The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Manuscript written by Warrant Officier Henry John Bastian, "Harry, why we don't forget". Bastian documents his enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force as a trainee pilot, training at Tamworth and conversion to Hurricanes in England. Bastian served with the 33 Squadron RAF at Edku, Egypt and was captured by the Germans after being shot down near Daba. He describes his internment as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft I, Barth and Stalag Luft VI, Heydekrug, including camp conditions and his participation in the 'run up the road' near Kiefheide. The manuscript also include copies of log books, correspondence and photographs.
Memoir written by Jack William Fenton Liley, "Jack's war" documenting his service with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Liley describes his aircrew training in Australia and En
Manuscript written by Ronald Charles Mackenzie, "An ordinary war 1940-1945", based on diaries he kept during the Second World War. Mackenzie documents his training as a wireless air gunner in Austral
Papers of 404639 Warrant Officer Andrew Rymer documenting his service with the Royal Australian Airforce during the Second World War. His records include albums, souvenirs, service documents and log b
93 page manuscript titled 'A Long Journey to the Target'. Provides a summary of the service of 428310 Flying Officer Stanley Harrison during the Second World War form enlistment to his return to Austr
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Flying Officer John (Tim) Alexander Wall, RAAF. Collection includes Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book, belonging to John Alexander Wall
Gold silkworm caterpillar badge with red gem eyes, of which one is missing. The badge is fitted with a brooch pin and has the recipient's details: `F/SGT. / A.C. DAVISON' engraved on the reverse. Ca
