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Letter from Wing Commander of 50 Squadron to Mrs Coling
A one page letter signed by Flight Lieutenant W R Francis, on behalf of the Wing Commander of 50 Squadron, to congratulate Mrs Coling on the news that her son, Sergeant Eric Coling, is safe and a prisoner of war.
Bob Burns (1525609)
Account of Bob's last operation to Schweinfurt on 25 April 1944. He describes attack by night fighter; Aircraft spinning down; and Bob eventually blown out of aircraft by explosion, and parachuted to safety. He initially evaded but was captured…
Letter to Mrs E Burns from RAF director of personal services
Confirms their telegram that information had been received from the International Red Cross that her son was a prisoner of war. No information on address of camp he was in. As no news had been received about the rest of his crew, they ask to be…
Letter to George Royall from LAC R W Wheatley
Letter, with envelope, describes Wheatley's training in Canada and his desire to remuster as a navigator. It mentions other colleagues who are in pilot training at Moncton and that his own money problem 'is still a hell of a bind'. He asks how George…
Navigation map reading examination paper
Two images showing a three-question, written examination paper in navigation map reading for air bombers. Page one gives the time and marks available and written instructions and sets a scenario for the examination. Page two has four question, the…
Browning Gun .303
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A detailed manual on a Browning Gun. There are instructions and sketches on the stripping of the gun.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is not happy that he is still at Moncton. He hitch hiked to St Johns. The camp has now raised $60000 for the Fourth War Loan. There have been bands, variety shows and boxing matches.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
They have raised $20000 for the War Loan Victory effort with dances, boxing matches, films and variety shows. They marched through Moncton. He talks about his impressions of Canada.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letters and advises that he may get some leave because his squadron is being disbanded.
Operation to Milan
A drawing of a Lancaster just starting its take off run presented as a certificate recording the Southgate's crews operation to Milan. The artist is Pilot Officer A Pollen, it is signed by the then A.O.C. R A Cochrane.
50 Squadron over Kassel
Drawing shows 50 Squadron Lancaster flying over destroyed buildings, dropping candles on parachutes to illuminate the ruins below while an airman crawls on the wing to take a photograph. A sign points to Kassel and an officer is saying 'Hermann! you…
Short Stirling
A front aerial view of a Stirling. On the reverse text and silhouettes.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes he has moved 2700 miles by train. They stopped at Montreal for 10 hours. Food and accommodation was very good. They were met at Winnipeg by a reception committee. His journey finished at Lethbridge.
Letter to N I Powell from Air Registration Board
Informs him he had satisfied requirements for category "A" Licence valid for Auster III and V.
Sortie report Freilssling [sic] (Freilassing )
Some details of operation to Freilassing marshalling yards. Provide short report on bombing. Lists crew. Two versions of the same document.
Sortie report Brück
Some details of operation to Brück marshalling yards. Lists crew and some details of bombing. Two versions of the same document.
Sortie report Innsbruck marshalling yards
Gives some details of operation to Innsbruck. Lists crew. Two versions of the same document.
Lido Club (Singapore) NAAFI Menu
A menu for a party. On the reverse several people including Jack Wainwright have signed their names and left messages.
Letter to Connie Thornhill from B Parrott
She thanks her for her letter. She has heard from Teddy too. She asks about recovering his possessions from the RAF.
Berlin Again a Mass of Fire after RAF Raid
A newspaper report on the bombing of Berlin.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from 76 Squadron
The telegram advises that her son is missing.
Letter to Fred Dyde's Mother
A letter to Fred's mother explaining he is fine and has his new dentures.
B Flight, No 4 Squadron Group Photograph
A group of trainees arranged in four rows. Underneath each man is named.
Frank Jolliffe's flying log book. One
Flying log book for F S W Jolliffe, bombe aimer/navigator, covering the period from 11 December 1942 to 29 September 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties, Post war flying duties with 35 and 98 squadrons and RAE…
Alfred James Stapleton - personal details
Gives personal details and date of death.