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Jack Jarmy’s Royal Canadian Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigators log book for J Jarmy covering the period from 7th August 1942 to 12th November 1957. Detailing his flying training in Canada and England and operations flown, including various certificates and a list of his operational crew. He was…
'Let's Go Mad' Programme
A programme for the revue 'Let's Go Mad' presented by The Station Revue Company at RAF Boscombe Down.
Also included are a pass out and an invitation to a dance at RAF Stradishall.
Also included are a pass out and an invitation to a dance at RAF Stradishall.
Interview with Bob Panton
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Bob Panton was a child during the war. One day as his father was coming towards their house Bob saw three Dornier 17 come into view. Then out of the sun came six Spitfires and a battle started in front of him. Bob saw the Dorniers shot down and,…
109 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
Gives history of 109 Squadron from reformation on 10 December 1940 until last bombs dropped on 2/3 May 1945. Covers development of blind bombing and Oboe. Moved to RAF Wyton as independent unit of newly formed Pathfinder force. Mentions first Oboe…
12 airmen at RAF Stradishall and 20 airmen at a Man Management Course
The first is a group of 12 men arranged in two rows in front of a building. Captioned 'Attachement (sic) to R.A.F. Stradishall for disastrous daylight raid by "Stirling" a/c'.
The second is a group of 20 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a…
The second is a group of 20 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a…
1311249 Flt Sgt Williamson, Air Gunner Lancaster
A biography written by his son.
142542 Flight Lieutenant Harry Richardson DFC
Harry Richardson grew up in Bolton and North Wembley before beginning pilot training as war broke out. After qualifying, he flew his first tour of operations with 149 Squadron from RAF Mildenhall. He then became an instructor at 27 OTU, flying…
149 Squadron Pilots, Flight Engineers and Air Gunners
Photo 1 is a group of Pilots and Flight Engineers arranged in front of a Lancaster. Each individual is named in the caption.
Photo 2 is a group of eight air gunners arranged in front of a Lancaster.
Photo 2 is a group of eight air gunners arranged in front of a Lancaster.
15 Squadron Stirling Crew
Five photographs of airmen in uniform mounted on an album page. The page has the title '15 Sqd Stirling crew 1943. Bourn/Mildenhall/Waterbeach'. Each photograph has a caption identifying the men and their roles.
The photograph top left shows…
The photograph top left shows…
162 Squadron Light Night Striking Force Battle Orders
162 Squadron crew lists and record of operations from 19 December 1944 to 17 April 1945, and John Bolton's memoir.
207 Squadron and Lancaster
A group of airmen arranged in front of a white painted Lancaster.
214 Squadron Movement Order
A movement order detailing the transfer of 214 Squadron from Feltwell to Stradishall.
Personnel involved are listed in four Appendices.
Personnel involved are listed in four Appendices.
50 years ago
The memoir covers Sergeant Officer A Yates' time as a prisoner of war from September 1942 to April 1945. He was initially imprisoned in Stalag VIIIB in Upper Silesia, he was evacuated with 30,000 others to escape the advancing Russian Army. He and a…
54 MU RAF Repair and Salvage (43 Group)
A document listing the activities of the Maintenance Unit Repair and Salvage unit. It describes the recovery of damaged aircraft which could be rebuilt and returned to service. The make up of the team is described.
622 Squadron
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Stirling. On the reverse 'Nov 1943, 622 Squadron 3 Group, Bomber Command, RSAF Mildenhall, Short Stirling'.
622 Squadron arranged in front of Stirling
A large group of airmen arranged in five rows in front of a Stirling aircraft. On the reverse 'Nov 1943 3 Group 622 Squadron. Bomber Command. R.A.F. Mildenhall Short Stirling Mk III'.
622 Squadron Battle Order for 4th March 1945
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation.
99 Squadron B Flight photograph
A large group of airmen in uniform sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Handley Page Heyford. In the background a Hangar, Submitted with caption '99 sqn B flight Mildenhall 1936'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
99 Squadron B Flight pilots
Twelve airmen, wearing uniform tunic with brevet, sitting and standing in two rows in front of a Wellington. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn B Flt pilots Mildenhall Nov 38 [Norman Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.…
99 Squadron personnel
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Handley Page Heyford. In the background a hangar. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn personnel with HP Heyford, Mildenhall c.1936'. Additional information kindly provided by the…
99 Squadron photograph
Spread over two images. Squadron personnel sitting and standing in four rows in front of a wellington parked with hangars in the background. Captioned 'No 99 (Bomber) Squadron Royal Air Force, Mildenhall, November 1939'. Submitted with captions '99…
A bomber pilot’s journey through WWII
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…
A Canadian experience
Recounts a family visit to Canada. Comments on host, visit to 442 Squadron and Canadian casualties and fellow prisoners of war. Goes on to recount other activities during visit. Finally mentions attending reunion of the Mildenhall Register.
A conversation with Guy Sharp
Starts with short service history, pilot with IX and 70 Squadron and 29 OTU Wellington. Covers training the going to 9 Squadron at Honington in November 1940. Mentions messing up on first operation to Mannheim. make some comment on this tour…
A conversation with Guy Sharp
Guy starts with some comments on his training at RAF Cranfield and RAF Lossiemouth, August 1940, before joining 9 Squadron at RAF Honington in November 1940 as a Wellington co-pilot. He recalls making a mistake on his first operation to Mannheim. He…