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LCloseHA1592357v1.pdf
H A Close’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 26 February 1944 to 11 September 1944 detailing his operations and training flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Rufforth (1663 HCU), RAF Elvington (77 Squadron) and RAF Driffield…

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LWesleyJM68791v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…

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LBramwellCA1431825v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Cecil Arthur Bramwell, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 March 1943 to 9 June 1944 when he was killed in action. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at 2…

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PKnowlesE18010005.jpg
Two pictures of the bombing of the Namur Engine Sheds, Belgium, by 105 Squadron Mosquitoes.

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PKnowlesE18010004.jpg
Attack on the Locomotive Repair Shops in Malines (Mechelen) by 105 Squadron Mosquitoes. The pictures show 'Bofors tracer fire and Mosquito with port engine on fire.'

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LBrownJ2-191134v1.pdf
James Brown’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 3rd May 1943 until 3rd June 1989. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 5…

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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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CWellsRH-211112-010002.jpg
A black and white silk map centred on Berlin, covering central and eastern Europe. Reference identifies railways, Reichsautobahnen, roads, rivers, and international boundaries marked for both 1914 and 1939.

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CWellsRH-211112-010001.jpg
Colour printed silk map of France and neighbouring countries, key identified costal defence area of France, Netherlands, Belgium; southern boundary to Zone Interdite and boundary between occupied and non-occupied France.

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SThompsonPE172099v10052.pdf
Starts with activities on 29/30 August 1944. Some details of first operation (on Koenigsberg [sic]) and daily activities. Mentions being attacked by fighters, seeing several going down in flames and flying over Sweden. Follows with accounts of…

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LJohnstoneRJ1323968v1.pdf
Reginald Johnstone’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 1st December 1942 until 22nd May 1944 when he was killed in action. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Radio School, No. 7 Air Gunner’s…

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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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PHaireR18020035.jpg
Target photograph showing anti-aircraft fire and flare. No ground detail visible. Captioned 'WAD 30/31.12.44//NT 7" 11250 050 0502 Houffalize P, 6ANM59DT+5ANM65(IT)+4GP500DT 21 secs, F/O Forge P 467'.

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NHaireR180814-010001.jpg
A newspaper article describing Robert Haire's training as an air gunner and operations as a rear gunner on 467 Squadron Lancaster. Operations include Dortmund-Ems canal, Wilhelmshaven, Karlsruhe, Bremen, Berlin, Dortmund, Saarbrucken, Walcheren and…

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SDeansJAG-MoggRv1.pdf
Ronald was as navigator in a Wellington shot down over Osnabruck 30 October 1940. He was interrogated and then detained in Dulag Luft, Stalag Luft I (Barth), Stalag Luft 3 (Sagan), Stalag Luft 6 (Heydekrug), Stalag XX-A (Thorun) and the…

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SDeansJAG-ChownCMv10001.pdf
Clement's experiences as a prisoner of war.

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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-120001.jpg
He describes their capture by the Germans (just prior to the Dunkirk evacuation) and transfer to various POW camps.

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LWilkinsonE1029028v1.pdf
Navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E Wilkinson, wireless operator, covering the period from 23 May 1943 to 15 May 1944 when he was lost on operations. He was stationed at 4 Radio School RAF Madley, 6 (Observer’s) Advanced…

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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-06.pdf
Edwin was a prisoner of war at Fallingbostel from April 1944.

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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-04.pdf
A detailed account of Dixie's time at the North (Officers) compound March 1943-January 1945.

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LBlowerMJ177993v1.pdf
Maurice Blower’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th June 1942 until 12th December 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Training as an air gunner started at No. 45 Air School in South Africa, and…

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YRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…

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A list of Peter's operations with date, squadron, operation, pilot and hours flown, day and night.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's memories of Christmas at Metheringham.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Details of Peter Hoare's first operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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