The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 133761 Leading Aircraftman Edward Vincent Bond Clancy, No. 79 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Admiralty Islands, New Guinea, c.1944.
Collection consists of one five-page letter from 133761 Leading Aircraftman Clancy to his daughter Lorraine, dated 4 June c.1944. In his letter, Clancy describes the island he is stationed on in the Admiralty Islands group. He mentions details of the coconut plantation and jungle landscapes, interactions with the local population, and the local people assisting with the control of mosquitos and sickness. He also describes the wildlife seen in his vicinity, including birds, crocodiles, snakes, fish, lizards and flies, the nearby beach, the roads, the theatre in which they viewed films and put on concerts, and their clean water supply.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 66606 Leading Aircraftman John Edward “Jack” Roussy, No. 5 Mobile Works Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Australia, 1943-c.1944. Col
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 146112 Leading Aircraftman Joseph David Purves, Group 971, RAAF. Collection consists of one airmail letter card written by Purves in October to
Collection relating to the service of 1467505 Leading Aircraftman Edward Hugh Wilkinson, RAF, England, 1941-1945. Collection consists of one illustrated letter from Wilkinson to his daughter Audrey.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 418740 Leading Aircraftman Eric Francis Dow, No. 7 Service Flying Training School, Royal Australian Air Force, Deniliquin, Victoria, 1943. Coll
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 164575 Leading Aircraftman Wilfred Edward Pennings, 3 Communications Unit, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1941-1947. Wallet 1 of 1 – Co
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 161140 Leading Aircraftman William James Walker, 1 Personnel Depot, Melbourne, c 1945. Wallet 1 of 1 consists of one incomplete letter from Lead