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Aerial view of the bomb damaged German city of Köln (Cologne), showing the cathedral and the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Aerial view of the bomb damaged German city of Köln (Cologne), showing the cathedral and the destroyed rail and road bridge over the Rhine River. This image was taken from a Lancaster bomber, flying a...P04171.004
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Airborne en route to France. C. 1944-08. Nearly one hundred Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command ...
Photograph
Airborne en route to France. C. 1944-08. Nearly one hundred Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command flying by daylight to attack enemy positions in the field and strongpoints in Normandy and Brittany in supp...SUK12676
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Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancaster aircraft of RAF Bomber Command ...
Photograph
Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancaster aircraft of RAF Bomber Command winging their way across a sunset sky after an attack on German targets in the Pas de Calais, Northern F...SUK12609
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Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command winging ...
Photograph
Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command winging their way across a sunset sky after an attack on German targets in the Pas de Calais, Northern France. T...SUK12610
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Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command winging ...
Photograph
Airborne on return to England from France. C. 1944-08. Lancasters of RAF Bomber Command winging their way across a sunset sky after an attack on German targets in the Pas de Calais, Northern France. T...SUK12611
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Airborne over Caen, France. C. 1944-08. Bombs fall from a Lancaster II during RAF Bomber attack ...
Photograph
Airborne over Caen, France. C. 1944-08. Bombs fall from a Lancaster II during RAF Bomber attack on German fortified positions near Caen.SUK12630
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Airborne over Europe. 1942-09-15. En route to Milan, "P" for Peter, a Lancaster aircraft of RAF ...
Photograph
Airborne over Europe. 1942-09-15. En route to Milan, "P" for Peter, a Lancaster aircraft of RAF Bomber Command was over Mont Blanc at 1600 hours. The photographer was 400315 Flight Lieutenant A. N. An...SUK11570
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Aircraft Navigator's Seat : Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Aircraft navigator's seat of the type fitted to Lancaster aircraft. The seat is made of rivetted aluminium and has a circular base, 35 centimeters in diameter. The seat is designed to swivel and stand...REL/02189
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Aircraft Radio Receiver R.1155 : RAAF
Technology
Aircraft Transmitter Receiver Command Radio as fitted to Lancaster Aircraft. Type R1155A (10D/820) For use with mounting type 210 (10A/13788).REL/07303
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Air Crew Europe Star: Flying Officer Frederick Micheal Spafford, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.AWM2019.835.1.4
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Air Crew Europe Star : Pilot Officer N A Lambell, 576 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Unnamed as issued.REL34167.003
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Air Crew Europe Star with France & Germany clasp: Squadron Leader D J Shannon, 617 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star with France & Germany clasp. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details.OL00572.004
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A kangaroo with a joey in her pouch, painted near the Navigator's and Wireless Operator's ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A kangaroo with a joey in her pouch, painted near the Navigator's and Wireless Operator's positions on Lancaster bomber 'J' Johnnie, WS-J, (W-4964), 9 Squadron, RAF. The kangaroo was painted as a RAF...P04387.003
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A LANCASTER BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF NO. 463 SQUADRON RAAF OF BOMBER COMMAND BEING LOADED WITH 1000 LB ...
Photograph
A LANCASTER BOMBER AIRCRAFT OF NO. 463 SQUADRON RAAF OF BOMBER COMMAND BEING LOADED WITH 1000 LB BOMBS PRIOR TO A RAID OVER ENEMY TERRITORY. ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE IS NOSE ART DEPICTING 'SN...UK1217
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A Lancaster crew of 576 Squadron RAF which raided Berlin eleven times. The crew in their flying ...
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A Lancaster crew of 576 Squadron RAF which raided Berlin eleven times. The crew in their flying kit are identified, left to right: Sergeant (Sgt) J R (Jock) Mearns RAF, flight engineer; Flying Office...SUK14808
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A 4,000-LB "COOKIE" AND A LOAD OF INCENDIARIES DROPPING FROM A LANCASTER OF BOMBER COMMAND DURING ...
