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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'.
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’
Requiem for a Rear Gunner
Left page:A poem in memory of Sid FoxRight page:Permanently awarding the The Pathfinder Force Badge to Acting Squadron leader A Muir, DFC.Additional information on Sydney Fox is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Letter to Jamie Barr from Ted Richardson
Ted writes that he served with 61 Squadron at Skellingthorpe. He enclosed the poem about 'The Crew'.
The Crew (A Gunner's tale)
A poem and cartoons from Rex Polandine, describing a seven-man crew’.
Poetic tribute to Alf Taylor
A poetic tribute to Alf written by Wally, according to information supplied with the collection.
Sergeant BE Clarke
A file about Brian with various photographs and a sheet of text. Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Brian. Photo 2 to 8 are of the crew of his Lancaster. Photo 9 is two Lancasters, from the BBMF and Canadian Warplane Heritage, seen flying…
Sergeant Jackson Bomb Aimer
A file cover for Jackson and a poem, 'To Any Mother'.