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Arthur Close's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
H A Close’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 26 February 1944 to 11 September 1944 detailing his operations and training flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Rufforth (1663 HCU), RAF Elvington (77 Squadron) and RAF Driffield…
Arthur Close and crew
Seven airmen arranged in front of their Halifax. On the reverse each man is named. Arthur is identified as 2nd from right. A nissen hut is visible in the background.
Cross Coutry flight slip
A slip used to record John Wesley's flight from Assiniboia to Caron.
Letter to John Wesley's father
The letter was sent with John's Log Book.
John Marcus Wesley’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…
An airman
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap with white band.
Course photograph
Twenty-four airmen wearing tunics and side caps, with white band. Sitting and standing in three rows in a courtyard.
C A Bramwell observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Cecil Arthur Bramwell, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 March 1943 to 9 June 1944 when he was killed in action. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at 2…
Note from Jane Jacobs to Roger
List of items, some of which are displayed in this collection
Crashed Hawker fury
A biplane upside down in a field with two men on top. On the reverse 'Paddy Kelley Scampton'.
Vickers Virginia
Distant view of front of parked Virginia.
Vickers Virginia
Front view of Vickers Virginia parked on grass with three airmen in front of starboard wing.
Vickers Virginia V
Front quarter view of parked Vickers Virginia registration 'J7423'.
Three airmen
Three airmen, two wearing overcoats and the other a tunic standing in front of a bi-plane. On the reverse '3 of B flight love Harry'.
Letter from Janet Steven to C Hewitt
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Thanks her for the forms which were about her uncle Laurence (Paddy) Kelley who was airframe mechanic for part of his service at RAF Scampton.
Royal Air Force pass book
Made out for LAC Kelley an lists day passes and permission to be absent from quarters.
Group of 18 RAF Warrant Officers and SNCOs with Wing Commander
Group of 18 RAF Warrant Officers and SNCOs, and Wing Commander wearing pilot brevet, all in No1 uniform outside a Sergeants' Mess.
Group of 21 pilots
Group of 21 aircrew, commissioned and non-commissioned, all wearing pilot brevet, with a Hurricane on each side. Hangar doors behind. Douglas Bader is sitting in the centre of the front row, wearing Squadron Leader's rank.
Norman Lester's wedding photograph
Wedding photograph with groom in RAF uniform with corporal chevrons. On reverse, handwritten note 'Norman and Violet Lester, Edgefield, Norfolk, 27/5/44'. Also handwritten number 25711B.
F W Clarke's wedding photograph
F W Clarke wedding photograph. On reverse, handwritten note 'March 21st 1942' and, in capitals, FW Clarke, W H Clarke.
Five airmen in front of a tent
Five airmen, one with Sergeant chevrons, in front of a tent. Label on top right of picture 'Instrument Section'. On reverse, handwritten note - 'My father, F W Clarke, is on the far right. Was in Bomber Command including 106 and 617 Squadrons. He was…
Training Airman
An airman in uniform, who is in training.
Letter from 97 Squadron
Letter from the 97 Squadron confirming that Sergeant George John Hill failed to return from operations on the 10 May 1944 from an operation in Lille, France as a mid upper gunner. Tells of how reliable the crew was and hopes they are safe.
Letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John
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A letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John regarding the death of her son as a report of their death had been received in Geneva and enquiries into place of burial and death will be made and she will be notified.
Telegram about death of George John Hill.
A priority telegram from the Air Ministry telling that his son has been killed in action.