1 25 21 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/3115/58904/SBraithwaiteP[Ser -DoB]v1.pdf 317f1e6a6dac377962108554347107dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Braithwaite, Peter Description An account of the resource One item. The collection concerns the men of Ryedale who died serving with Bomber Command and contains research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group. It contains biographies of the following: Flight Sergeant George Thomas Barker, (1912 - 1940, 563835 Royal Air Force) He flew operations as a pilot with 150 Squadron and was killed in action 14 May 1940. Additional information on George Thomas Barker is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/201274/">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Flying Officer Arthur James Calvert (45897 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 218 Squadron and was killed in action23 September 1942. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/204181/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Pilot Officer James Spalding Cameron (195466 Royal Air Force). He flew operations with 114 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/305788/">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Alan Ridley Croft (Royal Air Force) He flew operations as a flight engineer with 224 Squadron and was killed in action. Sergeant Arthur Cross (1593233 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 12 Squadron and was killed in action 16 March 1944. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/105312/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant John Dunning (Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a pilot with 21 Squadron and was killed in action. Sergeant William Goodwill (620440 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a bomb aimer   with 44 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/108901/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Air Gunner Kenneth Frank (1590367 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 619 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/108042/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Aircraftman 1st Class Arthur Haigh (1768277 Royal Air Force). He served as ground personnel and was killed in an aircraft collision. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/211512/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Flight Sergeant John Robert Harper (Royal Air Force). Flight Lieutenant Christopher John Geoffrey Howard (104406 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a pilot with 617 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/111312/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Air Gunner John Hudson (1457263 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 100 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/111425/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Aircraftman 2nd Class Robert Humble (Royal Air Force). He served as ground personnel. Flight Lieutenant John Kennedy (Royal Air Force.) He flew operations as a pilot with 248 Squadron and was killed in action. Wing Commander Francis Alfred George Lascelles DFC (40398 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a pilot with 82 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/216204/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Pilot Officer John Owen Laverack (Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a pilot with 517 Squadron and was killed in action. Flying Officer Geoffrey Willis (Peter) Leefe (121586 Royal Air Force). He served as ground personnel with 24 SAAF Squadron and was killed in motor transport accident. Additional information on is available via the I<a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/304143/%20">BCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Roland William Magson (Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a pilot with 120 Squadron and was killed in action. Sergeant Joseph Marshall (1593190 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 9 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/114975/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Raymond Henri Martin (1270135 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 625 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/115061/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Flight Sergeant William Richard Pallister (627672 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as an air gunner with 35 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/221494/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Aircraftman 2nd Class John Gordon Robinson (Royal Air Force). He served as ground personnel and was killed in a flying accident. Sergeant Jack Wilson Sharples (1865144 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a flight engineer with 405 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the I<a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/225280/%20">BCC Losses Database.</a> Sergeant Cecil Stancliffe (1130080 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a wireless operator / air gunner with 49 Squadron and was killed in action. Additional information on is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/122141/%20">IBCC Losses Database.</a> Wing Commander Donald Cecil Broadbent Walker (Royal Air Force). He flew operations with 544 Squadron and was killed in action. Sergeant Frederick Marshall Wrothwell (Royal Air Force). He served as ground personnel. Sergeant Thomas Wilfrid McDonagh (Royal Air Force). He flew operations with 59 Squadron and was killed in action. RAF Wombleton Memorial Aircrew (collective summary). RAF Wombleton, the only Bomber Command airbase in Ryedale, operated as a Heavy Conversion Unit from October 1943, training aircrew in Halifaxes and Lancasters. Though not an operational base, it saw numerous crashes, resulting in the loss of 94 aircrew, mostly Canadians. The Book of Remembrance at St Gregory’s Minster, Kirkdale, lists those who gave their lives between 1943 and 1945. The memorial at Wombleton honours the men and women of the RAF and WAAF who served there, expressing the community’s gratitude for their sacrifice. Many of these airmen died during training flights or conversion exercises, and their memory is preserved in local and national memorials. The collection was donated to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Peter Braithwaite and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-06-12 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Braithwaite, P Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ryedale Family History Group biographies Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Braithwaite Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-06 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Royal Air Force. Coastal Command Royal Air Force. Fighter Command Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Personal research Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 70 printed sheets Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Pending text-based transcription Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Claire Campbell Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1 Description An account of the resource Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group. It contains biographies of the following: Sergeant George Thomas Barker, known as Tom, joined the RAF in 1929 and served as a metal rigger and pilot in India and Afghanistan. He flew sorties as a pilot on Battles with 150 Squadron as part of the Advanced Air Striking Force and was killed 14 May 1940 on a daylight operation to attack the bridges at Sedan. Flying Officer Arthur Calvert was born in Terrington in 1916, the son of a carrier and a tailor’s daughter. After losing his father young, he attended local schools and married Margaret Adams in Scotland in 1941. Calvert joined the RAF and became a Flying Officer, Air Gunner in 218 Squadron, Bomber Command. His squadron flew Fairey Battles, Blenheims, Wellingtons, and later Stirlings and Lancasters, operating from Downham Market. Calvert’s active service included operations over Germany, with his final mission on 23 September 1942 targeting the shipyards at Vegesack. Flying a Stirling Mk I, his aircraft was lost with all crew and no trace was ever found. Pilot Officer James Cameron, born in Scotland in 1922, moved to Yorkshire to work as an under-keeper at Keldy Castle. He married Dorothy May Johnson in 1942 and lived near Cropton. Cameron joined the RAF early in the war, serving as an Air Gunner in 114 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. His squadron operated in Italy. On 19 February 1945, Cameron was shot down and killed during an operation over Udine, Italy. He is buried at Udine War Cemetery. Sergeant Alan Croft, born in Thornton Dale, Yorkshire, was the son of Arthur and Anne Croft. He attended local schools and worked at the village Co-op before volunteering for the RAF in 1942. Croft served as a Flight Engineer with 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, based at RAF St Eval, Cornwall. His squadron was heavily involved in anti-submarine and anti-shipping patrols, notably during ‘Operation Cork’ to protect the Channel ahead of the Normandy landings. On 6 June 1944, Croft took off in Liberator BZ 942 for a patrol over the English Channel. The aircraft was lost, likely shot down by flak from German U-boat U 256, and Croft was killed aged 20. Sergeant Arthur Cross, born in Hull in 1913, was a village policeman in Westow before joining the RAF. He served as a Mid-Upper Gunner in 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, flying Avro Lancasters from RAF Wickenby, Lincolnshire. On 15 March 1944, Cross’s crew was detailed for an operation on Stuttgart, Germany. During the operation, their Lancaster ND447 was attacked by a night fighter, killing Cross instantly. The order to bale out was given, and only two crew members survived as prisoners of war. His wife, Doris, gave birth to their son shortly after his death and later remarried. Sergeant John Dunning, from Wilton near Thornton Dale, Yorkshire, worked as a council clerk before joining the RAF Volunteer Reserve. He served as a Sergeant Pilot in 21 Squadron, flying Blenheim IV bombers. Dunning’s squadron was engaged in low-level attacks on German shipping and columns, operating from Norfolk bases. On 18 April 1941, Dunning’s aircraft took part in an operation off Stavanger, Norway, targeting a convoy. Several aircraft were lost to enemy fighters and flak. Dunning’s body was later washed ashore on the Frisian Islands, and he is buried at Sage War Cemetery, Germany. Sergeant William Goodwill, born in Hovingham in 1917, was the only son of a butcher and smallholder. After school, he worked for his father before joining the RAF in 1939, training as a wireless operator. Goodwill served in 44 Squadron, Royal Air Force, flying Handley Page Hampden bombers from RAF Waddington. His squadron was engaged in mine-laying and bombing coastal targets during the summer of 1940. Goodwill participated in 15 operations. On 11 September 1940, during a operation on Bremerhaven and Hamburg, his aircraft was shot down and crashed into the sea. Goodwill’s body was recovered and later reburied at Becklingen War Cemetery, Germany. Sergeant Kenneth Frank, son of Arthur and Ottoline Frank of Pickering, was born in 1922. