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Aircraft Radio Receiver R.1155 : RAAF
Technology
Aircraft Transmitter Receiver Command Radio as fitted to Lancaster Aircraft. Type R1155A (10D/820) For use with mounting type 210 (10A/13788).REL/07303
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American M8 Signal Pistol
Technology
American M8 break action signal pistol. Sheet metal frame stamped WMSC US PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8 within a triangle. The round barrel has four rectangular studs at the muzzle for fixing to the...REL/02373
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Ammunition bin plate found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Opaque plastic notice with the words 'BULLETS NOSE OUTWARDS BELT ROUGH SIDE UP' etched in black text measuring 4mm high. The two left hand corners show signs of small retaining screw holes. The right ...RELAWM31788.259
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Amplifier Type A1134/A Ref. No. Y10U/90 modified by the RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Amplifier manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for use on British aircraft and later modified by the RAAF. The rectangular unit is encased in black metal and has two yellow p...REL/01131
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Avdel pin found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Black metal Avdel clip with GA 1 stamped on the exterior of the clip.RELAWM31788.257
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Condenser from the radio of a Junkers Ju 88 A-4 : Flight Sergeant R S Williams, 122 Squadron Royal Air Force
Technology
A 10 uF electrolytic condenser from the radio of a Junkers Ju 88. The box shape has been squashed in one corner, possibly from the impact of the explosion which destroyed the aircraft, or from impact ...RELAWM35104
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Control column handle from Halifax Mk III bomber LV792 of 158 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: Handley Page Ltd
Control column yoke from Halifax Mk III bomber. The item consists of a side ways figure eight (8) with side handgrips, painted flat black, with bare metal triangular levers set behind. Above the lef...RELAWM34985
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Field dressing : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, Sydney
An Australian standard issue First Field dressing in cotton wrapper. Instructions on how to use the dressing are printed on the front. Some rust stains cover the printed instructions. On the reverse s...REL32868
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Floodlight Lamp Type B Ref. No. 5C/793 fitted with cover and angle poise fittings
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Floodlight Lamps which were manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British aircraft from the Second World War until approximately 1960. The black plastic un...REL/12443
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Frazer Nash FN 4A Rear gun turret : gunners seat upholstery
Technology
Maker: Frazer-Nash / Nash & Thompson
A rectangular piece of partially decayed black foam rubber and a rectangular light brown and black leather upholstery cover for a Frazer Nash FN4A rear gun turret. Each piece has several rivet holes a...REL/16123.001
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German Rifle Association Hirschfänger (hunting dagger) : Warrant Officer V J Hibbens, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Alcoso
The pommel has a fluted top and a round slotted screw button which secures the grip assemble to the tang. The grip is white celluloid over wood and is complete with gilt crossed rifles pinned to the o...REL42132
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Gosport tubes : Flight Lieutenant A J Henry, Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Set of Gosport speaking tubes comprising a pair of circular metal earpieces connected to two hollow flexible metal tubes. The end of the tubes are secured together by a metal cylinder, and attached to...REL/13349
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Graviscope for Lockheed Hudson
Technology
A double-sided, three disc mechanical calculator for determining gross weight, centre of gravity and the effects of cargo, crew and fuel on the performance of a Hudson aircraft. Made from plastic and ...REL29510
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Hand generated torch : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Small hand held olive green pressed alloy torch with two complete securing pins and a hole where one is now missing on the both sides. A black palm and thumb grip to generate light is on top. Set into...REL32863
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Handling and storage ring for 500 pound AN-M64 and AN-M43 aerial bomb
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal bomb handling ring consisting of two lengths of semi-circular tubing, joined at a hinge, with both ends bent to a flange shape to enable them to be bolted together. There is a split pin securing...REL35946
