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A flight simulator for V-bomber crew training and the crew of a Victor participating in a Battle of Britain air display.

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Batchelder was the pilot of this operation. They bombed inside flares but the navigator insisted it was not Mannheim. Damage to one engine from flak, later they were attacked by a Me 110. They successfully landed at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norwich.

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Hand written table titled 'April - June 1942, losses in chronological order 50 Squadron, code : VN, Base : Skellingthorpe'. During this period the squadron was operating the Manchester. The last two entries are for August and September.

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The blue cover with a price of twopence and two internal pages advising on the provision of prisoner's clothing, the sick and wounded, repatriation and protected personnel.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…

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EFoinetteE[Recipient]D831214.pdf
Eris Foinette's Wellington was shot down on the way to bomb Kiel. They were hit by flak and baled out. Initially, he thought he was in Sweden but soon discovered he was in Denmark. He and his fellow crew were quickly rounded up by the Germans. Eric…

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An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying B17 and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.

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Two images showing a five-question, written examination paper in bombing knowledge. The time allowed, marks available and some written instructions are included.

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A list of names with five numbers underneath. Handwritten above is a single letter.
Below is a list of heights of each of the five lines of aircraft.

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List of events with menus for all meals. Artwork of RAF and WAAF personnel and best wishes from Group Captain D C Pickard DSO DFC commanding 140 Wing airfield.

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A vertical aerial photograph of the German retreat at Sallūm after Alamein. There is a description of the events at that time.

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A large group of trainees pictured with four staff in front row, all sitting and standing in four rows. All trainees are wearing tunics with white belts and side caps. Building in the background right side and another behind trees on the left.…

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MTownsleyH994575-180615-02.pdf
While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history. His pilots on operations were Pilot…

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A typed list with the names of personnel on duty.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-60.pdf
Pat's research into her father's RAF life. He was shot down over the Netherlands and was protected by locals until he gave himself up. He was held at three prisoner of war camps and towards the end of the war he was forced into the Long March.…

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Lucky programme number 306 for a revue performed by the Finchley Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, compered by Henry Howard and performed by 'The Gremlians'.

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The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.

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Informs him that official German sources have confirmed the death of his son on 12 August 1943 (assumed for official purposes).

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Alan writes that he has finished his exams and is waiting for the results. Something has affected his future training and he expects to return to England soon.

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ENorthWAStrongJ460616-Part.pdf
[pages 1 and 2 are missing]
Alan writes that he has been in London. He travelled back by train and ferry. Then via Brussels and then train the next day into Germany where a lot of the towns had been bombed.
[more pages missing]

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He thanks her for her letter and 'enclosures'. He is not feeling happy and wants to quit.

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He missed her at the station. He thanks her for Christmas and his presents.

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He has had some traumatic flights with damage to his aircraft. They had a forced landing and got back by train. He thanks her for money she sent.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450806.pdf
He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450927.pdf
He thanks he for her letter. He is waiting to be posted. He had a pleasant journey to Doncaster. He has been potato picking.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ451008.pdf
He is sorry that he couldn't get leave over the weekend. He has cycled into York and enjoyed his trip.

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