16 Mar Restored 1992 Australian Air Force Cap … and his favourite Akubra felt hat
Margaret arrived at my studio with her late husband’s Australian Air force cap and his Akubra hat.
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- Bill Wheeler RAAF Pearce WA 1967
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- Pre restoration
Bill entered the Australian Air Force when he was in his early 20’s and had a long career as a pilot.
He started his Air Force career as a trainee sergeant pilot on Winjeel Aircraft, a basic trainer that had
replaced the Tiger Moth, at Point Cook, Victoria.
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- Aust Airforce Official portrait_Bill Wheeler_1992
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- …..his hat lovingly restored!
This is an official photograph of Bill Wheeler in 1992 as Chaplain/Air Commodore.
He was, at the time in Headquarters Operational Command – Glenbrook. The photo was taken at Richmond Air Base.
It was a delight to meet Margaret and hear her stories of travelling the world with Bill and the children
with the Australian Air Force…and a joy to restore his Air Force cap and his favorite, Akubra felt hat.
Contact me if your hat needs cleaning and repairing: Wendi 0411 22 82 32 or please email me