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The OCS Memorial. A saluting officer cadet atop a plinth, attached to which is a plaque commemorating graduates killed in action. The area is rich in history both indigenous and post European settlement with the establishment of a Quarantine Station in the 1850s and the construction of fortifications from 1876.
Group portrait of four RAAF aircrew of Mitchell No. 226 Squadron RAF, walking down the entrance drive to their Mess in a 15th century Chateau. Left to right: 425915 FO D. C. Bailey, of Newcastle, NSW; 423832 FO J. W. C. Murray, of Sydney, NSW; 432288 FO J. N. Thompson, of Sydney, NSW; 429700 Flying Officer (FO) R. A. Kelly, of Melbourne, Vic.
Ross Stanford's plaque West Torrens Boulevard of Honour
RAAF aircrew of Mitchell No. 226 Squadron RAF, walking through one of the many ornamental gates of their Mess in an old 15th century Chateau. Left to right: 429700 Flying Officer (FO) R. A. Kelly, of Melbourne, Vic; 423832 FO J. W. C. Murray, of Sydney, NSW; 425915 FO D. C. Bailey, of Newcastle, NSW; 432288 FO J. N. Thompson, of Sydney, NSW.
One of the most iconic photographs of Australia's war, taken by photographer George Silk. Private "Dick" Whittington, wounded in the 2nd/10th Battalion along 'The Old Strip' at Buna on Christmas Eve, is led to medical aid by a Papuan orderly Raphael Oimbari, on Christmas Day 1942 near Buna. He survived his wounds but "Dick" Whittington died in February 1943 from scrub typhus; disease accounted for more casualties even than the high toll of combat.
4241 Sapper Alfred Roy CRIDDLE
Corporal Ron Carroll on the Sarawak Border May 1965
KROKONG, BORNEO. 1965-05. RONALD T. CARROLL (KILLED IN ACTION 1968-08-08) AND 215627 PRIVATE NEIL BROWN, 'A' COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (3RAR). (DONOR N. BROWN)

KROKONG, BORNEO. 1965-05. RONALD T. CARROLL (KILLED IN ACTION 1968-08-08) AND 215627 PRIVATE NEIL BROWN, 'A' COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (3RAR). (DONOR N. BROWN)
Mario (left) Patrick Triffett (Tasmania) and a colleague - New Guinea
Private Mario Giovine, 4th Battalion AMF WW2
Coming ashore in a US Landing Craft north coast New Guinea
Sarah and David Brian on their wedding Day 1962
That picture is HMAS <i>Sydney (III)</i> in the Tsushima Straits the morning after evasive/survival action trying to minimise the effects of the infamous Typhoon Ruth. The storm killed 500 ashore in Japan and registered the limit of 120 knots on <i>Sydney's</i> anemometer before it broke. We regularly shipped green water over the flight deck and lost five aircraft overnight damaged beyond economical repair, including one overboard. Also, one forklift and the captain's jollyboat broke adrift and went for a swim, never to be seen again. But our faithful doggie, the Netherlands' <i>Von Galen</i>, fared much worse. Glimpsed astern every now and then through blinding rain at night, <i>Sydney</i> told her that she need not keep station. By flickering Aldis retrieved from a wrecked motorboat she reported four major fires, boiler and engine rooms flooded, only one boiler working, total electrical failure, no radar, no radio, no gyro compass, useless (spinning) magnetic compass, manual steering and all boats and rafts either stove in or swept away. It was suffixed with a plaintive, <i>"May we stay with you?"</i>

