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Adams, Harold Victor (Warrant Officer, b.1917 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Harold Victor Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 11061 Warrant Officer Harold Victor Adams, 43 Squadron, 112 Air-Sea Rescue Squadron, and 20 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and N...PR05173
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Aerial view
Art
Maker: Annand, Douglas
An aerial view of the Torres Strait landscape, with possibly a few airstrips also visible.ART92443
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[Aeroplane]; [Supermarine Spitfire and Mitsubishi A6M2 Zeroes flying over coastline]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
Recto: right hand side of a drawing of an aeroplane. Verso: Supermarine Spitfire and Mitsubishi A6M2 Zeroes flying over coastlineART91042.011
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[Aircraft carrier]; [Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero with Aichi D3A Bombers on Aircraft carrier]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
Recto: Right hand side of watercolour depicting a Japanese aircraft carrier. Verso: Left hand side of watercolour featuring a Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero with Aichi D3A 'Val' Bombers on aircraft carrier, wai...ART91042.002
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[Aircraft carriers with Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bomber]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
Recto: Blank page; Verso: left hand side of the watercolour of Aircraft carriers with Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bombers ( 'Kate' Carrier attack bomber) taking off the aircraft carrier.ART91042.013
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[Aircraft carriers with Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bomber]; [Nakakima B5N Torpedo Bomber attacking the USS Virginia]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
Recto: left hand side of the watercolour featuring Aircraft carriers with Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bombers; Verso: left hand side of watercolour featuring Nakakima B5N Torpedo Bomber ('Kate' carrier attac...ART91042.014
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Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley CBE DFC AFC (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1921-1946, in an interview with Frank Marshall
Sound
Maker: Wrigley, Henry Neilson
Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley CBE DFC AFC (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1921-1946, in an interview with Frank MarshallS00416
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Alcorn, Gordon Charles (Warrant Officer, b.1923 - d.2011)
Private Record
Maker: Alcorn, Gordon Charles
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 421289 Warrant Officer Gordon Charles Alcorn, 354 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Canada, England and India, 1941-1945. Wallet ...PR04564
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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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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 Headquarters, Dili
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Ruins of the building which was occupied as Headquarters by the Australian component of the Dutch-Australian Force that occupied Portuguese Timor in 1942. It was later, during the Japanese occupation ...ART26346
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Avro Anson on coastal patrol, NSW
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
This sketch was drawn whilst Frank Norton was flying on a sea patrol in an Avro Anson with 73 Squadron, RAAF. The squadron were protecting a convoy that were on anti-submarine duties. Seated at the ...ART21081
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Avro Anson trainers near Rockies
Art
Maker: Warner, R Malcolm
Avro Anson trainers being flown by RAAF personnel near the Canadian Rockies, a short distance from Calgary. Ralph Malcolm Warner was appointed Official War Artist in 1943, covering the activities of t...ART21280
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Baker, John Henry (Flight Lieutenant, b.1920 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Baker, John Henry
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 409982 Flight Lieutenant John Henry Baker, 100 Squadron and 32 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and New Guinea, 1942-1948. Wallet...PR04873
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Berlin Recce's (Ops ?)
Film
Maker: RAF Film Unit
Berlin, Germany circa early 1945. RAF Bomber Command Operational film. A low level reconnaisance flight showing the bomb damaged areas of the city.F02627
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Bigelow, James Edgar (Flying Officer, b.1925 - d.2004)
Private Record
Maker: Bigelow, James Edgar Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 435801 Flying Officer James Edgar 'Jim' Bigelow, 12 Squadron and 24 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Australia, 1943–2004. This coll...PR04135
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Blackwell, Arthur Frederick (Flight Lieutenant, b.1919 - d.2006)
Private Record
Maker: Blackwell, Arthur Frederick Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403980 Flight Lieutenant Arthur Frederick Blackwell, 500 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean and ...PR03882
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Bob Curtis: home movie Nos 463 and 467 Squadrons RAAF and return to Australia 1943-1944
Film
Maker: Curtis, Bob
Waddington, England operational base for 463 and 467 Squadrons (Sqns) RAAF flying Avro Lancaster heavy bombers. Shows Australian airmen Bill Brill, Ron Fuller and Bill McMahon, Lancaster aircraft and ...F04790
