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Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley
Art
Maker: Tribe, Barbara
Bronze bust of Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley. Cast in 1986 from plaster made in 1943. Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley CBE DFC AFC (Service no. 6) was born in Collingwood, Victoria on ...ART40971
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Beaufighter aircraft engines receive unremitting attention from the fitters and mechanics of the ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
Beaufighter aircraft engines receive unremitting attention from the fitters and mechanics of the RAAF squadrons at Morotai. Identified from left to right: 124220 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Thomas Perry...OG2355
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Berlin, Germany. C. 1944-02-21. Further damage in Berlin as a result of RAF Bomber Command's ...
Photograph
Berlin, Germany. C. 1944-02-21. Further damage in Berlin as a result of RAF Bomber Command's massive attacks in which RAAF Squadrons and Australians serving with the RAF played a prominent part. Small...SUK11926
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Bomb damage Singapore, guns men etc
Film
Maker: Edwards, Reg J
Singapore; bomb damage, trainer aircraft, anti-aircraft crews and Bofors gun training. Soldiers on field training. Mortar crew get their equipment cleaned and oiled.F01169
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Bower, Frank Graham (Sergeant, b.1920 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Bower, Frank Graham
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 404478 Sergeant Frank Graham Bower. Collection consists of approximately 70 personal letters written by Bower, covering the periods of enlistm...PR01143
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Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at Agnone from which No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF operated in Sicily.MEA0408
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Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at Agnone from which No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF operated in Sicily.MEA0412
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Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Catania, Sicily, Italy. 1943. Flares light up the sky during a night raid on the airfield at Agnone from which No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF operated in Sicily.MEA0413
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Chest pack parachute harness : RAAF / RAF
Heraldry
Maker: The Irvin Air Chute Co Inc
Parachute harness with white cotton webbing straps for the arms, chest and legs leading to a four point central front, chromed metal, harness lock. This lock is marked with an arrow and the words 'TUR...REL24039
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Cologne, Germany. C. 1944-10. Mosaics of Cologne compiled from RAF reconnaissance photographs. ...
Photograph
Cologne, Germany. C. 1944-10. Mosaics of Cologne compiled from RAF reconnaissance photographs. Aircraft from several RAAF squadrons attacked this city over the period 1941-10 to 1944-04.SUK13178
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1. Dr Evatt tells how victory can be won 2. Motion picture entertainment comes to camps 3. Australia looks after disabled heroes 4. RAAF fighters scan the skies in Kittyhawks. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 29)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 291. (1 min 16 sec) Dr Evatt comes home from visit to America and talks about winning the victory 2. (1 min 18 sec) Mobile cinema in army camps 3. (1 min 3...F00351
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Dusseldorf, Germany. C. 1944-10. Mosaics of Dusseldorf compiled from RAF reconnaissance ...
Photograph
Dusseldorf, Germany. C. 1944-10. Mosaics of Dusseldorf compiled from RAF reconnaissance photographs. Aircraft from several RAAF squadrons attacked this city over the period 1941-12 to 1944-04.SUK13177
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Elder, James (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Elder, James
Open letter to the Air Board, Australian Public and Press from RAAF personnel serving in the Middle East. Dated 31 August 1943 the letter was written in reply to reports in the press that Australian a...PR00739
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Flying Officer Francis Jackson, bomb aimer
Art
Maker: Bowen, Stella
Portrait of Flying Officer Francis G Jackson, DFC, bomb aimer, 460 Squadron, Bomber Command, RAAF, wearing C-type flying helmet and oxygen mask.ART26257
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France. 1944-08-07/08. Scene at St Andre-sur-Orne, France, during an intensive bombing raid by ...
Photograph
France. 1944-08-07/08. Scene at St Andre-sur-Orne, France, during an intensive bombing raid by heavy bombers of RAF Bomber Command (including aircraft of RAAF squadrons) to blast a path for Canadian a...SUK12664
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1. Governor Sir Leslie Wilson with US troops 2. Melbourne's famous airmen come home 3. Beauforts at action stations ready to strike (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 23)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Vol. 13 No. 23 Fox Movietone News 1. (1 min 30 sec) NSW Governor Sir Leslie Wilson with US troops 2. (1 min 23 sec) Keith (Bluey) Truscott and Warne return to Melbourne, Truscott goes on...F00346
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Group portrait of members of the RAAF, probably all sergeants of No 466 or 467 Squadron RAAF. ...