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve and served as an Air Gunner in 619 Squadron On 27 April 1944, Frank was killed in action, aged 22. He is buried at Landeville Churchyard, France. Arthur Haigh, born in 1925 in Claxton, was the eldest child of Arthur and Hannah Sophia Haigh. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve and was posted to 620 Squadron, a heavy bomber unit formed at RAF Chedburgh, Suffolk. Haigh’s role was likely as a fitter, and he was on a test flight in a Short Stirling bomber. On 2 July 1943, two Stirlings collided during a training exercise over Suffolk. Haigh, aged just 18, was killed in the accident and is buried at Sand Hutton Churchyard. Flight Sergeant John Harper, born in Pickering, Yorkshire, was the son of Frank and Sarah Harper. Before the war, he worked locally and married Dorothy Vera. Harper joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was posted to Bomber Command, where he flew operational sorties over enemy territory. On 14 December 1942, he was killed in action, aged 29, and is buried in Pickering Cemetery. Flight Lieutenant Christopher Howard, son of Geoffrey and Ethel Howard, was educated in Yorkshire before joining the RAF Volunteer Reserve. He served as a pilot in 617 Squadron. On 7 October 1944, Howard was killed in action, aged 22, and is buried at Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany. Sergeant John Hudson served as an Air Gunner in 100 Squadron, RAF Volunteer Reserve. Details of his pre-service life are limited, but he was remembered for his commitment to duty. Hudson flew in Lancaster bombers, taking part in operations over occupied Europe. On 26 May 1943, he was killed in action and is buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands. Aircraftman 2nd Class Robert Humble, husband of Doreen, lived in Kirkbymoorside before joining the RAF Volunteer Reserve. He served as ground crew, supporting operational squadrons. He died on 11 October 1941 and is buried at Kirkbymoorside (All Saints) Churchyard. Flight Lieutenant John Kennedy, born in 1923, was the son of Colonel Charles Fraser Kennedy and Constance Frances Kennedy of Kirkbymoorside. Educated at Winchester College, he joined the RAF after leaving school, training as a pilot in Canada and the US. Kennedy served with 248 Squadron, part of Coastal Command, flying Beaufighters and later Mosquitos on anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in the Bay of Biscay, Western Approaches, and North Sea. On 16 December 1944, Kennedy’s Mosquito was hit by flak during an attack on shipping at Malloy and Kraakbellesund, Norway. He and his navigator ditched successfully and were seen in a dinghy, but despite search efforts, they were never found. Wing Commander Francis Lascelles, born in 1912, was the son of Sir Alfred and Lady Lascelles of Terrington. He joined the RAF, rising to Wing Commander in 82 Squadron. Lascelles flew Bristol Blenheims, conducting anti-shipping and bombing operations over the North Sea and German-occupied Europe. On 26 August 1941, he was killed when his Blenheim was shot down near Heligoland during a diversionary operation. He is buried at Sage War Cemetery, Germany, and was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Pilot Officer John Laverack, son of Ernest and Mary Laverack of Malton, was born in 1916. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a pilot in 517 Squadron, which flew meteorological reconnaissance missions. Laverack’s squadron operated over the Atlantic and European waters, gathering vital weather data for operational planning. On 2 October 1945, Laverack failed to return and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Flying Officer Geoffrey Leefe, son of Oswald and Mabel Leefe of Malton, was born in 1910. Before the war, he lived locally and was known for his community spirit. Leefe joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a Flying Officer in 24 Squadron. His squadron operated transport aircraft, supporting operations across the Mediterranean and Middle East. On 7 April 1944, Leefe was killed in action and is buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel. Sergeant Roland Magson, born in Pickering in 1918, was the son of George and Minnie Magson. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a Sergeant Pilot in 120 Squadron. On 10 December 1941, Magson was killed in action and is buried at Pickering Cemetery. Sergeant Joseph Marshall, husband of Maleta Violet Marshall of Little Barugh, Malton, was born in 1920. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a Sergeant in 9 Squadron. Marshall flew as aircrew on bombing operations over occupied Europe. On 22 May 1944, he was killed in action and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Sergeant Raymond Martin, born in London in 1909, moved to Helmsley and married Lilly Dale. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as an Air Gunner in 625 Squadron, flying Lancaster bombers from RAF Kelstern, Lincolnshire. On the night of 3/4 May 1944, Martin’s aircraft was shot down during an operation on Mailly-le-Camp, France, targeting the German 21st Panzer Division. He was buried at Poivres Churchyard, France. Flight Sergeant William Richard Pallister, born in York in 1920, was the son of William and Maud Mary Pallister. Before the war, he lived with his family in Sheriff Hutton. Pallister joined the RAF and served as a Flight Sergeant Air Gunner in 35 Squadron, flying Halifax bombers as part of the Pathfinder Force. On 9/10 August 1943, Pallister’s Halifax HR908 took off from Graveley for an operation to Mannheim, Germany. The aircraft was attacked by night fighters and Pallister was killed during his parachute descent after bailing out. He is buried at Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany. Aircraftman 2nd Class John Gordon Robinson, born in 1925, was the eldest of eight siblings from Rievaulx, Yorkshire. He joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve and volunteered for aircrew, training as an air gunner. On 8 May 1944, Robinson was taking part in a training flight in Avro Anson LV300 from No.7 Air Gunnery School at Stormy Down. The aircraft collided with another and crashed into the sea off Porthcawl, Wales. Robinson’s body was recovered and buried in Helmsley Cemetery. Sergeant Jack Sharples, born in Nawton in 1924, was the son of Noel and Frances Sharples. He worked as an apprentice joiner and glider engineer before joining the RAF in 1942. Sharples trained as a Flight Engineer and flew with 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, part of the Pathfinder Force. His 25th operation was to the railway marshalling yards at Versailles, France, on 10 June 1944. His aircraft was shot down at Auneau by a German night fighter. Sharples is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, with no known grave. Sergeant Cecil Stancliffe, son of J.A. and Elizabeth Ann Stancliffe of Norton, Malton, was born in 1920. Before the war, he lived locally and was known for his quiet determination. Stancliffe joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve, serving as a Sergeant in 49 Squadron. On 18 August 1943, Stancliffe was killed in action and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, with no known grave. Wing Commander Donald Walker, son of Lawrence Cecil and Jessie Walker of Malton, was born in 1915. He joined the RAF, rising to Wing Commander in 544 Squadron, which specialised in photographic reconnaissance. On 11 November 1943, Walker was killed in action and is buried at Pena (Navarre) Cemetery, Spain. Sergeant Frederick Wrothwell, son of Frederick James Hartley Wrothwell and Emily Wrothwell, was born in 1905. He was a member of the Pharmaceutical Society before joining the RAF Volunteer Reserve. Wrothwell served as a Sergeant, supporting operational squadrons during the war. On 7 July 1945, he died and is buried at Kirkbymoorside (All Saints) Churchyard. Sergeant Thomas McDonagh, born in York in 1921, was the son of Thomas Ralph and Ellen McDonagh. Before the war, he lived with his family at the “Half Moon Inn” in Strensall. McDonagh joined the RAF and served as a Sergeant in 59 Squadron, flying Bristol Blenheim Mk.4 bombers. His squadron was engaged in night reconnaissance and bombing missions over northern France during the German advance in May 1940. On 29 May 1940, McDonagh took part in a patrol over Dunkirk, reporting on fires and bomb damage. His aircraft encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire and was forced to bail out; only one parachute was seen to open. McDonagh’s body was never identified, and he is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1940-05-14 1940-05-29 1940-09-11 1941-04-18 1941-08-26 1941-12-10 1942-09-23 1942-12-14 1943-05-26 1943-07-02 1943-08-09 1943-08-10 1943-08-18 1943-11-11 1944-03-15 1944-03-16 1944-04-07 1944-04-27 1944-05-03 1944-05-04 1944-05-08 1944-05-22 1944-06-06 1944-06-07 1944-06-10 1944-10-07 1944-12-16 1945-02-19 1945-10-02 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France Germany Great Britain Israel Italy Norway Spain Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean--English Channel England--Lincolnshire England--Norfolk England--Suffolk France--Dunkerque France--Mailly-le-Camp France--Sedan France--Versailles Germany--Bremerhaven Germany--Hamburg Germany--Helgoland Germany--Mannheim Germany--Stuttgart Germany--Vegesack Italy--Udine Norway--Stavanger Wales--Porthcawl England--Cornwall (County) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. 100 Squadron 12 Squadron 120 Squadron 150 Squadron 21 Squadron 218 Squadron 24 Squadron 248 Squadron 35 Squadron 405 Squadron 419 Squadron 44 Squadron 49 Squadron 517 Squadron 544 Squadron 59 Squadron 617 Squadron 619 Squadron 620 Squadron 625 Squadron 82 Squadron 9 Squadron air gunner Air Gunnery School aircrew Anson B-24 Battle Blenheim bombing bombing of Mailly-le-Camp (3/4 May 1944) Distinguished Flying Cross ditching final resting place flight engineer ground crew ground personnel Halifax Halifax Mk 2 Hampden Heavy Conversion Unit killed in action Lancaster Martinet memorial mid-air collision mine laying missing in action Mosquito Pathfinders pilot RAF Bodney RAF Chedburgh RAF Downham Market RAF Gransden Lodge RAF Graveley RAF Lossiemouth RAF Middleton St George RAF St Athan RAF St Eval RAF Stormy Down RAF Watton RAF Wickenby RAF Wombleton shot down Stirling training Wellington wireless operator wireless operator / air gunner https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/3053/56804/PHeathRFJ18010019.jpg 3a62715e81e91a8e06f7d484785f793b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Heath, Raymond Frederick John Description An account of the resource 27 items. The collection concerns Raymond Frederick John Heath (b. 1921 Royal Air Force) and contains his log books and target photographs. He flew operations as a pilot with 61 Squadron. The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Margaret Wild and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-07-13 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Heath, RFJ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St Cyr Description An account of the resource Shows large number of explosions in bottom right quadrant. Road runs top to bottom on left. Railway line from left to right. Built up area in centre. Captioned '1499 SKELL 25.7.44//8" 10000ft 156 degrees 1457, ST CYR RD M 1 x 4000 1 x 1000 14 x 500 27 secs F/O HEATH K 61'. