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PSchofieldR1905.jpg
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front with two practice bombs on the ground in front. All standing in front of a Lancaster.

The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with…

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PSchofieldR1904.jpg
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front. All in front of rear fuselage of Lancaster with letters 'VN-T'.

The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with 50 Squadron from 1944…

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OSchofieldR1513514-190610-01.pdf
Gives personal details as well as release authorisation, service particulars including character , description and statement on special aptitude and qualities

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Certifies that deficiencies and other claims are recorded in accounting section chargeable to LAC Schofield.

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Order of Service with hymns and lessons.

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For LAC R Schofield. courses in maths, radio and geography.

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Made out for LAC Schofield for RAF Skellingthorpe

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SFoxSFN33506v10010.jpg
Informing her that the enclosed letter was found with her husband's effects. Hoped she would have good news of him.

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SFoxSFN33506v10007.jpg
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July

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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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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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LIzzardVR419046v1 copy.pdf
Vic Izzard’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th June 1942 until 2nd July 1945. During this time trained as a rear gunner.
In Australia attended No 1. Recruit Depot, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School, No. 1 Initial…

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MRushRW745976-220309-04.jpg
List postings and promotions from September 1939 until July 1945.

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LChandlerEB911217v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…

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PRushRW22010004.jpg
Side view of a Lancaster parked on grass with trolley under bomb bay. The aircraft's original squadron letters have been painted out. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster H Harry JB122, 625 Sqdn, Kelstern'.

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ORushRW745976-220309-010001.jpg
Gives personal details. Enlisted in 1939 released in October1945. Awarded DFM. List postings and muster as air observer as well as promotions.

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MWoolleyCL17604901-190509-02.jpg
Details of 44 Squadron history, Sergeant C L Woolley's service record and partial list of his air operations.

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EWoolleyCLWooley[Mo]440509.pdf
Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'

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LBarryPG1535811v1.pdf
Patrick Barry’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23rd August 1942 until 17th August 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Training with No. 4 Air Gunners School, 19 Operational Training Unit and 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit.…

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MChandlerEB911217-220908-22.jpg
The names of crews in 617 Squadron on 1st April 1943, led by Guy Gibson.

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ETaylorTChandlerC950705.jpg
Tom expresses sadness at Chan's death. He describes flights shared.

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SChandlerEB911217v10056.jpg
Four photographs.
#1 Chan at the Dambusters memorial, Woodhall Spa.
#2 Joyce Reed, Sam, Mike and Dorothy Vaughan.
#3 Mike Vaughan and Ron Barton.
#4 Chan with his wife.

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v20009.pdf
Covers: the bombing years, Don Bennett - master airman, making movies, odd bods, Bomber Harris. Includes biography of Hamish Mahaddie including his time as a Pathfinder.

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LDowdeswellGD1261816v1.pdf
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…

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SChandlerEB911217v10030-0001.jpg
The telegram advises that Chan has been injured in a motor accident.

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