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PChristieJO1814.jpg
Framed display with: a memorial cross on chain, air gunner brevet, Canada shoulder flash, DFC and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 medal ribbons, head and shoulders b/w portrait of James Christie, Medals including DFC, Air Crew Europe,…

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PChristieJO1811.jpg
Two head and shoulders portrait of a officer wearing tunic with air gunner brevet, medal ribbons (DFC) and peaked cap.

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PChristieJO1813.jpg
An officer wearing battledress with half brevet and peaked cap standing by a building with window.

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PChristieJO1809.jpg
Four airmen wearing battledress with brevet standing in line in front of a hut with 'bath house' on the door. One from left is the pilot. James Christie is second from right.

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PChristieJO1807.jpg
In the centre an airman wearing tunic with brevet and side cap, clinging half way up a telegraph pole shading his eyes. On the left an airmen climbing a wire. In the background huts and ground is snow covered.

PChristieJO1806.jpg
On the left and airmen wearing tunic with half brevet and side cap next to a woman wearing overcoat. Behind are more people and city street buildings.

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PChristieJO1805.jpg
Five airmen wearing battledress with brevet. Pilot is second from left and James Christie is on the right with air gunner brevet. In the background a hut with 'bath house' on the door, and trees.

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MChristieJO17256-180705-02.jpg
Commemorates gratitude of government and people of Canada for life of a brave man freely given.

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MChristieJO17256-180705-01.jpg
Offers heartfelt sympathy over loss.

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EYorathDKChristieF440410.jpg
Offers sympathy and commiseration over the loss of her son in a pilot training accident.

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EPowerCGChristieF431004.jpg
Congratulates family on award of Distinguished Flying Cross to James Christie. Included quote from citation.

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Christie, JO Notes-01.pdf
A short biography of life and RAF service.

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LChristieJO17256v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J O Christie, wireless operator, covering the period from 23 September 1941 to 13 April 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 2 Wireless School…

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AMcClementsJRD251009.mp3
Interview with John McClements regarding his parents Robert and Iris McClements, and his decision to make a documentary about Operation Gisela, and his father's friend, Jack Laffoley. Additional information on John Gifford Laurence Laffoley is…

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LHarrisK133607v1.pdf
Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24 January 1942 to 28 January 1944, recording training and operations as a pilot. Also includes many technical documents including “Notes re compilation of logbooks”.
He was stationed…

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PStephensonS25010038.jpg
A Halifax about to touchdown. In the foreground are two horses.

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PMaunsellJ24010009.jpg
The upper photograph shows two airmen in uniform (Ray Heasman and Lloyd Marshall) standing outside a building with their arms around each others' shoulders. The man on the left (Heasman) has sergeant's stripes on his right sleeve and is holding a…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-29.pdf
Marked 'secret' a report of 4 Group including training, accidents, signals, navigation, engineering and electrical, equipment, armament, air sea rescue, flying control, intelligence, aerodrome defence, organisation, physical fitness and honours and…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-24.pdf
A collection personal notes including language, trips taken, operations, living conditions and screening. Includes an announcement of the wedding of Patricia Anne Moore Wiggett to Flying Officer James Crockett Davidson.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-28.pdf
A monthly report on operations, photography, signals, armament, gunnery, bombing, navigation, flying control, gardening, operational training, accidents, air & sea rescue, organisation, aerodrome defence, equipment, public relations and honours and…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-25.pdf
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.

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BFaiersMCFaiersMCv1.pdf

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SKnoxVD63842v10021.jpg
A report of Jack Watts, DFC, DSO, a member of the Caterpillar Club, Goldfish Club and the Late Arrivals Club. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, undertook more than 100 operations on three tours and retired a brigadier general.

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SKnoxVD63842v10037.pdf
Douglas describes his experiences at RAF Croft before moving to RAF Middleton-St-George. He talks of operations undertaken including one to Berlin in severe weather. Douglas references his crew; observer/navigator Jim Davidson; flight engineer George…

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BSikstromCBBarberDv1.pdf
Describes Douglas Berber's service in the Royal Air Force between 1938 and 1947 with Bomber Command and, later, with Transport Command. It includes photographs. He was wounded in France, commended, reprimanded and awarded the Soviet Medal for…

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