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Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
James Williams grew up in an orphanage in Trinidad. At the start of the war, he worked in the stores for an American naval repair station in Trinidad. He trained in an Auxiliary Air Squadron before volunteering to serve in the RAF in the UK. His…
Wedding photograph
Bride wearing wedding dress carrying bouquet and groom in morning dress standing on steps. On the reverse 'West Wickham Kent, Myrtle Coulson'.
RAF service record
List postings and promotions from September 1939 until July 1945.
Aeronautical chart - England, South East and London
Coloured chart showing South East England and coast.
Patrick Barry outside Buckingham Palace
Patrick Barry wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and medal ribbons standing between two men wearing civilian suits. Submitted with information 'Outside the Palace, Patrick at the Palace with his father and his eldest brother Eugene after receiving…
Letter to Chan Chandler from Buckingham Palace
The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.
Chan Chandler and his mother at Buckingham Palace
Four photographs.
#1 and 2 two copies of Chan and his mother at Buckingham Palace.
#3 Head and shoulders photograph of Chan and a man.
#4 a colour photograph of the Mohne dam.
#1 and 2 two copies of Chan and his mother at Buckingham Palace.
#3 Head and shoulders photograph of Chan and a man.
#4 a colour photograph of the Mohne dam.
Don Bennett in front of Lancastrian
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Two man standing in front of a Lancastrian of British South American airways. An Anson is in the background. Other people standing on far side of aircraft. Submitted with information 'Avro Lancastrian G-AJHV, British South American airways (BSAA. On…
Letter to Don Bennett from Secretary of State for Air
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Letter passes thanks for his valuable service from HM the King on Bennett's leaving the active list of the Royal Air Force
Blitzkrieg
Remembering the bombing raids on cities in England and the effect on the population.
The mission
He is flying into a bombing operation with the fear he may not return. The operation was a success, but the aircraft was damaged. He is homeward bound with relief. Compares the current bombing operation to London burning; thinks about his fellow…
Admission to investiture
Admits one witness to investiture.
Chan Chandler's DFC Investiture
Two photographs taken at Chan's investiture.
In the first he is standing with three women outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.
In the second he is shaking the hand of a civilian.
In the first he is standing with three women outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.
In the second he is shaking the hand of a civilian.
Bomber Gunner sells his medals in aid of memorial for his dead companions in the "Dam Busters"
A press release explaining why Chan Chandler is selling his medals at Sotheby's.
A service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Barnes Wallis
A service for Sir Barnes Wallis held at St Paul's Cathedral.
Distinguished Flying Cross and bar
Medal and ribbon in case with ticket for one to investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Interview with Colin Bell
Colin Bell spent eighteen months as a newly qualified pilot instructing trainees in America. He completed 50 operations as a pilot on Mosquitos on the Light Night Striking Force.
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…
Edwin Thomson - mentioned in dispatches
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Notification of King's high appreciation and that name was published in the London Gazette
Identification
For George Thomson informing that he was not at present in position of RAF form 1250 (ID card).
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that George would now be classified as a prisoner of war.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Air Ministry
Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Red Cross
Pleased to hear that George was now a prisoner of war. Advises that all correspondence concerning him would be dealt with by the prisoners of war department at St James's Palace. They would provide information, how to communicate and how parcels…
Letter from Commonwealth War Graves Commission to George Thomson
Answers George's letter to them requesting information about the grave of a New Zealand airmen. Gives location of Flying Officer Norman Overend 422090 RNZAF in Durnbach war cemetery, Germany. Gives information for travelling to cemetery.