of RAAF Memorabilia
H354. A pith helmet or solar topee named to F/O L. M. Downie RAAF Richmond under the sweatband, possibly Leslie McDonald Downie. The helmet is covered with a khaki cloth and has a RAF flash on the left side of the puggaree. The helmet is also lined in khaki cloth, has a brass vent hole at the top, a light grey sweatband and a green underside to the brim. The liner is stamped Manufactured by Embleton & Co Melbourne Australia and the chinstrap has been removed.
H355. A pith helmet or solar topee named to a F/O (name erased) the helmet is covered with a khaki cloth and has a RAF flash on the left side of the puggaree. The helmet is also lined in khaki cloth, has a brass vent hole at the top, a light grey sweatband and a green underside to the brim. The liner is stamped Manufactured by Embleton & Co Melbourne Australia and the chinstrap has been removed.
H356. A pith helmet or solar topee named to E Bird A.F.C. the helmet is covered with a khaki cloth and has a RAF flash on the left side of the puggaree. The helmet is also lined in khaki cloth, has a brass vent hole at the top, a light grey sweatband and a green underside to the brim. Both liner and sweatband are stamped Manufactured by Embleton & Co Melbourne Australia.
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02.11 | 07:44
Kelly, Yes, I am always adding to my collection.
02.11 | 07:21
Hello I am wondering if you are adding to your collection of cuff links. I have some eagle and crown gold ones I came across today at a thrift store. Your museum has been great to learn from.
15.09 | 10:37
Lucy, Thank you very much, I have amended my website. Regards, Lindsay.
15.09 | 10:04
PI186. W. J. SANDERCOCK 417420 R.A.A.F. was not discharged on 11/1/1945 - he was shot down over Norway.