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Group of 21 pilots
Group of 21 aircrew, commissioned and non-commissioned, all wearing pilot brevet, with a Hurricane on each side. Hangar doors behind. Douglas Bader is sitting in the centre of the front row, wearing Squadron Leader's rank.
Norman Lester's wedding photograph
Wedding photograph with groom in RAF uniform with corporal chevrons. On reverse, handwritten note 'Norman and Violet Lester, Edgefield, Norfolk, 27/5/44'. Also handwritten number 25711B.
Five airmen in front of a tent
Five airmen, one with Sergeant chevrons, in front of a tent. Label on top right of picture 'Instrument Section'. On reverse, handwritten note - 'My father, F W Clarke, is on the far right. Was in Bomber Command including 106 and 617 Squadrons. He was…
Letter from 97 Squadron
Letter from the 97 Squadron confirming that Sergeant George John Hill failed to return from operations on the 10 May 1944 from an operation in Lille, France as a mid upper gunner. Tells of how reliable the crew was and hopes they are safe.
George Hill and crew
A picture of a crew wearing parachute harnesses up in front of a Wellington. George John Hill is in the centre.
Lionel Eric Hargreaves' enrolment form
Enrolment form of Lionel Eric Hargreaves (Flying Officer) outlining when he may be called up, what will happen and what to do. With a note written on the bottom saying that he signed the portion required and returned it.
RAF School of Administration and Accountancy
Group photograph of the RAF School of Administration and Accountancy No. 68 Course "G" Syndicate at RAF Credenhill.
W.O.(A).I.C 49 - 14 R.S ST ATHAN.
Group of Airmen from the 14 Radio School in St Athan.
Group of trainees.
A group of trainees in three ranks. On the reverse 'Evanton, 17th August 1943, M.N+O. Squads - 120 Unit'.
Photo Folder
Folder in which processed photos would be returned in. The inside of the booklet give instructions and advice on photo taking. The outside contains branding for 'Studio Camm' in Wilmslow. These photos are for Fewston and cost 4/6.
Letter to Mrs Davies regarding James Davies
A letter from the Air Ministry regarding the location of a cemetery in which James is buried.
Letter to Mrs Davies from D Horsley
A letter from D. Horsley to Mrs Davis regarding her son (Jim) and his crew. Says that they were brave and that she will hear from them in the next three months. Offers pleasantries and a stay at her house.
Speech for the Opening of the Air Gunners Museum
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The speech tells of the increasing interest in Bomber Command and that it will pay tribute to them. It goes on to thank the trustees and staff at the Yorkshire Air Museum and various other supporters for their role in making the Air Gunners Museum a…
214 Squadron Plaque
Shield shaped plaque with the bomber squadron 214. Motto translates as ‘Avenging in the shadows’. The reverse has hangings as well as the maker ‘Jordon & Sons Limited, 116 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2 and 13 Broad Street Place, London, E.C 3’
103 Squadron Plaque
Shield shaped plaque with the bomber command 103 squadron. Motto translates to ‘Touch me not.’ The reverse has hangings as well as the maker ‘Jordon & Sons Limited, 116 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.2 and 13 Broad Street Place, London, E.C 3’
Family photographs
Two pictures.
On the left is Jack and Vera, who is holding their child Bruce (7 Months). Labelled May 1939.
The picture on the right is of a man in full uniform sitting on a horse.
On the left is Jack and Vera, who is holding their child Bruce (7 Months). Labelled May 1939.
The picture on the right is of a man in full uniform sitting on a horse.
Letter from Jack Taylor to his sister Peggy
Letter with the lower half missing. The letter is addressed from a 'Cadet Taylor JFW' at the RAF Station in St Athan and is to his sister Peggy. Well wishes and pleasantries exchanged on the reverse.
James Brown’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
James Brown’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 3rd May 1943 until 3rd June 1989. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 5…
Interview with Ethel Smith
Ethel Smith (née Hanson) discusses her early life and her time in the WAAF. She joined aged 21, and remembers the camaraderie. She worked as a rigger at Number 12 Balloon Centre and was later posted to RAF Titchfield near Portsmouth. She discusses…
J W Moore’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
J W Moore’s Flying Log Book from 6th May 1942 until 31st May 1945. Trained as a navigator and also qualified as a bomb aimer and air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunners School, No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 2 Air Observers School, No. 4…
Sergeant Leslie Adams with his crew
Sergeant Leslie Adams and his aircrew and ground crew on top of a Lancaster, he is fifth from the left in the photograph. Some aircrew are wearing Mae West lifejackets. Some are sat on the Lancaster's engine, some are on the main body and one member…
Tom Lofthouse’s Royal Australian Air Force Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book
Tom Lofthouse’s Observer’s, Air Gunner’s, and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book from 16th January 1943 until 3rd May 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, 21 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Heavy…
Tom Lofthouse biography
Brief outline biography. Covers origin, training as air gunner, operational tour 466 Squadron, commission, training tour, back to operations 77 Squadron and other activities. Life after war back in Australia.
Coventry aeroplane club
A large group of men, a few wearing flying clothes in front of a Tiger Moth, two men on lower wing. Captioned 'Early days of Coventry Aeroplane club. This group of members in front of a Tiger Moth was taken in 1938. many of them, including William…