: Baird, John
Two soldiers are depicted from behind, standing on the shores of Rapid Creek, preparing to bathe. Beside them is a large gnarled tree which hangs over the water and looms above the soldiers' heads.ART27943
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Baths at Darwin
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Maker: Baird, John
Two nude men are depicted showering at the baths in Darwin.ART27904
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Battin' the breeze (Sergeant Frederick Nielsen (USAAF) and Private Sam Brook (Australian))
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy Cecil
Depicts Sergeant F. K. Nielsen, 9 Fighter Squadron USAAF on the left chatting with Private Sam Brook, returned for Middle East, Darwin. The objective of this drawing was to capture a typical American ...ART21346
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Bean tree
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Maker: Baird, John
A large bean tree is depicted with two figures beneath it.ART27936
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[Beaufighter aeroplane]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Study of a Beaufighter aeroplane. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations ...ART96470
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[Beaufighter plane and tractor sketches]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Large study of an EH-Y Beaufighter plane, with smaller sketches of tractors and two small landscapes below. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartooni...ART96467
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[Beaufighter studies]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Several studies of beaufighter aeroplanes from different angles. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World...ART96471
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[Beaufighter study]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Study of beaufighter aeroplane. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations we...ART96472
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Bertie the bludger
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Maker: Baird, John
Sketch of 'Bertie the bludger' leaning against a counter wearing a slouch hat.ART27942
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Bill
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Maker: Hinder, Frank
A male is seated in a folding chair, with one leg crossed over the other.ART28374.007
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Bill Coombes
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of William Michael 'Bill' Coombes (O21987), RAAF, Spitfire pilot, playing poker while on stand by, with a cigarette hanging out from his mouth.ART27962
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Bill Coombes, Flying Officer
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of Flying Officer William Michael 'Bill' Coombes (O21987), Spitfire pilot, RAAF.ART27907
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Bluey Burke
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of 'Bluey' Burke, Australian Military Forces, 15th Australian Water Transport Company, Small Craft, wearing a slouch hat. Burke was born in Alice Springs and had worked in the Northern Terri...ART27888
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Bofors gun site
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Maker: Baird, John
Bombardier Les Barrett, Dave Ritchie, and Gunner Don 'Stork' Hill (l-r), RAA, are depicted standing near a Bofors anti-aircraft gunART27870
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Bombardier Les Barrett
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of Bombardier Leslie George 'Les' Barrett, NX132451, Royal Australian Artillery, depicted writing at his desk. Beside him on the bunk his rifle and kit are layed out ready for inspection.ART27879
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Bomb Damage, Darwin
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Depicts two unidentified Australian soldiers, one bending forward, the other smoking a cigarette, near a bomb crater and wrecked house in Darwin, Australia during the Second World War.ART28042
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[Bomb damaged Destroyer in harbour]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Scene depicting a ship in harbour with smoke billowing out from the rear of the ship. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. Du...ART96239
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Bomb damage, 19 February 1942
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
The wreckage of the Post Office and Post Master's house in Darwin. The damage was caused through bombing by the Japanese on 19 February 1942. The postmaster and his daughter along with other post of...ART22723
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Bomb damage to Darwin township, 19 February 1942
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Depicts an image of the coast and city of Darwin and the bomb attacks as a result of Japanese attacks 19 February 1942.ART22736
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Bomber Pilot (Flying Officer Edward Harding)
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Royal Australian Air Force, No 13 Reconnaisance Bomber Squadron; Flying E A Harding, Captain Pilot of Hudson bomber, RAAF; raids on, and shipping in nearby watersART21348
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Bomber under camouflage
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
Depicts a Lockheed Hudson bomber and airfield tractor under camouflage netting, Darwin.ART29703
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Bombing of Darwin
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Maker: Wanji Wanji, Susan
Susan Wanji Wanji lives and works on Melville Island which is the largest of the two Tiwi Islands. The experience of the planes and the bombings on the island came as a shock to many Tiwi Islanders an...AWM2016.251.1
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Bombing of Darwin
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Maker: Wanji Wanji, Susan