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-07-25 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-07-25 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles Great Britain England--Lincolnshire Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One b/w photograph mounted on a page in ring binder Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PHeathRFJ18010019 Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Geolocated Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. 61 Squadron aerial photograph bombing Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) RAF Skellingthorpe target photograph https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2752/55543/SAudisRJ[Ser -DoB]v010013.pdf bcad0ef8613507284c405f5c593a421e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Audis, Roger J 9 Squadron Association Description An account of the resource 41 items. The collection contains material collected by Roger Audis related to 9 Squadron RAF and airmen who served in the squadron. The collection includes four hand written operational record books, copies of log books, and interviews with Bomber Command veterans. It includes a <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.omeka.net/collections/show/4055">Scrapbook</a> belonging to Ken Rogers. The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Richard James and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff, Barry Hunter, and Nick Cornwell-Smith. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-04-27 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Audis, RJ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ken Johnson’s Royal Air Force Observers and Air Gunners Flying Log Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010013 Description An account of the resource Ken Johnson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 23rd October 1943 until 17th July 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunners School, 29 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Conversion Unit, and No 5 Lancaster Finishing School. During OTU Gunnery Course, a Miles Martinet was used as the target aircraft. In June 1944 posted to 61 Squadron. For his second tour he was posted to 9 Squadron in December often dropping Tallboy bombs. Served at RAF Dalcross, RAF Bruntingthorpe, RAF Wigsley, RAF Syerston, RAF Skellingthorpe, RAF Bardney. Aircraft flown were Anson, Wellington, Stirling, Lancaster. With 29 OTU, Johnson flew one leaflet operation at night. With 61 Squadron he flew 33 bombing operations (18 night, 15 day) whilst with 9 Squadron there were 10 day bombing, 1 Operation Exodus, and 1 Operation Post Mortem. His targets were Orleans, Watten, Gelsenkirchen, Limoges, Prouville, Vitry, Beauvoir, St. Leu D’Esserent, Kiel, Donges, St Cyr Versailles, Givors, Stuttgart, Cahagnes, Joigny, Mont Candon, Bois de Cassan, Trossy St. Maximin, Secqueville, Chatellerault, Russelsheim, Bordeaux, Gilze-Rijen, Stettin, La Pallice, Rollancourt, Brest, Le Havre, Darmstadt, Boulogne, Dortmund Ems Canal, Karlsruhe, Urft Dam, Bergen, Altenbeken, Dortmund, Arnsberg, Swinemünde (Prinz Eugen), Heligoland, Berchtesgaden, Flensburg. His pilot for all operations was Flight Lieutenant Watkins, other than the Operation Post Mortem when it was Flying Officer Macdonald. On the operation to St. Cyr on 25th July 1944, his aircraft was hit by bombs from an aircraft above, causing the loss of the rear turret including the rear gunner. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Great Britain. Royal Air Force Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-02-28 1944-02-29 1944-06-19 1944-06-20 1944-06-21 1944-06-22 1944-06-23 1944-06-24 1944-06-25 1944-06-27 1944-06-28 1944-06-29 1944-07-04 1944-07-05 1944-07-07 1944-07-08 1944-07-23 1944-07-24 1944-07-25 1944-07-26 1944-07-27 1944-07-28 1944-07-29 1944-07-30 1944-07-31 1944-08-01 1944-08-02 1944-08-03 1944-08-05 1944-08-07 1944-08-08 1944-08-09 1944-08-10 1944-08-12 1944-08-13 1944-08-15 1944-08-16 1944-08-17 1944-08-19 1944-08-31 1944-09-05 1944-09-10 1944-09-11 1944-09-12 1944-09-17 1944-09-23 1944-09-24 1944-09-27 1944-12-09 1944-12-11 1945-01-12 1945-02-22 1945-03-12 1945-03-13 1945-03-14 1945-04-13 1945-04-19 1945-04-25 1945-05-04 1945-07-03 1943 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 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Review Oct 2024 1654 HCU 29 OTU 61 Squadron 9 Squadron air gunner Air Gunnery School aircrew Anson bombing bombing of Helgoland (18 April 1945) bombing of Luftwaffe night-fighter airfields (15 August 1944) bombing of the Creil/St Leu d’Esserent V-1 storage areas (4/5 July 1944) bombing of Trossy St Maximin (3 August 1944) Heavy Conversion Unit Lancaster Lancaster Finishing School Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) Operation Exodus (1945) Operational Training Unit Prinz Eugen RAF Bardney RAF Bruntingthorpe RAF Dalcross RAF Skellingthorpe RAF Syerston RAF Wigsley Stirling Tallboy training Wellington https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2664/47037/SBattleJ2004710v10016-0001.2.jpg f7abd87220561f139ce1069923a6418e https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2664/47037/SBattleJ2004710v10016-0002.2.jpg 2667ff55bbe34991265fbb62e80ae6de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Battle, Jane Battle, J Battle, Jenny Gordon, Jane Description An account of the resource 55 items. The collection concerns Leading Aircraftswoman Jane "Jenny" Battle nee Gordon (b. 1921, 2004710 Royal Air Force) and contains a notebook, documents and photographs. She served as a clerk and watchkeeper. The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Michael Baxter and catalogued by Barry Hunter. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-02-12 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Battle, J Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Airmen and WAAFs at Versailles Description An account of the resource A group of airmen and WAAFs positioned in front of the Palace of Versailles. On the reverse 'Afternoon Thursday 11th July '46 Versailles'. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1946-07-11 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force United States Army Air Force Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One b/w photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SBattleJ2004710v10016-0001, SBattleJ2004710v10016-0002 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1946-07-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive ground personnel Women’s Auxiliary Air Force https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2271/41063/PBeckettG20010006.2.jpg e67a3c09a2dc23ac54823e8e7c32d64a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beckett, Geoffrey. Photograph album Description An account of the resource Eight items. Album with covers and seven double pages with annotated photographs of school trip to Paris and summer holiday in Bridlington. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07-25 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Beckett, G Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paris, Versailles Description An account of the resource Left page - a group of people walking down steps. Captioned 'Photo by Miss Webb coming down the steps at Versailles towards the palace, very hot all the time'. Right page - a group standing in street outside a building. Captioned 'Outside our hotel on the last day, ready for off, having had a marvellous time and brilliant weather'. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Paris France--Versailles Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Two b/w photographs mounted on two album pages Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PBeckettG20010006 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2271/41062/PBeckettG20010005.2.jpg 55e702ea656031db85fbea254a2f01f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beckett, Geoffrey. Photograph album Description An account of the resource Eight items. Album with covers and seven double pages with annotated photographs of school trip to Paris and summer holiday in Bridlington. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07-25 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Beckett, G Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fontainbleau Description An account of the resource Left page. Top left - a group of people standing in line looking over parapet of a bridge. Top right - three people lying on grass in a park. Caption for both 'The day at Fontainbleau - left looking over from a bridge, right - sunbathing, very tired'. Bottom centre- people walking down steps in front of a building. Captioned 'The steps at Fontainbleau where Napoleon saw his Swiss guards for the last time. Lizzie Webb + Corps Hardstaff'. Right page - a group of young men standing around a large stone urn. Two young women are sitting on plinth to the left. Captioned 'Photograph taken by Miss Webb,at Versailles Palace, looking at German boys on the right'. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Fontainebleau France--Versailles Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Four b/w photographs mounted on two album pages Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PBeckettG20010005 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2271/41011/PBeckettG20010003.jpg beb81252edb220da3550526eafc87529 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beckett, Geoffrey. Photograph album Description An account of the resource Eight items. Album with covers and seven double pages with annotated photographs of school trip to Paris and summer holiday in Bridlington. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-07-25 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Beckett, G Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paris Description An account of the resource Left page. Left - a view of fountain and wide path leading to palace. Centre - building across open paved square. Right - view through Arc de Triomphe. Captioned 'Left - from the steps at Versailles. Below - Versailles palace. Right - L'Arc de Triomphe, Paris'. Right page. Top left - fountains with buildings in the background, Bottom left - two men standing in doorway, Caption for both 'Paris exhibition, above, entrance with fountain, below, Greenwood and Hudson outside the British pavilion'. Top right - young man wearing school cap sitting with river and bridge in the background. Bottom right - small crowd on steps in front of a large building. Caption for both 'Hudson eating dinner R Seine behind him with pleasure boat. Below Palace of Luxembourg'. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Royall, George G Royall Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Royall, G Description An account of the resource 46 items. An oral history interview with Warrant Officer George Royall (1801494 Royal Air Force) his flying log book, photographs, correspondence, course notes, examinations, newspapers and parts of magazines. He served as a bomb aimer on 166 Squadron. The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by George Royall and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-07-20 Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document Page 1 [underlined] Chronological Order of LANCASTER Losses. [/underlined] [underlined] Hannover. 27/28-9-1943. [/underlined] ED 875 JA 704 [underlined] Bochum. 29/30-9-1943. [/underlined] ED 904 [underlined] Hannover. 8/9-10-1943. [/underlined] ED 993 [underlined] Leipzig. 20/21-10-1943. [/underlined] LM 312 LM 341 [underlined] Kassel. 22/23-10-1943. [/underlined] ED 366 EE 196 [underlined] Berlin. 22/23-11-1943. [/underlined] W 4966 [underlined] Berlin. 23/24-11-1943. [/underlined] JA 865 [underlined] Berlin. 