The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Triangular blue and yellow RAAF pennant flag with two blue and yellow tied loops on the hoist. The pennant features a yellow felt circle with the words 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN' stitched in blue felt above a crown and eagle, also stitched in blue felt, and the words 'AIR FORCE' stitched below the eagle. Above this are the words 'EDMONTON CANADA' stitched in yellow felt, while 'C FLIGHT MAY - 41' is stitched below. The text 'No 2 AOS' is to the right of the yellow circle. The characters are of descending size to match the angle of the triangular pennant.
On the rear facing side of the pennant is a large piece of white cotton, on which are many handwritten signatures in black ink.
Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919. Prior to his military service, Allen worked as a Jackeroo in Queensland. He joined the Militia in 1939 serving with 26 Battalion and enlisted with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in December of 1940. Allen attained the rank of Flying Officer in March 1942 while attached to No.41 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) who were flying the famous Supermarine Spitfire. Flying Officer Allen was killed in an aircraft accident in Breighton, Yorkshire, England on 20 June 1942. He is buried at Holme-Upon-Spalding Moor (All Saints) Churchyard in Yorkshire. One of the signatures on the rear is possibly 402836 Ralph Bond of Brisbane Queensland who later became a Pilot Officer with 460 Squadron RAAF. Bond was killed in action whilst flying a Vickers Wellington bomber on the evening of 28/29 April 1942. In his service records it states that he was posted to an Air Observers School in Edmonton between 17 March 1941 and 9 June 1941.
1939-1945 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919. Prior to
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919. Pri
Collection relating to the service of Flying Officer John James Allen, 41 Squadron RAAF, Second World War. Collection comprises a diary, pilot's log book, service documents, correspondence from John'
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919.
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 191
Silver coloured cigarette case with decorative finish on the front and back. The case is hinged along the left side and opens by a spring clasp on the right. A band of blue elastic for securing the ci
Collapsible metal drinking cup with the engraved words on its top segment: 'TO PILOT OFFICER ALLEN J.J / FROM / PRAIRIE LADIES WORKING BEE / 18.2.42'. The cup collapses in four ring segments and has l
Brown leather flying helmet fitted with chin strap and buckle. The leather earpieces secure flexible metal Gosport tubes which are wrapped in fabric. The lining of the helmet is in felt, styled to lo
Model of cannon armed Supermarine Spitfire aircraft. Made of solid metal and painted in a green camouflage pattern with a RAF roundel on each wing and on each side of the aircraft's body. Associated
Studio portrait of 404842 Flying Officer (FO) John James Allen, RAAF, 41 Squadron RAF. FO Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland, in 1919. Prior to his military service, Allen worked as a jacke
An unidentified officer pins wings to the uniform of 404842 Aircraftman John James Allen, RAAF, following completion of pilot training. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland, in 1919. Prior to
Aircrew trainees returning from Banff during leave. Identified left to right: Johnnie Southwell, 402526 Pilot Officer Walter Hugh (Wally) Lynch (killed in an accident in the United Kingdom on 26 Janua
'Our class at DAFOE (after the B & G Wings Parade)'. Graduating members of Bombing and Gunnery School put their best foot forward. Identified are: Sergeant Joe Norman, Chris Edwards (believed to be 40
A group portrait of members of Course 31, held at Uplands, Ottawa. Identified, left to right, back row: McFarlane; Thomas; Maise; Frost; Murphy; McHugh (Pilot Officer (PO)); O'Neil; PO Allen; North; N
A group portrait of members of Course 20A held at Rivers, Manitoba where No. 1 Air Navigation School was located. Identified left to right: back row: Bill Robertson; Toss Tanner; Len Brock; Tony Harla
404842 Flying Officer (FO) John James Allen, RAAF, reading a speech or the telegrams at the wedding breakfast of Wing Commander Petrus Hugo DFC & Bar and Angela Seeds. Group Captain Petrus Hendrik H
Brown leather flying helmet fitted with chin strap and buckle. The leather earpieces secure flexible metal Gosport tubes which are wrapped in fabric. The lining of the helmet is in felt, styled to lo
Silver coloured cigarette case with decorative finish on the front and back. The case is hinged along the left side and opens by a spring clasp on the right. A band of blue elastic for securing the ci
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919. Pri
1939-1945 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919. Prior to
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 191
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 404842 Flying Officer John James Allen. Allen was born in Charters Towers, Queensland in 1919.
