| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1299 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | Extent: 1 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Sheet Music |
| Maker |
Various |
| Place made | Australia, New Guinea |
| Date made | 1941-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/1044 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
No.75 and No.76 Squadron (RAAF) Songbook
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War experience of No.75 and No.76 Squadrons, RAAF, New Guinea and Australia, c.1941-1945.
Collection consists of one green-covered typed notebook containing mess songs from No.75 and No.76 Squadrons, who were operating from Port Moresby. The songs are anecdotal and often bawdy, discussing themes such as comradeship, the environment, home life in Australia, the girls they missed, general squadron life, the danger of encountering Japanese aircraft, and the quirks of their machinery.
Frequent topics are the enamour the squadrons have with the aircraft they are flying - largely Consolidated PBY Catalinas, and Curtiss P-40 Warhawks (Kittyhawks).