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The speech tells of the increasing interest in Bomber Command and that it will pay tribute to them. It goes on to thank the trustees and staff at the Yorkshire Air Museum and various other supporters for their role in making the Air Gunners Museum a…

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The memoir describes, in detail, Moore's life as a civilian in Leicester, his RAF aircrew training and as an air bomber in Bomber Command. On leaving school in 1938 Moore worked as a junior auditor and a typist before joining the Royal Air Force…

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James Brown’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 3rd May 1943 until 3rd June 1989. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 5…

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Ethel Smith (née Hanson) discusses her early life and her time in the WAAF. She joined aged 21, and remembers the camaraderie. She worked as a rigger at Number 12 Balloon Centre and was later posted to RAF Titchfield near Portsmouth. She discusses…

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Tom Lofthouse’s Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book from 16th January 1943 until 3rd May 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, 21 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Heavy…

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Brief outline biography. Covers origin, training as air gunner, operational tour 466 Squadron, commission, training tour, back to operations 77 Squadron and other activities. Life after war back in Australia.

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List promotions, squadrons and units, orders and decorations. Crew of special duties squadron lost in Halifax from 161 and 138 Squadrons on night of March 14 1943. Commonwealth war graves commission infomation on graves. Information held by RAF…

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Shows six flights in Lancaster (PD328 - Aries) while on detachment to test & development section, Empire air navigation school RSF Shawbury and the stations Met office and RAF.
Bottom left is b/w head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer…

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Copy of birth certificate

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Has some personal information. Dates of enlistment and discharge (on commission), movements and mustering. Mentions award of Distinguished Flying Medal upgraded to Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Gives dates of commission and promotions, medal (DFC), courses of instruction, appointments and movements. Some personal details.

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A black and white group photograph of Royal Air Force personnel in uniform (one holding a dog), taken in front of a building with 'Dancing, Grand Pavilion' visible on the door. The front is inscribed '40 Course, 14 I.T.W. (A.G.) Bridlington' and…

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EJohnstoneRJJohnstone[Mo]431027.pdf
Reg writes that he will not be getting any leave. He explains why.

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From book by Alfred Price. Covers one of the last operations by Luftwaffe night fighters against Lancaster attacking Kamen and Ladbergen where the fighters followed the allied bombers back to England and attacked RAF stations as well as shooting down…

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Jim writes to Elsie, his sister. He has been bombing Germany, Leipzig and Berlin.

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A printed card signed by Jim.

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Two airmen wearing battledress with half brevet, one with hat talking to two women in the street with another man and houses in the background. On the reverse 'Allied flyers in Swedish custody, Feminine company provides agreeable diversion. Sergeants…

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Air-to-ground photograph of Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, with the River Greta and Bentham Moor road in the foreground. On the reverse '? Coleby'.

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LEleyNJ163588v1.pdf
Norman Eley’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book (three log books bound into one volume, pages not all in chronological order) from 22 March 1943 to 3 September 1958. Records training, operations, instructional and other duties (including civil flying) as a…

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List of Squadrons Jared served with.

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JCA Rogers in blazer and tie standing by the rear turret of a Halifax.

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Writes about his posting. Could have done with more time in Manchester. Problem was leaving all friends behind. Provides addresses for Miss T Home, Miss M Meagher, Miss D Waring, ACW D Clarke and Pte J Soper. Two page letter and typed transcript.

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Jack Wolff’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 13th October 1940 until 31st October 1952. He trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observer and Navigation School, followed by No. 2 Signals…

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Jared describes his posting to North Africa and operations to Tunis, Bizerta, Decimomannu, Palermo, Naples, Catania, Messina, Cagliari and Pantelleria. Following Squadron disbanding Jared was sent to No 1 Air Gunners School then to 289 Squadron and…

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Observer and air gunner's flying log book for Jared Lewis from 14 November 1942 to 22 January 1946. Details his training, operational duties and period as an instructor. Jared served in North Africa and Europe at RAF Dalcross (No 2 Air Gunnery…

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