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Five poems
Five poems with the titles: Work; Kriegie 'If'; For Honour and for Her; I'm Fine Thank You! and Bomber Command.
Those boys of tender years (a night raid saga)
Two poems.
A three verse poem by a anonymous author, and a nineteen verse poem describing a bombing raid by John Williams.
A three verse poem by a anonymous author, and a nineteen verse poem describing a bombing raid by John Williams.
One day in May 1942 on a bomber station
Harold Batchfelder provides a detailed account of the preparation for a raid on Mannheim, events during the operation and his forced landing at RAF Horsham St Faith due to damage sustained during night fighter attack on the return journey. His crew…
Eulogy to Flying Officer Clare Arthur Connor DFC
The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.
Programme for memorial service
A memorial service commemorating the airmen who died on the night of 27/28th April 1944 at Heiteren and Appenwihr in Alsace.
Autograph book. One
An autograph book with pages of various colours. The front cover depicts some hills, a deer and a cottage, with the words: "Frae Bonnie Scotland". Inside the cover is written: "450052. A.C.W/2 Stephens. M. Hillside, Countesswells, Aberdeenshire,…
Autograph book. Two
An autograph book with pages of various colours. Inside the cover is written: "Please return to. 450052. Steve M. RAF station Abingdon Berks. 21-8-41.".
Many of the pages contain short poems, quotations or messages of good will and are signed and…
Many of the pages contain short poems, quotations or messages of good will and are signed and…
The Air Gunner
Describes his pride in being a gunner and wanting to do his very best.
Before the Dawn by Jim Brookbank
A collection of war poems and impressions. Only the front covers. Dedicated 'To Stuart with best wishes, Jim'.
Three songs about aircraft and death
A poor aviator lay dying: A pilot died in an accident in the summer. He contemplates his dismembered body and the parts of his machine in a humorous way.
Here's to the next man that dies: The author imagines his own death. He said he hoped that…
Here's to the next man that dies: The author imagines his own death. He said he hoped that…
Someone is thinking of you
A 3-verse poem taken from a newspaper, giving words of comfort
Poem concerning Ron Schofield playing football
Three verse about playing for the flight, before being hit in the face by ball which broke his glasses.
Birthday greetings
Douglas sends love and best wishes to his mother on her birthday accompanied by an illustration of four aircraft flying above an open landscape.
Letter to Flight Lieutenant A D Webb
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Enclosing a copy of the lyrics of 'Ops on a Whitley', to be sung to the tune of Waltzing Matilda.
The mission
He is flying into a bombing operation with the fear he may not return. The operation was a success, but the aircraft was damaged. He is homeward bound with relief. Compares the current bombing operation to London burning; thinks about his fellow…
Night operations
Three verse poem about four engine bomber of Coastal Command.
Gratitude and appreciation
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederick Chr. Oscar Korvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including the…
Aftermath
Recounts events following the crash of a Lancaster in Denmark, treatment of the two dead crew members and evasion of the survivors. Includes a photograph of Tommy at his wedding and a poem.
The spirit of a P.O.W.
Describes the thoughts and hopes of a prisoner of war
George Thomson's prisoner of war diary
George Thomson’s prisoner of war diary in a wartime log supplied by the YMCA.
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Martlet
A cartoon image and poem about the Martlet.
Remembrance - poem
A verse describing someone watching others at Remembrance of those lost, flying operations in Lancasters.
High Flight
A poem describing the elation of flying, described as a thrilling experience that frees him from the confines of ordinary life. Notes the religious character of flight, pointing out that he feels closer to God. On the reverse 'the airman's prayer'.
Ladder to the Lancaster - poem
Ten verse poem. Tells of the route from enlistment to operating a Lancaster. Verses cover initial and flying training, crewing up, operational training flying, leaflet dropping, crew completion and heavy conversion unit, flying Halifax and then to…
News cuttings
News cuttings describing the death of Sub Lt Arthur Giles Blake, Fleet Air Arm, the death of Flt Lt M M Wayman, Naval awards for bravery in Malta and two ‘just a thought’ rhymes’