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Admiralty landing
Film
Maker: Bagnall, Frank N
Admiralty Islands, 29 February 1944. Brewer Reconnaissance Force, 2nd Squadron of 5th Cavalry Regiment, United States 1 Cavalry Division on beach embarking, on board US naval destroyers, disembarking,...F01267
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Airmen are instructed during a Specialist Navigation Course. This is one of a collection relating ...
Photograph
Maker: Star Newspaper Service Unknown
Airmen are instructed during a Specialist Navigation Course. This is one of a collection relating to the service of O354 (154) Squadron Leader (later Group Captain) Ivan Stanley Podger. Enlisting with...P10380.009
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AT SEA, 1945-05-15. LIEUTENANT (LT) N.E. CURRY, RANS (S) (1) AND LT C.S. MCVERY, RANS (S) (2) ...
Photograph
AT SEA, 1945-05-15. LIEUTENANT (LT) N.E. CURRY, RANS (S) (1) AND LT C.S. MCVERY, RANS (S) (2) INSPECTING THE SHIP'S GYRO IN THE GYRO ROOM ABOARD HMAS KANIMBLA.108213
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Beaufort Navigator (of No.100 Squadron, RAAF)
Art
Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
This is a portrait of a pilot who was an expert in navigating using the Beaufort aircraft. Seven hundred of these aircraft were produced for the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. The...ART21647
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Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. A German engineer describes to a RAF Disarmament Wing member the ...
Photograph
Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. A German engineer describes to a RAF Disarmament Wing member the operating board and controls of the "Bernard" radio navigation system. The equipment is worked electric...SUK14636
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Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. RAF disarmament personnel have been inspecting a remarkable ...
Photograph
Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. RAF disarmament personnel have been inspecting a remarkable structure known by the Germans as "Bernhard". It is a giant framework device used as a radio aid to navigati...SUK14632
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Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. The German chief engineer of the station explains the details of ...
Photograph
Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. The German chief engineer of the station explains the details of the transmitter of the "Bernard" navigation system to RAF men of a Disarmament Wing. The German wears a...SUK14633
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Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. The German chief engineer of the station explains the details of ...
Photograph
Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. The German chief engineer of the station explains the details of the transmitter of the "Bernard" navigation system to RAF men of a Disarmament Wing. The German wears a...SUK14634
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Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. View of the upper framework of the "Bernard" radio navigation ...
Photograph
Bredstedt, Germany. C. 1945-08. View of the upper framework of the "Bernard" radio navigation system. The tiny figures are German technicians servicing the structure.SUK14635
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Capt. Field's Improved Parallel ruler: Flight Lieutenant Laurie Raymond Jones, 160 Squadron RAF
Technology
Wooden parallel ruler with bevelled edges and a pair of brass hinges. A protractor-style scale is marked on the upper edge of one rule, and compass points on the opposing edge. The ruler is missing th...REL48391
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Chartboard, Type D
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Air Ministry chartboard, type D. Consists of pressed fibre board with a pair of metal parallel movable plotting arms. Attached to the arm is a transparent plotting rule and brass scales for recording ...REL35530
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Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule in cardboard container: Flight Lieutenant Laurie Raymond Jones, 160 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: W & G
Clear celluloid "Douglas" Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule in green cardboard sleeve. The front of the sleeve is printed 'W & G/ "DOUGLAS"/ COMBINED PROTRACTOR/ AND PARALLEL RULE/ AN ACCURATE IN...REL48390
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Dalton Aircraft Navigational Computer Mk VII from navigator's case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Bastian Brothers Co
Celluloid mechanical navigation computer consisting of two printed rectangular celluloid sheets (one white, one clear) sandwiched between two circular printed celluloid sheets (one white, one clear) a...REL33367
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Dead Reckoning Computer in leather pouch: Flight Lieutenant Laurie Raymond Jones, 160 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: J B Carroll Company
Dead Reckoning Computer Type AN 5835-1 in brown leather pouch. Written on both sides of the pouch in black ink is 'L R JONES / B.C.P.A.'. The computer consists of two sliding black discs at the front ...REL48388
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England. C. 1943. An Australian pilot at an Advanced Flying Training School practising with an ...
Photograph
England. C. 1943. An Australian pilot at an Advanced Flying Training School practising with an Aldis Lamp as part of navigational instruction.SUK14966
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Frewin Navigational Computer in leather pouch: Flight Lieutenant Laurie Raymond Jones, 160 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: W & G
Round cream celluloid Frewin Navigational Computer printed on both sides. One side has a central cream disc and clear celluloid arm which move against calibrations on the outer disc by means of a cent...REL48389
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HMAS SYDNEY. SHIP'S CAPTAIN EXPLAINS THE COMPASS TO THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. MENZIES. NAVY. ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
HMAS SYDNEY. SHIP'S CAPTAIN EXPLAINS THE COMPASS TO THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. MENZIES. NAVY. TRAINING AT SEA.000513
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Laverton, Vic. C. 1944. A WAAAF Corporal operating Medium Frequency Direction Finding equipment ...