That picture is HMAS <i>Sydney (III)</i> in the Tsushima Straits the morning after evasive/survival action trying to minimise the effects of the infamous Typhoon Ruth. The storm killed 500 ashore in Japan and registered the limit of 120 knots on <i>Sydney's</i> anemometer before it broke. We regularly shipped green water over the flight deck and lost five aircraft overnight damaged beyond economical repair, including one overboard. Also, one forklift and the captain's jollyboat broke adrift and went for a swim, never to be seen again. But our faithful doggie, the Netherlands' <i>Von Galen</i>, fared much worse. Glimpsed astern every now and then through blinding rain at night, <i>Sydney</i> told her that she need not keep station. By flickering Aldis retrieved from a wrecked motorboat she reported four major fires, boiler and engine rooms flooded, only one boiler working, total electrical failure, no radar, no radio, no gyro compass, useless (spinning) magnetic compass, manual steering and all boats and rafts either stove in or swept away. It was suffixed with a plaintive, <i>"May we stay with you?"</i>
Frontal view of Les Clisby's Heinkel downed on 13th May 1940. He captured the crew at gunpoint after landing alongside.
This photograph encapsulates the attrition among pilots serving at the outbreak of WW2. Officers of No. 1 Squadron RAF standing outside their mess, the Mairie at Neuville-sur-Ornain - April 1940 (left to right), Flying Officers Billie Drake and Leslie R Clisby (KIA 14/5/40), Pilot Officer Robert Lorimer (KIA 14/5/40), Flight Lieutenant Peter P Hanks, Flying Officer Peter W O "Boy" Mould, Squadron Leader Patrick J H "Bull" Halahan (Commanding Officer), Lieutenant Jean "Moses" Demozay (French Air Force interpreter), Flight Lieutenant Peter R "Johnny"Walker, Flight Lieutenant D M "Doc" Brown (Medical Officer), Flying Officers Paul H M Richey and John I "Killy" Kilmartin, Pilot Officer William H Stratton and Flying Officer C D "Pussy" Palmer (KIA 27/10/42). Most of 1 Squadron's well trained and experienced pilots are seen here shortly before the outbreak of the blitzkrieg on 10 May 1940. The commanding officer, Squadron Leader PH 'Bull' Halahan, is in the centre, wearing a sheepskin flying jacket. To read their respective fates readers are referred to the 'Stories' tab on the landing page. (Photo source - © IWM C 1293) Devon, Stanley (Flight Lieutenant) Royal Air Force official photographer
On the morning of 13 May 1940, F/O Leslie R "Les" Clisby of No 1 Squadron RAF reported "I attacked Messerschmitt [Me 110] escort first and saw it crashing in flames, then a He 111 which gave out white smoke from both engines. But I had to break off on account of an attack by a French Potez 63. On returning home, I sighted a He 111 below and made an attack which used up my ammunition. Followed E/A until I saw it crash with wheels up ... I then landed alongside and secured five prisoners". F/O Leslie R "Les" Clisby arrived back at Berry-au-Bac a few hours after abandoning Hurricane Mk I JX-F near Coulommes-et-Marqueny on the morning of 13 May 1940, on board a refugee cart "in the best of spirits, having shared a large bottle of red wine with the peasant and his family". The diarist of No 1 Squadron RAF scoffed that the 25-year-old Australian had "chased the startled crew [of He 111P-2 G1+GA of Stab/KG55] all over the countryside, waving his revolver. He wanted their autographs!"
Albert Henry RUSSELL's grave at West Terrace Cemetery Adelaide in the AIF section
Charlie Weeks and Jim Weeks' Memorial Plaque, Boulevard of Honour
Warwick Willson, Torrensville. Memorial Plaque Boulevard of Honour
Arthur Sorrel, 2nd/12th Infantry Battalion. Memorial Plaque, Torrensville
Carr Withall, far right on the running board, with colleagues at the Larkin AIrcraft Supply Company, Coode Island Melbourne 1934
The Unley Arch of Remembrance at the entrance to the Memorial Park on Unley Rd opposite the Town Hall / Council Chambers
FLTLT Latham Carr WITHALL RAF
Richard and his sister Fran
DIstinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, 39-45 War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39-45
1939-45 STar, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 39-45Australian Service Medal 1939-45
William ALfred Stockman's Memorial Plaque Torrensville SA
Squadron Leader (later Group Captain) Des Sheen DFC*
John Crossman's grave in the Chalfont St Giles churchyard, Buckinghamshire
A Douglas Boston light bomber.
After taking a job as Test Pilot with the Hawker AIrcraft Company, Flight Lieutenant Richard C "Dickie" Reynell was attached to No 43 Squadron RAF for operational experience at RAF Tangmere on 26 August 1940. After claiming an Me 109 destroyed on 2 September, the 28-year-old Australian was shot down 5 days later, in combat with enemy fighters over south London.

