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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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Account of explosive bullet being surgically removed after he was hit by exercising Canadian forces.

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Made out for Charles Munnery

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R Skepper’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 15th November 1942 until 6th September 1945. During this time trained as a navigator. Trained at No. 1 Empire Air Navigation School, No. 6 Air Observer’s School, 21 Operational Training…

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Lancaster PA474 flying low over a Martello tower at Eastbourne.

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Belly landed Lancaster showing damage sustained during an operation.
On the reverse '30 Film 44'

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Two differently exposed images of the damaged port tailplane.
On the reverses 'Film 48 2' and Film 30 24'.

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J-Jig at RAF Ford after a successful wheels-up crash landing, 5th May 1944.
On the reverse '29 Film43'.

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A photograph of BQ-J Lancaster showing wing damage.
On the reverse '10 Film45'.

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LHopgoodJV64286v1.pdf
John Vere Hopgood’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 23rd September 1940 until 16th May 1943. Trained as a pilot at No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School, Flying Training School (RAF College Cranwell), No. 2 School of Air Navigation and 14 Operational…

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List postings and promotions from September 1939 until July 1945.

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A receipted invoice for providing Pilot Officer V D Knox with his uniform, amounting to £36.12.0 after a discount of £1.14.9.

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An empty envelope addressed to Chan's mother.

MFaircloughT1077120-220817-12.pdf
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederik Christian Oscar Körvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including…

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Following the report that Tommy was missing his wife is advised that she can continue to cash the orders in her allowance book.

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Writing to Phyllis about the incident in which his crew was shot down from which he escaped with Tommy and enclosing a photograph. Mentions his time at Waltham and losing contact with Tommy and meeting again after the war ended.

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Seven aircrew around the door of a Lancaster. Text reveals that Jonny French (standing second left) was pilot of Lancaster 'NG364, LS-P'. Lists ther remainder of crew. Mentions that Flight Sergeant Henry Bysouth joined the crew after the original…

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Letter to Gilbert's mother with details of his service Estate, amounting to £34 3s 4d. Advising that a payable order in this amount is to follow under separate cover.

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Letter to Mrs A Nicholson informing her that a war gratuity of £24 10s is payable in respect of service of Sergeant G L Gard.

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Left hand page: Photograph top left shows 9 Lancasters flying in formation. Photograph top right shows Stanislaw Sewerin and another airman, both in uniform, standing outside in front of a hut. The photograph in the centre of the page shows thirty…

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Jack writes that he may only be based at Tangmere for a short time and may go to Scotland.

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Jack writes that he is sorry she is feeling lonely. He thinks they are leaving for Scotland very soon. This is for intensive gunnery training. They are going to see a film. They have been issued with extra clothing.

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Jack writes that he has arrived at Tangmere. His squadron is about to move to Croydon.

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Jack writes he has received a letter and a parcel from her. He has dirty laundry to bring home. His pay was reduced for an unknown reason and they are going to complain en masse. He had a tooth taken out.

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Jack writes that he has had little mail. He has been flying fighter affiliation. He writes about his next leave.

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