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History of RAF Syerston
History of the station from December 1940 including resident squadrons and aircraft , royal visit and other points of interest after the war up to the current day.
RAF songs
On Blackpool and District Branch of Aircrew Association paper. A few RAF songs remembered (& modified!) by Peter Perry.
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, three old…
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, three old…
Songs
Words for a number of songs including our outhouse, the foggy, foggy dew, the bomb aimers lament, three old ladies, teeny-weeny bomb, the wingco's OBE.
RAF song - there was no flak at all
Eleven verse song and chorus
RAF songs
On Blackpool and District Branch of Aircrew Association paper. A few RAF songs remembered (& modified!) by Peter Perry.
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, the winco's…
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, the winco's…
The Four Survivors
Reg Wilson's account of the end of his Halifax.
Letter from Princess Elizabeth
Noted that kind friends had sent gifts of food at the time of her wedding. Asks recipient to accept distributed gift parcel.
German night fighter pilots report
Records his sortie against the bomber force attacking Heilbron on the night of 4/5 December 1944. Eric Pick flew on that operation. The graphic account of the raid describes his succesful attack on a Lancaster, his failed attacks on others and in…
Record of Flying Officer Kenneth Gill D.F.C (155097) RAFVR joined 1941
Mentions training in Canada and qualified at navigator. List training on Wellington and one operational flight while at operational training unit at RAF North Luffenham December 1942 - March 1943. Continues to list training on Halifax and Lancaster…
Obituary - Flight Lieutenant Fred Weston DFC
A obituary for Fred describing his life before, during and after his wartime service.
Operation Manna
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A photograph of a Lancaster mid-upper turret and a summary of food drops undertaken by that aircraft. Also a list of the type of food dropped and a total number of missions flown and tonnage of food dropped.
Operation Manna
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Details of events leading to Operation Manna.
The Founding of the Manna Association
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An article written by ED Leaviss about the formation of the association.
Caterpillar Club letter to Jack Penswick
A letter accompanying a Caterpillar Club badge awarded to Jack.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Willsher Crew
Seven airmen arranged in two rows. Each individual has signed the photograph.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Note concerning photograph
Note in Polish with translation accompanying.
Darky procedures
Details procedures for aircraft requesting information on position or any other assistance or urgent information. Continues with some general R/T (radio) procedures.
Asfordby Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting with a photograph and report on Frank Heath, who is missing. On the reverse are adverts.
RAF Halton Apprentices Rugby Team
16 members of a rugby team. Underneath each man is named. Bill is second from the right in the second row.
The three story building in the background was the Apprentice wing. The Chiltern hills behind
Information supplied with the…
The three story building in the background was the Apprentice wing. The Chiltern hills behind
Information supplied with the…
115 Squadron Battle Order
Samual Guyan's last operation of his second tour, Lancaster NG236 to Hüls.
Postcards from John Goldby to his parents
Two postcards written by John to his parents. He explains he has been in hospital with a broken ankle.
Good Show Roger Squared - Dennis Terry
A story based on the service of Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). There is a slightly shorter version included.
Dennis Terry Biography
A brief biography of Dennis featuring photographs described in the collection. It covers his training and service as a fitter in the UK and Canada. He maintained a Lancaster that completed 124 ops and the aircraft was, unusually, awarded a DSO.
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Gallant Young Faversham Airman
A newspaper cutting with a description of how Jack was awarded a DFM. This was awarded because he assisted an unconscious colleague to bale out of their damaged aircraft.
Lancaster
Drawing of a Lancaster with names of crew (including Sgt Townsley) on bombs falling from bomb bay. Clouds in background and signatures on bottom. Annotated 'Lorient 13/14/2/43, 97 Squadron'.
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