26/27-11-1943. [/underlined] DV 387 DV 247 [underlined] Berlin. 2/3-12-1943. [/underlined] JB 145 [underlined] Berlin. 16/17-12-1943. [/underlined] ED 411 JB 639 LM 385 [underlined] Frankfurt. 20/21-12-1943. [/underlined] R 5552 [underlined] Berlin. 2/3-1-1944. [/underlined] W 4780 [underlined] Braunschweig. 14/15-1-1944 [/underlined] DV 404 EE 137 [underlined] Berlin. 20/21-1-1944. [/underlined] R 5862. [underlined] Magdeburg. 21/22-1-1944. [/underlined] LM 390. [underlined] Berlin. 27/28-1-1944. [/underlined] W 4996 [page break] Page 2. [underlined] Berlin. 28/29-1-1944. [/underlined] DV 180 ND 382 [underlined] Berlin. 30/31-1-1944. [/underlined] DV 406 [underlined] Berlin. 15/16-2-1944. [/underlined] ME 636 ED 841 [underlined] Leipzig. 19/20-2-1944. [underlined] ME 627 ME 637 DV 220 LM 382 [underlined] Schweinfurt. 24/25-2-1944. [/underlined] ME 641 LM 335 [underlined] Augsburg. 25/26-2-1944. [/underlined] ME 639 [underlined] Frankfurt. 18/19-3-1944. [/underlined] ND 705 [underlined] Frankfurt. 22/23-3-1944. [/underlined] JB 151 [underlined] Berlin. 24/25-3-1944. [/underlined] ME 635 ED 731 ND 401 ND 620 [underlined] Essen. 26/27-3-1944. [/underlined] LL 749 [underlined] Nurnburg. 30/31-3-1944. [/underlined] ME 624 ME 638 ME 686 ND 798 [underlined] 'Gardening', Baltic. 9/10-4-1944. [/underlined] ND 625 [underlined] Aulnoye. 10/11-4-1944. [/underlined] [underlined] EE 200 [/underlined] [underlined] Dusseldorf. 22/23-4-1944. [/underlined] ND 806 [underlined] Karlsruhe. 24/25-4-1944. [/underlined] LM 529 [underlined] Friedrichshafen. 27/28-4-1944. [/underlined] LL 903 ME 720 ND 825 [page break] Page 3. [underlined] Mailly-le-Camp. 3/4-5-1944. [/underlined] LL 743 ME 643 ME 749 [underlined] Orleans. 19/20-5-1944. [/underlined] ME 775 [underlined] Duisburg. 21/22-5-1944. [/underlined] ND 579 ND 956 [underlined] Dortmund. 22/23-5-1944. [/underlined] LL 954 NE 114 [underlined] Aachen 27/28-5-1944. [/underlined] LL 916 LM 521 ND 996 [underlined] Calais. 2/3-6-1944. [/underlined] ND 651 [underlined] Versailles. 7/8-6-1944. [/underlined] DV 367 LM 126 [underlined] Acheres. 10/11-6-1944. [/underlined] LM 135 [underlined] Gelsenkirchen. 12/13-6-1944. [/underlined] ME 777 LM 581 ND 399 [underlined] Chateau Bernapre. 27/28-6-44. [/underlined] LM 586 [underlined] Caen. 27/28-6-1944. [/underlined] ND 678 [underlined] Revigny. 12/13-7-1944. [/underlined] LL 896 PD 202 JB 644 LM 388 [underlined] Revigny. 14/15-7-1944. [/underlined] ND 621 [underlined] Kiel. 23/24-7-1944. [/underlined] ND 614 [underlined] Stuttgart. 24/25-7-1944. [/underlined] ND 628 ND 634 [underlined] Stuttgart. 25/26-7-1944. [/underlined] JB 649 LM 386 [page break] Page 4. [underlined] Trossay. 3-8-1944. [/underlined] ME 806 [underlined] Pauillac. 5-8-1944. [/underlined] ME 806 [underlined] Braunschweig. 12/13-8-1944. [/underlined] PD 260 [underlined] 'Gardening', Baltic. 26/27-8-44 [/underlined] LM 652 LM 694 [underlined] Stettin. 29/30-8-1044. [/underlined] PD 261 [underlined] Agenville. 31-8-1944. [/underlined] NE 112 NE 170 [underlined] Frankfurt. 12/13-9-1944. [/underlined] NF 974 [underlined] Neuss. 23/24-9-1944. [/underlined] ME 829 LM 722 PB 242 [underlined] Emmerich. 7-10-1944. [/underlined] PD 239 [underlined] Duisburg. 14-10-1944. [/underlined] PD 224 [underlined] Duisburg. 14/15-10-1944. [/underlined] ME 748 [underlined] 'Gardening', Baltic. 25-10-1944 [/underlined] ND 626 [underlined] Bochum. 4/5-11-1944. [/underlined] ME 835 NF 986 [underlined] Duren. 16-11-1944. [/underlined] PB 648 [underlined] Freiburg. 27/28-11-1944. [/underlined] NG 200 [underlined] Karlsruhe. 4/5-12-1944. [/underlined] LM 176 ME 318 [underlined] Koblenz. 22/23-12-1944. [/underlined] NG 303 [underlined] Koln. 24/25-12-1944. [/underlined] NG 297 PD 397 [underlined] Osterfeld. 31-12-1944. [/underlined] ME 647 [page break] Page 5. [underlined] Nurnberg. 2/3-1-1945. [/underlined] LM 687 ND 635 PB 635 [underlined] Munchen. 7/8-1-1945. [/underlined] NG 290 [underlined] Zeitz. 16/17-1-1945. [/underlined] ME 296 [underlined] Ludwigshafen. 1/2-2-1945. [underlined] ME 648 NG 391 PD 385 [underlined] Chemnitz. 14/15-2-1945. [/underlined] PD 394 [underlined] Dortmund. 20/21-2-1945. [/underlined] NG 183 PA 179 RA 501 [underlined] Pforzheim. 23/24-2-1945. [/underlined] ND 506 [underlined] Mannheim. 1-3-1945. [/underlined] ME 447 [underlined] Nurnberg. 16/17-3-1945. [/underlined] RF 154 PB 153 [underlined] Hildesheim. 22-3-1945. [/underlined] PD 365 [underlined] Dortmund. 24-3-1945 [/underlined] NG 114 [underlined] Lutzkendorf. 4/5-4-1945. 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Title A name given to the resource Field, Peter L and Cynthia G. Photograph album 2 Description An account of the resource 39 Items. Album with photographs of people and places, postcards and some documents Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-09-19 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Field, PL-CG Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Postcard - Versailles Description An account of the resource Postcard showing view across ornamental pool of a three storey palace building. On the reverse '243 Versailles, Façade sur Parc (Midi), Front on the Park (Midi)' Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Language A language of the resource fra Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One b/w photographic postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PFieldPL19050039, PFieldPL19050040 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/345/34358/LWarmingtonI150280v10002.1.pdf 49989e368e54a7ee09cd9eaf34192f86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Warmington, Ivon I Warmington Description An account of the resource Four items. One oral history interview with Ivon Warmington (b. 1922, 150280 Royal Air Force) and his flying log books. The collection was catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-10-29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Warmington, I Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 1944 1945 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1943 1944 1945 1944-06 1944-07 1944-08 1944-06-05 1944-06-06 1944-06-14 1944-06-15 1944-06-24 1944-06-25 1944-07-30 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France Germany Great Britain Atlantic Ocean--English Channel England--Lincolnshire England--Nottinghamshire England--Oxfordshire England--Shropshire England--Somerset England--Staffordshire France--Flers-de-l'Orne France--Le Havre France--Mailly-le-Camp France--Maintenon France--Manche France--Nord (Department) France--Normandy France--Oise France--Oisemont (Canton) France--Pas-de-Calais France--Rennes France--Saintes France--Versailles France--Wimereux France--Yvelines Germany--Aachen Germany--Oberhausen (Düsseldorf) Germany--Ruhr (Region) France--Aulnoye-Aymeries France--Mimoyecques France--Crisbecq France--Achères France--Flers (Pas-de-Calais) France--Pas-de-Calais France--Château de Bernapré Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Log book and record book Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One booklet Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LWarmingtonI150280v10002 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Great Britain. Royal Air Force Description An account of the resource Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF Kirmington, RAF Peplow, RAF Lulsgate Bottom, RAF Gamston and RAF Upper Heyford. Aircraft flown were, Wellington, Halifax, Lancaster, Oxford. He completed a total of 30 operations with 166 Squadron. Part of the log book is missing listing operation 20 to 27. Targets listed were, Maintenon, Mailly, Rennes, Aachen, Calais, Wimereux, Crisbecq Battery, Achères, Versailles, Le Havre, Sterkrade, Aulnoye, Mimoyecques, Saintes, Flers, Chateaux Bernapre, Oisemont and Normandy. The log book also contains several aircraft pictures and a photo of pilots from the Operational Training Unit. His first or second pilots on operations were Pilot Officer Myers and Flight Sergeant Miller. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available. Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Review Oct 2024 128 Squadron 16 OTU 166 Squadron 1662 HCU 30 OTU 83 OTU Advanced Flying Unit aircrew bombing bombing of Mailly-le-Camp (3/4 May 1944) bombing of the Le Havre E-boat pens (14/15 June 1944) bombing of the Normandy coastal batteries (5/6 June 1944) bombing of the Pas de Calais V-1 sites (24/25 June 1944) Flying Training School Halifax Heavy Conversion Unit Initial Training Wing Lancaster Lancaster Finishing School Lancaster Mk 1 Lancaster Mk 3 Me 410 Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) nose art Operational Training Unit Oxford pilot RAF Blyton RAF Gamston RAF Hemswell RAF Hixon RAF Kirmington RAF Paignton RAF Peplow RAF Upper Heyford tactical support for Normandy troops training Wellington https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/713/34139/LBlanchardJW1321435v1.2.pdf 20265f9af5e72b3999ca5a20284dab53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blanchard, Jack William J W Blanchard Description An account of the resource Six items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant Jack William Blanchard (b. 1922, 1321435, 141885 Royal Air Force) and contains an oral history interview, correspondence, his log book and photographs. He flew a tour of operations as a Lancaster pilot on 166 Squadron May to August 1944. Some items are available only at the University of Lincoln. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Jack Blanchard and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-08-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Blanchard, JW Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jack Blanchard - extracts from flying log book Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Log book and record book Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One booklet Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Pending review Review Oct 2024 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LBlanchardJW1321435v1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-05-22 1944-05-23 1944-06-06 1944-06-07 1944-06-08 1944-06-10 1944-06-11 1944-06-12 1944-06-13 1944-06-14 1944-06-16 1944-06-17 1944-06-18 1944-06-22 1944-06-23 1944-06-24 1944-06-27 1944-06-30 1944-07-02 1944-07-04 1944-07-05 1944-07-06 1944-07-07 1944-07-18 1944-07-19 1944-07-20 1944-07-24 1944-07-25 1944-07-26 1944-07-30 1944-07-31 1944-08-01 1944-08-02 1944-08-03 1944-08-05 1944-08-07 1944-08-08 1944-08-10 1944-08-11 1944-08-13 1944-08-14 1944-08-15 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Great Britain. Royal Air Force Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France Germany Great Britain Atlantic Ocean--Bay of Biscay Atlantic Ocean--English Channel England--Lincolnshire England--Yorkshire France--Amiens Region France--Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) France--Caen France--Caen Region France--Douai France--Le Havre France--Maubeuge Region France--Oisemont (Canton) France--Orléans France--Paris France--Pas-de-Calais France--Poissy France--Saintes France--Versailles Germany--Dortmund Germany--Gelsenkirchen Germany--Gelsenkirchen France--Marquise Region Germany--Oberhausen (Düsseldorf) Germany--Stuttgart Germany--Ruhr (Region) France--Pauillac (Gironde) France--Domléger-Longvillers France--Fontenay France--Cahagnes Germany--Scholven France--Trossy St. Maximin France--Aulnoye-Aymeries France--Fontenay-le-Marmion France--Achères France--Mimoyecques France--Mimoyecques France--Dijon France--Baudringhem France--Pas-de-Calais France--Wizernes Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mike Connock Description An account of the resource Partial pilots flying log book for J W Blanchard, covering the period from 14 April 1944 to 14 August 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Lindholme, RAF Hemswell, and RAF Kirmington. Aircraft flown in were Halifax and Lancaster. He flew a total of 31 operation with 166 Squadron, 16 daylight and 15 night. Targets were Dortmund, Achères, Versailles, Gelsenkirchen, Le Havre, Sterkrade, Aulnoye, Marquise-Mimoyecques, Saintes, Domleger, Oisemont, Orleans, Dijon, Caen, Scholven-Buer, Wizernes, Stuttgart, Cahagnes, Belle-Croix-de-Bruyers, Trossy St. Maximin, Pauillac, Fontenay-le-Marmion, Paris, Douai and Bordeaux. