The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This United States Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter Squadron has had outstanding success with over 50 confirmed victories to its credit. They have done wonderful work in escort duty with bombers and transports. Ground staff at workshops. Ground staff at work on engines at workshops. Ground staff at work on a P-38 airplane. Captain Thomas J Lynch nine confirmed victories with his Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal and Purple Heart. (ribbon only of his Air Medal is shown as it has not yet arrived). Lieutenant J H Lane sitting on wing of his P-38.
1. (58 sec) Wounded men who survived the sinking of HMAS "Canberra" in the sea battles off the Solomon Islands arrive at an Australian port 2. (44 sec) Young Australian Airman, Squadron Leader Clive C
This film was taken in late 1942 at '3 Mile' also known as Kila Kila Aerodrome and the home of the 89th attack Squadron (Douglas A-20s), 3rd Bomb Group, USAAF. The staff car is a 1940 Plymouth. Stan
Distinguished Flying Medal (Geo VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. 15032 Flight Lieutenant Stephen Joseph Mondel, RAAF, served in 57 Squadron, RAF (Lancasters). He enlisted the RAA
Medal of Freedom with Bronze Palm. Unnamed as issued. NGX371 Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth G McMullen, served in the Australian New Guinea Administration Unit (ANGAU) during the Second World War. He wa
(A voice over sound track has been added to the Digital Betacam version). Activities of the 67 and 73 Mobile Anti- Aircraft Searchlight Batteries in New Guinea 1942-1943. Opening titles "Looking for t
Perspex heart shaped brooch suspended from a safety chain and small brooch pin. The back of the Perspex has been engraved, probably with dental instruments, and the design infilled with paint, before
