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Action in the Vale of Tempe, Greece
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Towards the end of 1940, Italian forces invaded Greece from Albania. In February 1941 the British advance in North Africa was halted and a force, which included the 6th Australian Division, was organi...ART27554
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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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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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Anti aircraft all the way
Art
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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Attack! Attack! Attack!
Art
Maker: Northfield, James Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
A poster produced for the Beaufort Division of the Department of Aircraft production during the Second World War. The poster depicts Beaufighters attacking Japanese naval vessels. The text below the ...ARTV09059
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Attack by No 3 and 450 Squadrons on enemy shipping near Venice
Art
Maker: Moore, Alan
This was a precision attack by four squadrons of Mustang and Kitty hawk fighter bomber. including No.3 and 450 Squadrons, Royal Australian Air Force, against shipping and installations at Venice durin...ART27619
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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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Australians pouring out of the yawning bows of a beach landing craft north-west of Lae, part of ...
Photograph
Maker: Dick, Harold George
Australians pouring out of the yawning bows of a beach landing craft north-west of Lae, part of the sea, land and air operations that resulted in the trapping of 20,000 Japanese.015994
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Avenge December 7
Art
Maker: Perlin, Bernard Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
This Second World War American poster, which depicts a sailor with a clenched fist and warships among explosions, refers to the surpirse attack by Japanese aircraft on Pearl Harbour on the morning of ...ARTV00660
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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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Back them up! Heavy Stirling bombers raid the Nazi Baltic part of Lübeck and leave the docks ablaze
Art
Maker: Nockolds, Roy Ministry of Information Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British poster depicting an air raid on the German port of Lübeck, showing fires and damage to the docks area and appealing to the public for support. The subtitle is 'Heavy Stirling bombers raid the ...ARTV02297
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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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Baltimores return, 454 Squadron, Italy
Art
Maker: Moore, Alan
Showing unidentified air crews of 454 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force leaving their aircraft after an operational missiong in mid winter. Martin Baltimore aircraft, Falconara Marittima, Italy, Eu...ART24339
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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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Bombardment of Tarakan Island, Borneo, 30 April 1945
Art
Maker: Papworth, Francis John
Depicts a view across the bay from Sadau (Pelak) Island towards Tarakan Island, off the coast of Borneo. On the horizon Tarakan is being bombarded and two explosions and smoke are visible. There are s...ART93010
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Bomber's moon
Art
Maker: Moore, Alan
Depicts an Avro Lancaster bomber squadron flying over enemy targets. Search lights are directed on the bombers from the ground and they are withstanding heavy anti aircraft fire.ART27553
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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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Bombing up a Boston (Flying Officer Francis Fethers and Corporal Athol Bulmer)
Art
Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Members of the Royal Australian Air Force loading bombs into a Boston aircraft, Port Moresby, New Guinea. Depcits Corporal Athol Bulmer on the left and Flying Officer Richard Francis Fethers on the ri...ART21715
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Bombing up, HMAS Australia
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Unidentified aircraftsmen bombing up Walrus aircraft on HMAS "Australia", with backward facing Pegasus engine, Tasman Sea. The aircraft is W2755 and was onboard HMAS Australia from 19 January - 23 Jun...ART21773
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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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Catalina on patrol
Art
Maker: Ashton, Richard
Showing a Catalina Flying Boat of the Royal Australian Air Force on patrol over the Pacific Ocean off Sydney. A vessel can be seen through a break in the clouds.ART23667
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Catalina taking off
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Consolidated Catalina flying boat taking off on a patrol which may mean twenty hours or more in the air over enemy territory. In a letter to Lieutenant Colonel John Treloar - Officer in Charge of the...ART22339
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Check up on a Liberator bomber
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Fitters checking up on a B-24 Liberator bomber on the morning after the bomber's return from an operational flight over Burma, possibly No 159 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Digri, India.ART23197
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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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Collection of 23650 Sergeant Clifford Vernon James Potter RAAF
Photograph
Maker: RAAF Photographer
Aerial photograph of an air strike: "288M Boram 16 Oct 43 1100K 7" 100' ". This image is from the collection of 23650 Sergeant Clifford Vernon James Potter RAAF, who served as a photographer with 8 Se...P10364.001
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar : Flying Officer T V McCarthy, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Flying Cross (Geo VI) and Bar. Unnamed as issued, but Cross and Bar are engraved on reverse with the year of award.REL24250.001
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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