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ACR RT-10 receiver/transmitter emergency radio : Flying Officer P V Murphy, 2 Squadron RAAF
Technology
Maker: ACR Electronics, Inc.
Rectangular olive drab metal-cased hand-held radio incorporating a heavy battery power pack slid into a holder at the rear. Features a telescoping aerial with a knurled brass screw-in tip (labelled in...REL39300
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Aircraft Landing Compass (England)
Technology
Maker: Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd
Handheld magnetic compass type 06, AM REF 6A/0473, Serial number 16999H with wooden handle (with battery cavity for illumination) and sighting prism. The compass is painted dark grey and inscribed 2/4...REL/16875
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Aircraft Navigator's Seat : Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Aircraft navigator's seat of the type fitted to Lancaster aircraft. The seat is made of rivetted aluminium and has a circular base, 35 centimeters in diameter. The seat is designed to swivel and stand...REL/02189
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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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AKM style Bayonet and scabbard : Corporal D Clews, Air Traffic Control Detachment, RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
AKM style bayonet and scabbard designed to be fitted to an AK-47 rifle. The blade is a stainless steel, single edge, clip point design with a false edge on the clip point and blade back. The back of t...REL34323
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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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Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah IX Aero engine
Technology
Seven cylinder air cooled supercharged radial engine in wooden transport stand. 13.65 litre capacity. 289 kg weight. Serial number AS 38190 A409 373. Performance: 310 hp at 2100 rpm at 1829m. Fitt...REL/07365
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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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Barra sonar buoy
Technology
Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar
The Barra sonar buoy is made from impact resistant plastic and is cream in colour. The buoy is cylindrical in shape. Markings - SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS 62D/B; CONTRACT NUMBER 272422; AN/SSQ...REL35508
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Box of Window radar counter measure foil
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Paper and cardboard parcels containing strips of Window radar counter measure foil. To be used in conjunction with Window Launching Machine Mk.1aRELAWM35359.002
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British two-bomb trolley
Technology
Low-slung, four wheeled trolley consisting of a central pole to which are attached bomb cradles. Suitable for transporting two bombs of up to 1,000 pounds each. The front wheels are steerable.REL/04811
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Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun
Technology
Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun. Rectangular rivetted box section construction receiver with an air cooled barrel that has a perforated cover jacket. On the right side of the receiver is M2,BROWNING ...REL26873
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Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun
Technology
Browning M2 Aircraft Machine Gun. Rectangular rivetted box section construction receiver with an air cooled barrel that has a perforated cover jacket. On the right side of the receiver is M2,BROWNING ...REL26872
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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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Derwent 8 Aero Engine
Technology
Maker: Rolls Royce
Derwent Mk 8 Centrifugal flow jet engine from a Gloster Meteor jet fighter. The engine is missing one of its upper starboard combustion chambers.REL/12328.001
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Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy
Technology
Maker: ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar
Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy contained in a cream impact resistant plastic cylinder with the following black stencilled markings: 'SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS...REL35507
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Experimental Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 6 Rifle : Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Experimental Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 6 rifle. Receiver marked MA LITHGOW S.M.L.E. 1942. Butt, fore-end, knox form, bolt and trigger guard stamped 4. This rifle is similar in appearance to the Br...REL/19494
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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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First Aid survival kit, Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
First Aid survival kit dated December 1963. The kit is packed in a rectangular aluminium tin with a hinged lid. The lid has been sprayed cream and the words '9A-02455 / KITS FIRST AID / SURVIVAL PACK ...REL33227
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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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Fritz X Guided Missile
Technology
The Fritz X, also known as FX-1400, is an air to surface glide bomb, controlled by an observer in the parent launch aircraft who passed commands through radio link. The bomb has no propulsion unit. T...RELAWM36454
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Fuselage skin from DHC-4 Caribou A4-208 : Flying Officer B G Young, No.35 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd
A rectangular piece of duralium aircraft skin painted matt Olive drab on one side and oxide primer on the inside. Handwritten in black ink on the olive drab painted exterior surface is "TEAR ON DOTTE...REL33801