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available. 1656 HCU 166 Squadron aircrew bombing bombing of the Le Havre E-boat pens (14/15 June 1944) bombing of the Normandy coastal batteries (5/6 June 1944) bombing of Trossy St Maximin (3 August 1944) Halifax Heavy Conversion Unit Lancaster Lancaster Finishing School mine laying Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) pilot RAF Hemswell RAF Kirmington RAF Lindholme tactical support for Normandy troops training https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1567/32531/LWindmillSA174076v1.pdf f7e1440a94dc84904a6c133f0cf5a1af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Windmill, Stan Stanley A Windmill S A Windmill Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-12-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Windmill, SA Description An account of the resource Eight items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant Stanley 'Stan' Windmill DFC (Royal Air Force) and contains his log books, photographs, metal brevet badges and a record of service document. He flew operations as a pilot with 158 squadron. The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Peter Windmill and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S A Windmill’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book. One Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One booklet Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Log book and record book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LWindmillSA174076v1 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Belgium France Germany Great Britain United States Alabama--Montgomery Alabama--Selma Atlantic Ocean--English Channel Belgium--Ottignies Belgium--Leopoldsburg Belgium--Mechelen England--Cambridgeshire England--Shropshire England--Wiltshire England--Yorkshire Florida--Lakeland France--Amiens Region France--Arras France--Avesnes (Nord) France--Caen Region France--Cherbourg Region France--Dieppe (Arrondissement) France--Laval (Mayenne) France--Le Mans France--Neufchâtel-en-Bray France--Normandy France--Oisemont (Canton) France--Villeneuve-Saint-Georges France--Saint-Germain-en-Laye France--Saint-Omer Region (Pas-de-Calais) France--Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines France--Tergnier (Canton) France--Versailles France--Villers-Bocage (Calvados) Germany--Aachen Germany--Düsseldorf Germany--Essen Germany--Frankfurt am Main Germany--Karlsruhe Germany--Leverkusen Germany--Mannheim Germany--Nuremberg Germany--Stuttgart Scotland--Moray Firth Germany--Oberhausen (Düsseldorf) Florida Alabama Germany--Ruhr (Region) France--Châteaudun France--Domléger-Longvillers France--Ferme d'Urville France--Ferme du Forestal France--Aulnoye-Aymeries France--Achères France--Siracourt France--Mimoyecques France--Grandcamp-Maisy France--Évrecy France--Landes-Vieilles-et-Neuves France--Pas-de-Calais France--Wizernes Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1942 1943 1944 1945 1944-03-30 1944-03-31 1944-06-05 1944-06-06 1944-06-25 1944-06 1944-07 1944-06-14 1944-06-15 1944-06-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Great Britain. Royal Air Force Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mike Connock Description An account of the resource Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for S A Windmill, covering the period from 4 January 1942 to 29 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Cambridge, USAF Lakeland, USAF Gunter Field, USAF Craig Field, RAF Shawbury, RAF Condover, RAF Kinloss, RAF Riccall, RAF Lissett and RAF Upavon. Aircraft flown in were Tiger Moth, Stearman, Vultee BT13, Harvard, Oxford, Whitley, and Halifax. He flew a total of 40 operation with 158 Squadron, 6 daylight and 34 night. Targets were Mannheim, Leverkusen, Frankfurt. Stuttgart, Trappes, le Mans, Essen, Nurnberg, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Tergnier, Ottignies, Düsseldorf, Karlsruhe, Aulnoye, Achères, Malines, Aachen, Bourg Leopold, Ferme d'Urville, Maisy, Châteaudun, Laval, Versailles, Évrecy, Sterkrade, St Martin L’Hortier, Siracourt, Mimoyecques, Wizernes, Villers Bocage, Oisemont, Domleger, Ferme Du Forestal, Le Landes and Le Cateliers. His pilots for his first 'second dickie' operations were Flight Lieutenant Reavill and Pilot Officer Cameron. Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Review Oct 2024 158 Squadron 1658 HCU 19 OTU Advanced Flying Unit aircrew bombing bombing of Nuremberg (30 / 31 March 1944) bombing of the Normandy coastal batteries (5/6 June 1944) bombing of the Siracourt V-weapon site (25 June 1944) Flying Training School Halifax Halifax Mk 3 Harvard Heavy Conversion Unit Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) Operational Training Unit Oxford pilot RAF Kinloss RAF Lissett RAF Riccall RAF Shawbury RAF Upavon Stearman tactical support for Normandy troops Tiger Moth training Whitley https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1771/31058/BCleggPVMartinCv1.pdf 9941b9a45d01dfbd740dca6950a2750d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clegg, Peter Vernon. Martin, Charles - folder Description An account of the resource Three items. Includes newspaper cuttings, record of operations and extracts from his log book. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-07-02 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Clegg, PV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Extracts from the log book of Flight Lieutenant Charles Martin Description An account of the resource Navigator of 166 Squadron covering a total of 30 operations. His pilots on operations were Pilot Officer Gibson and Flying Officer Allen. From 9 April 1944 until 22 May 1944 and then some subsequent flying. Also flew a number of Operation Post Mortem and Operation Dodge sorties. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 21 b/w photocopied sheets Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Log book and record book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BCleggPVMartinCv1 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France Germany Atlantic Ocean--Bay of Biscay Atlantic Ocean--English Channel France--Paris France--Rouen Germany--Cologne Germany Germany--Düsseldorf Germany--Karlsruhe Germany--Essen Germany--Duisburg Germany--Dortmund Germany--Aachen France--Doullens France--Oisemont (Canton) Germany--Friedrichshafen France--Mailly-le-Camp France--Rennes France--Dieppe France--Versailles Germany--Gelsenkirchen France--le Havre France--Bordeaux Region (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) France--Somme France--Jura France--Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais) Germany--Oberhausen (Düsseldorf) France--Pas-de-Calais Germany--Ruhr (Region) France--Pas-de-Calais Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944 1945 1945 1946 1944-04-09 1944-04-10 1944-04-18 1944-04-19 1944-04-20 1944-04-21 1944-04-22 1944-04-24 1944-04-25 1944-04-26 1944-04-27 1944-04-28 1944-05-03 1944-05-04 1944-05-07 1944-05-08 1944-05-10 1944-05-11 1944-05-21 1944-05-22 1944-05-23 1944-05-24 1944-05-25 1944-05-27 1944-05-28 1944-06-06 1944-06-07 1944-06-12 1944-06-13 1944-06-14 1944-06-16 1944-06-17 1944-06-22 1944-06-23 1944-06-24 1944-06-28 1944-06-29 1944-06-30 1944-07-02 1944-07-12 1944-07-13 1944-07-14 1944-07-15 1944-07-18 1944-07-20 1945-06-16 1945-08-26 1945-08-29 1945-09-02 1945-09-04 1945-09-10 1945-09-13 1945-09-19 1945-09-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Great Britain. Royal Air Force Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cara Walmsley Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Review Oct 2024 166 Squadron 1662 HCU 61 Squadron aircrew bombing bombing of Mailly-le-Camp (3/4 May 1944) bombing of the Le Havre E-boat pens (14/15 June 1944) bombing of the Pas de Calais V-1 sites (24/25 June 1944) Cook’s tour Halifax Halifax Mk 3 Halifax Mk 5 Heavy Conversion Unit Lancaster Lancaster Mk 1 Lancaster Mk 3 navigator Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) Operation Dodge (1945) RAF Blyton RAF Kirmington RAF Sturgate training https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1771/31057/BCleggPVMartinCv10003.2.jpg e1f4431a6503bcde0befdb3268a50b0a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clegg, Peter Vernon. Martin, Charles - folder Description An account of the resource Three items. Includes newspaper cuttings, record of operations and extracts from his log book. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-07-02 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Some items have not been published in order to protect the privacy of third parties, to comply with intellectual property regulations, or have been assessed as medium or low priority according to the IBCC Digital Archive collection policy and will therefore be published at a later stage. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collection-policy. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Clegg, PV Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document [underlined]C. MARTIN OPERATIONAL TOUR OF 30 OPERATIONS – 23 NIGHT – 7 DAY[underlined] [underlined] No. – DATE – AIRCRAFT – TARGET – TIME – COMMENTS[/underlined] [underlined] 1944 [/underlined] 1. APR 9/10 – C ND857 – PARIS – 5.30 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 2. APR 18/19 – K ND857 – ROUEN – 4.20 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 3. APR 20/21 – K ND857 – COLOGNE – 4.55 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 4. APR 22/23 – K ND857 – DUSSELDORF – 5.30 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 5. APR 24/25 – K ND857 – KARLSRUHE – 6.40 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 6. APR 26/27 – K ND857 – ESSEN – 5.05 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 7. APR 27/28 – K ND857 – FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – 9.00 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 8. MAY 3/4 – K ND857 – MAILLY LE CAMP – 4.30 – ME110 SHOT DOWN DEAD STICK LANDING. 9. MAY 7/8 – N ME775 – RENNES – 4.55 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 10. MAY 10/11 – J2 LM777 – DIEPPE FORD – 3.20 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 11. MAY 21/22 – K NE112 – DUISBURG – 4.35 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 12. MAY 22/23 – K NE112 – DORTMUND – 4.30 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 13. MAY 24/25 – K NE112 – AACHEN WEST – 4.50 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 14. MAY 27/28 – K NE112 – AACHEN EAST – 4.30 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 15. JUN 6/7 – K NE112 – ACHERES – 4.00 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 16. JUN 7/8 – K NE112 – VERSAILLES – 4.10 – RAILWAY MARSHALLING YARDS. 17. JUN 12/13 – K NE112 – GELSENKIRCHEN – CONED OVER ESSEN FOR 22 SECONDS. 