Photograph
A 4,000-LB "COOKIE" AND A LOAD OF INCENDIARIES DROPPING FROM A LANCASTER OF BOMBER COMMAND DURING THE AIR WAR OVER EUROPE 1944-45. (RAAF - AIR MINISTRY CL1404)128293
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Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor (Warrant Officer, b.1924 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor
Collection relating to the Second World War service of A4426 Warrant Officer Geoffrey Trevor Alcock, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, United Kingdom and Malaya, 1943-1952. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consi...AWM2017.17.1
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Alexander William (Alec) Wales, as a Flying Officer, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service with 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Wales, Alexander William Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Alexander William (Alec) Wales, as a Flying Officer, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service with 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World WarS01261
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A line of three bomb trailers, each holding one 12,000 pound Tallboy bomb, which are waiting in a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A line of three bomb trailers, each holding one 12,000 pound Tallboy bomb, which are waiting in a bomb dump at 9 Squadron, RAF. The Tallboy was designed by Dr Barnes Wallis as a heavy cased, deep pene...P04387.004
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Amplifier Type A 1134A Ref. No. 10U/90
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation on British aircraft. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal with two attached cords with sockets. The...REL/06009
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Amplifier Type A1134/A Ref. No. Y10U/90 modified by the RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for use on British aircraft and later modified by the RAAF. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal and has two yellow p...REL/01131
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An aerial reconnaissance photograph showing water gushing through the breached wall after a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An aerial reconnaissance photograph showing water gushing through the breached wall after a successful "Dambusters" attack by Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft from No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 1...148949
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An aerial view of 1,000 pounder bombs hitting oil storage depots on the Danube River at ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An aerial view of 1,000 pounder bombs hitting oil storage depots on the Danube River at Regensburg, Germany during a daylight raid, taken from the 218 Squadron RAF Lancaster bomber V Victor. The Lanca...P03646.003
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"An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Apply to-day"
Published Collection
Black and white recruitment leaflet for the Royal Australian Air Force and Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. "An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Australian crews are flying...RC00295
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An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting a kangaroo and ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting a kangaroo and joey, the latter reaching from its mother's pouch to smash a swastika with a mallet. To the left of the i...P04136.004
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An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting a winged kangaroo ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting a winged kangaroo holding a bomb. A row of 46 bombs painted beneath the cockpit represent a tally of operations into Eur...P04136.005
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An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting "Joe the 'Obo," a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting "Joe the 'Obo," a swagman with a billy and blanket roll, beside which is written 'Olwyn's revenge.' A row of miniature J...P04136.001
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An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting "Uncle Joe" (a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft of 463 Squadron RAAF, with nose art depicting "Uncle Joe" (a reference to Joseph Stalin), below the cockpit. The Lancaster nose art, which decorated nearly all RAAF h...P04136.003
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An Avro Lancaster bomber (serial number PB 471) of No 460 Squadron (AR F2), RAAF, based at ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Avro Lancaster bomber (serial number PB 471) of No 460 Squadron (AR F2), RAAF, based at Binbrook, Lincolnshire. This aircraft was later shot down by German night fighters on 21 February 1945, whils...P04171.001
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A NIGHT BOMBING RAID ON THE GERMAN CITY OF HAMBURG VIEWED FROM ABOVE. A LANCASTER BOMBER IS ...
Photograph
A NIGHT BOMBING RAID ON THE GERMAN CITY OF HAMBURG VIEWED FROM ABOVE. A LANCASTER BOMBER IS VISIBLE AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN THE CAMERA AIRCRAFT.044855
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Anthony Lawrence (Tony) Cohen, as a Flight Lieutenant, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Cohen, Anthony Lawrence Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Anthony Lawrence (Tony) Cohen, as a Flight Lieutenant, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World WarS01280
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An unidentified bomb aimer of an Avro Lancaster aircraft. The bomb aimer was responsible for the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An unidentified bomb aimer of an Avro Lancaster aircraft. The bomb aimer was responsible for the bombsight computer and the bomb release selectors as well as assisting the navigator with map reading.P11594.003
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A RAAF crew of a Lancaster Bomber from No 460 Squadron RAAF. Left to right: 408034 Flying Officer ...
