Mogg, Albert William
Title
Mogg, Albert William
Description
42 items. The collection concerns Flying Officer Albert William Mogg (DOB, Y51966 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, an album, correspondence, documents, and photographs. He flew operations as a navigator/radar operator with 29, 356 and 25 Squadrons as well as special Havoc flight, 1454 and 1457 Havoc flights from 1940 to 1945.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Steven Whitehead and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Steven Whitehead and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Date
2019-04-20
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Mogg, AW
Collection Items
A group of RAF officers
Eighteen officers wearing tropical uniform with shorts, all but one with peaked caps. Sitting and standing in three rows in front of a building. Some have aircrew brevet visible.
Albert William Mogg
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF sergeant wearing tunic with Radio Observer brevet. On the reverse 'A W Mogg'.
Albert William Mogg
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with navigator brevet, medal ribbon and peaked cap. On the reverse 'A W Mogg'.
Three photographs of aircrew
Left - a sergeant wearing battledress with half brevet stands with bushes in the background.
Middle - two airmen wearing tunics with half brevet and sergeant rank stand in a doorway.
Right - a sergeant wearing battledress with half brevet stands…
Middle - two airmen wearing tunics with half brevet and sergeant rank stand in a doorway.
Right - a sergeant wearing battledress with half brevet stands…
25 Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a Mosquito with hangar in the background. Six versions of the same image, three titled '25 Squadron' and one captioned 'Fighter Command'. On the reverse of one is a partially…
Course photograph
A group of airmen wearing tunics sitting and standing in five rows. Some have pilots or half brevet. Titled 'No 3 course A.C.O.S. June 1944'. Captioned 'B Wing, 8 Squadron, A Flight'. Three versions of the same image. The last has names of…
Five airmen
Five airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps standing arm-in-arm in a row on snowy ground.
Two airmen and car
Two airmen wearing battledress leaning on the rear of a car by a building. Man on the right is warrant officer with half brevet.
Airman and Tempest
An airman wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and side cap standing in front of a Tempest with squadron letters 'SD'. On the reverse an illegible note.
RAF Marine air-sea rescue craft and naval vessel in harbour
Five RAF marine air-sea rescue craft alongside pier at Immingham Docks with Royal Navy Minesweeper and cranes in the background. Two Air Sea Rescue boats have numbers 1501 and 2552, the Minesweeper is HMS Melita M289.
Airman standing on wing of a Tempest
Airman wearing tunic and side cap standing on the wing and leaning on the cockpit of a Tempest. Some numbers jotted on reverse.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve
A large group of men, some in uniform, others in civilian dress, some officers and others airmen sitting and standing in five rows in a room with curtains.
Notification of decoration entitlement
For Flying Officer Mogg. 1939-45 Star and clasp. Aircrew Europe and clasp and Defence Medal.
Form covering initial issue of RAF ID card (Form 1250)
For Warrant Officer Mogg. Serving as RAFVR at 64 Group.
Letter to Albert Mogg from RAF records office
Noted that previous letter had assigned him to a reserve flight that was scheduled for disbandment and requesting that he return the mobilization documents sent in previous correspondence. He would now be transferred to 64 Group at RAF Rufforth.
Letter to Albert Mogg from 64 Group reserve centre
Notice transfer to the strength of 64 Group on the disbandment of 7193 Reserve Flight. Gives instructions to notify changes of personal details.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Made out to Albert Mogg. Specifies conditions of service and includes attestation (not filled out).
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve (wireless operator air gunner section) notice paper. Includes copy of attestation.
Made out to Mr A W Modd specifies terms of service and details of attestation.
Albert Mogg's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
A W Mogg’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 1 August 1940 to 25 July 1945, detailing training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and night fighter aircrew.
He was stationed at RAF Cranwell (No.1 Signals School),…
He was stationed at RAF Cranwell (No.1 Signals School),…
Letter to Albert Mogg from 64 Group reserve centre
Letter clarifies his reserve status and obligations.
Airman and Beaufighter
Left page - an airman standing on snow wearing greatcoat and side cap. Snow covered bushes in the background. Right page - an airman wearing flying jacket standing in front of a Beaufighter.
Football team and airmen
Left page.
Left - soccer team photograph taken in field.
Right - three airmen wearing tunics and side caps lounging on the ground.
Right page.
Left - five airmen on snow covered ground, four standing and one squatting. All wearing greatcoats and…
Left - soccer team photograph taken in field.
Right - three airmen wearing tunics and side caps lounging on the ground.
Right page.
Left - five airmen on snow covered ground, four standing and one squatting. All wearing greatcoats and…
Airmen and aircraft
Left page - three airmen wearing tunics with arms round each other standing in a courtyard surrounded by buildings.
Right page.
Left - front view of a parked Wellington with an airman standing in front. In the distance another Wellington.
Right -…
Right page.
Left - front view of a parked Wellington with an airman standing in front. In the distance another Wellington.
Right -…
Collection Tree
- Mogg, Albert William