The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Diary (and transcript) of a fitter with a Spitfire squadron, describing Japanese and Allied air raids, losses, repairing aircraft, ground fighting, Japanese atrocities, natives, and relations with Americans. (Includes photographs, several of U.S. aircraft "nose art"). (See also Military Heraldry).
Diary describes formation of 78 Squadron, sea voyage north, establishment of camps, airstrip construction, Japanese air raids, raids on Japanese ships and bases, patrol and escort duties, moves to var
Brief daily entries describe duties with ground crew for No 30 Beaufighter Squadron at Kiriwina (Trobriand) Island, Tadji (Aitape) and Noemfoor Island. Mentions air raids, natives, recreation, aircraf
DIARIES DESCRIBE DAILY DUTIES/ BOMBING AND TORPEDO MISSIONS, AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL LOSSES, RELATIONS WITH AMERICANS AND NATIVES, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. DETAILED ENTRIES.
Extensive collection of letters to his family, describing commando training, unit administration, the role of independent companies, home situation, active service against the Japanese in New Guinea,
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 28087 Leading Aircraftman Richard Hugh Bell Kearns, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Collection consists of a copy of a personal diary and scra
Retrospective diary describing experiences as a gunner with A/A Bty Rabaul between August 1941 and April 1942. Describes daily routine prior to war with Japan; air raids; the battle at Raluana beach;