The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Air Force Cadet Training. Applicants for Air Training Corps membership medical tests. An audiometer records on a chart the amount of hearing loss at various frequencies. Earphone emits note of 128 vibrations per second at low volume. Volume is increased until applicant hears note, presses button. Then frequency is increased, applicant's hearing tested for another frequency. Highest given by audiometer frequency is 11584 vibrations per second. This test, conducted in a sound-proof room, is one of the many Leo Gibney must pass before being accepted for training. Leo Gibney enlisted in RAAF on 29 May 1942 and trained as a Wireless Air Gunner before embarking for the United Kingdom in May 1943 where he served in 218 Squadron flying in Stirling and Lancaster aircraft. He was promoted through the ranks to Warrant Officer before receiving his Commission in November 1944. Flying Officer Gibney returned to Australia in July 1945 for discharge on 4 September 1945.
Air Force Cadet Training. Leo Gibney, applicant for Air Training Corps membership, is examined by an RAAF Medical Officer. Leo Gibney enlisted in RAAF on 29 May 1942 and trained as a Wireless Air Gu
Air Force Cadet Training. Applicants must pass ETC 10261 - the Bishop-Harman diagram tests - for muscular co-ordination of eyes. Leo Gibney enlisted in RAAF on 29 May 1942 and trained as a Wireless
Air Force Cadet Training. Leo Gibney conforms to RAAF requirements. Now Cadet Gibney, he is issued with a uniform which he will wear while on Air Training Corps duty. Leo Gibney enlisted in RAAF on
Air Force Cadet Training. Cadet Gibney and his officers at an Air Training Centre. On the right is Squadron Leader Hilditch; in the centre, Wing Commander Cato. Leo Gibney enlisted in RAAF on 29 Ma
Air Force Cadet Training. Leo Gibney, Clerk in the Lands Department of the State of Victoria, applies to join the Air Training Corps. If accepted he will train in his spare time until of enlistment
Air Force Cadet Training. Leo Gibney, Clerk in the Lands Department of the State of Victoria, applies to join the Air Training Corps. If accepted he will train in his spare time until of enlistment
