| Accession Number | AWM2021.178.11 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 20.6 x 33 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Woomera |
| Date made | c.1955 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
"Whoa boy"
Description
One of 8 humorous cartoons collected by O216731 Squadron Leader James Henry Cox, RAAF, while attached to RAAF Base Woomera crica 1955. Collectively the cartoons provide insight into the attitudes and experience of Australian personnel of No. 1 Air Trials Unit (1ATU) Target Aircraft Flight. This unit operated the pilotless V12 Jindivik, Meteor U15 and Canberra U10 aircraft as targets for radar tracking and live firing, using surface-to-air and air-to-air weapons. The identity of the artist is unknown.
This sketch depicts A11.47 1942 Taylorcraft E Auster 3 C/N 531 over shooting the runway. According to RAAF records this aircraft was operational at Woomera from 1953 - 1956. It was involved in the following accidents during this period the last of which may be the subject of this drawing: 24/06/1952 Damaged on ground at Woomera. While being serviced the propeller was turned which unintentionally started the engine which was set at full throttle. Aircraft rolled forward and nosed into ground. ARDU Trials Flight; 27/10/1952 Damaged on landing Woomera when swung off strip on to soft ground. Pilot F/Lt J. D. Espie. Aircraft repairable at unit;16/07/1953 Tailwheel sheared on landing at Woomera airfield; 01/12/1955 Undercarriage collapsed due heavy landing at Evetts Field, Woomera.
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