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Handling and storage ring for 500 pound AN-M64 and AN-M43 aerial bomb
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Metal bomb handling ring consisting of two lengths of semi-circular tubing, joined at a hinge, with both ends bent to a flange shape to enable them to be bolted together. There is a split pin securing...REL35947
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Headphones set from RAAF Flying Officer M D Freudenstein 640 Squadron RAF
Technology
The headphone set was used by Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, who served with 640 Squadron RAF (Wellington Bombers) during World War II 1939-1945. The set was used with flying helmet type C, 194...REL25326
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Imperial German Officer's Jawless Lion Head Undress Sword and Knot : Warrant Officer V J Hibbens, RAAF
Technology
Maker: E & F Horster
The pommel of this sword is in the shape of a jawless lions head with red eyes. The lion's mane flows into a flower motif back strap which has ears folding over the grip, both of which are decorated w...REL42131
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Imperial German Officer's Jawless Lion Head Undress Sword : Warrant Officer V J Hibbens, RAAF
Technology
Maker: E & F Horster
The pommel of this sword is in the shape of a jawless lions head with red eyes. The lion's mane flows into a flower motif back strap which has ears folding over the grip both of which are decorated wi...REL42130
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Instrument Panel from Halifax Mk III bomber LV792 of 158 Squadron RAF
Technology
Maker: Handley Page Ltd
Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber instrument panel, painted flat black, consisting of main panel, blind flying panel attached to left face, and lower angled secondary panel attached at base. Complete...RELAWM34719
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Junkers Ju 88 flight engineers panel : Flight Sergeant R S Williams, 122 Squadron Royal Air Force
Technology
A flight engineers panel from a Junkers Ju 88 twin engine bomber. The aluminium is distorted and torn from explosion damage and all the instruments have been lost or destroyed, with only small corner ...RELAWM34731
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Knife scabbard : Squadron Leader B A Grace, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather scabbard. The blade section is held together with stitching and a single rivet. It has a belt loop, but a webbing strap has been stitched to the scabbard to enable it to be carried on th...REL40963.003
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Knife : Squadron Leader B A Grace, 82 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Knife with features a single edge steel Bowie blade. The crossguard is heavy brass and the hilt is made from wood rivetted in three places to a narrower tang. There are no maker's marks.REL40963.004
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Kukri and Scabbard : Squadron Leader M C C Cotton, RAAF, 17 Squadron RAF
Technology
Kukri with a hilt that has a carved wooden grip encasing the tang back from the ferrule and no crossguard. It has a 15mm band at the mid-point of the grip with a carved ornamental star and zigzag patt...REL25094
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Liban 1 Piastre : Squadron Leader P A C Haberecht, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
One Piastre coin. The obverse of the coin has raised arabic writing top and bottom with a raised number '1' in the centre. On the reverse of the coin in raised characters is 'LIBAN / 1 / PIASTRE'.RELC02954
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Link Trainer flight simulator A13-13
Technology
An enclosed flight simulator used to train pilots in instrument and blind flying. Trainer number: D-SP 1497, RAAF serial number A13-13. The trainer tail has been repainted and the earlier RAAF serial ...REL/08445
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M102 Aerial Bomb Tail Fuze
Technology
This aerial bomb mechanical impact tail fuze consists of a 4 vane arming propeller assembly fitted to an auxiliary fuze and charge container. The arming assembly is 340 mm long and is made of a single...REL24043
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Name plate from a Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp aero engine from aircraft A9-81
Technology
Round dark and light blue baked enamel and brass maker's plate featuring a swooping eagle and the words "Pratt & Whitney U.S.A. Dependable Engines" around the circumference. Recovered from the crash s...REL/08358
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North American P-51D Mustang Fighter Aircraft
Technology
P-51D-20 NT Mustang, all metal, stressed skin low wing monoplane single seat fighter aircraft with single V-12 liquid cooled engine.REL/08388