The presence of planes and the bombing of Darwin came as a shock to many Tiwi Islanders and it is an event which still has resonance today through traditional songs and dance. Originally from Maningri...AWM2016.251.2
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Boom ship
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Maker: Baird, John
Three sailors are depicted on the bow of the harbour defence ship.ART27978
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Bren gunner
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Maker: Baird, John
A soldier is depicted firing a Bren gun using an anti aircraft tripod.ART27979
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Bren magazine and ammo boxes
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Maker: Baird, John
Sketch depicting two ammunition boxes and a Bren gun magazine.ART27928
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Caldwell in the cockpit
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Maker: Baird, John
Sketch portrait of Wing Commander Clive Robertson 'Killer' Caldwell (402107), DSO, DFC, Commander No 1 Wing, Royal Australian Air Force, seated in the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraf...ART27858
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[Caldwell's Flame- aeroplane study]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a detailed study of 'Caldwell's Flame', with artist's colour notes, of a Second World War aeroplane. The plane was named after Clive "Killer" Caldwell , an Australian air ace, (Group Captain C...ART96385
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Camouflage RAAF Defence Unit, Darwin
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Maker: Hinder, Frank
A group of men from the Camouflage Defence Unit sit outside tents.ART28374.001
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Caricature of Bill Coombes
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Maker: Baird, John
A caricature portrait of Flying Officer William Michael 'Bill' Coombes (O21987), Spitfire pilot, RAAF.ART27908
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Christ Church - Darwin
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Maker: Dowman, G S
A view of the garrison church the memorial stone gates and fence construction. A small plate is set on the left hand side of the gateway.ART25269
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Church Service, Darwin
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a number of Australian servicemen at an outdoor church service in Darwin during the Second World War. William Edwin Pidgeon ('WEP') (1909-1981) was a painter, cartoonist, illustrator and newsp...ART95014
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Cleaning rifle
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of a soldier, seated down, cleaning a rifle over his knees.ART27939
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Cliff Thorpe
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of Flying Officer Clifford McPherson Thorpe, Operations Room Controller, Fighter Section RAAF.ART27869
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Clive Caldwell
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of Wing Commander Clive Robertson 'Killer' Caldwell (402107), Royal Australian Air Force.ART27910
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Clive Caldwell
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Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of Wing Commander Clive Robertson 'Killer' Caldwell (402107), DSO, DFC, Commander No 1 Wing, Royal Australian Air Force, depicted reclining on a canvas chair in Darwin.ART27853
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Clive Caldwell, Darwin
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Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of Flight Lieutenant Clive Caldwell (402107), RAAF, looking ahead as he stands leaning against a mantle piece. Behind him on the wall is a boar's head mounted on bamboo. Flight Lt Caldwell ...ART27969
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Clive Caldwell's Spitfire cockpit
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Maker: Baird, John
Cockpit study of Wing Commander Clive 'Killer' Caldwell's fighter plane, No. 452 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.ART27959
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Coastal defence gun
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
Artillerymen from the Australian Military Forces crew a 6 inch naval gun on the coast in Darwin. The gun is one that was manufactured before 1914 and is probably off one of the First World War ships, ...ART22186
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[coconuts]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A scene with coconuts and notes about colouring. The verso of this page features a study of several standing figures at an Aboriginal mission station. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP'...ART96481
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Coming ashore at Mica Beach
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Maker: Baird, John
Australian soldiers are depicted coming ashore at Mica Beach, Darwin. A vessel with the Australia flag on it can be seen in the background and a dog is depicted waiting in the shallows at the front (a...ART27951
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Commander Alexander Fowler, RAN
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Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
Potrait depicting Commander Alexander Earle Fowler, RAN, Naval-Officer-in-Charge North Solomons, operating Bougainville Naval Force, supporting 2 Australian Corps. Was present at Surrender Ceremony at...ART24255
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Commemoration: Darwin and Australia's north withstand Japanese air offensive
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Maker: Unknown Department of Veteran's Affairs
Advertisement for the commemoration of Darwin and Australia's north withstanding Japanese air offensives. A reproduction of a Memorial image, AWM157291'Naval personnel battling a blasing oil tank dur...ARTV09178