Photograph
A RAAF crew of a Lancaster Bomber from No 460 Squadron RAAF. Left to right: 408034 Flying Officer (FO) M. W. Carroll DFC of Ferntree Gully, Vic; Sergeant D. G. Champkin, RAF; 414807 Pilot Officer T. J...UK1175
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Arthur Robert Hoyle, as a Flying Officer, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Hoyle, Arthur Robert Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Arthur Robert Hoyle, as a Flying Officer, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World WarS01266
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Arthur S Whitmarsh DFC interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Whitmarsh, Arthur S Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Arthur S Whitmarsh DFC interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World WarS01275
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Arthur William Doubleday, as a Squadron Leader, interviewed by Laurence (Laurie) Field about his service in 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Doubleday, Arthur William Field, Laurence Melville (Laurie)
Speaks of his pre-war life; enlisted in RAAF in November 1940 aged twenty seven; training in Australia and Canada; December 1944 posted as acting commanding officer 27 OTU; attended Staff College in U...S01276
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Attack on Düren (Ops 243)
Film
Maker: RAF Bomber Command
RAF Bomber Command operational film No 243 of daylight bombing raid on Düren. Long shot of the cloud covered target which has already been bombed. Anit-aircraft flak burst. Shot of bombs dropping from...F02621
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Attack on Düren (Ops 243)
Film
Maker: RAF Bomber Command
RAF Bomber Command Operational film No 243 of attack on the German town of Düren in support of the 1st and 9th American Armies. Düren was attacked by four hundred and eighty five Lancasters and thirte...F02579
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Attack on St Cyr (Ops 182)
Film
Maker: RAF Film Production Unit RAF Bomber Command
RAF Bomber Command operational film of daylight attack by 5 Group on the airfield and signals depot at St Cyr, France. Shows air to air shots of Lancasters heading for target. The target area covered ...F02551
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Austin, John Ross (Flight Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Austin, John Ross Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to 403682 Flight Lieutenant John Austin, 460 Squadron and 13 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1945. Collection comprises Flight Lieutenant John Austin's RAAF Ob...PR03206
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Australian Lancasters loading ex-POWs for England
Art
Maker: Moore, Alan
A group of ex-POWs boarding a converted Avro Lancaster bomber used to return POWs to England; the group includes Australians and Indians.ART24325
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Australian POW's return to England
Film
Lancaster bombers of No 622 Sqn RAF parked on airfield. Lancaster of No 138 Sqn RAF taxis into frame. Medium shot of servicemen (POWs?) deplaning and gathering near aircraft to pose for camera. Lancas...F02635
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Australians who took part in the great raid on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe dams on the night of ...
Photograph
Australians who took part in the great raid on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe dams on the night of May 16/17 1943. Pictured L-R: Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) R C Hay DFC; Pilot Officer (PO) C L Howard; FLTLT...042269
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Australia Service Medal : Pilot Officer N A Lambell, 576 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL34167.006
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Australia Service Medal: Squadron Leader D J Shannon, 617 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.OL00572.008
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45: Warrant Officer Class II L Baich, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31816.007
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Avro Lancaster Bomber NG205 of 155 Squadron RAF showing shrapnel damage following an attack on ...
Photograph
Maker: Pinder, Terry
Avro Lancaster Bomber NG205 of 155 Squadron RAF showing shrapnel damage following an attack on Duisburg in December 1944. 434432 Warrant Officer William Dumas Whitling RAAF was awarded the Distinguis...P12102.002
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Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George' : 460 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Metropolitan-Vickers Ltd
Four engined heavy bomber. This example, serial number W4783, was originally powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin XX 12 cylinder liquid-cooled engines, with a single stage centrifugal supercharger, but ...RELAWM31788
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Avro Lancaster Mk I fragment : Pilot Officer Max Keiran Cummings, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A fragment of duraluminium (aluminium alloy) from Avro Lancaster Mk I ED439. The fragment is part of the underside hull of the Lancaster and is substantially twisted and bent from the crash that destr...REL48120.001
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Avro Lancaster Mk I fragment : Pilot Officer Max Keiran Cummings, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A fragment of duraluminium (aluminium alloy) from Avro Lancaster Mk I ED439. The rectangular fragment features three rivet holes. One rivet on the left hand side of the fragment is fastened in place. ...REL48120.002