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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.
Ken Campbell's Grave
A photograph of Ken's grave. On the reverse is handwritten 'June 1st 1947'.
Scrapbook page
B/w photograph of Lawrence McNamara with biographic detail and Lancaster with Genoa operation citation and crew list. Letter to Mrs McNamara from George Read with description of Lawrence last operation.
A salute to the few
Remembering the Battle of Britain at an open day at RAF Gaydon.
The Victor B.1
Air-to-air view of a Victor in flight. Aircraft shown is XA927, a Mk B.1. operated by 232 OCU from RAF Gaydon.
Newspaper article with caption. "The Victor....a familiar sight over the Warwickshire countryside these days"
Newspaper article with caption. "The Victor....a familiar sight over the Warwickshire countryside these days"
Sgt JA Taplin RAF Missing
A cutting with brief details about John Taplin.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not had any mail for a week. The weather has been bad and he has not been flying. He asks for ping-pong balls.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not received a box from home. He has not been busy but has been clay pigeon shooting.
Newsletter of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association
An article about the German treatment of British and French prisoners of war.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and studying. He has been getting regular mail. He asks for a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has received several letters and repeats a request for a pipe.
A message of welcome
Welcome letter to John confirming his selection for aircrew training.
Letter to Commanding Officer from Senior Medical Officer, 57 Squadron
The letter recommends that Flight Lieutenant Nicklin and Flying Officer WF Martin are taken off operational flying and made tour expired.
News of Former Members - Frank Claydon
The article gives a brief resume of Frank's life. He worked as a councillor for Barnet but joined up despite his commitment to pacifism.