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[Commercial Bank, Darwin with truck, buildings and water tower]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the Darwin Commercial Bank, in a landscape, including a water tower, and a truck. The verso of the image depicts studies of buildings and palm trees. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known a...ART96359
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Commodore John Collins
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Maker: Baird, John
Commodore (later Admiral Sir) John Collins, RAN, portrait used for cover of 'Woman' magazine, 28 August 1944; Mediterranean Sea, Gulf, Pacific.ART27893
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[Composition of equipment]
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Maker: Baird, John
A composition of military equipment depicting a pistol holder and water bottle, as well as flying boots and a dagger belonging to Flight Lieutenant Jeffrey King (O215028), 452 Squadron, Royal Australi...ART27851
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Corporal Lydan and Sergeant Urquhart
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Maker: Baird, John
A double portrait depicting Sergeant Urquhart (left) and Corporal Lydan (right), of the Australian Military Forces, 15th Australian Water Transport Company (Small Craft). Both men are divers, and the ...ART27887
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Corporal Nicolas Karras
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
Portrait of D602 Corporal Nicolas Karras, 4th Australian Docks Operating Company, Australian Military Forces.ART25972
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Crew of Hudson Bomber on return from Ambon attack (Sergeants Mossop, Frith, Madin, Flight Lieutenant Ian McCombe and Flight Sergeant Baker)
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
l-r: Sergeant Mossop, Wireless rear-gunner, Sergeant Firth, wireless air-gunner, Sergeant Madin, observer/ navigator/ bomb aimer, 250813 Flight Lieutenant (later Squadron Leader, DFC) Ian A McCombe, p...ART22731
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Daly River from the air
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
From the centre to the bottom centre of this painting we see an aerial view of a river that forks at the bottom, and three planes in flight in the centre. Clouds cover the rest of the composition. It ...ART30129
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Darwin
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Maker: Hinder, Frank
A male figure is seated in chair, with his legs over one arm of chair.ART28374.006
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Darwin harbour
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Maker: Wood, C Dudley
The time is 1941-2. This is a general view of Darwin Harbour, prior to attacks by the Japanese. The artist has depicted a variety of craft, ranging from merchant vessels, to a warship, and barge. A...ART29218
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Darwin harbour
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Showing unidentified Boom Defence vessel in foreground and two of the nine ships sunk by enemy air action. The "Manna-Loa" (right) and the "Meggs". In the far background is the leper island, geograph...ART22725
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Darwin, harbour front
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Maker: Murch, Arthur
Depicts a panoramic view of the harbour front, unidentified vessels in port, Darwin.ART26124
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Darwin / Lecturing on camouflage
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Maker: Hinder, Frank
The upper image shows a small group of men seated around a truck and tents. The lower image shows a larger group of men, some seated, some standing, near a truck and tents. In both images the soldiers...ART28374.004
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Darwin post office
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Maker: Baird, John
A Darwin post office with a damaged portico is depicted. A figure is shown seated leaning against the fence in front of the post office, and the word 'FOO' is written in graffiti on the pillar beside ...ART27941
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Daylight raid, Darwin
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Maker: Wood, C Dudley
The subject is a daylight raid over Darwin during the Second World War. The aircraft, distant in the vast sky, are depicted in small blue brushstrokes. They are surrounded by dispersed patches of d...ART30153
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Deserted trenches, Darwin
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Maker: Wood, C Dudley Wood, C Dudley
The trench has a dark, shaded entrance which is supported by pilasters of piled stones. It is accessed by a broken ladder, which descends from high ground of red dirt. The trench is located amongst s...ART29212
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[Details of a parachute pack]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the details of the padding, strapping and bag of a parachute pack, used by airmen during the Second World War. On the verso is a study of a parachute clip. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), k...ART96444
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[Details of leather straps, stretcher and bags in interior of plane]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts details of leather strapping, stretchers, devices and bags in the interior of a plane. On the verso are studies of sleeping men. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war cor...ART96522
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[Distance- Train carriage]
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Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a train carriage at a railway station. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his i...ART96298
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Divers, Sergeant Urquhart and Corporal Lydan
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Maker: Baird, John
Rough sketches of two divers, Sergeant Urquhart and Corporal Lydan, Water transport.ART27906