18. JUN 14 – K NE112 – LE HAVRE – 3.45 – DAYLIGHT E BOAT PENS. 19. JUN 16/17 – K NE112 – STERKRADE HOLTEN – 4.25. 20. JUN 22 – K NE112 – MARQUISE MIMOYECQUES – 2.55 – MULTIPLE FLAK DAMAGE DAYLIGHT. 21. JUN 23/24 – K NE112 – SAINTES – 6.55. 22. JUN 24/25 – K NE112 – DOULLENS – 3.30. 23. JUN 27/28 – K NE112 – CHATEAU BERNAPRE – 3.50. 24. JUN 28 – K NE112 – DOULLENS – 3.20 – DAYLIGHT. 25. JUN 30 – K NE112 – OISEMONT – 3.55 – DAYLIGHT. 26. JUL 2 – K NE112 – DOMLEGER – 3.40 – DAYLIGHT. 27. JUL 12/13 – K NE112 – REVIGNY BAS - 9.05 – DIVERTED TO WITTERING. 28. JUL 14/15 – K NE112 – REVIGNY BAS – 8.15 – ABORTED RE FOG BROUGHT BOMBS BACK. 29. JUL 18 – K NE112 – SANNERVILLE – 3.40 – DAYLIGHT. 30. JUL 20 – K NE112 – ST. OMER – 2.20 – DAYLIGHT, MULTIPLE FLAK DAMAGE LANDED AY MANSTON PORT INNER FEATHERED. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C Martin - operational tour of 30 operations 23 night 7 daylight Description An account of the resource List of 30 operations with date, aircraft, target, time and comments. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One page handwritten document Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Personal research Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BCleggPVMartinCv10003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France Germany Atlantic Ocean--English Channel France--Paris France--Rouen Germany--Cologne Germany--Düsseldorf Germany--Karlsruhe Germany--Essen Germany--Friedrichshafen France--Mailly-le-Camp France--Rennes France--Dieppe Germany--Dortmund Germany--Aachen France--Yvelines France--Versailles Germany--Gelsenkirchen France--Le Havre France--Pas-de-Calais France--Bordeaux Region (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) France--Doullens France--Oisemont (Canton) France--Somme France--Jura France--Normandy France--Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais) France--Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais) Germany--Oberhausen (Düsseldorf) Germany--Ruhr (Region) France--Domléger-Longvillers France--Sannerville France--Achères France--Pas-de-Calais Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944 1944-04-09 1944-04-18 1944-04-20 1944-04-22 1944-04-24 1944-04-25 1944-04-26 1944-04-27 1944-04-28 1944-05-03 1944-05-07 1944-05-08 1944-05-10 1944-05-11 1944-05-21 1944-05-22 1944-05-24 1944-05-25 1944-05-27 1944-05-28 1944-06-06 1944-06-07 1944-06-08 1944-06-12 1944-06-12 1944-06-13 1944-06-14 1944-06-16 1944-06-17 1944-06-22 1944-06-23 1944-06-24 1944-06-25 1944-06-27 1944-06-28 1944-06-29 1944-06-30 1944-07-02 1944-07-12 1944-07-13 1944-07-14 1944-07-15 1944-07-18 1944-07-20 1944-05-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Bloomfield Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive bombing bombing of Mailly-le-Camp (3/4 May 1944) bombing of the Le Havre E-boat pens (14/15 June 1944) bombing of the Pas de Calais V-1 sites (24/25 June 1944) Me 110 Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944) tactical support for Normandy troops https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1407/26681/EGarnerDSimpsonHEW440608.2.jpg 98a8c7df4105afa7c0aa66062678c393 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simpson, Henry Henry Evan Wade Simpson H E W Simpson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-03-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Simpson, HEW Description An account of the resource 42 items. Collection concerns Henry Evan Wade 'Harry' Simpson DFM (1806333 Royal Air Force) a flight engineer on Lancaster of 166 Squadron whose aircraft failed to return on 7/8 June 1944. Collection contains his flying logbook, correspondence, documents and photographs. Additional information on Harry Simpson is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/121329/">IBCC Losses Database.</a> The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Jean Simpson and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document [crest] From Wing Commander D.A. Garner, Royal Air Force Station, Kirmington, Lincolnshire. 8th. June, 1944. Dear Mr. Simpson, May I be permitted to express my own and the Squadron’s sincere sympathy with you in the sad news concerning your son, Sergeant Henry Evan Wade Simpson. The aircraft of which he was the Flight Engineer took off to attack Versailles on the night of the 7/8th. June, 1944, and nothing further has been heard. You may be aware that in quite a large percentage of cases aircrew reported missing are eventually reported prisoner of war and I hope that this may give you some comfort in your anxiety. Your son was a proficient member of a most experienced crew and his loss is deeply regretted. It is desired to explain that the request in the telegram notifying you of the casualty to your son was included with the object of avoiding his chance of escape being prejudiced by undue publicity in case he was still at large. This is not to say that any further information about him is available, but is a precaution adopted in the case of all personnel reported missing. Any further information that may be received will be forwarded to you immediately. Yours very sincerely, [signature] H.E.W. Simpson, Esq., Amberley, Single Street, Biggin Hill, [underlined] Kent. [/underlined] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Henry Simpson's father from Wing Commander D A Garner Description An account of the resource Expresses sympathy over news of Sergeant Henry Simpson who was flight engineer of an aircraft that failed to return from an operation to Versailles. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D Garner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-06-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One page typewritten letter Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Text. Service material Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EGarnerDSimpsonHEW440608 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Lincolnshire England--Kent England--Bromley France France--Versailles England--Essex Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-06-08 1944-06-07 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tricia Marshall aircrew flight engineer missing in action RAF Kirmington https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1407/26656/EEvansCSimpsonHW440613-0001.1.jpg 1b4440fcecc86298f3f21f0096cb84ee https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1407/26656/EEvansCSimpsonHW440613-0002.1.jpg f71e0bca0c869e9cd1c3a738cdfa6a06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Simpson, Henry Henry Evan Wade Simpson H E W Simpson Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-03-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Simpson, HEW Description An account of the resource 42 items. Collection concerns Henry Evan Wade 'Harry' Simpson DFM (1806333 Royal Air Force) a flight engineer on Lancaster of 166 Squadron whose aircraft failed to return on 7/8 June 1944. Collection contains his flying logbook, correspondence, documents and photographs. Additional information on Harry Simpson is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/121329/">IBCC Losses Database.</a> The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Jean Simpson and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document AIR MINISTRY, (Casualty Branch), 73-77 OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W.1. 13 June, 1944. P.418222/1/P.4.A.2. Sir, I am commanded by the Air Council to express to you their great regret on learning that your son, Sergeant Henry Evan Wade Simpson, Royal Air Force, is missing as the result of air operations on the night of 7th/8th June, 1944, when Lancaster aircraft in which he was flying as flight engineer set out to bomb a target at Versailles and failed to return. This does not necessarily mean that he is killed or wounded, and if he is a prisoner of war he should be able to communicate with you in due course. Meanwhile enquiries are being made through the International Red Cross Committee, and as soon as any definite news is received you will be at once informed. If any information regarding your son is received by you from any source you are requested to be kind enough to /communicate H.W. Simpson, Esq., Amberley, Single street, Biggin Hill, Kent. [page break] communicate it immediately to the Air Ministry. The Air Council desire me to convey to you their sympathy in your present anxiety. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Charles Evans Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Henry Simpson's father Description An account of the resource Informing his that his son was missing as a result of air operations on night 7/8 June 1944 when his Lancaster in which he was flight engineer failed to return. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C Evans Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-06-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Two page typewritten letter Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EEvansCSimpsonHW440613 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles Great Britain England--London England--Kent England--Bromley England--Essex Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-06-13 1944-06-07 1944-06-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jan Waller aircrew flight engineer Lancaster missing in action https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1366/22972/PThomasAF20020040.2.jpg 1f2325121e30fc31c64f6728fca6759a https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1366/22972/PThomasAF20020041.2.jpg 9747971d6c058cb1e54e83e52bc076a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas, Arthur Froude. Album 2 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Thomas, AF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020-02-11 Description An account of the resource 33 items. An album containing photographs and postcards from Thomas Arthur's wedding, honeymoon and holidays. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Palace of Versailles Description An account of the resource Photo 1 is the bedchamber of Louis XIV. Photo 2 is the mill in the hamlet built for Marie-Antoinette. Photo 3 is the chamber of war. Photo 4 is the anteroom of the Queen's state apartments. Photo 5 is the Royal Court with the Marble Court of Versailles in the background. Photo 6 is the Queen's house in the Swiss Hamlet. Photo 7 is the centre front of the Chateau. Photo 8 is Le Petit Trianon. Photo 9 is Le Grand Trianon. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Nine b/w photographs on two album pages Language A language of the resource eng fra Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PThomasAF20020040, PThomasAF20020041 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1951-08 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France--Versailles Description An account of the resource This page is an entry point for a place. Please use the links below to see all relevant documents available in the Archive. Frequently used interchangeably with <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.omeka.net/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=81&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=France--Saint-Cyr-l%27Ecole&range=&collection=&type=&user=&tags=&public=&featured=&exhibit=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole</a>. Title A name given to the resource Versailles [entry point] https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1252/17019/PCheshireGL1826.2.jpg 2d3d82f78cbeb51a739fe3144bb84a4c https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1252/17019/PCheshireGL1827.2.jpg dc79623ef274224dcbe96ef702406616 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cheshire, Leonard Cheshire, Geoffrey Leonard Baron Cheshire Description An account of the resource 375 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations. Also included are two sub-collections: one containing 21 photographs of <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/1295">Tinian and Saipan</a>, the other consisting of 37 audio tapes of <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2230">speeches given by Cheshire</a> after the war. The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Permission granted for commercial projects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-06-25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 617 squadron attack on St Cyr Description An account of the resource Night oblique aerial photograph showing a town with flares top centre. On the reverse 'Cam 1, Neg 1, 10.4.44, 150, St Cyr Airpark, 617,S/Lfr Munro, Lancaster, 0200,orbiting,10000/6000'. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-04-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One b/w photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PCheshireGL1826, PCheshireGL1827 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Geolocated Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles France--Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-04-10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Royalty-free permission to publish Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. 617 Squadron aerial photograph bombing Lancaster https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1252/16751/PCheshireGL18030037.1.jpg bdb3aaac733b9d11f2d8f47591f17f4c https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1252/16751/PCheshireGL18030038.1.jpg 47cacec61b93eced9d43340e10f115db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cheshire, Leonard Cheshire, Geoffrey Leonard Baron Cheshire Description An account of the resource 375 items concerning Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC. Collection consists of photographs of people, vehicles, places, aircraft, weapons and targets; documents including, private and service letters, signals, telegrams, intelligence reports, crew lists and official documents. Cheshire served on 102 and 35 Squadrons and commanded 76 and 617 Squadrons. The collection includes details of 617 Squadron's precision bombing operations. Also included are two sub-collections: one containing 21 photographs of <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/1295">Tinian and Saipan</a>, the other consisting of 37 audio tapes of <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2230">speeches given by Cheshire</a> after the war. The collection has been licenced to the IBCC Digital Archive by The Leonard Cheshire Archive and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Permission granted for commercial projects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-06-25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St Cyr airpark Description An account of the resource Oblique aerial photograph showing an object on fire in the centre. On the reverse 'Can 2, Neg 1, Ops 150, St Cyr airpark, 10.4.44, 617, spot bursts, [...], Lancaster, 0200, orbiting, 10000/6000, 51/44'. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-04-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One b/w photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PCheshireGL18030037, PCheshireGL18030038 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. France France--Versailles France--Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-04-10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Royalty-free permission to publish Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is property of the Leonard Cheshire Archive which has kindly granted the International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive a royalty-free permission to publish it. Please note that it was digitised by a third-party which used technical specifications that may differ from those used by International Bomber Command Centre Digital Archive. It has been published here ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Cheshire, Leonard. Bombing of the La Ricamarie factory, Saint-Étienne (10/11 March 1944) 617 Squadron aerial photograph bombing Lancaster https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/563/8831/AEdwardsAE161024.2.mp3 6f8f321cbb73cb59b14fc9ac1cbe74a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edwards, Allan Ernest A E Edwards Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Edwards, AE Description An account of the resource Six items. Collection concerns Warrant Officer Ernest Allan Edwards (b. 1924, Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a flight engineer with 514, 7 and 582 Squadrons. Collection contains an oral history interview, biography, list of 42 operations and photographs of aircraft and people. The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Ernest Allan Edwards and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-10-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Transcribed audio recording A resource consisting primarily of recorded human voice. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document IP: This is Ian Price and I’m interviewing Allan Edwards today, the twenty-fourth of October 2016, for the International Bomber Command Centre’s Digital Archive. AE: 2016. IP: Correct, yes, that’s this year. AE: Er – IP: We are, we are at Allan’s home in East Boldon, Tyne and Wear. Thank you, Allan for agreeing to talk to me today. Also present is Judith Higerty, Allan’s daughter. It is ten past eleven. AE: Mhm. IP: Allan, as I say, thank you for allowing me to come and talk to you. Just to start off, could you tell me what you recall about your life growing up and where you grew up, and what you did before the war really? AE: As far as I can remember, I was born in Southwick in Sunderland, and then I worked at chartered accountants, Davidson and Gurrey for a while, and then worked at Vaux’s in nineteen, before I went into the Air Force. And then I went in the Air Force in [pause] December 1942, and er, I went to Blackpool to do eight weeks physical training, and then round about February or March 1943, went to Davidson and Gurrey, just for a while, and then went to Vaux’s April 1940, first of April 1940, as a clerk, and then in December or November, Decem, November, December 1942 went in the Air Force. IP: Okay, so where did you go to school then, before, this is before you joined the Air Force obviously. I guess it would be the 1930s, something like that. Where were you at school? AE: [Laughs] IP: Do you recall? AE: Erm [pause], I think it was at the local school which is in Sea Road – IP: Local to here, or to – local to here, okay. AE: Sea Road [unclear]. I went in there and then I went to [pause] the mid-school in Southwick, in Southwick. But I can’t remember much about it, I can’t, it’s way back. IP: Okay, no that’s fine, and can you tell me a little about your parents? What, do you remember what your parents, or what your father did for work? Was he, was he in the First World War, do you remember as well? AE: He was in the First World War, yeah, yeah, and I think he was an ironmonger, an ironmonger and he used to have a shop in [unclear] Avenue. That’s as far as I can remember. IP: Okay, so what caused you then to join the Royal Air Force? What, why did join the Royal Air Force and what made you go into Bomber Command? AE: Well, before I went in the Air Force, I was in the ATC, ATC, and I always used to fly model aeroplanes, so it was just a case of being able to fly in Air Force aircraft, and that’s why I went in the ATC, and then from there I went in the Air Force, in December 1942. IP: And what made you go into Bomber Command, ‘cause the bomber boys were volunteers as I understand it, is that correct? AE: I’ve no idea [laughs]. IP: Oh okay. AE: I don’t know, I don’t, I can’t remember now. But, as a matter of fact, I just went as a flight engineer in Bomber Command, but why I went into it, I’ve no idea. IP: Okay. AE: Can’t remember now. IP: Alright, not to worry. So, you talked a little bit about your training, the physical training at Blackpool. Can you tell me anymore about the training that you got before you became operational? AE: Erm [pause], I can’t bloody remember about it now, but I know I was in Blackpool for a few months, and did physical training, and, but I can’t remember much about it. IP: Okay. AE: I cannot, no, no. IP: And then after Blackpool, where did you go from there? AE: Erm, I’m trying to think [long pause]. I can’t bloody remember [laughs]. IP: Okay, but you mentioned to me about, something about St Athan. Were you at St Athan at some stage? AE: Oh, St Athan. That’s right, in Blackpool, I went down to St Athan, ah yeah. I must have gone there at the beginning of 1943, and I was there for about eight months altogether, and doing the training on the flight engineer’s training, and physical training as well until about October 1943, and then I went to, I think Davidson and Gurrey, no I beg your pardon, no, no, no, no. In October 1943 must have gone to [pause], I just cannot remember. IP: Did you go to a conversion unit to learn to fly the Lancaster, was that, was that what happened next? Or to fly in the Lancaster I should say. AE: Possibly. It’ll be in my 1943, 1944 diaries. IP: Okay. AE: But otherwise, I just can’t bloody remember. IP: Okay. Can you remember arriving on your first squadron? AE: On my first squadron? IP: Yes, the first squadron you were posted to, to fly operations. Can you remember that? AE: In Waterbeach. IP: Can you tell me much about that? AE: That was in January 1944. I can’t remember much about it, but I know that, the first trip I did was Brunswick, Brunswick, but I can’t remember much about it. I was the flight engineer then, but I honestly cannot remember then. Brunswick and then next week I did Magdeburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Stuttgart, all at Waterbeach, Waterbeach, and then I went to [pause], then I went to, is it Pathfinder, to Little Staughton. IP: Mm. AE: Round about March nineteen, April 1944, yeah, yeah. And then from then when I did all my flying, as a Pathfinder, in the Lancasters, until I finished the tour in September 1944, way back. IP: What happened in September 1944 then, where did you go after that? AE: I think in September ‘44 I had shingles, shingles, and I went into hospital for a, three weeks, then I had a fortnight’s leave, then I came back and did a bit more, did a bit more time at Waterbeach, no Little Staughton, Little Staughton, Little Staughton, and eventually I went on to Milfield in Wooler, or near Wooler, at the beginning of 1945, beginning of 1945. That right? JH: Yes, that’s right. AE: You’ve got a bloody good memory, have I told you before? JH: A little bit yeah. AE: Ey? JH: A little bit, yes. AE: [Laughs.] IP: So, can you tell me what happened at Milfield then? What was going on there? What were you doing at Milfield? AE: I think I went there as [pause] some sort of, erm – I know, I know for three weeks I worked in the ordering department, and then I got fed up, and I went as a drone operator in the Martinets and I flew in the Martinets from [pause] March 1945, until end of 1945, as a drone operator [laughs]. IP: And then what did you do after that? What was the next job, can you remember? AE: And then I went up to Llanbedr in, that’s in North Wales, and I flew in, what do they call them, Vengeances, Vengeances, and then I got brassed off, I think I was married then, and I just became an airfield controller, until the end of 1946, then I was demobbed, and – IP: Okay. AE: And started work again at Vaux’s in 1947. IP: Okay, so going back to your time on the squadrons, can you sort of describe a typical mission to me? What, what went on in the preparation and the mission itself? Can you remember that sort of thing? AE: Not much, I can’t remember much [pause]. No, that’s all, on a mission to the, to Germany? IP: Yes, yes. AE: Haven’t got a clue. IP: Okay. AE: I can’t remember now [laughs]. IP: You’d be told, as I understand it, you would be told in the morning where you were, where the mission was going to be – AE: Erm – IP: Towards, so if it was Stuttgart for example, or Brunswick or something like that? AE: In the morning we were told that, we were told to attend a meeting in the afternoon, and where, and we were told then where the target was, and who would do the bombing, and then in the evening, we would takeoff and do the actual flying, but you’re bringing back a few memories. IP: Good memories or bad memories? AE: Oh, oh good memories [laughs]. IP: Okay, would you like to tell me about some of them? AE: Haven’t got a clue. IP: Okay. AE: No, no. No, I can’t remember much about them. IP: Can you tell me how you found it yourself when you were flying over the cities? Because obviously, there were searchlights and flak and all that sort of stuff, and how, how did that, how did you deal with that as a person, how did you cope? AE: I think at the time, I was quite frightened, and I certainly couldn’t do it now, because when you’re older, you’re terrified all the bloody time. But any, flying over Germany and what have you, through the flak and what, and the searchlights, you just accept it, accept it, and fly onwards, and do your job as good, as much as possible. IP: Were the people that went on to Pathfinders hand, were they picked particularly? ‘Cause in my mind, that was, the Pathfinder Force was a particular responsibility, so I don’t know if they take – were they, did they take the best crews from the main force to go onto the Pathfinders, or was it just a normal posting? AE: I think it was a normal posting, I think so. IP: Hmm – AE: [Laughs]. IP: Okay. AE: I don’t think we were very, very good at, when we were at, it’s Waterbeach, just normal. IP: Okay. AE: So, we were sent to Little Staughton as Pathfinders, just because we were, we did five trips. That’s it, we were experienced. IP: So had you only done five trips at Waterbeach then, before you went to – AE: Five trips at Waterbeach IP: Yeah, yeah. AE: Uh-huh. IP: Oh goodness. AE: Er, and then [laughs] went to Little Staughton and did the rest of my tour. IP: What sort of training did you have to be on the Pathfinders then? Was there additional training? AE: There was additional training [pause], I think we just used to fly in the Lancasters, and do additional training on target indicating, Pathfinders, just to indicate the target as far as I can remember, but you’re going back a few years, and I just cannot bloody remember [laughs]. IP: That’s right. Is there, is there any particular mission that stands out in your mind? I mean, I know you went to Berlin which would be a, something you wouldn’t forget perhaps, but is there a particular mission that stands out in your mind because something particular happened that might be of interest? AE: I think the [pause], the mission on, it was in July 1944 when we went to Verrières, Verrières, which I think is just east of Paris, and I think we got clobbered on the way there, and the plane was holed and I think the engines were running roughly, but we went onto the target, dropped the bombs and came back, and that was Verrières in July 1944, and that was the worst aerial bombardment, aerial which we’d had. IP: So, because you flew towards the end of the war, the bomber force was also flying daylight missions as opposed to night missions. Did you fly daylight missions, and how did you, how different did you find that, to flying at night? AE: We used to fly daylight missions just to France. That was when the flying bombs were coming over from France to South England, and we used to fly the bomb, we used to attack the bomb, the flying bombsites [laughs]. That was in 1944, and as I say, I used to fly 1944 until September 1944, used to do the daylight missions just on the flying, on the coast of France, and then as far as, I think we went to Paris, Verrières, aye, but didn’t do many night flights [pause] later in the, aye. Although I think I went to Szczecin, Szczecin – IP: Oh yeah? AE: Took about nine hours, but that was in August 1944, wasn’t it? JH: Was that your longest flight? AE: Szczecin, yeah. JH: Was that your longest flight? AE: I think so, took about nine hours. Nine hours and a bit [laughs]. IP: Did you find it stressful? AE: In those days yes. I wouldn’t be able to do it now, be terrified now [laughs], but I did find it stressful, yes, that’s why I got the shingles at the end of my tour in September and October 1944. IP: And how did you cope with the stress then, how, as a crew, did you socialise together and that sort of thing or, just to let your hair down a bit as we’d say? AE: Used to accept it, accept it, yeah. I think most of the crews were quite frightened when they were flying, but they used to, no, act normally afterwards, mhm, yeah. IP: So, before we move on, I was just wondering, I don’t want to go away from the war too early, you might want to I don’t know but, is there anything, anything else that you can remember about your wartime experience that you think is worth telling us about? AE: I cannot honestly remember [laughs]. IP: You mentioned – did you get married during the war? You mentioned that you thought you were married – AE: Oh, God – IP: Some stage. Where did you meet your wife? AE: I think she was a WAAF. Is that so? JH: I don’t know. AE: Erm, but that was the first time I was married, oh god. I think I met her in 1945, at the end of 1945 when I was at Milfield, and that only lasted about four years [laughs]. Be quiet. IP: Okay. AE: Shut up [laughs]. IP: So, you were demobbed in 1946. What, just tell us how your life has gone in general terms since then. You went back to work at Vaux Brewery I understand in – AE: Vaux Brewery, yes. IP: In 1947. AE: Uh-huh. IP: And then what have you done since then? AE: Er, at Vaux, I worked Vaux Brewery until, oh [pause] can’t remember, then I went to the British Oxygen Company in Chester-Le-Street for a while, and I started working at Cycle, Cycle. IP: What do they do? AE: Erm, they used to supply, Cycle. I can’t remember now. Used to supply lots and lots of goods to local shops, and I think I worked there for about twenty-five years, and that was my last occupation, Cycle. IP: When – AE: And I became a clerk and I studied, did a bit of studying and became a chartered secretary as well. Mhm. That was, oh [sigh], way back, 1955, ‘56. Chartered secretary [laughs]. I honestly can’t remember much about it now. IP: That’s alright, don’t worry about it. AE: [Laughs]. IP: Now, when the war ended, one of the things that happened was Bomber Command was, people were – I think the best way of describing it was embarrassed by what had happened with the bomber offensive. How did you, how do you find people treated you if they knew you’d been in Bomber Command? Was, did you find, did you have any difficulties? AE: In Bomber Command – at the end of the war I was at Milfield, and I think at the end of the war everyone was granted about a week’s leave, and I came home and that’s it. IP: But how were you treated by – when you left the Air Force, how were you treated by people, how did you find people back home? How did they, how did they – AE: No – IP: Treat you? AE: Just the same as when I first went there. Just the same. IP: What did you think to the way Bomber Command was treated after the war? Do you have a view on that at all? AE: Way Bomber Command was treated after the war? Just accept it, accept it, but otherwise [sighs], I don’t know. IP: Okay. AE: [Laughs]. IP: Okay. Erm, right, so what, were Martinets training aircraft then? AE: The Martinets were two seaters, they were a development of the Masters, the Miles Master, but the Martinets were designed to tow targets, tow targets, Martinets. IP: So, what were you towing targets for, was it – AE: For the benefit of – IP: Air-to-air firing or – AE: For the benefit of [pause], of trainee pilots in Typhoons and Tempests, and used to fly over the Holy Island and the Farne Islands, and they used to fire at the, the drogues which were flying, I forget, twelve-hundred feet away from the Martinets, and they used to fly at the drogue, the drogue [laughs]. IP: Did that get at all exciting? Were they good shots or was it a bit dicey at times? AE: I think they used to attack the drogues all the time, all the time. Mind you, they used to miss them, but when the drogues were dropped at Milfield, the number of holes were counted, and also there were different colours as well. One was blue and red, and then there was naughtered down, and that’s it. IP: Okay, when you – one thing I was thinking about, when you left the Air Force, how easy did it, you find it to adjust? I mean it’s quite, being in Bomber Command particularly, it’s quite an intensive way to live your life, and then to go back to pretty much your old job – AE: Vaux’s. IP: At Vaux’s Brewery, how, how was that adjustment, can you remember? AE: Quite easy [laughs]. Quite easy, that’s way back in 1940. IP: So, you just took your uniform off one day and put your suit on another day and carried on? AE: I think I’ve still got the uniform here. IP: Wow. AE: I’ve still got the medals as well, aye, yeah. Although, have you got the uniform? JH: I think Michael’s got it. AE: Michael’s got it, ah yeah. But I’ve still got the medals in the box there. Ah [sighs] way back. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Allan Ernest Edwards Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ian Price Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016-10-24 Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AEdwardsAE161024 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 00:30:01 audio recording Description An account of the resource Allan joined the Royal Air Force in December 1942 as a flight engineer, having been a member of the Air Training Corps before the war. From Blackpool, he went to RAF St Athan for flight engineer training. His first squadron was at RAF Waterbeach, where he went on operations to Brunswick, Magdeburg, Berlin, Augsburg and Stuttgart. Allan then went to RAF Little Staughton to fly as a Pathfinder in Lancasters. He describes a tricky mission to Versailles in France. RAF Milfield followed in early 1945 where Alan was a drogue operator in Martinets. He then flew in Vengeances at RAF Llandbedr, subsequently becoming an airfield controller until he was demobbed. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Cambridgeshire England--Northumberland Wales Germany--Ruhr (Region) Germany--Braunschweig Germany--Magdeburg Germany--Berlin Germany--Augsburg Germany--Stuttgart France France--Versailles Germany Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sally Coulter Vivienne Tincombe Maureen Clarke 207 Squadron aircrew coping mechanism flight engineer Martinet Pathfinders RAF Little Staughton RAF St Athan RAF Waterbeach training