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25.01.2022 The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II. This original footage shows the dedicated people who made the mighty B-29 and help support the war effort.

25.01.2022 The Battalion would like to invite all members of the 1 RAR Facebook page in commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Battle of Coral-Balmoral, by viewing the ...video presentation below, created in lieu of the traditional Battalion Parade. This can be achieved by clicking on the Play button below. We hope you enjoy our presentation. See more

25.01.2022 New episode of Curator on the Loose! Today its all about the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II. Did you know: The Blue Angels used the F-4 Phantom during the late 60s ...to mid-70s? Learn more about the Blues with our latest Museum of Flight At Home activity page! Explore https://bit.ly/BlueAngelsMOFAH

24.01.2022 This film was made by The Australian Commonwealth Film Unit in 1966. Directed by John Abbott. I have used AI (Artificial Intelligence) to upscale the film. In m...aking this film about the Vietnam War, the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit did not look for battles and heroes. This was to be the story of the young Australians who were carrying on the standards of service begun by their grandfathers during the First World War. Today is Vietnam Veterans Day, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget all those who served, fought, suffered and died in the Vietnam War. The film shows: 1 Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) on parade in Sydney prior to embarkation for Vietnam. 1 RAR on operation with the United States 173rd Airbourne Brigade in War Zone D. Australian Engineers dismantling a Viet Cong booby trap. 105mm Howitzers of 105 Battery Royal Australian Artillery transported to forward positions to support the infantry. Armoured personnel carriers of the recently formed 1 APC troops of the 1st Cavalry Regiment transporting men of 1 RAR as they move trough villages of War zone D. 1 RAR conducting village searches. 1 RAR intelligence officers question the villagers. Captured Viet Cong weapons including Chinese made rocket proppelled grenades. Mess parade in the field. Extraction by US Army Iroquois helicopter. Arrival at the Bien Hoa airbase. Australians drinking beer. USAF F100 Super Sabre fighter bombers, USN A3 Skywarrior bomber and USAF C130 Hercules transport aircraft at Bien Hoa. Australians on a truck headed for leave to Saigon. Soldiers at an Army education course. A game of touch football. Troops prepare for another operation into War Zone D firing weapons into firing pits.

24.01.2022 If our #TriviaTuesday post about the Mustang taught us anything, its that there is a lot of confusion amongst our fans about the differences between the first ...few models of P-51! So, well give you some VERY general clarifications. There are actually tons of differences between some of these models, but the biggest areas of confusion we saw can be summarized like so: The P-51A had an Allison engine, all the models after had Merlins. Most Mustangs (B, C, or D) had Packard-built Merlins. The P-51B and C were essentially the same airframe and powerplant, but the B was made in California and the C in Texas. All were made with "birdcage" style canopies. The "Malcolm Hood" was a field modification that swapped out the center canopy with a one-piece plexi "hood" that bowed out for more headroom and rear visibility, but it was never a factory feature on any model and was fitted in the field on both B and C models. The true bubble canopy was introduced on the D model. Both the B and C had four .50 cal machine guns, the D had six. Everybody on the same page now?

23.01.2022 Were finding out what life is like for the 4,500 brave men and women aboard this aircraft carrier. Join us tonight at 10PM on Carriers at War: Ready to Launch. http://bit.ly/2w8VqIY

22.01.2022 ON THIS DAY: Fire Support Base Coral was attacked by North Vietnamese forces on 13 May 1968, marking the start of the Battle of Coral-Balmoral, which was to be ...Australias costliest and most protracted battle of the Vietnam War and a significant victory. FSBs Coral and Balmoral sat astride a route used by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces approaching or departing Saigon and nearby Bien Hoa, and comprised defended positions for artillery, mortars and armoured vehicles which in turn supported infantry patrols of the area. The North Vietnamese launched several strong attacks in an attempt to drive our forces from this important area. The Australians also initiated combat during their many patrols outside the bases. Twenty-six Australian soldiers died in the three-week-long series of actions: two from 12 Field Regiment; one from 104 Signals Squadron; 16 from 1 RAR; six from 3 RAR; and one from 161 Independent Reconnaissance Squadron. Over 100 Australians, five New Zealanders and five American soldiers were wounded. Thank you all for your service, and may those who fell rest in peace. Video (no sound): Fire Support Base Coral, Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam, 30 May 1968. An Iroquois helicopter of No 9 Squadron, RAAF lands supplies of rations and ammunition to members of the Australian Army forward fire position Fire Support Base Coral. It was called in by army field radio. Australian War Memorial

22.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/16815514/videos/10214956313176259/

21.01.2022 On this date 78 years ago the Battle of the Coral Sea was nearing an end. Watch as Naval History & Heritage Command explains how the enemys advance in the Pacific was halted for the first time since the attack on Pearl Harbor with the first air-sea fight in history. #TBT

21.01.2022 https://youtu.be/zxRgfBXn6Mg

21.01.2022 Today were touring the UH-1H HUEY! "How cool is that!?" Kick off your day with our latest Curator on the Loose video! Let us know in the comments what aircraft you would like to see next...

