Cec Fisher, an original member of 12 Squadron RAAF, his stories and photographic collection

	12 Squadron Hawker Demons at Laverton, Victoria in 1939
	12 Squadron's base at Parap Civilian airfield, Christmas 1939. Photograph taken from a Wirraway flying above the Parap Hotel. This area is now a built-up residential area and the original runway is now Ross Smith Avenue. The Darwin Racecourse is located behind the airfield. Fannie Bay and East Point can be seen at the top of the photograph.
	12 Squadron Avro Anson, Darwin 1939
	Cec Fisher, February 1989 at Point Cook, with an original 12 Squadron Hawker Demon.
	Cec Fisher standing on the wing of an early Wirraway
	Ian Robertson, original member of 12 Squadron and President of N0 12 Squadron Association, unveiling a plaque for 12 Squadron at Laverton, Victoria on 6 February 1989.
	Laverton February 1989, with Squadron originals Doug Laver, Jack Gerber, Joe Werner, Dick Veasey, Alec Spooner, George Prosser, and Ted Roberts.
	Arthur Hocking unveiling a plaque in Darwin in July 1989. Graham Chalmers looking on.
	Darwin July 1989, some early 12 Squadron chaps along with serving members in uniform. Bettie Fisher in front with Administrator and invited group.
	Plaque for 12 Squadron RAAF at Darwin in July 1989.
	Graham Chalmers, Commanding Officer in July 1989 of 12 Squadron RAAF (Chinooks)
	First day of RAAF re-union inspecting old D.C.A. Hangar at Parap Civil Drome, Darwin, July 1989. This hangar first used by 12 Squadron in September 1939.
	Inspecting old D.C.A. Hangar at Parap Civil Drome, Darwin, July 1989.
	Visit to Adelaide River War Cemetery, July 1989
	"We found it! Our old emergency air strip at Pell, south of Darwin.
	RAAF Buses which drove us about. On highway near Adelaide River.
	Another find at Batchelor Satellite Strip. Ian Robertson, Andy Kelso and Jim Truscott with rusted remains of steel mesh used on drome in wet weather.
	Introduction to the modern F-18 Hornet aircraft. Cec Fisher on ladder at right, Darwin, July 1989.
	Inspecting cockpit of F-18 Hornet, Darwin, July 1989.
	Closing down flypast for No. 12 Squadron (Chinook), Amberley, 1990.
	Closing down flypast for No. 12 Squadron (Chinook), Amberley, 1990.
	Closing down parade for No. 12 Squadron (Chinook), Amberley, 1990.
	12 Squadron Wirraways over Melville Island
	12 Squadron Vultee Vengeance dive bombers over Merauke
	12 Squadron Wirraways. Painting by Bob Alford from the Northern Territory.
	12 Squadron - The Prime Movers, RAAF Amberley
	Sleeping quarters at Vestey's Meatworks. Mosquito nets were an essential item to keep away the mosquitos.
	Meteorological Officer "Blue" Connor and Sgt. Bert Crudgington wash their clothes by boiling them in tins on an open fire in front of the NCO's Quarters, RAAF Station, Darwin, 1941..
	"Farewell to a gentleman" 15 August 1941 - Squadron Leader Clarrie P. Glasscock with members of 12 Squadron following a parade where he was presented with the framed photos in this photograph.
	Excerpt from the Menu for the Farewell Dinner for Squadron Leader Clarrie P. Glasscock which was held on 18 August 1941.
	Civilian Aerodrome, at Parap, Darwin. Shows the Guinea Airways hangar and the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) building in August 1939. The Guinea Airways hangar still stood a number of years ago and still showed some scars from the Japanese air raids on 19 February 1942.
	"Christmas Treat" held at Parap Civil Aerodrome on Friday 22 December 1939. The Wirraways are a silver colour. Camouflaged Wirraways did not arrive in Darwin until 11 January 1940.
	"Christmas Treat" held at Parap Civil Aerodrome on Friday 22 December 1939.
	12 Squadron's "A" and "B" Flights' Bellman Hangar that was used for the "Smoke Concert" held on the evening of Friday 22 December 1939. The Stage is supported on empty beer barrels.
	Wedge Tailed Eagle shot at Milner's Swamp. Left to Right:- Hobley, Cadd, Cec Fisher, Hughes and Ian Robertson.
	Wirraway A20-89 of 12 Squadron RAAF runs up its engine before take off at Para Civil Aerodrome, Darwin 1940.
	Wirraways of "C" Flight, 12 Squadron RAAF on the tarmac at the Parap Civil Drome, Darwin, 1940.
	RAAF Station Darwin under construction, early 1940.
	Parade held at RAAF Station Darwin, 1940.
	A 13 Squadron, Mark 1 Hudson delivers spare parts to an unserviceable 12 Squadron Wirraway flown by Squadron Leader Keith "Tats" Hampshire at Wyndham 1940.
	12 Squadron personnel relax at Drysdale River Mission in 1940. Seated Left to Right:- LAC Dick Veasey, Sgt. Alex Spooner, F/Lt Cyrus Sharp, P/O "Pete" Smith, P/O Colin Munro. Standing:- S/Ldr Clarrie Glasscock (the Commanding Officer).
	12 Squadron Wirraways over Darwin in 1940.
	12 Squadron "Sporting Activities" near temporary Hutted Camp, Darwin in 1940. Reg Wood on the right.
	Hotel Darwin in 1940, which was managed by Vin Leahy.
	F/Sgt Frank Courtis and Cpl Wetherall enjoy a drink from coconuts which grew along the Darwin foreshore.
	Jimmy Truscott and Ben Kennedy inspect a termite nest during a bush trip to Humpty Doo in the Northern territory.
	Stage Dressing for a 12 Squadron show in about early 1940. "Moth Eaton's Flying Circus" can be seen on one of the signs.