RAAF ww2

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A69-4 was the only A-25A Curtiss Shrike to be flown in RAAF service before the delivered aircraft were returned under Lend Lease.

Used as a transport by the RAAF in WW2, DH.89 Dragon Rapide

RAAF DC-2 A30-5
RAAF DC-2-112 in the early part of WW 2. The aircraft was a former Eastern Airlines aircraft, and ended its life in a crash in New Guinea on the 14th September 1942.

RAAF AIRCRAFT SALVAGE YARD, CATANIA, SICILY

 

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1943 KING GEORGE VISITS NO.3 SQUADRON RAAF.

 

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WAAAFs at No 6 SFTS , RAAF base Mallala SA.

 

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Aerial View of the Mallala RAAF No 6 Service Flight Training School c.1942

Personnel from the Mallala RAAF Base arrive at the hotel, for a night out on the town. c 1942

 

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Martin Mariner. Now I have to see what kits there are. Very appealing airframe!

Late in 1943, 12 Martin Mariners (PBM-3R versions) were lend-leased to the RAAF and were allotted the serial numbers A70-1/12. These transport flying boats were delivered without armament or search radar, and were modified for personnel and freight tasks. They provided long-range support for the RAAF during the island hopping campaigns against the Japanese. The Mariners operated in conjunction with the Sunderlands of No 40 Squadron, and they superseded the Empire Flying Boats and Dorniers in No 41 Squadron.
In 1946, the Mariners still in service were placed in Category D storage, and were eventually taken off strength in 1948.

 

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The crew of bomber command Lancaster A for Able, 75 Sqn (N.Z.) and some shots from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), or Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in Canada.

The Peacock at Oxhill, near Tysoe the bottom of Edge Hill.Johnny Bateman (pilot R.A.A.F.) Newcastle Australia. George White (wireless operator R.A.F.) Halifax, Yorkshire. Bernard McClintock (bomb aimer R.A.A.F.) Muswellbrook,

Kevin O'Rourke (Navigator R.A.A.F.) North Sydney, Australia. Terry Hopkins (mid upper gunner R.A.F.) Alperton, London. George White (wireless operator R.A.F.) Halifax, Yorkshire. Bernard McClintock (bomb aimer R.A.A.F.) Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia. Frank Mathewman (R.A.F) Rotherham, Yorkshire. Tommy Farrow (rear gunner, R.A.F.) Oldham, Lancashire. And ground crew of AAA Lancaster.
Picture taken by Johnny Bateman (pilot R.A.A.F.) Newcastle Australia.

Trainees waiting for training flight Anson & Bombing & Gunnery School, Paulson Manitoba

Lancasters returning from a daylight Bochun (Germany) raid. A-Able 1st V port side of leader.

Bernard McClintock and Les Dennison in front of Union Terminal, Cincinnati.

les Dennison, Bern McCLintock Blue River, Canada. Hardly any of the Australians had ever seen snow.

Cincinnati with the Levy family.

From Left:
Back: Terry (Mid Upper Gunner), Johnny (Pilot) Kev (Navigator)
Front: Georgie (W/Op), Tommy (Rear Gunner), Bern (Bomb Aimer)
Frank (Engineer)- taking picutre.

U.S.O Cincinnati
From Left:
Bern McClintock (learning over pool table, Iris Levy and Aub Ogden

 

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Cincinnati on top of the Carew Tower.

Bern McClintock (L) and Aub Ogden (R) in a courtyard n the French Quarter in New Orleans.

 

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'The first pilot to 'flick' a V1 was FO Kenneth Roy Collier, RAAF, of 91 Sqn, flying a Spitfire Mk XIV and based at RAF West Malling. He did this in a fit of temper because he had run out of ammunition on 23rd June 1944.
Sadly, he was killed on 5th December 1944 over Germany'

England 1944

Spitfire LF VIII of 451 Squadron RAAF with USN blimp K-112 of Airship Patrol Squadron ZP-14 at French naval air base, Cuers-Pierrefeu, near Toulon, France, Sep 1944.

The most important Aussie war supply.

 

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Late in 1943, 12 Martin Mariners (PBM-3R versions) were lend-leased to the RAAF and were allotted the serial numbers A70-1/12. These transport flying boats were delivered without armament or search radar, and were modified for personnel and freight tasks. They provided long-range support for the RAAF during the island hopping campaigns against the Japanese. The Mariners operated in conjunction with the Sunderlands of No 40 Squadron, and they superseded the Empire Flying Boats and Dorniers in No 41 Squadron.
In 1946, the Mariners still in service were placed in Category D storage, and were eventually taken off strength in 1948.

