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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.
Arthur is identified as 2nd from right.
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…
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
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…
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.
George Hill and crew
A picture of a crew wearing parachute harnesses up in front of a Wellington. George John Hill is in the centre.
Flight Engineer
Photograph of a sergeant flight engineer.
George John Hill
A photo of George John Hill, outside, in uniform. He wears the rank of Sergeant and an air gunner brevet.
Sergeant Joe Diggle
Photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform next to a woman who is cut out from the picture.
Joe Diggle
A photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform. He wears an air gunners brevet.
Dennis Ryder
A photograph of Dennis Ryder in uniform outside a house. He wears the Sergeant rank on his sleeve and and Observers brevet.
Harry Grant
A photograph of Harry Grant in uniform. He wears Sergeant rank on his sleeve and bomb aimers brevet.
Grave of Flight Sergeant George John Hill
A small cross shaped grave with Flight Sergeant G.J Hill on it.
Newspaper Clippings
Newspaper clippings that reference several bombing operations as well as a Clara Hill in the Personal Column.
Imperial War Graves The War Dead Roll of Honour
A form for the War Dead Roll of Honour to purchase part of the roll with the name Flight Sergeant George John Hill. Also holds the location of the cemetery where he was buried.
Letter from the Casualty Branch
A letter from the Casualty Branch informing that Flight Sergeant George John Hill is believed to have lost his life on the 10/11 May 1944 and will be marked 'missing believed killed'.
Letter from the Air Ministry
A letter from the Air Ministry about Sergeant George John Hill who they inform is missing in action as a result of operations on the night of the 10/11 May 1944. Offers reassurance that he is not necessarily killed or wounded and news will be…
Letter to Mrs Hill from 97 Squadron
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A letter to Mrs Hill regarding her son who is missing, in which reassurance is given of how good and happy they were. Includes the crews' next of kin details.
Cologne aiming point certificate
106 Squadron token with picture of Lancaster, of Cologne opeartion, 3/4 July 1943. Crew: F/Lt Hartley [pilot], Sgt Sillitoe [W/Op], F/O Mclver [Nav], Sgt Liston [F/E], Sgt Roberts [RG], Sgt Cromb [B/A], Sgt Miles [MUG], F/O Ham [2nd pilot]. This crew…
Airmen
Photograph of Gordon Hartley and crew. Annotation on album page reads: "Gordon Hartley & crew; Syerston - Middle East Shuttle raid". Handwritten annotation on photograph reads (left to right): Ken (W/Op), Gordon (pilot), Jimmey [sic] (F/E), Les…
Aircrew an aircraft
Top - Seven airmen wearing battledress and side caps in an outdoors location. The annotation on the rear of the phtograph, largely repeated on the album page, reads: "106 - Syerston 1943. Standing L To R: 1. Pilot EJ Foulsham (RAAF), 3 [sic] M/U…