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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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Hispano Mk 5* Aircraft Cannon : Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Hispano Mk5* Aircraft Cannon, marked HISPANO 20mm GUN BIRKIGT PATENTS BRITISH M.A.R.C. LTD. and the serial number. It has a yellow painted number 6 on the left side.REL/02144.001
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Holster and Belt : Flying Officer B G Young, No.35 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Black and brown leather pistol and ammunition belt with tassle measuring 145mm long attached to the end of the holster. Nineteen 10mm high leather loops are attached to the exterior of the belt. Thr...REL33802
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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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Key for small access door : Leyland 3-ton Truck
Technology
Maker: Leyland Motors Ltd
Key for small access door : Leyland 3-ton Truck.REL/20264.002
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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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Lockheed Hudson Mk IV bomber A16-105 : 1 Operational Training Unit, RAAF
Technology
Lockheed Hudson IV twin engined, twin tail, all metal multi-role monoplane aircraft.REL28674
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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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Mk.1a Window Launching Machine
Technology
Maker: 199 Squadron RAF
Window Launching Machine Mk.1a prototype. The machine consists of an aluminium alloy box, containing three levels of trays for packets of Window radar counter measure foil. The trays are actuated by a...RELAWM35359.001
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30 mm Aden Cannon Instructional model
Technology
This weapon was mounted in a CAC Sabre and was developed on the gas operated revolver principle. This particular weapon has been sectioned for instructional purposes and mounted on a display stand. An...REL/02143
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20 mm M103 Gatling Gun Cartridge case : Sergeant J Trenberth, 1 Squadron RAAF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brass 20mm shell casing with 'TRENDY' written in red pen on the side. The side of the casing has a stamp which has been partially rubbed off. Visible is '20MM M103'.REL33939
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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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No 7 Mk I Bomb Tail Fin
Technology
No 7 Mk 1 tail fin for high explosive and general purpose bombs. The tail assembly consists of a mild steel cone which fits over the base plate of a bomb casing and is secured to it by four spring cli...REL32778
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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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North American Rockwell OV-10a Bronco 67-14639
Technology
Maker: North American Rockwell
North American Rockwell OV-10a Bronco, serial number 67-14639. This aircraft has a one-piece wing of constant chord. Attached to the wing is a central fuselage containing two tandem crew positions and...REL35907
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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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Pistol shoulder holster
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather pistol shoulder holster. The body of the holster has a large pocket to hold the weapon and is secured by a press stud strap. Another smaller pocket with a press stud flap is on the right...REL29777.007
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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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250 pound SAP Mk 5 Aerial Bomb : RAAF
Technology
A 250 pound SAP (Semi Armour-Piercing) Mark V aerial bomb. The body of the bomb is a streamlined, steel casting or forging with a tail adapter screwed into the rear of the bomb case to hold the explod...REL23868
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RAAF number plate : Leyland 3-ton Truck
Technology
Maker: Leyland Motors Ltd
Rectangular metal number plate with a stamped reinforcing border, with 'A ^ F - 32' painted in white on the front face. There are four mounting holes at each end of the plate.REL/20264.001
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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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Rolls Royce Nene Jet Engine
Technology
Second generation centrifugal flow turbo-jet engine. This engine has nine combustion chambers, and a single stage centrifugal compressor with a double sided impeller. The compresser is directly couple...REL/12327
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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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Survival knife and scabbard : Flying Officer B G Young, No.35 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
Technology
Maker: Unknown
United States Marine Corps 'KA-BAR' type of double edged combat knife. The leather scabbard has eleven small rivets with verdigris on them. A compartment is sewn on the exterior of the scabbard for a ...REL33803
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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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Venturi and mounting bracket : DH82 Tiger Moth
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brass venturi and mounting bracket for a de Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth biplane. The Air Ministry stamp is impressed near the intake nozzle while the part number, 6A 370 also appears near this end. Re...REL/02256
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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