Great research as always. Plenty of old Revell 1/118 Mariner kits (never knew the scale existed) and a couple of 1/72 offerings. Tail section is truly unique. Very attractive aircraft.

 

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Three members of No. 453 Squadron RAAF help flatten the ground at Advanced Landing Ground B11, Longues-sur-Mer, France 1944. They use a locally acquired agricultural roller which has been given extra weight with two 500lb bombs.

Karioun, Tunisia, 18 April 1943. Armourers of No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF at work on a .50 machine gun.

 

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Cuers, France. 4 September 1944. Group portrait of airmen of A Flight of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating from Southern France

Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. Pilots of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF discuss the days operations outside the Mess tent.

Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. A RAAF airman paints a swastika on a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft belonging to No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF after it returns from shooting down a Messerschmitt Bf109

Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. A fitter of No. 451 Squadron RAAF, carrying out repairs to the tail unit of a Supermarine Spitfire IX aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF

Nice, France. October 1944. Airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF on leave in the south of France had the opportunity to see some world famous holiday resorts. Seen here is 11207 Leading Aircraftman K. E. Lewis of Hamilton, Vic, setting out to inspect Nice in one of the cycle taxis. The taxis were result as a result of the petrol shortage in the south of France.

Marseilles, France. October 1944. When airmen of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF based in the south of France first visited Marseilles they received a warm welcome. The French quickly gathered around them intrigued by the Aussie hats.

Cuers, France. October 1944. The mess of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF in the south of France is an old farmhouse. At the bar are, left to right: 402938 Flying Officer (FO) G. R. Jones of Leeton, NSW; 405379 FO T. H. S. James of Woody Point, Qld; 425582 Flight Sergeant C. G. Ball of Tully, Qld. The pewter mugs from which they are drinking are gifts of former members of the squadron.

Corsica, France. 14 May 1944. The funeral services at the American cemetery for RAAF airmen who lost their lives in a German air raid on their camp at Poretta airfield. Members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, take part in the funeral procession.

 

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Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. The ground crew of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating in Southern France, servicing their Supermarine Spitfire aircraft in preparation for its next operational flight.

Near Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. Airmen belonging to No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF which is operating from a new base at Poretta in Corsica, supplement their rations with tasty wild pig. This hunt was particularly successful.

Flying Officer Ambrose airfield in France 1940, Battle for France.

 

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St Catherines, Corsica, France. July 1944. Informal portrait of 421362 Flying Officer R. T. Milner of Sutherland, NSW, a member of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating from a base in Corsica

Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. Informal portrait of the Corporal fitter in charge of run-up of a Supermarine Spitfire IX aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF, after completion of servicing at the airstrip in Serragia

Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. A Fitter Armourer services a 20mm cannon of a Supermarine Spitfire IX aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF at the airfield in Serragia.

Cuers, France. October 1944. Despatch rider, 23361 Leading Aircraftman J. W. Marsh of Brisbane, Qld, the "Don R" of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF in southern France, with a bag of mail on his motor bike.

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t Catherines, Corsica, France. July 1944. Informal portrait of 421735 Flight Sergeant S. J. Kelly of Cabramatta, NSW, a member of No. 451 Squadron RAAF operating from a base in Corsica.

Corsica, France. 21 May 1944. The funeral service for 408177 Flight Lieutenant J. D. Ward, held at a local cemetery near the Poretta landing field of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron.

 

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Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. 16475 Leading Aircraftman G. J. Hoad of Pingelly, WA, polishes the propeller of a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF on an airfield in Southern France. Behind are the big hangars which once housed French airships.

Cuers, Southern France. September 1944. Flight Lieutenant S. O. Prior, RAAF Public Relations Officer Middle East (seated front), celebrates his birthday in the company of members of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF. This group of pilots are also celebrating the fact they found an operating brewery in Toulon and returned with a load of French "Bierre" for the squadron's messes. The squadron now has more beer than it had received in the last three years in the desert. Identified is Warrant Officer Joe Barrington, front, second from right

Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. 10776 Sergeant Don W. Cosson of Chew, Vic, a member of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF, operating from Poretta Airfield, exchanges gossip with an inhabitant of the picturesque village close to the airfield.