Photograph
Laverton, Vic. C. 1944. A WAAAF Corporal operating Medium Frequency Direction Finding equipment at RAAF Station, Laverton. With this equipment, this operator can provide information to aircraft to gui...VIC0375
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Map reading conventional signs (Air navigation part 2)
Film
Maker: GEE Films Ltd
Official British training film produced by GEE films. Shows how to recognise various conventional map signs such as roads, buildings, etc, using Ordance Survey 1 inch to the mile maps.F02339
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Micrometer Sextant : Captain H W Bolles
Technology
Maker: C. Plath Company
German made Micrometer sextant and storage box. The frame and the arc of the sextant are stainless steel. The frame has been painted black and the arc is polished steel. The left side of the arc has b...REL38858
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MIS-X Escape & Evasion map : Warrant Officer L V Waters, 78 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: United States Army Forces Far East
Textile map of the Amboina and Halmahera areas, printed on both sides in black, orange and blue. At the top on each side are the words 'AAF CLOTH MAP - SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA'. There are several tear...REL22228
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Model for 'Ship bearing red ten'
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Sculpture of a seaman at the helm. This was a plaster model for a sculpture of red cedar. Ship bearing red ten was commissioned in 1967, at the suggestion of the sculptor, for the new extensions to th...ART27986
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Navigational computer : Flight Lieutenant B J Mattingley, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Air Force issue Navigational Computer Mk III F* Ref No 6B/214 with Air Ministry markings. The computer, used to estimate True Course by allowing for aircraft speed, drift and altitude, is contai...REL34448
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Navigator's canvas and leather case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Green leather and canvas navigator's case consisting of a backing board bound in green leather on the reverse and lightweight canvas on the front, finished with green leather piping. Integral to the c...REL33364
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Pair dividers from navigator's case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of plain steel dividers with black plastic yoke. No maker's marks.REL33368
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Pair Douglas protractors in sleeve from navigator's case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: London Name Plate Manufacturing Company W & G W&G
Pair of square clear celluloid protractors stored in a heavy green cardboard sleeve. Printed in the face of the sleeve is 'W&G / "DOUGLAS" / COMBINED PROTRACTOR / AND PARALLEL RULE / AN ACCURATE INSTR...REL33366
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Parallel rule from navigator's case, Lockheed Hudson : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Buchanan
Heavy (662 gms) brass parallel rule, with black painted finish and pair of unpainted brass rollers.REL33365
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Parallel ruler : Flight Lieutenant B J Mattingley, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small wooden parallel ruler with bevelled edges, a pair of brass hinges and two small brass finger toggles.REL34445.001
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Prisoner of war navigational device : J Collins, Burma Railway
Heraldry
Maker: Collins, J
A sphere and hemisphere of equal radii, each projected to a plane surface, complete with carefully inscribed parallels and meridians at selected intervals. The sphere represents the celestial sphere a...REL/12229
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QGH approach: a method of descent through cloud (Radio aids to navigation Part 2)
Film
A RAAF training film produced by the Visual Education Section of the RAAF in conjunction with the Directorate of Radio Services (Signals). The use of radio equipment for descent through cloud.F02543
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Rectangular protractor : Flight Officer A J D Leslie, 463 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: W & G
Six inch plastic rectangular 'A' Mark VI map protractor. The protractor has a voided rectangular centre and 'J L Leslie' is printed in blue ink on one side.REL30736
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RED SEA - WARRANT OFFICERS GEORGE WYLIE (LEFT) AND CLARK GET A LESSON IN USING THE SEXTANT FROM ...
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
RED SEA - WARRANT OFFICERS GEORGE WYLIE (LEFT) AND CLARK GET A LESSON IN USING THE SEXTANT FROM 1ST OFFICER L.M. GODDARD. ARMY. ON BOARD SHIP. (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).000936
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Ruler : Flight Lieutenant E L Bayly, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Charles Bruning Co.
Black painted aluminium ruler for use with aircraft protractor. The ruler is made by 'CHARLES BRUNING CO.' and is marked in inches from 0 to 18 along both edges. There is an 'S' shaped wedge plate fit...REL23814.001
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Ship bearing red ten
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Wooden sculpture of a seaman at the helm. Ship bearing red ten was commissioned in 1967, at the suggestion of the sculptor, for the new extensions to the main building at the Australian War Memorial....ART27624
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Square protractor : Flight Officer A J D Leslie, 463 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Square plastic protractor with a small hole in the centre. The protractor is housed in a square cardboard case which is closed with cotton string that is looped through two holes in the cardboard and ...REL30737
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Type MN 52H Azimuth Control
Technology
Maker: Bendix Aviation Corp
Second World War Type MN 52H Azimuth Control Box Serial No. 2545, to which is attached a Type MR-15A Crank Drive by a flexible drive cable and a right angle drive coupling. The Control Box is a rectan...REL/02255
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United States Army Air Force compass : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Wittnauer watch company
United States Army Air Force issued pocket watch style compass with a white cotton cord lanyard attached. Stamped into the flip top cover is 'U.S.A'. The blued compass point magnetic needle is central...REL32869
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US Navy aircraft protractor Mk III B: Flight Lieutenant E L Bayly, RAAF
Technology
US Navy aircraft protractor Mk III B. The protractor consists of two pivoting plotting arms with steel belts to maintain orientation, and a compass dial marked with degrees. It is contained in the ori...REL23814
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Vernier Sextant with additional monocular : Captain H W Bolles
Technology
Maker: D McGregor & Co. Greenock & Glasgow
Vernier sextant with additional monocular. The frame and the arc of the sextant are brass. Along the top of the arc are imprinted the gradations ranging from 0 to 150 with a steel runner inlaid undern...REL38857