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Interview with Harry Hacker. One
Harry Hacker was in a Reserved Occupation with the Post Office when he and his friend volunteered for the RAF. He had lived through the Liverpool Blitz. He trained as a bomb aimer and was sent to South Africa to complete his training. While enroute…
Albert Reeks’ Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Albert Reeks’ Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th May 1940 until 19th January 1949. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 12 Operational Training Unit.…
Trained at No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 12 Operational Training Unit.…
Ken Rogers' sail to India
Page 38. An account by Ken's wife of his transfer to India.
Richard ‘Dick’ Goldsworthy, RAF Navigator, Wellington Torpedo-bomber, prisoner of war
Dick Goldsworthy trained as a navigator and was posted to Ferry Command. In August 1942, he and his crew, Pilot “Cisco”, Wireless Operator Arthur, Rear Gunner Joe Gordon (Canadian), and two others delivered a Wellington to Palestine and was posted o…
Peter Le Brocq’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Peter Le Brocq’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 until 21st July 1944. Trained at No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, 15 Operational Training Unit. In September 1941 posted to 38 Squadron for…
84 Squadron RAF 1917-1997
A brief history of 84 Squadron. It includes a list of commanding officers and the squadron crest.
The aircraft
A list of flights made from the UK to Indonesia.
84 Squadron - Crews and their order of flight from Middle East to Far East
A list of 22 aircraft, crews and passengers that crossed from Egypt to Indonesia.
Comments and Reports - 84 Squadron history
A brief history of 84 Squadron
George Milson's memoir
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…
Narrative of Personal Experiences of war in the Far East
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF
Information for those on their way home
For ex-prisoners of war who intend to stop at Adabiya, Suez. Cover only.
History of 84 Squadron from 3 January 1942 - 7 March 1942
A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.
There is a second, different, history.
Peter Haynes' memoir
A memoir sent to George Milson.
Information for those on their way home
A booklet with advice for returning ex-prisoners of war and civilians who are stopping at Adabiya.
George Milson's record of movements
George's stations and travel in the East, 1942-1943
Permission slip
Permission for Flying Officer V Douglas Knox to be absent from his quarters.
Concert ticket
A concert by the symphony orchestra in EWART Memorial Hall.
Transit camp
Tokens for the officer's mess.
Douglas' notebook
A collection personal notes including language, trips taken, operations, living conditions and screening. Includes an announcement of the wedding of Patricia Anne Moore Wiggett to Flying Officer James Crockett Davidson.
Navigation log
With Flying Officer Knox as captain and Flying officer Davidson, navigator; Flight Sergeant Rogers, wireless operator; Flight Sergeant Nicholson, flight engineer; Sergeants Thorn and Burden, gunners. Details flights, targets, weather and…
Recital of carols and Christmas music
Service sheet including prayers and hymns.
Lovers' leap
Production of Lover's Leap and a report on Mickey Rooney and Ginger Rogers.
Hearty congratulations
Douglas is sent congratulations on his award and news of friends.
Greetings from the Middle East
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Stamped 'RAF Censor 56' Douglas sends Christmas greetings to his parents, gran and Aunt Ada. He hopes that the next year will bring victory and peace.