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  1. Australia Service Medal : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 3 Operational Training Unit, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL41846.005

  2. Balaclava : Squadron Leader G W Coventry, 11 Squadron, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Lock, Lillian

    Hand knitted balaclava made from dark blue wool knitted in a combination of garter and rib stitch patterns. Knitted around the face opening are two rows of red wool. Stitched in red to the inside of t...

    REL30990

  3. British War Medal 1939-45 with Mentioned in Despatches oakleaf: Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 20 Squadron RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL41846.004

  4. Forage cap : Flight Sergeant S A Carr, Royal Australian Air Force

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    RAAF blue wool barathea forage cap with oxidised brass other rank's cap badge attached to the front left side and pair of black plastic RAAF buttons. The crown opening has been sewn up with large blac...

    REL34821.001

  5. Inlaid wooden box : Wing Commander F B Chapman, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Chapman, Francis Blomfield

    Wooden box made by Wing Commander Francis Blomfield (Frank) Chapman during his service in the RAAF. The box is made of Queensland timber, and the lid is inlaid with a diamond pattern, at the centre of...

    REL32497

  6. Life preserver vest Type B-3 : Flight Lieutenant W P Thorpe, 10 Squadron, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Air Cruisers Company, Inc

    Yellow B3 model life preserver vest made from yellow cotton enclosing two latex rubber bladders (front and rear), now perished. A small toggle-activated CO2 cylinder is mounted behind each lower front...

    REL36940

  7. Pacific Star : Flight Lieutenant B L Bracegirdle, 75 Squadron, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Pacific Star. Engraved reverse with recipient's details.

    REL44324.003

  8. Pacific Star : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 11 Squadron RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Pacific Star. Unnamed as issued.

    REL41846.003

  9. RAAF dust coat : Warrant Officer A Kelso, RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Khaki drab dust coat with long sleeves and a fold down collar. The coat has two large rounded patch pockets sewn below the waist with openings on the side. A small square patch pocket is sewn on the l...

    REL31672

  10. 1939 - 45 Star : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 11 Squadron RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.

    REL41846.002

  11. United States Distinguished Flying Cross : Wing Commander W K Bolitho, 11 Squadron RAAF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    United States Distinguished Flying Cross. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details & date of action.

    REL41846.007

  12. Winter service dress trousers : Flight Sergeant S A Carr, Royal Australian Air Force

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Pair of other rank's RAAF blue wool serge winter service dress trousers, with a slash pocket in each side seam, five button fly fastened with black plastic buttons, single black plastic button fasteni...

    REL34821.003

  13. Winter service dress tunic : Flight Sergeant S A Carr, Royal Australian Air Force

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Other rank's RAAF blue wool serge winter service dress tunic with self fabric belt, black plastic buckle, and four button fasten down front with black plastic RAAF king's crown and eagle buttons. An e...

    REL34821.002

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