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  1. Black cat lucky charm : Flight Sergeant Norman Macdonald, 156 Squadron RAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Cast black plastic cat with metal collar. A blue, plastic bead is attached to the front of the collar for decoration. A metal link is looped through the back of the collar for attachment to an ID brac...

    REL35143

  2. 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

  3. Camera case: Flying Officer Frederick Stephen William Dyer, RAAF

    Technology

    Maker: Houghtons Ltd

    Brown leather rectangular camera case for use with an Ensign Selfix 320 folding camera. The case has a covering flap at one end with a press stud closer. An adjustable leather strap runs in and throug...

    REL45373.002

  4. Clasp knife tied to water bottle : Flight Lieutenant T E W Howes, RAAF, 70 Squadron RAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Richards & Co

    Standard issue clasp knife with foldable single edged cutting blade with thumb slot, foldable can/bottle opener blade with thumb slot, foldable marlin spike, and an integral screwdriver blade incorpor...

    REL34352.002

  5. Cockram, John Crothers (Flying Officer, b.1924 - d.2017)

    Private Record

    Maker: Cockram, John Crothers

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 419379 Flying Officer John Crothers Cockram, 466 Squadron, 462 Squadron, and 96 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, United Kingdom, and...

    AWM2017.586.3

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Detonator storage box

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    Wooden rectangular detonator storage box. The sides and base of the box have been affixed with the use of copper nails. The lid has two screw holes on both longer edges and one each along the smaller ...

    REL45376

  9. Ear drum defenders [ear plugs] : Flight Lieutenant T E W Howes, RAAF, 70 Squadron RAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Industrial Plastics Limited, South Australia

    RAAF issue ear drum defenders [ear plugs] contained in a small black metal box with lid. The two round ear defenders, with a fine brass mesh centre, are held in place in a heavy compressed cardboard f...

    REL34354

  10. Eaton, Robert James (Flight Sergeant, b.1925 - d.1945)

    Private Record

    Maker: Royal Australian Air Force

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 430960 Flight Sergeant Robert James Eaton, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the United Kingdom, 1943-1951. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains thr...

    PR04116

  11. Ensign Selfix 320 folding camera: Flying Officer Frederick Stephen William Dyer, RAAF

    Technology

    Maker: Houghtons Ltd

    Ensign Selfix 320 folding camera. The camera is rectangular shaped with rounded ends and a black textured leatherette covered metal body. There is a leather carry strap connected to one end. The lens ...

    REL45373.001

  12. Fairfax, Allan Graham (Pilot Officer, b.1917 - d.1942)

    Private Record

    Maker: Fairfax, Allan Graham Various

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 412502 Pilot Officer Allan Graham Fairfax, 19 Bombardment Group, Australia, New Guinea, 1940-1942. Wallet 1 of 2 - Consists of a letter acknowle...

    PR03263

  13. Flotation bladder: Flying Officer Frederick Stephen William Dyer, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: B F Goodrich

    US Army khaki rubberised fabric flotation bladder. The bladder was inserted into clothing and inflated for assistance in crossing rivers and streams. A rubber tube extends from the top right corner fo...

    REL45372

  14. Forage cap : Flight Lieutenant T E W Howes, RAAF, 70 Squadron RAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Burberrys

    RAAF blue wool barathea forage cap, lined in brown polished cotton twill, with a brown velveteen sweatband. The cap fastens at the front with two black plastic RAAF buttons. An oxidised brass officer'...

    REL34353

  15. Gourlay, William Albert (Flying Officer, b.1916 - d.2002)

    Private Record

    Maker: Gourlay, William Albert

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 408370 Flying Officer William Albert Gourlay, Royal Australian Air Force, Europe, 1944. Oversize folder 1 of 1 - contains three items relatin...

    PR04522

  16. Grant, Arthur Stanley DSO DFC & BAR (Squadron Leader, b.1915 - d.1991)

    Private Record

    Maker: Grant, Arthur Stanley

    Mixed papers, including flying logbook, commissions, citations, Path Finder Force Permanent Badge certificate, newspaper cuttings, re-union papers.

    PR00058

  17. Greenwood, Bruce Frederick (Pilot Officer, b.1922 - d.1945)

    Private Record

    Maker: Greenwood, Bruce Frederick Greenwood, Gladys

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 424584 Pilot Officer Bruce Frederick Greenwood, 51 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, c.1943-1945. ...

    PR04299

  18. Height and air speed computer : Flight Lieutenant T E W Howes, RAAF, 70 Squadron, RAF

    Technology

    Maker: Air Ministry Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd

    Circular aluminium bodied height and airspeed computer, consisting of three concentric, decreasing diameter calibrated discs laid on top of each other and secured by a central brass pin. There are two...

    REL34361

  19. Ifould, Edward Lister (Squadron Leader, b.1909 - d.1981)

    Private Record

    Maker: Ifould, Edward Lister

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 402278 Squadron Leader Edward Lister Ifould, 97 Squadron and 109 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the United Kingdom, 1940-194...

    PR04118

  20. 1.5 inch Flare Pistol Cartridge

    Technology

    Maker: Unknown

    An expended 1.5 inch calibre pyrotechnic cartridge developed for a wide range of signal applications. The cartridge produces a single star, or combinations of them, in the standard colours of red, gre...

    REL45377

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