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Air gunners course photograph
Formal course photograph, 15 sergeants, in three rows, their names hand written, captioned 'A/Gs No 42 course'. this was at the No 8 A.G.S. at Evanton, Scotland. On the reverse are the following notes ' Den, April 15th 1942 - Bostons, Upwood, Hunts.…
Aircraft diversion procedures
General principles and role of Bomber Command central flying control, communication of diversion airfield on group operational frequencies and rules and procedures for diverting aircraft. Followed by Fighter Command procedures for sector controllers,…
Aircrew
Dennis Denton with four other aircrew, on the reverse,'Taken at Blickling Hall, July 1943', 'Left to right [?] Clutton, Les Heagerty, myself, Ted Pennell'. Also a note to Miss O'Keefe, Church Farm, explaining that he had cycled over to see her but…
Airfield lighting Mark II and aircraft landing codes
Gives detailed description of standardized lighting including outside lighting, inside lighting. On the reverse aircraft landing codes gives instructions for encoding and enciphering metrological and other information for landing.
Airman killed on his birthday
Article concerning funeral of Sergeant G H Luxford who was killed in action on his 20th birthday. Gives some background. Includes photograph.
Airman's psalm
Based on 23 psalm - airman version.
Airmanship exam
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve, elementary exam in airmanship with five questions.
Airmen Group Photo
A large group of airmen and one WAAF arranged formally in three rows. On the reverse each individual is named. The photographer's stamp reads 'Colin Ross. 7 Ickenham Road Ruislip. Middlesex'.
Airmen grouped in front of Spitfire
Group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a figher aircraft. They are wearing khaki and shorts. On the reverse the individuals have been named.
An account of John Joyner's time in the RAF
Records his time in the Air Training Corps before joining the RAF, his training as an air gunner and his first operation. Post war his squadron took part in the repatriation of Army personnel from Italy and his unit was in India at around the time it…
An Arial Drama
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A piece written about the end of Lancaster LM100, PO-D, at Thin, Charleville-Mézières, France 2/3 February 1945.
An ode to the Daylighters of 106
Eleven verse poem or song concerning a daylight operation against the Gneisenau in Brest. Mentions Spitfire escort, Me 109. On return most aircraft were damaged by anti aircraft fire. Annotated 'Written by one of our sergeants'.
An Open Letter by Way of an Editorial to my Grandson, Paul
A letter explaining Remembrance and why it is important to his generation.
Extract from operational record book of 103 Squadron
Describes an operation for 103 Squadron on night 16/17 June 1943. 22 aircraft to attack Cologne. Details bomb loads for 18 and 4 aircraft. Describes route a details crew of Lancaster ED944 with Pilot Officer K I Dexter as captain. Notes that Dexter…
Arms City Wiped out in 18 Minutes
An article about the bombing of Remscheid. It is annotated 'No 5 30/7/43'.
Arthur Mace's poems
An exercise book containing poems written by Arthur including various topics.
Arthur Pearce Air Force Diary 1945
Some personal data and a list of operations with heights. Entries for flying days, Operations January to April 1945, Mentions leave, birthdays, train times, days out, events, news of friends and acquaintances, meetings and parties, hospital…
Arthur Steainstreet's Certificate of Death
Arthur's death certificate.
Arthur Steainstreet's Obituary
A brief obituary of Arthur's service life. It includes his crew.
Arthur's Biscoe Reference Letter
A reference recommending Arthur after his service with 2 Group Gliding Club.
Astrograph Mean Time Notes
Notes used in the training of a navigator.
Aubrey Read reference
Personal reference for Aubrey.
Australian Red Cross Welcomes You
An information leaflet with addresses, activities. clubs, assistance , tipping, places to visit, map of central London and a tube map.,
AVM Ekanayake Edward (Rohan) Amerasekera DFC & Bar, R.Cy.A.F.
Biography of Rohan Amerasekera. Consist of early life, war service in the RAF including training eventually as as a navigator. Operational tours on 158 Squadron and 35 Squadrons. Lists his crew. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in January 1944.…
Award for the Best Photographs for August
Sergeant Bird's crew award for the best photographs for August 1944. The artwork comprises a drawing of a Wellington with Bird and his crew, Boulton, Bentley, Dean and Beckett named below, set against a circular ribbon with the words: 'THE BEST…