Seconded to Hawkers to continue his test pilot duties, F/L Richard C "Dickie" Reynell was attached to No 43 Squadron RAF for operational experience at RAF Tangmere on 26 August 1940. After claiming an Me 109 destroyed on 2 September, the 28-year-old Australian was shot down 5 days later, in combat with enemy fighters over south London. Bailing out of Hurricane Mk I FT-F, wounded, his parachute failed to open and he fell dead near Blackheath.
Frederick William Flood
Des Sheen, Battle of Britain pilot and later Group Captain Royal Australian AIrforce
Des Sheen at the controls of his Spitfire during the Battle of Britain. No. 72 Squadron was called "Basutoland" Squadron because like many RAF Squadrons they were 'sponsored' by funds raised in various parts of the British Empire; Basutoland was an independent principality within South Africa, these days know as Lesotho.
Max and Stan weeks' Memorial Plaque Millner Rd Sir Donald Bradman Drive Hilton
Ron barnes' memorial plaque Halifax St / Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Avro ANSON maritime Patrol / Advanced training aircraft
Walter Hamilton from a family wedding
Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War medal, Victory Medal with Mentioned in Despatches clasp
Family funerary memorial at West Terrace Cemetery
A photo of a 141 Squadron Defiant and its crew illustrating the Squadron 'TW' code and the turret that distinguished, and encumbered, the Defiant design.
A Boulton-Paul Defiant of 153 Squadron, one of a number thus equipped in the early part of the war. This aircraft is in daylight colour scheme clearly showing the aircraft's most distinctive feature - the four gun turret. While initially conferring a tactical advantage, its weight later proved an insurmountable handicap, but it found a role as a night fighter. Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/Mk1_Defiant.jpg

A Boulton-Paul Defiant of 153 Squadron in daylight colour scheme clearly showing the aircraft's most distinctive feature - the four gun turret. While initially conferring a tactical advantage, its weight later proved an insurmountable handicap. Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/Mk1_Defiant.jpg
The parade ground at the Officer Cadet School Portsea 1952-85
The Catafalque Party at the opening of the Anson Crash Memorial
An air gunner of No. 264 Squadron RAF about to enter the gun turret of his Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I at Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire, August 1940. He is wearing the GQ Parasuit, supplied exclusively to Defiant gunners, which incorporates a parachute harness and life-saving jacket within a smock overall. Four .303 Browning machine-guns are mounted in the Boulton Paul power-operated turret.
253 Squadron at Kenley 1st December 1940 L to R, sitting on wing: Sgt. RA Innes - P/O RC Graves – Sgt.A Edgley – Sgt. CB Brown – P/O DA Pennington – P/O DS Yapp L to R standing: F/O AF Eckford – Capt. de Scitivaux – F/O SR Peacock-Edwards – P/O G Marsland – F/Lt. RM Duke-Woolley – S/Ldr PR Walker – F/Lt. RF Watts – F/O Wall (Adjutant) – F/O Henry (Intelligence) L to R sitting: Sgt. AS Dredge – Sgt. PJ Moore – Sgt. EHC Kee
Raymond Choat from an image held by SA State Records
Eric Abraham, Howard Pope, Charlie Mance Ted Smout at the internment of PTE Russell Bosisto, Courcelette Cemetery

Eric Abraham, Howard Pope, Charlie Mance Ted Smout at the internment of PTE Russell Bosisto, Courcelette Cemetery

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