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Photo: On 26 March 1921, Lieut. Frank Willmott (standing on top of the fuselage) landed his de Havilland (DH-6) aircraft at Granite Island. The Bluff is in view across the harbor. Source: State Library of SA
About the SAAM History Group
The SAAM History Group comprises a small number of Museum members with a shared strong interest in researching and writing South Australian aviation history. The main focus is the research and writing of short profiles on significant South Australian aviators and aviation events for publishing on this site and elsewhere. The History Group also assists visitors to the Museum by researching and providing answers to their questions on aviation history, and assists members who are engaged in the restoration of historic aircraft, by researching such matters as aircraft colours, registrations and liveries to ensure authenticity.
On This Page
Aircraft Profiles
Books Published by History Group Members
Biographies of noted South Australian Aviators
Events
Historical Research

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Aircraft Profiles (.pdf)

Books Published by History Group Members
Schaedel Sth. Aust. Airmen of the Great War
An ANZAC Centenary Commemoration Project
Author: Chas Schaedel (with SAAM History Group)
Free Download Here
Weller South Australian Eagles
A Century of Distinguished Service by South Australians in the Air Force.
Author: Greg Weller
Free Download Here
Wing Tips Wing Tips
The Story of the Royal Aero Club of South Australia
Book 1: 1919-1941 & Book 2: 1941-1986
Author: Mike Milln
Available from SAAM Shop
Iconic Airline Zero Hour in Broome
The untold stories of the attacks on northwest Australia in 1942.
Authors: Dr. Tom Lewis OAM & Peter Ingman
Available from SAAM Shop
Carrier Attack Carrier Attack - Darwin 1942
The Complete Guide to Australia's Own Pearl Harbor
Authors: Dr. Tom Lewis OAM & Peter Ingman
Available from SAAM Shop
RAAF in SA The RAAF in South Australia During WW2.
Adelaide - Gawler - Mallala - Mount Gambier - Parafield - Port Pirie - Victor Harbor
Author: Peter Ingman
For purchase information, click here
South Pacific Air War South Pacific Air War
Volume 1: The Fall of Rabaul December 1941-March 1942
Volume 2: The Struggle for Moresby March - April 1942
Volume 3: Coral Sea & Aftermath May-June 1942
Volume 4: Buna & Milne Bay June - September 1942
Authors: Michael Claringbould & Peter Ingman
For purchase information, click here
mosquito Mosquito Monograph
A History of Mosquitoes in Australia & RAAF Operations
Published 1982.
Author: David Vincent.
Out of Print but available secondhand through numerous Aviation Collectable Booksellers.
catalina Catalina Chronicle – A History of RAAF Operations
A great account of RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Operations during World War Two.
Published 1978 as a Limited edition of 1000 Copies
Author: David Vincent.
Out of Print but available secondhand through numerous Aviation Collectable Booksellers.
hudson The RAAF Hudson Story - Book 1
The Lockheed Hudson achieved fame as Australia's main modern warplane in the early part of the Pacific War.
Book One details the RAAF Hudson experience in Malaya, Australia (not including NT) and the Middle East.
Author David Vincent.
Available from Avonmore Books
hudson2 The RAAF Hudson Story - Book 2
The Lockheed Hudson achieved fame as Australia's main modern warplane in the early part of the Pacific War.
Book Two covers RAAF Hudson operations from the NT, Ambon, Timor, New Britain and New Guinea.
Author David Vincent.
Available from Avonmore Books

Biographies (.pdf)

Events (.pdf)

Historical Research (.pdf)