21.01.2022 1:6 Dora By Peter Shaw

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20.01.2022 It's so rare that submarines face off underwater that this February 9, 1945, encounter is the first and only such dogfight in recorded naval history. Stream this story and more on the new season of Hell Below: http://bit.ly/2PnVqwW

20.01.2022 CURATOR ON THE LOOSE! Get ready to meet My Old Lady one of our collections newest additions, a CH-47D Chinook helicopter! Join Senior Curator Matthew Burchette as we discuss the rich history of the Chinook helicopter, from Vietnam to recent rescue missions. #StillFlying

20.01.2022 I built this from a Flair Kit Stearman Evolution 7 Cylinder Radial

19.01.2022 The basics of firing the main battery. Please support the museum with a donation by going to: https://gf.me/u/ysdi3c

19.01.2022 Curtiss P-40E-1-CU (Model 87A-4), Warhawk IA, #AK940 (1058), constr.no. 15411, N940AK. This is what I have found about this particular airworthy aircraft and i...s not likely to be totally comprehensive. It was purchased directly from the Curtis Aeroplane Division of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation of Buffalo, New York, by the British Purchasing Commission in May of 1940 (rather than being delivered under the auspices of the Lend-Lease Act - and the P-40s were obtained in lieu of 144 P-39 Airacobras originally allocated to Canada but reassigned to the British Royal Air Force, with the British Commonwealth designation Kittyhawk IA). 1,500 Kittyhawk IA aircraft were built and were basically the export equivalent of the P-40E and were sent to the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, and RNZAF. Under the Lend-Lease Act, all aircraft purchased with U.S. funds had to have standard U.S. designations and had to be issued U.S. Army Air Forces serial numbers even though they were never intended for service with the USAAF; and since the Kittyhawk Mk IA was built with some British equipment, the P-40-E aircraft that served with British Commonwealth air forces were given the designation Kittyhawk IA and were assigned the U.S. designation P-40E-1 (Model 87A-4) to recognize the difference. This aircraft was delivered to the RAF on November 6, 1941, as #AK940 (it was later renumbered RCAF #1058). It was then allocated to the Royal Canadian Air Force and served with No. 111 (F) Squadron (a fighter squadron), unofficially known as the "Thunderbird Squadron. In a ceremony, the Chief of the Saanich or WSNE Nation, presented the squadron with a Thunderbird Totem and named them the "Thunderbird Squadron." This name was loved by the members of the squadron but it was never officially adopted. It was based at RCAF Stations Rockville, Ontario, and Sea Island and Patricia Bay, British Columbia, from 1941 to 1943 and coded "LZ-E." In 1942, X Wing was formed, comprised of Squadron 111 (F) - a fighter squadron - and Squadron 8 (BR) - a bomber reconnaissance squadron - to provide defensive patrols around the islands of Umnak and Unalaska. By taking over defensive duties, they would be relieving USAAF squadrons which would carry the fight forward to the Japanese forces on the Aleutian islands of Adak, Kiska and Attu. Between 1944-45, this aircraft flew with RCAF No. 133 (F) Squadron based at RCAF Sea Island and Patricia Bay, British Columbia (133 (F) Squadron, which is credited with shooting down two Japanese "Fu-Go" or balloon bombs in early 1945). The aircraft was declared surplus and struck off charge on August 16, 1946, and put in storage at RCAF Vulcan, Alberta. After WWII, Canadian authorities would not allow former warplanes to be registered and flown, and surplus Canadian P-40s were sold for as little as $50 each, even though many had been overhauled just before being declared surplus. Some were purchased by private citizens as a source of hardware and/or used as parts-bins. Records indicate various private owners following WWII, and one in particular, Mr. C.R. Charlie Parker, was the owner of Bomber Service gas station one mile south of Red Deer, Alberta, which had had Avro Lancaster KB855 on display (for 25 cents, one could climb inside it - see photo), and in 1954, for health reasons he became forced to put the business up for sale. Two years later, the business was purchased by Walter Mielke, who then was was approached by Bob Sturges of Troutdale Airmotive Company (Troutdale, Oregon) who offered to purchase the Lancaster for $6,000 and convert it into a fire-fighting water bomber (that company was also the owner of P-40 #43-5802 for a time). The offer was accepted on the condition that Troutdale Airmotive purchase a surplus P-40 Kittyhawk (this aircraft) from the RCAF Vulcan and move it to Bomber Service to replace the Lancaster (the nose section of the "Lanc" caught fire while being readied for takeoff to be ferried out; it was towed back to the service station and later sold for scrap). The P-40 was hauled overland to Bomber Service where it was put on display during the 1950s, and continued to be displayed in front of businesses in Red Deer during the 1960s. Thereafter, it was moved to several locations including Calgary and Edmonton, Canada, New York and Michigan. Originally restored in the early 1980s - fuselage in Fort Collins, Colorado, wings at Fabens, Texas, and assembled in Pontiac, Michigan - it first flew again on July 26, 1980, as SNAFU" with the number N940AK. From what I have read, during all this time, it was alternately painted in the markings of the RCAF and the U.S. American Volunteer Group (AVG). Following at least two more private owners, it was based at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York (William Anderson). It was badly damaged in a forced landing near Phelps, New York, on November 5, 1995. Following a failed lawsuit over ownership of the wreckage, it went into storage in Florida. It was purchased by Dick Thurman of Vintage Warbird Museum Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, and subsequently sold to Tony Banta of Livermore, California, who in June of 2000, had the wings shipped to Pioneer Aero Restorations, and the remainder being shipped to Avspecs Limited (both in Aukland, New Zealand) and was made a tandem-seat, but not dual-control, aircraft. Once restoration was completed, it flew again on March 24, 2002, and made its public debut at the 2002 Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow in New Zealand. By 2017, it was acquired to become part of Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon and is registered to Jack Ericksons "P40 Kittyhawk LLC" company, where it is airworthy and painted as serial number 41-13521 (I did see references to s/n 41-13521 as being part of a construction block that was forwarded to the Royal Australian Air Force and was involved in some accidents before being stricken, but have found little to verify that and little else). There were RCAF aircraft that were painted with the famous sharkmouth of the AVG (see photos of No. 14 Squadron). One in particular was that of Flight Lt. J. A. Crimmins of No. 14 Squadron of the 343rd Fighter Group based in the Aleutians. That sharkmouth was a tribute to Lt. Gen. Claire Chennault, father of Lt. Col. John Chennault, 343rd Fighter Group commanding officer, and a tribute to their American friends. My photos (except a couple as indicated) and video clips. https://youtu.be/bdhqzrKGSRk https://youtu.be/h0bKeJXJYwc https://youtu.be/Klv0EmKVvKc

