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LLofthouseT427339v1.pdf
Tom Lofthouse’s Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book from 16th January 1943 until 3rd May 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, 21 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Heavy…

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Notes on last extract from diary plus information from 'The Lancaster Story' by Peter Jacobs, 'RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second world War' by W R Chorley, 'Bomber Command Diaries - An Operational reference book 1939-1945' by by Martin…

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LEdmondsWGC19110923v2.pdf
Walter Edmonds’ second Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st February until 10th October 1945. Flew as a pilot with No. 1 Parachute Training School.

Served at RAF Ringway.

Aircraft flown were C-47 Dakota, Anson, Whitley, Wellington.

He flew no…

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LEdmondsWGC19110923v1.pdf
Walter Edmonds’ Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 30th May 1939 until 30th January 1945. During this time he trained as a pilot. Trained at No. 7 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 13 Flying Training School. Posted to 76 Squadron in…

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LHaireR1562759v1.pdf
Robert Haire’s Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers from 12th February 1944 until 20th July 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 1 Air Gunners School, No. 17 Operational Training Unit,…

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Queenie 'Robbie' Hall was born in Suffolk and had wanted to join the WRNS while under age; she bluffed her way into the RAF instead. She describes volunteering, her recruitment and training. At first she worked in kitchens but remustered as a clerk…

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LGreerRF131053v1.pdf
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15th December 1941 until 31st March 1943. During this time trained as a pilot. Initially at No. 18 Elementary Flying Training School in the United Kingdom before being posted to Basic Flying training School…

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LJuryE653173v1.pdf
Edwin Jury’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 10th October 1942 until 20th April 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunnery School and 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit, before being posted for operations…

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LHammentNW1335642v1.pdf
Norman Hamment’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 24 June 1942 to 7 November 1944, recording training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF…

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Refers to photos and forms from Charlie's only child.

LNorthJLG1378280v1.pdf
Shows qualifications as air gunner and wireless operator at RAF Yatesbury and RAF Jurby. Records flying training on Dominie, Proctor, Blenheim, Hampden and Anson. Finally to navigator training at RAF West Freugh from August 1942 to May 1944 after…

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LTweddleWD178543v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for William Douglas Tweddle, covering the period from 26 January 1942 to 15 September 1977. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 21 Elementary Flying Training School…

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Shows built up area top right and much smoke/cloud over target. River left to right at bottom. Captioned '1669 SKELL 3.8.44// 8" 18000 ft 210 degrees 1433, TROSSY/ST M RD J 11 x 1000 4 x 500 C 34 secs F/O HEATH J 61'.

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BWilliamsJRWillaimsJRv1.pdf
A biography. Tells the story of the bombing of Cinderella Dance Club.

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Three-quarter length portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with half brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap with foliage in the background. On the reverse 'July 1944, Mr J Pickford'.

Address need redacting.

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LFoxSFN33506v1.pdf
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.

Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…

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LMoggAW175065v1.pdf
A W Mogg’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 1 August 1940 to 25 July 1945, detailing training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and night fighter aircrew.

He was stationed at RAF Cranwell (No.1 Signals School),…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v30001.pdf
Flying log book for N Goodfellow, Navigator, covering the period from July 1943 to December 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Central Navigation School RCAF Rivers, 8 (Observer’s)…

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MPearsonFS3052512-180628-05.pdf
Sixty three page book on theory of defending against night bombers by the offensive destruction of the enemy's capabilities.

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LPearsonFS3052512v2.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 1st May 1953 until 18th June 1956. During this time he flew as a safety pilot posted to the Central Navigation and Control School.

Served at RAF Shawbury.

Aircraft flown were Anson, Varsity.

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LPearsonFS3052512v1.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…

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Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing beret, battledress with sergeant rank. On the reverse 'Frank Pearson early 1950s, please return to Mrs J Pearson'.

EMayDMayP[Var]-010001.pdf
Letters written to be read by her husband on his return from the war. She discusses events in Freiburg, and her feelings about them.

Dorothy May was an English woman married to a German national, Teddy, serving in the German army during WW2. The…

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SBondS-WensleyRv10013.pdf
Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 27th June 1943 until 28th September 1946. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then 214 Squadron for operations. In November 1943 posted back to 1657 Conversion Unit. Operational…

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LMilsonAE754001v1.pdf
Albert Millson’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th April 1940 until 27th November 1952. Initial pilot training at No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, then Nos. 10 and 12 Service Flying Training Schools.
Posted to 12 Operational Training Unit…

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