RAAF Plane Appeal Fund Newcastle Canoe Derby 1941 Spitfire fund-raising badge

A scarce original circa 1941 World War II period 'Royal Australian Air Force Appeal Fund Newcastle Canoe Derby celluloid tin button badge'; blue printed details on white background, the centre depicting a Spitfire Fighter Plane. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing.Diameter approx 25mm.The 'Newcastle Canoe Derby' refers to a fund-raising event held in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, specifically in 1941, to aid in the purchase of a Spitfire aircraft during World War II. This derby took place on Throsby Creek and featured canoes of various shapes and sizes, including some unconventional craft like 'battleships'. The event was a popular spectacle, with crowds lining the banks to watch the races.