18.01.2022 On behalf of Major George Alfred CONSTABLEs family and friends I would like to make this dedication. On this day the 23rd May 2020 we bow our heads and remembe...r Australian Military Forces Soldier Major George Alfred CONSTABLE of The Australian Military Forces 161st (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight. George Alfred CONSTABLE was born in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia on the 24th March 1936 the son of Mr and Miss CONSTABLE of Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia he attended the State School in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia and worked until he enlisted for Service in Vietnam. George Alfred CONSTABLE enlisted on an unknown date In to the Australian Military Forces enlisting at the rank of an Officer with the service no. 235125 and was posted to the Royal Australian Military College Duntroon. Military Officer CONSTABLE was posted to the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. Military Officer CONSTABLE visit Vietnam on the 15th September 1964 to the 24th September 1964 in Vietnam. By now Major CONSTABLE was posted to the 161st (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight from the 19th July 1967 to the 23rd May 1968. The reconnaissance flight was sent to Vietnam as part of the Australian Task Force in mid-1966. It is responsible for a wide variety of flying missions including target spotting, general observation, tactical liaison and minor medical evacuations. Major CONSTABLEs Cessna was shot down while he was providing convoy cover from Fire Support Base Coral. Three days after returning from Rest & Recreation (5Days) in Australia 23rd May 1968. Sadly, Major CONSTABLE was Killed in Action in South Vietnam on the 23rd May 1968 Age 32 while serving with the 161st (Independence) Reconnaissance Flight South Vietnam. Major CONSTABLEs final resting place is at the Frenchs Forest Cemetery, NSW Plot - Pres. Monumental A54 Major CONSTABLE is also remembered on Panel Number 4 of the Roll of Honour, of the Australian War Memorial. Major CONSTABLE is also remembered on the Newcastle War Memorial May you forever live on in our hearts and memories George you will never be forgotten. Lest We Forget

17.01.2022 Ever dream of learning how to fly the P-51 Mustang? Well here is your chance! This released wartime video made for pilots during WW2 will show you exactly how to fly the P-51B Mustang!!

