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Dennis Dowdeswell's navigator's, air bombers and air gunner's flying log book
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…
The crew
A crew list for Lancaster ME441 VN-W, 'P G Hopper - R Gunner; A N Levy - Pilot (AUST), Hill - Mid Upper Gunner, *Friend - Navigator * only survivor, Swingler - Air Bomber did not survive, Chapman W.O.P, Henshaw - Fl. Eng'.
To Peter's grave
Describing the route for a visit to Peter Hopper's grave.
Blitzkrieg
Remembering the bombing raids on cities in England and the effect on the population.
The mission
Poem of 24 lines in remembrance of those who flew.
Bomber command operations
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945. Details the part taken by 50 Squadron including pre take off routine, operations record, battle order, targets and casualties, including Lancaster ME441 W.
Peter Hopper's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunner and flight engineers covering the period from 27 May 1944 to 21 March 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flow as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey (1 AGS), RAF Oakley…
William's pass
Head and shoulder portrait of William attached to a pass, numbered 20 with a label reading 20480.
William Baillie's service record
Service record for William Baillie from 17 March 1941 to 3 September 1946.
Roll of honour
Cover and extract from the roll of honour for 'Baillie, William H., 55 Braehead. R.A.F. No. 1344650. Joined, March 1941.'
William Baillie's observer's and air gunner's flying log book. Two
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book from 23 December 1944 to 13 June 1946. William flew 27 operations, 9 night time and 18 daylight, as wireless operator, including Operation Manna. He served in 149 and 158 Squadrons and flew in Lancaster…
William Baillie's navigators, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book. One
Navigator's air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944. Details training as a wireless operator in Dominie, Anson, Wellington, Stirling and Lancaster aircraft. William served at No 4 Radio School, No 11…
Soviet medal for valour
Douglas Barber's medal decree.
Flight Lieutenant Douglas Barber
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…
Momentos
Items associated with Tommy having been declared missing and evading. Includes an identity card, two letters and a telegram.
With regret
Regrets expressed to Tommy's wife on hearing that he is missing. Advises that enquiries are being made and on receipt she will be advised.
Safe and well telegram
Tommy writes to his wife that he is safe and well In Sweden.
With sympathy
Tommy's wife is advised that her husband failed to return from an operation. It mentions Tommy's previous 18 operational flights with the squadron and describes him as being 'a skilful and efficient wireless operator' and that he was popular on the…
Identity card
Identification card in the name of Peter Hansen with a head and shoulder portrait of Tommy attached.
Home from Sweden
Reporting on the events of Tommy's 43rd and final operation. Describing his escape and commenting on the people of Sweden's view of the ongoing hostilities.
The Pocket Pictorial Gospel of St John
Part of a religious text.
Hymns and prayers
A prayer book for use among 'sailors, soldiers and airmen of the Methodist Church'.
Fredericia
View along a river with wooded banks. On reverse, 'Fredericia - East coast Jutland'.
Beaches
A beach scene with families on the sand and walking along a raised footpath behind the beach. On reverse, 'Kattegat ?' and 'Beaches'.
Princes gate
Three women and a man walk through a stone arch set in the ramparts. Two men and two women sit either side of the gate on benches. On reverse, 'old gate in the ramparts' and 'Princes gate'.