Raaf log book 1943 wheat

Postwar, palmer was captain of the new zealand govenor generals aircraft the gg at the time was bernard freyberg. The following pages include copies in full or in part of log books i have managed to view and copy over the past few years. When made mid 20th century made by no makers listed. When aircrew were reported missing their effects were collected together and held in a central depository. Crew 26, pilot donald grant uther 462 squadron raaf. Royal canadian air force ww2 rcaf pilots medal group and log book. The japanese were on our doorstep and the americans were already here oversexed, overpaid and overhere, in fact the well paid american servicemen spent up so much that they literally broke our banks supply of small change. Simpson and duffy ww1 australian hero gallipoli childrens book not only a hero. The medals were awarded to flight sergeant archibald steele who flew operational sorties as a 2nd pilot in avro lancasters of no. It was formed in february 1943 at port moresby, papua new guinea, as part.

He settled into farming and married in the early 50s. By the beginning of 1943 amberley was home to 2290 australian and. Air craft manuals b24 b24 liberator restoration australia. They allowed me to scan their logbooks, and ive pdfd each one to high quality. Royal australian air force radar unit world war 2 unit history books. A flying log book named to 22654 nelson john kirby who enlisted on 10 jun 1940 at brisbane an.

Pilot log books military the canadian museum of flight. Raaf navigators played a crucial role in the air war over europe during the second world war. Some years ago now i visited surviving members of my fathers p40 kittyhawk squadron 76 squadron raaf. Radio and radar manuals book for 27 otu notes that they baled out over andover which is not far from where the aircraft crashed.

We are often asked whether we hold a specific persons log book. Some saw service in europe before returning to oz to form the raaf p40 squadrons. Department of armament air force technical school lowry field, colorado. The catalina squadrons of the raaf in the second world. World war ii sites merredin attraction tour merredin. Also the williamstown air museum down here also hold some pilot log books so i will contact them later this afternoon and see if they have any for the 6 pilots listed. Thomas w white, an raaf squadron on a bomber raid to the ruhr, box 17, typescript, sir thomas white papers, ms9148, national library of australia. Raf waddington in the second world war 19391945 the. The best way to find out if the log books of any of the six pilots are at the awm is for the enquirer to write to the research centre at the awm on.

Sr381 buf is reported as above to have been lost on 2122 june 1944 however po fosketts log book. It was formed in february 1943 at milne bay, papua new guinea, as part of no. Flying training in preparation for 460 squadrons lancaster bomber in ww2 the empire air training scheme eats was founded by then british empire to train air crew to assist britain in the air war against nazi germany in the period 1942 1946. The famil flight was followed by regular lessons and just before christmas 1945, with a total of 6.

Two x flying log books, form a18 revised april, 1937 raf form 414. Cpl melina mancuso raaf during 1942 and 1943 no 2 squadron flew bombing, ground. The young nation joined britain in the first world war, suffered through the great depression in australia as part of the global great depression and again joined britain in the second world war against nazi germany in 1939. The books are almost square, blue cloth covers, white pages. At the 2016 census, the locality had a population of 894 of which 733 lived in its town centre. Original blue cloth log book with entries in ink training in clewiston fl usa, first solo recorded as 12. Ww2 rcaf pilots medal group and log book royal canadian air.

The book contains pages of coupons for clothing, tea, sugar and food. On inside cover is printed instruction on how to use your ration book. Maker significance this is a raff flying log book belonging to flt lt b j adams. Charles louis brimblecombe, 425592 raaf, 1943 photo from naa. Raaf marine section vessels are identified by designation and name, e. Cpl melina mancuso raaf during 1942 and 1943 no 2 squadron flew bombing, ground attack, antishipping, and reconnaissance missions over the.

The history of australia from 19011945 begins with the federation of the six colonies to create the commonwealth of australia. The log book records many messages sent and received throughout the search and. The wing initially comprised two squadrons of p40 kittyhawks, one of lockheed hudsons, and one of bristol beauforts. Raaf flying log book of edward charles palmer victorian. If photos of any books are available, the cat no will be highlighted. Whilst in most cases their property was later handed over to next of kin, unclaimed logbooks were retained by the air ministry. First edition bound green cloth with blue lettering and pilot design. All uther photos were supplied by, and used with the permission of jane bannister.

Pilot log books military the following books are believed to be military logs based on certain criteria such as rcaf, raf present on the cover andor an included serial number or rank. It is in my log book, flying vhctc with a stoical, unshakeable. Murray wilsons raaf log book and various items stored within its pages. Raaf observers air gunners and wt operators flying log booknamed to ar haysomabout 30 pages have been filed outfrom 26341 to 6143he was stationed in places such as victoria, qld, rabaul, salamaua, port moresby. There is no information in the flight log book relating to his training and service, however there is a parcel of personal letters, paper clippings, telegrams etc that would indicate that 416423 c c gardner was in england during ww2, one letter advises of his award. Airfield engineers bread and butter royal australian.