17.01.2022 Happy Saturday! We are BACK with another episode of Curator on the Loose! STEP INSIDE our B-17 with Senior Curator Matthew Burchette as we explore one of WWIIs most iconic bombers. Want more aircraft videos? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Subscribe https://bit.ly/YouTubeMOF

16.01.2022 Stunning video showing the conditions in a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Flying Fortress during an bombing raid

16.01.2022 A-10 Warthog air strike in Afghanistan

14.01.2022 Captain Spalding stopped by the Museum to perform some maintenance runs and test flights this week, so we asked him to walk us around our Goodyear FG-1D Corsair.... Rumor has it that as Chief Pilot he occasionally answers questions asked on this Facebook page, so let em rip! #WW2 #Corsair #Warbird

14.01.2022 We’re finding out what life is like for the 4,500 brave men and women aboard this aircraft carrier. Join us tonight at 10PM on Carriers at War: Ready to Launch. http://bit.ly/2w8VqIY

13.01.2022 Paul McCarthy has completed his TopRC F4U Corsair from DragonRC. Full composite, Wingspan 2362mm/93inch, Length 1907mm/75inch. Powered by a UMS 7-90. The Corsa...ir will sound fantastic as it roars past with this engine. The pictures is a pictorial progress of the build. Well done Paul McCarthy. Cant wait to see it fly. Paul said the next good day. For more information on the F4U: http://www.dragonrc.com.au/TopRCModel-F4U-Corsa/trc-f4u.htm See more

13.01.2022 Here's some behind the scenes video and photos of the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, as well as some APC footage fr...om the movie. Danger Close is out now On Demand and Digital. We secured the use of four M113 AS4 (stretched) APC's and one M113 A1 which was actually commanded by Lt Adrian Roberts in the Battle of Long Tan, from the Australian Army as well as active Army personnel to help transform them, maintain them and operate them. The Vietnam era M113 A1 was used for stationary scenes and the internal APC scenes with 6RAR Commanding Officer Lt Col Colin Townsend. The talented team from the Royal Australian Army Amoured Corps and our Production Design team did considerable work on the AS4's to make them look as close as possible to the Vietnam era M113 A1's. All the accessories were identical to what was on them during the Battle of Long Tan. The APCs were trucked all the way from the Army's Gaza Ridge Barracks in Bandiana Victoria and from the School of Armour at Puckapunyal to our Nerang set on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia - more than 1400km each way. All of the Australian Army personnel ended up in the movie. Special thanks to the team from the Australian Army: Captain Sheldon Toto Warrant Officer Class One Mark "Smiley" Moran Warrant Officer Class Two Socrates Lekatis Warrant Officer Class Two Tony Millers Warrant Officer Class Two Rocky Hema Sergeant Steve Kahler Trooper Shaun O'Donnell Trooper Jacob Tweedale Trooper Justin Lay Trooper Jake Deadman Lance Corporal Brody Young Trooper John Porajski Trooper James West Trooper William Roberts

12.01.2022 For #FighterFriday, how many aircraft can you count in this ace Fighter World vid from Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army #DroneRacing Team pilots #...HotGlue and #HueyFPV? #SendIt! Big ta to #FighterWorld and the #AusAirForce / #AusArmy pilots! Forces Command - Australian Army

12.01.2022 Ambushed by the Iraqi Air Force... F-15 Eagle vs. MiG-29.

12.01.2022 In the lead up to the 52nd commemoration of the Battle of Coral-Balmoral on Tuesday 12 May, the Battalion would like to invite members of the 1 RAR Facebook pag...e join us in watching the attached video presentation. This can be achieved by clicking the Play button on the video below. The presentation is narrated by CPL Shane Lindgren, a current serving member of 1 RAR and details the actions of the Australian forces at Fire Support Base Coral from 12 May 06 June 1968. We hope you enjoy this presentation and look forward to sharing our memorial service with you tomorrow.

09.01.2022 Here is a fantastic animated video of the Battle of Long Tan commissioned by the Army Museum of Western Australia located in Fremantle. It is part of their Long... Tan exhibit in the museum. The animation was made by Ian OToole who works out of Western Australia - http://ianotoole.com. Ive added some Australian radio transmissions from the Vietnam War in the background for atmosphere, as the original video has no sound.

08.01.2022 Warning this video may contain language at the start of the Introduction. All hale the Australian Armed Forces Royal Australian Navy Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force

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04.01.2022 Sit back, relax and enjoy RAF Musics tribute to the 77th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid.

02.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFVBrKj4Qw