The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams revisits Point Cook to "star" in a segment of a film being produced by the Commomwealth Film Unit, to mark the 50th anniversary of the RAAF which falls in 1971. Just as the retired Air Marshal is regarded as the "father" of military flying in Australia, Point Cook is known as the home of the Air Force. It was here on 8 September 1914 that Sir Richard had the honour of being the first man to begin flying training. This item shows Sir Richard having a nostalgic look at a fimsy Box Kite aircraft similar to that in which he soloed on 2 Sep 1914.
A Movietone News item with sub-titles covering RAAF training at Point Cook, Victoria with an introduction by Air-Commodore Richard Williams, CBE, DSO, then Chief of the Air Staff. There are four types
Sir Edward Leonard Ellington takes the salute of a marchpast of Point Cook cadets. Scene of Sir Ellington presenting a certificate? to Under Officer Simmons and a Sword to Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Ed
Newsreel item on the Governor-General, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester's visit to RAAF Central Flying School, Point Cook, Vic. The Duke, accompanied by the Duchess, was welcomed on arrival b
Technical training in the schoolroom, workshops and in the air, of RAAF wireless operators at the RAAF wireless school Point Cook, Victoria.
Draft chapters for "These are facts : the autobiography of Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams KBE, CB & DSO". This covers his service in the 1914-1918 war and the 1939-1945 war and traces the beginnings
227 page autobiography by Air Commodore Lyall Robert Klaffer entitiled "Fighter Pilot". Manuscript details the authors personal history before enlistment. Accounts post-enlistment are divided into cha