Huntly, Robert Fullerton

Title

Huntly, Robert Fullerton
R F Huntly

Description

71 items. The collection concerns Robert Huntly (b. 1919, 50508 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book. He flew operations as a navigator on 109 Squadron flying from the UK and North Africa.
Album One contains photographs of his family
Album Two contains photographs of his family, and service in North Africa.

The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by P Huntly and catalogued by Barry Hunter.

Date

2020-03-16

Publisher

IBCC Digital Archive

Rights

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Identifier

Huntly, RF

Collection Items

Bob Huntly's Sight Log
A log book of astronomical sights kept by Bob Huntly. It includes poetry and nonsense rhymes on various subjects.

Robert F Huntly’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Robert F Huntley, navigator, covering the period from 22 March 1939 to 19 July 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and special operations with 109 Squadron testing…

Bob Huntly
A half length portrait of Bob with sergeants rank but without a brevet.

'C' Flight No 23 C Officers Advanced Training School
32 airmen arranged in three rows in front of the doors at RAF College Cranwell. March 1945.

Airmen and Civilians in front of an Anson
A group of men, women and airmen arranged in five rows in front of an Anson. On the reverse is stamped 'R. F. Huntly' several times.

Bob and Irene Huntly
A studio half length portrait of Bob and Irene. On the reverse '19301 B Huntley [sic]'

Sergeant Bob Huntly
A studio half length portrait of Bob.

Squadron Photograph
A squadron photograph of a group of airmen and airwomen arranged in six rows in front of a Wellington.

30 Trainee Airmen
30 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot flying suits.

12 Trainee Airmen
12 airmen arranged in two rows under the starboard wing of a Tiger Moth. The men are all wearing Sidcot flying suits.

Bob Huntly
Bob leaning against a chimney. On the reverse the photo has been printed as a postcard.

Letter to Bob Huntly from the RAF
The letter refers to Bob's application for enlistment into the RAF.

109 Squadron Badge
A woven badge of a Wellington 'W' of 109 Squadron. The names of the six crew are woven on 'Willie, Mac, Dicky, Bob, Appy and Johnny'.
The reverse of the badge is included.

Bob Huntly's RAF Jacket
A jacket belonging to Bob with his Flight Lieutenant armbands, Navigator brevet and medal ribbons..

Bob Huntly's decorations
Five medals awarded to Bob.
Photo 1 is the reverse of the medals, photo 2 is the front.
Photo 3 is the medals in their delivery box, complete with a list of the medals.
The medals are the Defence Medal, 1939 to 1945 Star, War Medal 1939 to 1945,…

Bob Huntly
Bob in uniform sitting on a rock wall amongst flowers. On the reverse '2 08'.

Bob Huntly in a park
Bob in uniform standing beside a large tree. On the reverse 'May 7th, 1940 Cowdray Park Midhurst'.
There is a second almost identical, slightly cropped image.

Bob Huntly in a Park
A three quarter length portrait of Bob in uniform in a park. On the reverse '2 08'.

Bob Huntly and Brian
Bob in uniform holding a baby, Brian. On the reverse '1944 Brian and Dad'.
There is a second identical copy. On the reverse '4'.

Bob Huntly in Flying Kit
Bob dressed in flying kit

Irene Huntly
Irene with her right foot on the running board of a car. On the reverse '1943 Mum'.

Bob Huntly
Bob in uniform with his right foot on the running board of a car. On the reverse 'Dad 1943'.

Bob Huntly and Irene
Bob in uniform and Irene sitting on the grass.

Bob Huntly holding a Cat
Bob in uniform holding a cat.

Six Airmen drinking Beer
Six airmen, including Bob, drinking beer.
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