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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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BAllisonTAllisonTv1.pdf
Bomber Command wartime memoirs 1939-45 by Ted Allison. He completed 35 bomber operations as wireless operator/air gunner 1941-43, which he described as being looked down upon. The introduction describes his role as a Wop/Ag and how they're replaced…

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A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…

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A newspaper article paying tribute to David Craven's wartime service with 50 and 15 squadrons. The article was published on the day of his funeral, which was attended by members of the Air Gunners' Association.

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David Craven's certificate of service from 27 June 1939 to 22 June 1945 with details of his civilian occupation, description, marriage and next of kin.

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LReeksA649770v1.pdf
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.…

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LSilverLH19250122v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L H Silver, flight engineer, covering the period from 2 February 1944 to 8 January 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed…

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Letter from Casualty Branch to F Lupton Esq notifying the death of S J Lupton on air operations, signed J A Smith.

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A studio portrait of Douglas, standing right, with his two brothers. One is an aircraftman in the RAF, the other is a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are…

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A receipted bill for £3.19s.8d for Pilot Officer Knox.

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A document issued to Douglas Knox advising him that his calling up is postponed.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-39.pdf
Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…

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A calendar showing St. Paul's cathedral addressed to Squadron Leader Frank Bickerdike sent c/o Squadron Leader Douglas Knox. On reverse, 'very best wishes from -, Cecil'.Additional information on Frank Herbert Bickerdike is available via the IBCC…

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Writing to Douglas following the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Willie, prisoner number 2716, shares news of friends and says he fills his time studying, reading, walking and sport.

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Sending congratulations on reading about Douglas' award in the newspaper.

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Douglas is sent congratulations on his award and news of friends.

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Wishing congratulations and best wishes to Flight Lieutenant Douglas Knox.

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Letter to Douglas with congratulations on receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Best wishes to Douglas on his award.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-25.pdf
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.

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LSavillJFD57681v1.pdf
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.

Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…

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Douglas Knox's service history from 27 June 1940 to 5 May 1946 including personal details, postings, decorations and promotions.

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Service record for Douglas Knox from 27 June 1940 to 19 April 1941 on his appointment to a temporary commission.

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Congratulations to Squadron Leader Douglas Knox on receipt of his decoration.

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