The world war ii sites in merredin provide a fascinating insight into the role the central wheatbelt played in australias preparation for world war ii. Raaf saga by unnamed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whittock winning world war one the western front diaries dvd history. This book is a technical publication about the kittyhawk n and is not dedicated to raaf use although raaf is mentioned in the book. The wings mainstay soon became the beaufort, which eventually equipped five squadrons attached to the. An illustrated life of simpson, the man with the donkey a is for anzac primary school gallipoli book vietnam 50th anniversary cap war campaign ribbons brief history of the third reich by m. The moro airfield in the southern highlands provence of papua new guinea is anticipated to become the logistical hub of the earthquake relief effort. The preparation of a book that captures the heritage values of raaf. Crashed at 04h00 and brunt out while attempting to land, the fortress coming down in a wheat stubble field farmed of twyford at 1 miles sw of foulsham airfield, norfolk. Visit the old hangars and the officers mess which together tell an interesting part of the towns history.

Many famous raaf fighter pilots flew kittyhawks, including bluey truscott who was killed in a29150 in march 1943. In late 1943 the hampdens were replaced by bristol beaufighters. If you can provide copies of any log books of former no. The book starts on 8 may 1943 and finishes on 27 jun 1943 at no 1 air observers school cootamundra nsw. Mallala is a locality in the australian state of south australia about 58 kilometres 36 mi north of the state capital of adelaide. Archive raf and raaf pilots log books on the net allied and soviet air forces raf and raaf pilots log books on the net archive luftwaffe and allied air forces discussion forum luftwaffe and allied air forces discussion forum discussion allied and soviet air forces raf and raaf pilots log books on the net.

Ensuring that the airfield can sustain raaf aircraft operations is an important role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. There are some 20odd, of various ranks and experiences. Royal australian air force, 19391942, and have quoted from his. Forbes in 467 squadron raaf, operations record book, 152, a9186, national archives of australia, 2 august 1943, lanc iii ed 539.

Fellow aussie and 181 squadron pilot bob gardiner allowed me to view his log book over this period, in which he listed the destruction of locomotives, and tiger tanks, among many other targets. Other squadrons to fly from waddington include 270 sqd flying manchesters, 4. The first entry in the log book is 16 november 1940 at elementary training course at narrandera nsw. Aircraft of the raaf were extensively involved in the search for hmas sydney. Navy office war diary, august 1939 to 28 december 1943. Royal australian air force will commemorate this centenary. Military history enthusiasts will be captivated by the raaf no 10 store depot. John verdun jack newton 12 april 1916 14 january 1944 was an australian politician and royal australian air force raaf officer. Raaf book a history of military aviation at point cook 1914. In 1939 at the outbreak of war 44 sqd and 50 sqd were flying hampdens from waddington.

A friend in high places senator sir george pearce and the foundation of the raaf. Buy wwii royal air force militaria books and get the best deals. Rear gunner flight sergeant maxwell james hibberd, 435342, raaf, pow experiences. Raaf observers air gunners and wt operators flying log booknamed to ar haysomabout 30 pages have been filed outfrom 26341 to 6143he was stationed in places such as victoria, qld, rabaul, salamaua, port moresby, horn. Dicing with air power development centre royal australian air. While serving with the raaf in europe during the second world war, newton was elected to the parliament of western australia for the seat of greenough at the 1943 state election, but was killed in action 55 days later. Posted to oboflight 15 sqn raf at mildenhall, suffolk in jan 1945 and his first active sortie was duisburg on the night of the 22nd jan. Report re lifeboats one steel air tight lifeboat 28 feet long on north side of red bluff. Please note that the 3 kg satchel will hold up to about 6 books at no extra cost. Royal australian air force will commemorate this centenary with a number of events, while the air force association will. His tertiary studies were at monash university clayton campus where he graduated with two degrees. An observers air gunners and wt operators flying log book named to macdonald a w r.

Wwii royal air force militaria books for sale ebay. Sgt lochlan james howlett 408846, sgt william reeve young 408901, sgt geoffrey stace megaw 412051, sgt donald william lay 408248 killed. And christmas at mileni, 1943 the hilarious true story of how the south african colonel commanding 239 wing was deprived of his christmas porker. Radio and radar manuals wheat and sheep farm where he grew up near the small town of minyip. Raf waddington opened as an rfc station in 1916 and was used for military flying between the wars, being rebuilt and updated in the 1930s. This raaf flying log book belonged to flt lt basil john adam 400451. On the 19 january 1943, 36 squadron and the raaf received its first dakotas. History of military aviation at point cook 19142014 book. Mattee, my darling wife of 53 years who passed away on the 03rd dec 2003 and who, for the. The squadron had a heavy work load, and had lost many pilots killed or taken prisoner. Raaf log publication by royal australian air force 1943.

In the following years 9 children arrived, myself being number 7. P40d curtiss kittyhawk a29 raaf snub nosed books on war. Hibberd raaf service history page for details of his service as an atc cadet, his enlistment in the raaf and training as air gunner in australia, embarkation to the uk, training in the uk, posting to 462 squadron in 100 group, missing in action in germany, expow in uk. The wings mainstay soon became the beaufort, which. Log book covers the period from 1943 until palmers discharge in 1952. The name mallala is thought to be derived from the local aboriginal word madlola which supposedly meant place of the ground frog. Jack lusby raaf war journal 1942 1945 jacks war page 123 jacks war book 3 8 october 1943 1945 maps of south australia and new south wales showing raaf bases. Please note that the 3 kg satchel will hold up to about 6 books at no extra cost i am always happy to combine postage if you buy more than 1 item. My father rarely mentioned his war years so we did not really have a good understanding of his time in uk.