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  1. Apsley , Mr Gordon J

    Manuscript

    "My silver wake : being the memoirs of one who served as a chaplain of the Royal Australian Air Force in the 1939-1945 war". Covers periods in Australia, New Guinea and at his demobilsation posting. H...

    MSS1112

  2. Bladin, Francis Masson (b: 1898 - d: 1978)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Bladin, Francis Masson

    Autobiographical account of Francis Bladin's service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 1942 to 1945 and 1945 to 1953.

    MSS0886

  3. Bradbury Aircraft Hall: The RAAF in Papua New guinea and dutch New Guinea 1944-45

    Manuscript

    Maker: Curran, James

    50 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the role of the RAAF in the later phases of the Second World War in New Guinea. The plans made by higher command are examined, as is the contemporary respon...

    MSS2067

  4. Campbell, Ivan Harold (415506 Flying Officer, 462 Squadron, RAAF)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Batten, Antony Granville

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 415506 Flying Officer Ivan Harold Campbell, 462 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, 1999. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a typed manuscrip...

    MSS2011

  5. Catt , Mr C M

    Manuscript

    "The Blue Emu". Memoir of Charles Catt's service in the 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with particular emphasis on RAAF ground crew or Blue Emus (the bird which did not fly) during the...

    MSS1121

  6. Dyer, Stephen W (Dr)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dyer, Stephen W

    'A Thirty Course War: Airmen of the RAAF at War 1941-1945' deals with the story of airmen from enlistment, training, operational postings, operational flying in Australia and the Pacific theatres, bei...

    MSS1529

  7. Eather, Steve (Leading Aircraftman, b: 1961)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Eather, Steve

    Manuscript titled "Flying for freedom" about the contribution of Australian and New Zealand pilots and crews from all three services to the air war in Vietnam 1964-1972. Includes letters written to Ea...

    MSS1224

  8. 1. Fairbairn, David 2. Barnard, Lance 3. Ashworth, N F 4. O'Neill, Robert (1.Min For Defence, DFC, Mp 2.Dep Leader of the Opposition, Mp 3.Wing Commander, RAAF 4.Academic)

    Manuscript

    FOUR PAPERS ON OPTIONS FOR AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE POLICY GIVEN AT A SEMINAR HELD AT THE STRATEGIC AND DEFENCE STUDIES CENTRE, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, ON 9 MARCH 1972. EACH PAPER GIVES A DIFFERENT...

    MSS0658

  9. Glen, Frank Grenfell (Chaplain, b: 1933)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Glen, Frank Grenfell

    Manuscript titled "A study of the chaplains role, related to social and religious convictions of RAAF personnel: a study of material researched on RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Wagga Wagga 1971-...

    MSS1260

  10. Haberecht, P (Squadron Leader, RAAF)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Haberecht, Percy Arthur Charles

    Narrative memoirs of Squadron Leader Haberecht's experiences during W2 while attached to the RAF and responsible for mail communications in campaigns in North Africa, Middle East, France and Italy.

    MSS0726

  11. Hall , Mr ER (Bon)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Hall, E R (Bon)

    Collection relating to the draft manuscript of "Glory in Chaos : the RAAF in the Far East in 1940-1942", by Eldred (Bon) Hall, 1988. The draft typewritten manuscript details the activities of members...

    MSS1178

  12. Hancock, Valston Eldridge (Air Commodore, OBE, DFC, RAAF)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Hancock, Valston Eldridge

    LECTURE DELIVERED TO UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTION TITLED "SOME ASPECTS OF BRITISH COMMONWEALTH STRATEGY IN THE MIDDLE EAST". EMPHASIS ON ARMY AND AIR ASPECTS. COVERS IMPORTANCE OF THE MIDDLE EAST, FACT...

    MSS0668

  13. James-Martin, Howard and Boxall, Alexander Raymond

    Manuscript

    Maker: Boxall, Alexander Raymond James-Martin, Howard James-Martin, Peter

    Manuscript compiled by Peter James-Martin in 1993 titled 'RAAF Years 1941-1945: A personal recall', containing two separate memoirs of 416355 Warrant Officer (WO) Howard John Martin (also known as How...

    MSS1514

  14. Lassau, Errol Moritz, (71723, Flying Officer, 22 Medical Clearing Station, b. 1913 d. 1990)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Lassau, Errol Moritz

    "Diary December 26th 1943 - December 25th 1944, F. O. Errol Moritz Lassau, Pharmacist, Royal Australian Air Force, New Guinea" by 71723 RAAF Flying Officer Errol M Lassau. Illustrated and bound typed ...

    MSS1679

  15. Liley, Jack William Fenton (Warrant Officer)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Liley, Jack William Fenton

    Memoir written by Jack William Fenton Liley, "Jack's war" documenting his service with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Liley describes his aircrew training in Australia and En...

    MSS1436

  16. Mackenzie, Ronald Charles (Warrant Officer)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Mackenzie, Ronald Charles

    Manuscript written by Ronald Charles Mackenzie, "An ordinary war 1940-1945", based on diaries he kept during the Second World War. Mackenzie documents his training as a wireless air gunner in Austral...

    MSS1441

  17. McDonough, Allan Vernon (Jock), (Flight Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.2005)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Johnson, Anne Johnson, Ross McDonough, Allan Vernon 'Jock'

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 407008 Flight Lieutenant Allan Vernon 'Jock' McDonough, 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Collection consists of one manuscript titled "Ex...

    MSS1676

  18. McPhan, K J (Group Captain b: 1927)

    Manuscript

    Maker: McPhan, K J

    Autobiography titled "Sometimes I wonder", describing early life and 28 years service with the RAAF 1950-1978. Covers pilot training, service at various locations in Australia, Japan, and as air attac...

    MSS1541

  19. Northmore , DF Mr

    Manuscript

    Photocopy of handwritten unit history for No 5 Airfield Construction Squadron (5th Task Force Engineers) 62 Airfield Construction Wing. This includes history of the unit's formation and subsequent mov...

    MSS1049

  20. Odgers, George

    Manuscript

    Maker: Odgers, George

    TITLED "MISSION VIETNAM", MANUSCRIPT DESCRIBES OPERATIONS OF THE THREE H SQUADRONS (NO'S 2, 9, 36) COMMITTED TO ACTION IN VIETNAM 1964-1972. CHAPTERS COVER TET OFFENSIVE, ROLE OF HERCULES, STRATEGIC A...

    MSS0639

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