Australian War Memorial visit 28 Dec 2012 - Page 2

TarJak · 12-30-12, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Crackin shots Grant, it looks like the lighting conditions were as challenging as those I encountered at RAF Hendon.

Lighting was a major PITA, but got more good shots than fuzzy ones so I'm relatively happy.

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Did you take any photos of the dioramas there?

I did:

nikimcbee · 12-30-12, 05:55 PM

Those are smurfin cool!

Schroeder · 12-30-12, 05:56 PM

Isn't that a German soldier in the third diorama walking away with the wounded commonwealth guy?

Cybermat47 · 12-30-12, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Isn't that a German soldier in the third diorama walking away with the wounded commonwealth guy?

Yep.

TarJak · 12-31-12, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Isn't that a German soldier in the third diorama walking away with the wounded commonwealth guy?

Yes. Either we were on the same side or he's a POW being used as an assistant medic. Common practise on both sides from what I've read. Not so much on the Eastern Front though.

Bf110 Rudder will kill markings and a 20mm cannon in the foreground:

Bridge structure and 5" turret from HMAS Brisbane (D41) a Perth Class DDG:

Model of HMAS Australia (WWII):

Jimbuna · 12-31-12, 05:10 AM

That bridge structure has always fascinated me...I can't recall seeing anything like that anywhere else.

Cybermat47 · 12-31-12, 04:58 PM

What part is the Bf110 at!? I haven't seen it before! Looks like it was a plane of an ace though! I'll look him up...

Cybermat47 · 12-31-12, 05:07 PM

Showed my Dad those pics. He says you're a pretty good cameraman

Did you see that Sydney Nazi Party flag? Bloody Nutters

Cybermat47 · 12-31-12, 05:11 PM

Found out who flew that Bf110! It's Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer - the greatest night fighter ace of all time with 121 kills!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz-Wolfgang_Schnaufer

TarJak · 12-31-12, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

That bridge structure has always fascinated me...I can't recall seeing anything like that anywhere else.

Nor I. Its integrated into the museum below and you can walk into the bridge (There's even a lift for wheelchairs) from the Post WWII halls.

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

What part is the Bf110 at!? I haven't seen it before! Looks like it was a plane of an ace though! I'll look him up...

Its in the WWII section sorry can't remember which cabinet.

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Showed my Dad those pics. He says you're a pretty good cameraman

Did you see that Sydney Nazi Party flag? Bloody Nutters

Say thanks to your dad from me. Yes I did and they were. That's why they were interned during the war.

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Found out who flew that Bf110! It's Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer - the greatest night fighter ace of all time with 121 kills!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz-Wolfgang_Schnaufer

Well done. Google is your friend. Their is another like it in the Imperial War Museum in London. That one has all 121 of his kills.

Bf-109-G10:

More of G for George:

Sea Fury:

P51:

TarJak · 12-31-12, 07:43 PM

Some detail shots of G for George:

TarJak · 12-31-12, 07:45 PM

Avro 504K Trainer:

SE5a:

Albatros DVa:

Pfalz DXII:

Cybermat47 · 12-31-12, 08:10 PM

I've made a model of that Albatros. I'll post some pics in my model thread.

troopie · 01-01-13, 12:23 AM

Love that model of AE1, I wan't one! Absolutely exquisite, thanks for the pick. I'll have too get down there one day for a visit.

TarJak · 01-01-13, 02:19 AM

Well worth it for the price. :wink:

Chevrolet signals van:

Model of Japanese cruiser Ibuki (WWI):

German 88mm flak gun:

Midget sub:

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That bridge structure has always fascinated me...I can't recall seeing anything like that anywhere else. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	What part is the Bf110 at!? I haven't seen it before! Looks like it was a plane of an ace though! I'll look him up... __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

12-31-12, 05:07 PM	#23
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Showed my Dad those pics. He says you're a pretty good cameraman Did you see that Sydney Nazi Party flag? Bloody Nutters __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

12-31-12, 05:11 PM	#24
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Found out who flew that Bf110! It's Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer - the greatest night fighter ace of all time with 121 kills! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz-Wolfgang_Schnaufer __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

12-31-12, 07:43 PM	#26
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Some detail shots of G for George:

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12-31-12, 08:10 PM	#28
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I've made a model of that Albatros. I'll post some pics in my model thread. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394 Last edited by Cybermat47; 12-31-12 at 08:10 PM. Reason: Corrected spelling

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troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Love that model of AE1, I wan't one! Absolutely exquisite, thanks for the pick. I'll have too get down there one day for a visit. __________________ Serial pest

01-01-13, 02:19 AM	#30
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Well worth it for the price. :wink: Chevrolet signals van: Model of Japanese cruiser Ibuki (WWI): German 88mm flak gun: Midget sub: