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Air Gunner's Database
An application for David Craven's details to be included on the database of the Air Gunners' Association, signed by his son. The form includes details of David Craven's squadrons, stations, training and operations.
With four smokers
Four airmen, all holding cigarettes, sat in front of a man with pilot's brevet standing left and Thomas standing right. Thomas has his hand on the shoulder of the man, also with pilot's brevet, sat in front of him. Thomas and the other three men have…
Research on German bombing of Hull
Four documents. First a title page. Second a newspaper article summarising Hull's bombing experience in number of raids, people killed, houses destroyed or damaged, damage incidents, people rendered homeless and number of alerts. Notes that only 5938…
Air traffic control certificate of competency
Made out for Warrant Officer Pearson. List units served at and checks.
Aircraft and crews
Top left - twelve airmen pose in front of the starboard wing of a Halifax. Captioned 'George after 28th, lost on 29th'.
Top right - seven airmen pose in line under the nose of a Halifax, Captioned 'George ground crew'.
Top two titled…
Top right - seven airmen pose in line under the nose of a Halifax, Captioned 'George ground crew'.
Top two titled…
Aircraft crash aftermath
Two photographs, the first is of fire fighting the burning wreckage, damaged buildings in background. From information kindly supplied by the donor, 'Attempts to put out the fire after the bomb load expired after the crash on take-off. The crash took…
Aircraft Hangar
Two images of an aircraft hangar with an administration building in front.
Information supplied with the collection identifies the airfield as Leeming.
Information supplied with the collection identifies the airfield as Leeming.
Aircraft histories of Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde-Smith
Histories of twelve Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde Smith while undergoing ab-initio training at Sywell.
Aircrew and ground crew with Halifax
First photograph seven individuals standing, seven sitting cross legged on the ground, posed under the nose of a Halifax Mk 2. Third from the left, standing is pilot, Archibald Ian Scott Debenham. Aircraft parked on its dispersal, wheel chocked,…
Aircrew boarding Halifax
Seven aircrew in flying clothing, carrying parachutes, boarding aircraft.
Aircrew standing in front of Halifax
Seven airmen in uniform standing in front of a Halifax. The reverse of the image is annotated in pencil 'Uncle Jack line under M for Micky aeroplane'. A post-it note attached to the reverse is annotated 'RAF Melbourne 9 June 43 A/C = Z Zebra'.
Fred and Jim Robinson
A formal group photograph of trainee aircrew. There are three rows of ten airmen, seated and standing with their arms folded in front of a prefabricated building. White training flashes can be seen on their caps.
Hand-written text below the…
Hand-written text below the…
Aircrew Transport
A group of airmen being transported to their aircraft on a lorry with a trailer.
On the reverse 'Crew 'bus' Tholthorpe Going out to aircraft for ops 1944' and 'Photo Reg [indecipherable]' and 'Tholthorpe'.
On the reverse 'Crew 'bus' Tholthorpe Going out to aircraft for ops 1944' and 'Photo Reg [indecipherable]' and 'Tholthorpe'.
Aircrew V-Victor Halifax Mark III
The crew of V for Victor stand in a line under the nose of their Halifax 'ZA-V'. Captioned
'Aircrew V-Victor Halifax Mark III
No 10 Squadron No. 4 Group Royal Air Force- Bomber Command Melbourne Yorkshire England
Completed 38 Operations -July…
'Aircrew V-Victor Halifax Mark III
No 10 Squadron No. 4 Group Royal Air Force- Bomber Command Melbourne Yorkshire England
Completed 38 Operations -July…
Airfield building
A single storey block with a corrugated roof, chimneys with utility poles adjacent.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality…
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality…
Airman in flying suit
Stan Dodwell, sitting on a bench on the roof of a brick building. His officer's cap is alongside him. Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no…
The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no…
Airman in front of a Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing greatcoat and a side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Rear gunner (killed when [....] burst into flames), possibly best rear gunner on 305 (P) Sqn and was also grandads…
Airman in front of Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing great coat with pilot officer rank and side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Co-pilot (Pilot Officer Sznidel)'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with…
Airman killed on his birthday
Article concerning funeral of Sergeant G H Luxford who was killed in action on his 20th birthday. Gives some background. Includes photograph.
Airman on Halifax
An airman sitting on top of front fuselage of a Halifax. Nose art "Lift for Love" and female figure and four rows of operation tally symbols. On the reverse 'Lancaster (sic) at Leeming 1945 AL-L "Lift for Love" 429 Squadron P/O Doug "Punchy"…
Airman on motorbike
An airman wearing battledress with brevet astride a Triumph WD (War Department) motorcycle with Nissen huts in the background. On the reverse '1945, Leeming 429 RCAF, G R Morey Russell/Russ'.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Airman receiving decoration
A senior officer in centre pinning decoration on a Polish sergeant pilot who is standing in line with several other airmen. In the background a hangar. On the reverse 'Brorzek Lindholme, decorated May 1942'. Two versions of the same image, the second…
Airman with medal
Three-quarter length portrait of a Polish pilot officer wearing greatcoat with decoration and ribbon, and side cap. Brick wall in the background.
Airmen
Left - an airmen wearing tunic and side cap standing in front a a tree and fence. Captioned 'October 1941 at Colton'.
Right - half-length image of two airmen wearing tunics and side caps outside a brick building with door. Captioned 'Outside the…
Right - half-length image of two airmen wearing tunics and side caps outside a brick building with door. Captioned 'Outside the…
Airmen
Captioned 'At Ripon'.
Top left - two airmen wearing tunics with brevet, standing in snow by a bush in the grounds of the Ripon Spa Hotel.
Top right - full length image of an airman wearing battledress and peaked cap standing in the open.
Bottom…
Top left - two airmen wearing tunics with brevet, standing in snow by a bush in the grounds of the Ripon Spa Hotel.
Top right - full length image of an airman wearing battledress and peaked cap standing in the open.
Bottom…