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Bob Curtis: home movie No. 203 Squadron RAF, Cairo, Western Desert and Leopoldville, Belgian Congo 1941-1942
Film
Maker: Curtis, Bob
Kasfareet, Egypt (Middle East Pool) and transit camp Helwan Egypt March/April 1942 shows Arthur Dowing, Bob Smith and Bob Curtis. Cario area and street scenes. 203 Squadron (Sqn) RAF Camp Burg el Arab...F04789
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Bombing ridge at Wewak (seen from Cape Moem)
Art
Maker: Thompson, Robert
Pencil sketch of a bombing ridge at Wewak, viewed from a distance at Cape Moem. In the foreground is a stretch of calm water, while the ridge features a hut, puffs of smoke and above this in the sky ...ART28716
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Bombs on Lae
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts a bomber flying over peninsula with explosions on the ground, Lae, New Guinea. Hotes for a later painting.ART21324
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Bombs on Lae
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of a bomber flying over the Huon Peninsula with explosions smoking on the ground.ART21323
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Bombs on Lae strip
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of an aerial attack of bombs falling on Lae airfield during a straf by Australian Beaufighters. Japanese bombers are burning on the ground, Lae, New Guinea, 1943.ART25024
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British Pacific fleet, King George V carriers and escorts returning from strike against Japan
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
Represents typical scene of aircraft carriers and escorts as major units of the British Pacific Fleet return from strike. This particular one was the last major strike prior to the commencement of pea...ART22922
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Burnham, James Leslie (Pilot Officer, b.1905)
Private Record
Maker: Burnham, James Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of O210021 (2982) Pilot Officer James Leslie Burnham, 10 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, 1939-1942. W...PR04733
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By the seats of their pants
Film
Maker: Fortitude Productions
Program on famous Australian Aviators and their experiences in war. Interviewees include: Bert Richie, Nancy Bird Walton, Sir Jones, Dr Newton, Esther Mather, Jack McMaster, Air Commodore Kingwell, Ch...F03471
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Catalina flying boats operating from North West Area
Film
Catalina flying boats of Nos 42 & 43 Squadrons RAAF at harbour and in flight. Bombing up with naval mine and shot of mine drop. Aircrew boarding a Catalina from a RAAF barge.F02106
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Clayton, William Thomas (Flying Officer, b.1914 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Clayton, William Thomas Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 423447 Flying Officer William Thomas Clayton, 463 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada and the United Kingdom, 1943-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 ...PR06193
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Coates, John Edward (Flying Officer, b.1912 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Coates, John Edward
Collection relating to the Second Word War service of 404956 Flying Officer John Edward Coates, 106 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the United Kingdom, 1941-1942. Wallet 1 of 1 – ...PR04404
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Coventry, Geoffrey William (Squadron Leader)
Private Record
Maker: Coventry, Geoffrey William
Collection relating to 457 Squadron Leader Geoffrey William Coventry, 11 Squadron, RAAF. It comprises his flying log book, 1939-1944, covering his training at Point Cook and Laverton and service based...PR03031
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Coward, Ivan Fernley (Flight Lieutenant, b.1911 - d.1982)
Private Record
Maker: Coward, Ivan Fernley
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 416415 Flight Lieutenant Ivan Fernley Coward, 13 Squadron, 2 Squadron, Heavy Bomber Replacement Training Unit and 24 Squadron, Royal Australian A...PR05877
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Cowper, Robert Barson (Squadron Leader), DFC and bar; McCall, Katharine (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Cowper, Robert Barson McCall, Katharine Various
Collection relating to 407666 Squadron Leader Robert Cowper, 456 Squadron and his fiancee (later wife) 422366 Corporal Katharine McCall, WAAF. It comprises correspondence between Cowper and McCall, ...PR03428
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Das ist das Heil, das sie bringen! (That is the salvation, that they bring)
Art
Maker: Heartfield, John Heartfield Archive and GDR Government
A skeleton hand with bomber planes issuing from its five fingers, raised imposingly over the destroyed city with bodies of dead children in the foreground. This work was horribly prophetic when first ...ARTV09077
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Dodds, John Reginald (Flight Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Dodds, John Reginald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403838 Flying Officer John Reginald Dodds DFC, 460 and 156 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of a diary written by Dodds in 27 very descriptive...AWM2016.70.1
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Dyring, Alfred Edgar (Warrant Officer, b.1921 - d.2011)
Private Record
Maker: Dyring, Alfred Edgar
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 15577 Warrant Officer Alfred Edgar ‘Eddie’ Dyring, 2 Squadron and 1 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 2003. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consi...PR05695