Photograph
Maker: W. Bullock
Group portrait of members of the RAAF, probably all sergeants of No 466 or 467 Squadron RAAF. Identified left to right, back row, 430486 Sergeant (Sgt) Donald James (Don) Downes, of Melbourne Vic; Jac...P05665.002
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14321
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14322
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14318
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14319
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14320
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Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air ...
Photograph
Hamburg, Germany. 1945-04. From 1942-01 to 1945-04 the city sustained seventeen main force air attacks by RAF Bomber Command, including some RAAF squadrons. Over 16,000 tons of bombs were dropped, res...SUK14317
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1. HMAS "Australia" wounded return 2. New Spitfires ready for Japs. (Cinesound News No. 682)
Film
1. (2 min 12 sec) Arriving in port aboard an Allied ship, wounded members of HMAS "Australia" are interviewed for Cinesound News. These are able seaman Eric Mckinnon and leading seaman Ken Bourne. The...F00617
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Informal group portrait of members of a RAAF Beaufighter Squadron unloading mail for Australian ...
Photograph
Maker: Short, Gordon Herbert
Informal group portrait of members of a RAAF Beaufighter Squadron unloading mail for Australian troops. Identified from the left: 260702 Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Michael William Burrows of Williamst...016221
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Kenneth Hope Gill relates his experiences as an air liaision officer during the Second World War
Sound
Maker: Gill, Kenneth Hope Gill, Kenneth Hope
Kenneth Hope Gill relates his experiences as an air liaision officer during the Second World War, including : early life; joining 37 (militia) Battalion as a private, training, promoted to Lance Serg...S02095
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Lancaster bomber aircraft of RAF Bomber Command, including three RAAF squadrons, taking part in ...
Photograph
Lancaster bomber aircraft of RAF Bomber Command, including three RAAF squadrons, taking part in Operation Manna, have dropped thousands of pounds of food supplies in occupied Holland for the starving ...SUK14311
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Le Havre, France. 1944-09-10. RAF Lancaster aircraft left these towering columns of smoke after ...
Photograph
Le Havre, France. 1944-09-10. RAF Lancaster aircraft left these towering columns of smoke after their attack on an enemy strongpoint at Le Havre. Aircraft of RAAF Squadrons took part in this attack.SUK13009
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. DENTAL VAN, FITTED WITH WELL-EQUIPPED SURGERY AND LABORATORY, TO ...
Photograph
LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. DENTAL VAN, FITTED WITH WELL-EQUIPPED SURGERY AND LABORATORY, TO PROVIDE TREATMENT FOR ALL RAAF SQUADRONS IN THE UK, PRIOR TO ITS DEPARTURE ON TOUR FROM RAAF OVERSEAS HQ.UK0298
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[Menu] Commemorative Luncheon, Kittyhawk Fighter Squadrons
Published Collection
Kittyhawk Day, Commemorative Luncheon Kittyhawk Fighter Squadrons, R.A.A.F. Rex Hotel, Potts Point. 16 August 1970. Autographed on reverse.PUB02114
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MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, 1945-07. GROUP OF REINFORCEMENT PILOTS FOR ...
Photograph
MOROTAI, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, 1945-07. GROUP OF REINFORCEMENT PILOTS FOR THE RAAF SQUADRONS FLYING CURTISS P40 KITTYHAWK AIRCRAFT. LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: IAN BEAUREPAIRE; HANK...P01687.009
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Mothers & Widows Badge : 1939-45 : Mrs M E Bryant
Heraldry
Maker: G & E Rodd
Circular white metal badge with a grieving mother design and the words "FOR AUSTRALIA", with a hanging bar featuring one gilt star. Cast into the reverse are the words "ISSUED BY THE CWTH GOVT"; the m...REL22487
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New Guinea. The RAAF crew of an Australian made Beaufort bomber aircraft discuss the results of a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
New Guinea. The RAAF crew of an Australian made Beaufort bomber aircraft discuss the results of a raid on Rabaul they had just carried out. From the left they are, Flying Officer G. Bodinnar of Ballar...016223
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No.75 and No.76 Squadron (RAAF) Songbook
Manuscript
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the Second World War experience of No.75 and No.76 Squadrons, RAAF, New Guinea and Australia, c.1941-1945. Collection consists of one green-covered typed notebook containing me...MSS1299
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1936 Pattern flying boots : Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Bedggood Shoes Pty Ltd
A pair of 1936 pattern flying boots in black leather. The upper section of each boot features an adjustment strap, which is fastened by a buckle. The inside upper portion of the boot is lined with nat...REL29725
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Pearce, WA. 1944. A MK IVA Vultee Vengeance aircraft in flight piloted by Flight Lieutenant Frank ...
