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R Skepper’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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…
Lancaster flying over tower
Lancaster PA474 flying low over a Martello tower at Eastbourne.
"J-Jig", 550 Squadron damage to port wing
Belly landed Lancaster showing damage sustained during an operation.
On the reverse '30 Film 44'
On the reverse '30 Film 44'
"J-Jig" damage to port tailplane
Two differently exposed images of the damaged port tailplane.
On the reverses 'Film 48 2' and Film 30 24'.
On the reverses 'Film 48 2' and Film 30 24'.
"J-Jig" 550 Squadron crash landing
J-Jig at RAF Ford after a successful wheels-up crash landing, 5th May 1944.
On the reverse '29 Film43'.
On the reverse '29 Film43'.
"J-Jig" 550 Squadron - Damage to port wing
A photograph of BQ-J Lancaster showing wing damage.
On the reverse '10 Film45'.
On the reverse '10 Film45'.
Gieves Ltd
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.
Envelope addressed to Chan Chandler's mother
An empty envelope addressed to Chan's mother.
Gratitude and appreciation
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederick Chr. Oscar Korvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including the…
Letter from RAF Benevolent Fund
Following the report that Tommy was missing his wife is advised that she can continue to cash the orders in her allowance book.
Letter from Stan and Anne
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.
Flight Lieutenant John French DFC
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…
The late Sergeant G L Gard
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.
Gilbert Gard's war gratuity payment
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.
Airmen and women
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…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he may only be based at Tangmere for a short time and may go to Scotland.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he has arrived at Tangmere. His squadron is about to move to Croydon.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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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.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he has had little mail. He has been flying fighter affiliation. He writes about his next leave.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he is thinking of her and the children all the time. He tries to clear up a misunderstanding in a previous letter. Then he talks about letters he has written and received.
Airmen exercising
Two photographs of groups of airmen doing gymnastics near the bottom of London Road, Grand Parade, St Leonards on Sea. Albert Edward Millson is front right.
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Marching airmen
A group of airmen marching past Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards, Hastings. Albert Edward Millson is the third airman on the right.
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Four men
Two airmen and two civilians walking along Hastings promenade. Albert MIllson is second from the left. One is annotated 'Charley'.
Demonstration order
Extracts of the order for the Battle of Britain 'At Home' flypast and displays. Annotated 'F/LT Mason - W/O Crew'. On the reverse is a calendar with some days crossed off and others highlighted.