RAAF Identification card of 427302 Flying Officer (FO) John Anglin Cullity, RAAF. FO Cullity was one of a group of allied airmen who, after being shot down or crashing in France, had been hidden by the French Resistance group La Voix du Nord (Voice of the North). Madame Heller, an Austrian national, and her husband Ernest ran a photographic studio and she was a billeting officer for La Voix du Nord.

Poretta, Corsica, France. May 1944. No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF which is now operating from Poretta Airfield in Corsica, and had previously been based in the Middle East for three years. On its first sortie it shot down a Messerschmitt Bf109 in flames. The commanding officer of the squadron 402365 Squadron Leader Ed E. Kirkham (right), is speaking with Wing Commander E. G. Morris DSO (left), who is Wing Commander Flying of No. 251 group RAF which includes RAF, Rhodesian and RAAF squadrons.

 

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NORMANDY, FRANCE. C. 1944-07. FRENCH CHILDREN SHOW LIVELY INTEREST IN A SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT OF NO. 453 SQUADRON RAAF AT THE BEACH-HEAD AIRSTRIP, AN ADVANCED LANDING GROUND, B.11, AS RAF AND RAAF GROUND CREWS TELL THEM ALL ABOUT IT.

Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. A Supermarine Spitfire IX aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF is prepared by airmen for engine run up after completion of servicing at Serragia airfield in Corsica. Heavy drums are being strapped to the rear fuselage to prevent the tail from rising during the engine run.

Juvincourt, France. C. 1945-05. These Australian, British and New Zealand liberated prisoners of warwere repatriated on Victory in Europe (VE) day (1945-05-08) by RAAF Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron and No. 473 Squadron from Juvincourt near Rheims, having spent varying periods in German camps.

Air crew members of No. 464 (Mosquito) Squadron RAAF line up for an official Squadron portrait when based at Rosieres-en-Santerre

Cuers, France. 4 September 1944, members of B Flight of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF operating from Southern France

AUSTRALIA MEETS FRANCE IN THIS PICTURE OF FLIGHT-SERGEANT FRED WOOD OF ADELAIDE, FRATERNISING WITH THE CHIEF GENDARME IN A NORMANDY VILLAGE. FLIGHT-SERGEANT WOOD IS A FITTER OF THE RAAF, IN CHARGE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF A COMPLETE SPITFIRE SQUADRON. HE WAS THE FIRST MEMBER OF A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GROUND CREW TO LAND IN FRANCE AND HAS JUST BEEN MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

 

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NORMANDY, FRANCE. C. 1944-07. FRENCH CHILDREN SHOW LIVELY INTEREST IN A SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT OF NO. 453 SQUADRON RAAF AT THE BEACH-HEAD AIRSTRIP, AN ADVANCED LANDING GROUND, B.11, AS RAF AND RAAF GROUND CREWS TELL THEM ALL ABOUT IT.
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Serragia, Corsica, France. June 1944. A Supermarine Spitfire IX aircraft of No. 451 Squadron RAAF is prepared by airmen for engine run up after completion of servicing at Serragia airfield in Corsica. Heavy drums are being strapped to the rear fuselage to prevent the tail from rising during the engine run.

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Juvincourt, France. C. 1945-05. These Australian, British and New Zealand liberated prisoners of warwere repatriated on Victory in Europe (VE) day (1945-05-08) by RAAF Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron and No. 473 Squadron from Juvincourt near Rheims, having spent varying periods in German camps.
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Air crew members of No. 464 (Mosquito) Squadron RAAF line up for an official Squadron portrait when based at Rosieres-en-Santerre
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Cuers, France. 4 September 1944, members of B Flight of No. 451 (Spitfire) Squadron RAAF operating from Southern France
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AUSTRALIA MEETS FRANCE IN THIS PICTURE OF FLIGHT-SERGEANT FRED WOOD OF ADELAIDE, FRATERNISING WITH THE CHIEF GENDARME IN A NORMANDY VILLAGE. FLIGHT-SERGEANT WOOD IS A FITTER OF THE RAAF, IN CHARGE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF A COMPLETE SPITFIRE SQUADRON. HE WAS THE FIRST MEMBER OF A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GROUND CREW TO LAND IN FRANCE AND HAS JUST BEEN MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

'Flight' is rocking a Sten? Very unusual.... Probably dropped some flight pay on a trophy.