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J W Moore’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
J W Moore’s Flying Log Book from 6th May 1942 until 31st May 1945. Trained as a navigator and also qualified as a bomb aimer and air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunners School, No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 2 Air Observers School, No. 4…
Tom Lofthouse’s Royal Australian Air Force Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book
Tom Lofthouse’s Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book from 16th January 1943 until 3rd May 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, 21 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Heavy…
Tom Lofthouse biography
Brief outline biography. Covers origin, training as air gunner, operational tour 466 Squadron, commission, training tour, back to operations 77 Squadron and other activities. Life after war back in Australia.
Lancaster Aries - three photographs
Top - a modified Lancaster with undercarriage down just above the ground. Captioned 'Pressure pattern flying trial may 1946'.
Centre - side view of parked modified Lancaster with signatures annotated including R Ward. Captioned 'Aries May 1946, RAF…
Centre - side view of parked modified Lancaster with signatures annotated including R Ward. Captioned 'Aries May 1946, RAF…
Mosquitos
A group of eight Mosquito aircraft form a spiral from take off to full flight. The lead aircraft has a roundel on its fuselage. Below is the outline of south east Australia and the North Island New Zealand.
Snippet of information
Copy letter to E A Munday, as sent to Harry's daughter, thanking him for providing information as to the reason for two Air Ministry telegrams being issued in 1944.
Headstones
Headstones marking the graves of five casualties of Lancaster PA984. From left: Flight Lieutenant H G M Robinson D.F.C.; Flying Officer F Holbrook D.F.C.; Flying Officer H Coker; Flying Officer F J Lockwood D.F.C. and Flying Officer D D Platana. The…
Momentos
Items associated with Harry Robinson's family and service career.
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
Captain in light horse infantry
A half portrait of Harry, wearing the uniform of captain in the light horse infantry. On reverse, stamped 'When re-ordering quote number above (N47-7. (2)) Happy Snaps Tobacco Kiosk P110, Her Majesty's Arcade Pitt Street Level Sydney' and 'Cpt in…
Light horse infantry
Harry wearing the uniform of captain in the Australian light horse infantry. He is walking along a pavement with people in civilian dress. A row of shop advertisements are hanging behind him. On reverse, '222-18' and 'HGM Reobinson Cpt. Aus. Light…
Royal Air Forces Ex Prisoner of War Association
An article written 40 years after the start of the war describing the role and functions of the RAF Ex-Prisoner of War Association. Quotes are included from honorary member Prince Philip. An Irish airman called Larry Slattery who baled out on 3…
Myer Harris' family
18 members of Myer's family in a line onboard 'Largs Bay'.
On the reverse 'Issie, Myer, Solly on board 'Largs Bay' leaving Melbourne (1925)'.
On the reverse 'Issie, Myer, Solly on board 'Largs Bay' leaving Melbourne (1925)'.
Myer Harris and family
11 members of the Harris family on board a ship.
On the reverse 'Largs Bay'.
On the reverse 'Largs Bay'.
Myer Harris, brothers, Grandma and Aunt
The five are standing outside a house.
On the reverse 'Grandma Lipman (L) Auntie Dora (R) Solly, Isadora & Myer Anos Street, Melbourne'.
On the reverse 'Grandma Lipman (L) Auntie Dora (R) Solly, Isadora & Myer Anos Street, Melbourne'.
Myer Harris intimations
Four intimations of Myer's death.
Myer Harris' birth certificate copy
Myer's Australian birth certificate.
Royal Australian Air Force Reserve - description and certificate of medical examination.
Loose page from another document.
Leave credits for deceased members of RAAF
Gives dates of enlistment, embarkation, death as results of air operations over France.
William Paul - RAAF application for air crew
Made out by William Paul. Gives personal details, education, public examinations taken, further education, occupation since leaving school, any flying or technical experience, sports, parents certificate.
William Paul - air crew enlistment form
Includes personal details.
Commonwealth of Australia statutory declaration
Signed by W Paul and justice of the peace, signifying place and date of birth.
William Paul - RAAF general conduct sheet
Carries six stamps certifying no entries.
William Paul - personal record of service - airman
Includes personal details, enlistment, previous military service, mustering, postings, promotions, movements and miscellaneous movements. Two photocopies of same document, second shows data at the bottom of form. Stamped deceased.
William Paul - RAAF certificate of service and discharge
Includes some personal details. Includes engagement date, postings, remusterings, qualifications, character and trade proficiency. Death presumed 16 July 1944.
William Paul - RAAF airman's record sheet
Some personal details and list of postings throughout service as well as promotions and qualifications. Second page lists character and trade proficiency and leave. Presumed dead on 16 July 1944.