Episode 122 – WOA – The Australian War Memorial

Hosts: Dave Homewood and James Kightly

Recorded: 24th of November 2015

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 24 seconds

In this Wings Over Australia episode, Dave Homewood and James Kightly visit the world famous Australian War Memorial in Canberra. This is a superb museum covering all aspects of Australia’s military history from the Boer War and WWI through to WWII, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, and beyond. And the Memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in the service of their country.

In the discussion as they walked around the museum, Dave and James concentrate mainly on the aviation side of things, with particular emphasis on the aeroplanes in the collection from World War One and World War Two. There are some particularly interesting displays, including the Striking By Night display that incorporates an Avro Lancaster bomber with a Messerschmitt Bf109G night fighter, an 88mm anti-aircraft gun, and lighting, sound and video effects.

Another display of note is the Over The Front display which has genuine WWI aeroplanes, brought to life by a very wide screen film made by New Zealand’s own Sir Peter Jackson and narrated by New Zealander Sam Neill.

Much more is discussed too, in this very interesting and insightful episode.

Quick Links:

• The Australian War Memorial’s Website

• The Australian War Memorial’s Facebook Page

• Striking By Night

• Over The Front

Dave’s Photos from The Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial
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The Aeroplanes and Aviation Related Exhibits

Striking By Night – Avro Lancaster vs. Messerschmitt Bf109G and 88mm Flak

Over The Front

de Havilland Mosquito

Hawker Sea Fury

Mitsubishi Zero

Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawkl

North American P-51D Mustang

Gloster Meteor cockpit

Bell UH-1 Iroquois

GAF Canberra nose

Supermarine Spitfire V

Mig 15 fuselage

Nakajima Hayabusa “Oscar”

CAC Wirraway