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PFOMetheringhamAF25030017.jpg
Submitted with caption 'A newspaper cutting regarding Vic Cole's mission over Magdeburg, his 30th operation'. Includes photograph of him, mentions his crew and describes operation.

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PFOMetheringhamAF25030014.jpg
Seven aircrew in a variety of flying clothes at the rear of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Seven aircrew at rear of 106 Sqn Lancaster ND331 wearing a mixture of flying suits and equipment. Annotation at right of photograph reads: "L to Right…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020006.pdf
E Renfrey’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 20th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner, navigator and bomb aimer.

Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…

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LHarrisK133607v1.pdf
Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24 January 1942 to 28 January 1944, recording training and operations as a pilot. Also includes many technical documents including “Notes re compilation of logbooks”.
He was stationed…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010010.pdf
John Glashan’s Flying Log Book from 19th October 1942 until 25th August 1944. He flew as a navigator. He trained with No. 3 Air Observers School in Canada. Attended No. 6 Elementary Flying Training School, 26 and 29 Operational Training Units and…

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Enclosing a copy of the lyrics of 'Ops on a Whitley', to be sung to the tune of Waltzing Matilda.

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BWhitehouseJWhitehouseJv1.pdf
Jack Whitehouse joined the RAF and trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner before joining 35 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, at Graveley, flying Halifax Mk II. His first operation was to a special target in northwest France and he was shot down during…

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LDowdeswellGD1261816v1.pdf
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…

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LGearonEM19201204v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 4 British Flying Training School USAAC…

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BRobertsRFKittridgeAv1.pdf
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…

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MBarrJ159928-240501-020001.jpg
A list with dates, aircraft registration and operational destination.

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BSturrockHSturrockHv3.pdf
Will a flight engineer’s brevet on the first page. The recollections of Henry Sturrock of his time flying in the Halifax with No 640 Squadron at RAF Leconfield. He flew his first operation on 12 September 1944 and his last on 2 March 1945, he flew…

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BBarrJBarrJv2.pdf
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.

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BBarrJBarrJv10001.jpg
A history of Jamie Barr's crew.

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SBondS-RichardsonAv10002.pdf
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 11th April 1940 until 31st August 1943. Trained as an air gunner and wireless operator at No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School and No. 9 Air Observers School. Posted to 11 Operational Training Unit…

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SClarkeBE1867619v20067-0001.jpg
The last flight of Lancaster LM381.

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SClarkeBE1867619v20030-0001.jpg
The notes describe Ben's journey back to UK and experiences with his pilot, Alf Morren.

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SBondS-HillFv10005.MP3
Fred starts with some comments on a 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington aircraft, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his…

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SBondS-HillFv10006.pdf
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…

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SClarkeBE18567619v10063-0001.jpg
A series of five hand drawn sketches with details of towns and villages affected around Kollerbeck.

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SMaceHA1295485v30036.pdf
The individuals who made up Arthur Mace's crewmates. A description of the operations they undertook.

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SMaceHA1295485v30034.pdf
A history of the squadron with a list of the airfields used and a comprehensive list of their Halifaxes and their fates.
A second copy is a typed version of this.

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SMansellEJ132971v20002.pdf
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.

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LHardyJ937372v1.pdf
Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 31st May 1940 until 17th November 1943. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Posted to No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit. Operational posting…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-02.pdf
This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 18th November 1943 to 16th June 1944. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…

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