Photograph
Pearce, WA. 1944. A MK IVA Vultee Vengeance aircraft in flight piloted by Flight Lieutenant Frank Leslie Boyd Craig, RAAF. This aircraft was used for towing target drogues for the high level anti-airc...P01877.005
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Perkins, John (Chaplain)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection compiled by Chaplain John Perkins, 382 Base Squadron Tocumwal, 1943-1946. It comprises records relating to various service men and women including: photographs and correspondence relating t...PR03320
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Pilot Officer Thomas Condon, radio observer
Art
Maker: Colahan, Colin
Portrait of Pilot Officer Thomas Condon, radio observer, seen in right profile, in service dress cap, and wearing RAAF battle dress uniform, smoking a pipe.ART25539
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RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. 205842 CORPORAL D. M. FRENCH, MELBOURNE, VIC, AT ...
Photograph
RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. 205842 CORPORAL D. M. FRENCH, MELBOURNE, VIC, AT WORK IN THE LABORATORY OF THE DENTAL VAN TOURING RAAF SQUADRONS IN THE UK.UK0296
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RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. TOURING THE RAAF SQUADRONS IN THE UK IS A DENTAL ...
Photograph
RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-07-17. TOURING THE RAAF SQUADRONS IN THE UK IS A DENTAL VAN, FITTED WITH A WELL-EQUIPPED SURGERY AND LABORATORY, TO PROVIDE TREATMENT FOR ALL PERSONNEL. THIS VA...UK0295
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RAF winter service tunic : Flight Lieutenant J R Williams
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAF blue winter service dress jacket made of wool gabardine. The tunic has two pleated breast pockets and two patch pockets at the waist, both with buttoned flaps. A small inset change pocket is locat...REL29702
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Randall , A W Mr
Manuscript
"There and Back" memoir of Alan Randall's war time involvement in 36 Squadron (Transport) Royal Australian Air Force in WW2. Covers the general post war history of the squadron also.MSS1021
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Seat pack type S Mk.2 parachute and type C Mk 7 harness
Heraldry
Maker: The G Q Parachute Company Ltd
Seat-type parachute harness with brown cotton webbing straps for the arms and legs leading to a four point central front harness lock located on a broad central chest belt which also contains the ripc...REL23383
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Studio portrait of 429235 Flight Sergeant (Ft Sgt) Robert Henry Lock, RAAF. Flt Sgt Lock, of ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 429235 Flight Sergeant (Ft Sgt) Robert Henry Lock, RAAF. Flt Sgt Lock, of Auburn, NSW, enlisted on 5 November 1942. He embarked for overseas service on 27 September 1943. Whilst att...P09503.001
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Studio portrait of 430268 Warrant Officer (WO) Max Arthur Potter, RAAF. WO Potter joined the ...
Photograph
Maker: W. Bullock
Studio portrait of 430268 Warrant Officer (WO) Max Arthur Potter, RAAF. WO Potter joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 1 January 1943. He served with 466 or 467 Squadron and was discharged on 7 De...P05665.001
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Tac/R Squadron in co-operation with RNZAF
Film
Maker: Kinna, Darrell
Central Bougainville, 27 January 1945. Armourers loading belts of .50 Caliber ammunition into the wing of a RNZAF Vought F4U Corsair fighter. Bombing up Corsairs with 500lb bombs. Various shots of pat...F07186
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The first anniversary of the "Boomerang Club" at Australia House
Art
Maker: Barnett, Art
Caricatures of celebrities and others who appeared at Australia House London on the first anniversary of the "Boomerang Club" on Tuesday 30 March 1943, Public Relations Staff Overseas Headquarters, RA...ART92421
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Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF ...
Photograph
Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF squadrons, at Campoformido airfield, before Air Marshal Sir Guy Garrod, Commander-in-Chief of the RAF ...SUK14482
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Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-Past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF ...
Photograph
Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-Past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF squadrons, at Campoformido airfield, before Air Marshal Sir Guy Garrod, Commander-in-Chief of the RAF ...SUK14452
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Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF ...
Photograph
Udina, Italy. C. 1945-06. Fly-past of Desert Air Force squadrons, including three Australian RAAF squadrons, at Campoformido airfield, before Air Marshal Sir Guy Garrod, Commander-in-Chief of the RAF ...SUK14451