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Jacqui Whitehead talks of how she has been involved with veterans, remembrance, and the Air Gunners Association over the last thirty years. She discusses stories of reconciliation, and how the Flightpath of Friendship and Reconciliation became a…

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A telegram to Mr G Gadd informing him of the death of his son, Sergeant George Edward Gadd.

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A letter of condolence from the Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr. G Gadd, the father of Sergeant George Edward Gadd. It details the circumstances surrounding Gadd's death and describes him as a very capable air gunner and a popular and esteemed…

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A short biography of Sergeant George Gadd, containing information about his death, his family and his civilian life and boxing prowess before joining the Royal Air Force.
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…

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Personal research on George Edward Gadd by his younger brother. It describes how he died and how his parents found out about his death on their way to visit him. It also mentions his amateur boxing and engagement to Kathleen Smith, a farmer's…

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Interview with John McClements regarding his parents Robert and Iris McClements, and his decision to make a documentary about Operation Gisela, and his father's friend, Jack Laffoley. Additional information on John Gifford Laurence Laffoley is…

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John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book from 17th September 1942 until 23rd May 1956. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained in Australia at No. 1 Wireless Air Gunner’s School, No. 3 Bombing and…

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James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…

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Squadron Leader Stan Mellor joined the RAF in 1943, initially training as a wireless operator and air gunner before qualifying as a signaller. His early service saw him instructing on Dakotas before deploying to Burma, where he flew operations to…

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Peter Edwards is the son of a Halton apprentice. His father was based at RAF Wittering as Senior Technical Officer during the war, but his mother moved with him and his brother to Lytham St Anne’s for the duration. American servicemen were frequent…

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A Halifax about to touchdown. In the foreground are two horses.

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A book covering the period from December 1936 to July 1941.

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Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Sergeant K E Harris (1584722) covering 19 September 1943 to 22 March 1944 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Served at RAF Riccall, RAF Lissett, RAF Upwood and RAF…

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Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…

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Inclined aerial photograph of station buildings with hangars on left with airfield out of shot to left. On the reverse 'RAF Driffield 12 Sep 1945'.

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Front and rear row are cadets. Centre row contains one cadet sergeant on left and eight RAF officers, some with flying brevet and medal ribbons, and one army captain. On the reverse 'with the compliments of the officer commanding No 313…

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Three officers, left and right wearing battledress and the one in the centre a tunic, all standing at the entrance of an officers' mess. On the reverse 'RAF Station Driffield, S/Ldr G W A Webb, F/Lt J Judd, June 22/45'. Note 'Subject right'.

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Fourteen airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in three rows inside a room with notice board on wall behind. Centre front row a police dog. Title 'RAF Station Police, RAF Base Station Driffield, April 1944'. On the bottom…

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Explains he had written letter in case he failed to return from operation. Explains that risks were worthwhile and he had an important part to play. Writes that he had missed her and expresses his love for her and admires her support for him. Thanks…

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Douglas, in uniform with pilot's brevet and medal ribbon, in an office. Behind him is a notice board and filing cabinet. On reverse, 'at HQ 4 Group Heslington, York, 1944'.

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Head and shoulder portrait of Douglas in uniform with officer's cap, pilot brevet and medal ribbons.

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66 men and nine women arranged in rows in front of a building with mullioned windows. On reverse, 'names of staff officers at HQ 4 Group R.A.F. Heslington York on 5th Feb 1945'.

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Report on Squadron Leader V Douglas Knox.

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Report on Douglas receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Report and photograph of the production in which Douglas plays the brother.

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