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Easton, Donald Murray (Flight Sergeant, b.1924 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Easton, Donald Murray
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 432498 Flight Sergeant Donald Murray Easton, 61 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the United Kingdom, 1943-1947. Wallet 1 of 1...PR04728
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Eastway, Richard Elias (Flying Officer, b.1923 - d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Eastway, Richard Elias
Papers of 423231 Flying Officer Richard E Eastway, Royal Australian Air Force. Eastway's logbook documents his training in Canada and operational flying in Europe, including Berlin, with 625 Squadron...PR04028
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Edwards, Hughie Idwal VC, DSO, OBE, DFC (Air Commodore, b.1914 - d.1982)
Private Record
Maker: Edwards, Hughie Idwal
Collection relating to the Second World War and post-war service of 39005 Air Commodore Hughie Idwal Edwards VC, DSO, OBE, DFC, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, United Kingdom, Malta, Ceylon, Ma...PR82/193
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Farries, George Cunningham (Flying Officer, b.1916)
Private Record
Maker: Royal Air Force Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 119547 Flying Officer George Cunningham Farries, 54 Squadron, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom and Australia, 1941-1944. Wallet 1 of 2 – Contains...PR04491
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[Floating damage in Pearl Harbour under searchlights]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
A bouy leans to the left as a ship approaches, smoke billows into the sky as search lights beam from ships into the night sky. The foreground contains floating equipment from damages planes and ships.ART91042.016
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Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) Gaze DFC as a RAAF pilot officer, later squadron leader pilot various RAF fighter squadrons, North West Europe 1941-1945, interviewed by Lex McAulay
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Maker: Gaze, Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) McAulay, Alexander Hugh
Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) Gaze DFC as a RAAF pilot officer, later squadron leader pilot various RAF fighter squadrons, North West Europe 1941-1945, interviewed by Lex McAulay. Gaze discusses his d...S00478
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Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) Gaze DFC as a RAAF pilot officer, later squadron leader pilot various RAF fighter squadrons, North West Europe 1941-1945, interviewed by Lex McAulay
Sound
Maker: Gaze, Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) McAulay, Alexander Hugh
Frederick Anthony Owen (Tony) Gaze DFC as a RAAF pilot officer, later squadron leader pilot various RAF fighter squadrons, North West Europe 1941-1945, interviewed for a second time by Lex McAulay. Th...S00479
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[Frontispiece]; [aircraft carrier]
Art
Maker: Ogi, Tomu
Japanese text frontispiece to the sketchbook. The translation reads 'The greater East-Asia war/ Pictorial report, news of bombardment attacks/ Airforce version ( Naval Airforce)/ illustrated by Tomu O...ART91042.001
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Gardiner, Kenneth Alfred (Flight Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.1987)
Private Record
Maker: Gardiner, Kenneth Alfred Long, Gavin Merrick Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 404291 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Alfred Gardiner, 45 Squadron, 60 Squadron and 37 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Kenya, Middle ...PR03986
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Gill, David Louis (Warrant Officer, b.1923 - d.2009)
Private Record
Maker: Gill, David Louis
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 421970 Warrant Officer David Louis Gill, 14 Squadron and 7 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and New Guinea, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 o...PR05029
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Gliders
Film
The airborne invasion of Normandy, France. The purpose was to seize vital bridges stradling the river Orne and the ships canal between Caen and the Normandy coast. Parachute and glider-borne formation...F02270
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Gliders and their tug destroyed
Film
Maker: Cleveland, H
Combat Film No 4552, Flight Lieutenant Cleveland No 418 Squadron 26 Feb 1944 1700 hrs. Mosquito attacking enemy aircraft. Gun camera footage of an attack on a five engine Heinkel He-111Z-1 towing Goth...F01446
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Group Captain John Brook Hampshire DFC (Rtd) as a pilot in RAAF and USAAF bomber operations, South West Pacific Area 1943-1945, recorded for Lex McAulay
Sound
Maker: Hampshire, John Brook Hampshire, John Brook
Hampshire speaks of his RAAF flying experience from enlistment to 1942; operational experience as a bomber pilot with No 6 (Bomber) Squadron RAAF on Lockheed Hudsons with 43rd Operational Group USAAF ...S00486
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Gunson, Norman Peter Coles DFC (Flight Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.2009)
Private Record
Maker: Gunson, Norman Peter Coles
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 407424 Flight Lieutenant Norman Peter Coles Gunson, 22 Squadron and 34 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, New Guinea, Australia and the Nether...PR05338
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Hansell, Lionel James (Flight Lieutenant, b.1916 - d.1977)
Private Record
Maker: Hansell, Lionel James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403924 Flight Lieutenant Lionel James Hansell, 453 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, 1941-1945. Wa...PR04155