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Original spinner plugs with swastikas : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pair of black rubber spinner plugs with painted red Nazi German swastikas just visible under the yellow and black surface. Each swastika measures 45mm height by 45mm width.RELAWM31788.260
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Packet of Window radar counter measure foil
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Paper and cardboard parcel containing strips of Window radar counter measure foil. To be used in conjunction with Window Launching Machine Mk.1aRELAWM35360
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Pair of wooden blocks found in fuselage : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Two pieces of green painted wood, both have five 5mm holes drilled through them.RELAWM31788.274
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Piece of Parachute : 403540 Sergeant John Kevin Wood, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Tan-coloured circular piece from a parachute.RELAWM34564.002
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300 pound M31 Aerial Bomb
Technology
A 300 pound (140 kilogram) Demolition-High Explosive (H.E.) type M31 aerial bomb. There is no nose fuze, or nose fuze hole cap inserted. The body is painted a pale olive-green with a 32 mm wide yellow...REL23086
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250 pound SAP Mk 5 Aerial Bomb
Technology
A 250 pound Mark V SAP (Semi Armour-Piercing) aerial bomb that was typically deployed against naval craft, reinforced concrete or steel constructions. The bomb is 1230 mm long. It consists of a 800 mm...REL23085
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Roll of WINDOW radar counter-measures : Flight Lieutenant C C Linn, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Roll of aluminium tape, known as Window, dropped from aircraft as a radar countermeasure. Paper parachute not extant.REL31299
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Ruler : Flight Lieutenant E L Bayly, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Charles Bruning Co.
Black painted aluminium ruler for use with aircraft protractor. The ruler is made by 'CHARLES BRUNING CO.' and is marked in inches from 0 to 18 along both edges. There is an 'S' shaped wedge plate fit...REL23814.001
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Self sealing oil tank from a Junkers Ju 88 : Flight Sergeant R S Williams, 122 Squadron Royal Air Force
Technology
A rubberised self sealing oil tank from a Junkers Ju 88 twin engined bomber. There is an impact dent to the upper forward end of the tank with a rubber patch immediately adjacent. Four mounting straps...RELAWM35143
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Speed Graphic Camera : Flight Lieutenant J T Harrison, Official Photographer, RAAF
Technology
The speed graphic camera is square in shape and has a brown leather handle on the left hand side. On top of the camera is a brass nomenclature and information plate that reads: 'Speed Graphic: MFG'D B...REL32805
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T1154 Aircraft Radio Transmitter : RAAF
Technology
T1154 radio transmitter of the type used in Lancaster bombers. 'Air Ministry' is stamped on the metal plate and there is a reference number, 10D/196.REL/16006
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Type 99 Machine Gun : Group Captain A G Grant, RAAF Technical Air Intelligence Unit.
Technology
The Type 99 light machine gun is an automatic gas operated weapon. The gas system utilises a long stroke piston located below the barrel. A manual gas regulator with five settings is attached to the b...RELAWM31939
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United States Army Air Force compass : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Wittnauer watch company
United States Army Air Force issued pocket watch style compass with a white cotton cord lanyard attached. Stamped into the flip top cover is 'U.S.A'. The blued compass point magnetic needle is central...REL32869
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US Navy aircraft protractor Mk III B: Flight Lieutenant E L Bayly, RAAF
Technology
US Navy aircraft protractor Mk III B. The protractor consists of two pivoting plotting arms with steel belts to maintain orientation, and a compass dial marked with degrees. It is contained in the ori...REL23814
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Webley pistol holster : Squadron Leader B A Grace, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather holster for a Webley Mark VI revolver. The holster has a brown leather belt loop and brass stud closure. Near the opening is stamped 'C[cursive 'a'] 1938' and 'C [broad arrow symbol] K'.REL40963.002
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Welrod Mk II Pistol : Flight Lieutenant W P Thorpe, Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
The Welrod pistol is a bolt action, single shot weapon which has a permanent silencer attached to the barrel. The construction of the Welrod is little more than a steel tube containing the barrel, sil...REL29831