The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At Avalon airfield, Victoria, senior service and civilian personnel gathered at a ceremony held for the official handing over of the log books of the first Macchi off the production line in Australia. The Macchi was chosen by the RAAF as a jet trainer to replace the current aircraft in use: Winjeel and Vampire. The Italian designed Macchi is being produced under licence by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation's factory at Fisherman's Bend, Victoria. Senator Henty, Minister for Supply, in his speech, outlined the programme for the Macchi and then handed over the log books to Mr Howson, Minister for Air. After the ceremony the first Macchi was taken from the hangar and Squadron-Leader Max Loves flew the aircraft in a demonstration flight. A propellor driven Winjeel trainer and a Vampire flew in formation with the Macchi.
Newsreel produced by the Directorate of Public Relations RAAF on the production of the Mirage 111O supersonic fighter. Shows aerial views of the aircraft factories at Fishermen's Bend. Drawing offices
This RAAF PR/TV news item covers a stage in the training of six Mirage pilots as Foward Air Controllers for service in Vietnam. The pilots are trained in Winjeel trainer aircraft. Item shows pilots be
After serving the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm faithfully since the mid 1950s the Sea Venom and Vampire jets have been phased out of service. In recent years the Venoms and Vampires have been
At Fort Worth, Texas, 4 August 1968 the RAAF took delivery of the first of its new strike-reconnaissance aircraft, the F-111C. The aircraft was handed over to the Australian Minister for Defence, Mr A
Collection relating to the Second World War and Vietnam War service of Group Captain Jack Darby Espie, 1942 - 1974. Collection consists of four original flying log books dating from 1942 to 1972 deta
Newsreel produced by the Directorate of Public Relations RAAF. [Item 1] RAAF in Thailand. Coverage of the activities of No. 79 Squadron RAAF at Ubon, Thailand. Shows the Squadron's Sabre jets armed wi
