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Coffee cups : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Six brass trench art coffee cups or mugs. The bodies are made from United States 37 mm cartridge cases (used in both Stuart Tanks and 37 mm anti tank guns) and the handles from Australian .303 Mk VII ...REL40575.004
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Coffee pot : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Brass trench art coffee pot with lid. The body is made from a United States M23 A2 57 mm Anti-Tank cartridge with headstamp markings '57 MM M23 A2 F.A. 1944' ; the handle from a United States 20 mm ca...REL40575.001
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Fountain pen from Dakota crash site : Private I T L Ray, 2/31 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Mentmore Manufacturing Company
Mentmore fountain pen with a pale green snakeskin finish. The cap is is fitted with a gold plated ball end pocket clip and the body is supplied with a gold plated side lever for ink filling. Fitted wi...REL35147.002
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Identity disc from Dakota crash site : Private I T L Ray, 2/31 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Octagonal aluminium identity disc impressed 'NX203686 PRES I T L RAY'.REL35146
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Memorial Service for victims of RAAF Dakota A65-61, Bomana War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea, 17 February 1971
Sound
Maker: Unknown
Memorial Service held at Bomana War Cemetery Port Moresby, New Guinea on 17 February 1971. The service was for the crew of RAAF Dakota A65-61 which crashed on 18 September 1945. Form of Ceremony: 1. ...S04617
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Milk jug : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Brass trench art milk jug. The body is made from a United States M23 A2 57 mm Anti-Tank cartridge, with headstamp markings '57MM M23 A2 LOT 34 F.A. 1944', and the handle from a United States .50 mm c...REL40575.003
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MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT 273555 ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT 273555 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ERIC PARNACOTT OF BRISBANE, QLD (LEFT), EXAMINES THE FIRST OPENED CASE OF THE TRIAL CONSIG...OG3688
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MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT 273555 ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT 273555 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ERIC PARNACOTT OF BRISBANE, QLD (LEFT), EXAMINES THE FIRST OPENED CASE OF THE TRIAL CONSIG...OG3687
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MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. SUPERVISED BY RAAF AND AIF ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-12-18. SUPERVISED BY RAAF AND AIF OFFICERS, JAPANESE FROM PRISONER OF WAR (POW) CAMPS UNLOADED 2500 LBS OF BEEF CARRIED BY A DOUGLAS C47 DAKOT...OG3689
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Oakley, Charles
Manuscript
Maker: Oakley, Charles
Autobiographical manuscript recalling experiences in RAAF 1943-1945. Discusses navigator and radar counter measure training, service with US Army 380th Bombardment Group in Liberators out of Fenton Fi...MSS1422
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Prototype coffee cup : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Prototype brass trench coffee cup or mug without a handle. The body is made from a United States 37 mm cartridge cases (used in both Stuart Tanks and 37 mm anti tank guns). It was evidently cut down t...REL40575.005
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Rusted watch from Dakota crash site : Private I T L Ray, 2/31 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gilded metal wristwatch case, missing armband, glass and hands. The metal face is heavily corroded. The reverse is inscribed: 'I Ray, 31.7.43'.REL35147.001
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Sugar bowl : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Brass trench art sugar bowl with lid. The body is made from a United States M23 A2 57 mm Anti-Tank cartridge, with headstamp markings '57 MM M23 A2 F.A. 1944', and the handles from two United States ...REL40575.002
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Trench art vases : Flight Sergeant J H A Wilkes, 38 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Wilkes, James Harold Ambrose
Pair of brass 40mm anti-aircraft cartridges for a United States M40 Bofors gun. Each bears headstamp markings 'M3841 WC-9-53 1043'. The empty cases were intended for use as flower vases.REL40576
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Wing Commander Arthur Leonard George Hubbard DSO (Ret), pilot in 38 Squadron, first Commanding Officer of 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and later as Commanding Officer of Operational Conversion Unit, 1939-1943, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field
Sound
Maker: Hubbard, Arthur Leonard George Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Wing Commander Arthur Leonard George Hubbard DSO (Ret), pilot in 38 Squadron, first Commanding Officer of 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and later as Commanding Officer of Operational ...S01292