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Lancasters at sunset
Four Lancasters silhouetted by the setting sun. One nose is side on and two are front viewed. The fourth is behind and viewed from the side.
On the reverse is 'British Official Photograph. "T for Tommy makes a sortie". There is information about the…
On the reverse is 'British Official Photograph. "T for Tommy makes a sortie". There is information about the…
Letter to Albert Millson from Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
The letter invites Albert to an investiture and encloses a ticket for a witness.
Recent news
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.
Everything going to schedule
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Writing to his mother Roly describes that he is happy and that the change in weather has not interfered with flying and that he is looking for a local tennis court.
John Waugh's training course
23 airmen arranged in three rows.
Each man is named on the reverse.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Each man is named on the reverse.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Flight Sergeant John Montague Miln
Notes describing that Lancaster ND989 of 61 Squadron had been shot down and John Miln died together with his crew, Flight Officer Ian Melville Campbell, Sergeant John Norman Hoad, Sergeant Samuel Vernon Wickland, Sergeant John McCabe and Sergeant…
Roll of recruits
Nominal roll of recruits drafted to Cardington, includes J O Lancaster with trade air crew.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes he has received three letters and photographs. There have been plays and a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that little has happened. There have been musical recitals. Some words have been blacked out by the censor.
Cartoon of three men in a bed
A cartoon of three men sleeping in a bed. On the reverse is an explanation.
Letter to Ron Bartlett's wife from 61 Squadron
The letter advises that Ron is missing.
Letter from Ron Bartlett to his parents-in-law
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Ron thanks them for letting him marry Lynne, their daughter. His training at Moncton is finishing and he doesn't regret leaving but hopes to come back to Canada.
In Memory of an Airman
A newspaper article about a stained glass window dedicated to Robert Turner.
Arthur's Letter to Mrs Heckendorf
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The story of events the night Mrs Heckendorf's son was shot down and died.
Leonard William Fairbank's service history
Detailing Leonard's birth in Biggleswade, his training history, squadrons served with and aircraft flown in and continued service following 1945. Completed by Leonard's daughter Jean Carter and her husband Clive.
Letter to John Weightman's Father
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The letter advises than John has failed to return from an operation over enemy territory.
Frank Howkins and his crew
Six airmen standing at the tail of their Lancaster after the Tirpitz operation.
On the reverse the six have signed their name and handwritten is 'Nov 44 On return from the "Tirpitz" raid'.
On the reverse the six have signed their name and handwritten is 'Nov 44 On return from the "Tirpitz" raid'.
Letter to Leading aircraftwoman Hayhurst from Flying Officer EJ Detheridge
He writes that Johnnie is missing but hopes that he may be safe, likely as a prisoner of war.
A handwritten annotation states 'Died in crash'.
A handwritten annotation states 'Died in crash'.
Letter to John Holden from Joey
She complains that he hasn't written to thank her for the mascot. She has moved into better accommodation and has had lots of dancing.
The envelope is stamped return to sender.
Included is a printed note with a redirection comment and a free…
The envelope is stamped return to sender.
Included is a printed note with a redirection comment and a free…
The story of the loss of Stirling BK767 June 1943
An account of the loss of Stirling BK767 compiled by Peter Rhebergen. It includes interviews with one of the two survivors, correspondence with the widow of the other and discussions with other surviving Stirling aircrew. There are accounts of the…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
The RAF has changed their plans and they are not being sent overseas or mixed with transport command. Redundancy looks likely.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His squadron is about to disband and his flight will become part of Transport Command. He may be retrained for non-flying duties in Yorkshire. He discusses complications regarding the wedding due to the leave situation.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been into Bury for a meal, cinema and beer. They went on a Cook's tour over Germany.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for her letter and photograph. he hopes to get away on leave a little earlier. They have been doing POW trips and Cook's tours for ground staff.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
They travelled back in Ron's car from his leave. He enjoyed the cake she gave him. He discusses domestic matters.