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PBanksP15010061.jpg
Aerial incline view of railway lines and dock. Top left is a dock basin containing a large floating object with a small boat alongside the bottom side. Three railway lines go from left to right each with lines of goods wagons.Right centre is tower…

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The careers of the bomber and fighter pilots Wing Commander G L Cheshire, D.S.O D.F.C; Squadron Leader R A Mackie, Wing Commander J R Jeudwine, O.B.E; D D Haig, D.F.C; Wing Commander D S S Wilkerson, D.S.O and Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson,…

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MBrookerWH[Ser#-DoB]-180402-04.Pdf
William Brooker's service. He recalls RAF stations, names the crew and lists operations he was involved in.

This item was provided, in digital form, by a third-party organisation which used technical specifications and operational protocols that…

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BBrookerWHBrookerWHv1.Pdf
WH Brooker volunteered in 1940, was called up on 27 February 1941 and trained in Pearce, Western Australia. On transfer to UK there were delays in further training. He provides details of operations in which he was involved. After 30 operations he…

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List of dates and targets of Douglas' 45 operations totalling 326.50 hours.

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A list of 42 operational targets undertaken by Douglas Knox to, Berlin, Hamburg, Kiel, Bremen, Emden, Cologne, Essen, Brest, Frankfurt, Ostend, Dunkirk, Stettin, Wilhelmshaven, Tobruk, Cretan Aerodromes and Battle Area.

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An account of operations at the time Arnold Christian took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold was lost.

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MGreenAW104402-160919-02.pdf
A biography of Alan Green with personal photographs and headlines. It covers his training in Canada and UK, his first squadron, 218, at Marham flying Wellingtons as a navigator, then Stirlings. He flew 22 operations and was shot down by friendly…

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A handwritten list of 28 operations carried out by Stanley Beer.

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SBondS-ClarkeEv10001.pdf
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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David Wilkie was born in Edinburgh. He volunteered for the RAF and began training as a flight engineer. While training at St Athan he met his future wife, Kathleen. He was posted to 432 Squadron with a Canadian crew. He witnessed the gathering of the…

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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BYatesRPYatesRPv1.pdf
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He did his basic training at RAF Blackpool. While at RAF Cranwell for wireless traiing, he flew in DH 86 and Valentia. He was shot down and became a prisoner of…

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Second version of a brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest (with a slight amendment…

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Brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest.

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SBriarsRA1299161v1.pdf
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…

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BCleggPVWilsonDv1.pdf
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…

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Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-74-01.pdf
A continuation of Peter's thesis on electronic warfare during the war.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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BLovattPHastieRv2.pdf
A biography of Roy Hastie.

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-08.pdf
Research concerning 24 night time operations to Munich, Stuttgart, Essen, Duisburg, Essen, Kiel, Spezia, minelaying in the Baltic, Bochum. Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Oberhausen. The pilot was Pilot Officer Stan Slater, second pilot Sergeant RF Bayley…

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First - over 400 times they led the way. Article about RAF Pathfinders. Crest and details about 35 Squadron. Also mentions 7, 83 and 156 Squadrons as nucleus of force in August 1942. Mentions some of their attacks and numbers of decorations awarded.…

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YRosserLV745193v1.pdf
Written in RAF pilot's flying log book by Sergeant, pilot Rosser, Lewis Victor, RAFVR - diary of night bombing operations. Gives date, aircraft, crew, target and description of each operation. Also included are extracts from the Bomber Command war…

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