A Canadian built Lancaster X, coded VR-A, on which Pilot Officer Andrew Mynarski, the mid-upper gunner, was awarded a VC for bravery in trying to save rear gunner Pat Brophy when the plane was shot down on its thirteenth mission. The Lancaster is one of only two flying today. Click here to read the article by Miles Whittam-Seth.
This article provides a glimpse into the history of Beaufort Bomber A9-557 covering its wartime operational flying and its journey from a battlefield wreck to a museum display. There are only two Beaufort bombers in museums in Australia today, A9-557 in the AWM Canberra and A9-210 in the Australian Army Museum of Flying at Oakey Airfield Queensland. Click here to read the article by Maurice Glasson.
The light cruiser HMAS Perth, which formed part of the Allied fleet that suffered a disastrous defeat by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the battle of the Java Sea, and the subsequent battle of Sunda Strait, in February 1942. The defeat of the allied navies in these battles led to the Japanese occupation of the entire Dutch East
Indies. Click here to read a summary of the talk presented by Miles Whittam-Seth.
Click here to view the animated video which provides an excellent overview of the battle. The video runs for 15 minutes.
Membership
People with an interest in military history are encouraged to become members of The Military History Society of WA. Membership is open to people of all ages.
Benefits for members comprise:
- Access to people with detailed knowledge of military history, covering both specific military events and military theory, ranging from medieval times to the present day
- Attend general meetings and provide input into how the Society operates
- Eligibility to run for committee positions
- Eligibility to vote for committee positions.
The membership fee for the current financial year is:
- Membership for one person – $40
- A family membership – $50 (for one person and a family member).
Click here to access the Application for Membership form.
Download the form, complete the form with your personal details and e-mail the form to militaryhistorywa@yahoo.com.au.
If you pay your membership fee by bank transfer, please ensure that you email the form so that we can match the payment to your membership application. If you do not receive a reply to your membership application, please contact peter Illidge on 08 9387 6094.