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AWM
Annex
Treloar Technology Center
Vicars
& Callan Streets, Mitchell, ATC
This facility
contains the AWM's larger collection of aircraft and military
treasures related to Australian military involvement in
nearly a century of conflicts. Guided tours are provided
by staff to small groups. Their collection is amazing and
very large, and every part of the collection deserves a
page worth of information. Fascinating relics, like a landing
boat from the Gallipolli Landing, or the gun off the famous
German raider SMS Emden. Also, a huge collection of guns
and mortars that were taken as trophies after the war and
given to Australian towns after the war in apperception
for their contribution of men to the war effort - the more
men, the large sized gun they received.
World War II Europe
Of interest is a V-2
Rocket & Launch Trailer. This mobile trailer is the
only such example left in the world. Also, an Me-109G, the
only airframe in the world left in its original war camouflage
scheme. And Luftwaffe secret weapons, Me 262 affectionately
know as "Black X" wk nr 500200 and Me 163. A T-34
tank, and several German guns and weapons, like a wheel
mounted 20mm cannon.
World War II Pacific
Probably the most
interesting relic is the other Type A Midget Submarine that
attacked Sydney harbor and was captured. Of interest, this
ship was battery driven, and it could not be recharged.
Contrary to popular belief, these boats were not suicide
craft, they were carefully constructed and they were to
return to their mother submarine after completing their
mission. The craft was the same type that attacked Pearl
Harbor, and Diego Suarez. Other relics include a Japanese
suicide speed boat. |
