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Interview with Harry Richardson
Harry describes his early life and operations on Wellingtons with 149 Squadron and then on Liberators in the Far East with 59 Squadron.
Expeditionary force messages
Notice that standard text is authorized for expeditionary force message. Explains destinations and costs. Gives numeric codes and meanings for many categories of message.
Ken Rogers' sail to India
Page 38. An account by Ken's wife of his transfer to India.
Bombay
Nine photographs.
#1 Metro Goldwyn Mayer cinema.
#2 Gateway to India monument.
#3 snake charmers.
#4 Regal cinema.
#5 Sea view drive, Bombay.
#6 Aerial view of Bombay.
#7 Bombay policeman.
#8 Beach Candy swimming pool
#9 Taj Mahal, Agra
#1 Metro Goldwyn Mayer cinema.
#2 Gateway to India monument.
#3 snake charmers.
#4 Regal cinema.
#5 Sea view drive, Bombay.
#6 Aerial view of Bombay.
#7 Bombay policeman.
#8 Beach Candy swimming pool
#9 Taj Mahal, Agra
Restaurant menu, Cochin and Bombay beach
Menu and three photographs.
#1 menu from a Bombay restaurant.
#2 a sunset over Cochin harbour.
#3 inside Cochin church.
#4 the beach at Juhu, Bombay.
There is a note about Ken's activities and promotion.
#1 menu from a Bombay restaurant.
#2 a sunset over Cochin harbour.
#3 inside Cochin church.
#4 the beach at Juhu, Bombay.
There is a note about Ken's activities and promotion.
Cochin views
Six items relating to Kochi (then Cochin).
#1 a photograph of Cochin.
#2 a photograph of a street in 'British Cochin'.
#3 a card wishing a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year 1945-46 from 312 Maintenance Unit, RAF Ernakulam.
#4 a photograph…
#1 a photograph of Cochin.
#2 a photograph of a street in 'British Cochin'.
#3 a card wishing a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year 1945-46 from 312 Maintenance Unit, RAF Ernakulam.
#4 a photograph…
Christmas menu, Devon honeymoon photo, Cochin
Four items.
#1 the cover of the Christmas menu, 1945, Sergeants mess.
#2 is Watersmeet valley, Devon where Ken and Marjorie spent their honeymoon.
#3 is fishing nets at Cochin.
#4 is a man feeding a goat.
#1 the cover of the Christmas menu, 1945, Sergeants mess.
#2 is Watersmeet valley, Devon where Ken and Marjorie spent their honeymoon.
#3 is fishing nets at Cochin.
#4 is a man feeding a goat.
India memories
Five photographs.
#1 washing clothes in a pool.
#2 three airmen in Blackpool after arriving from India.
#3 and 4 Ken with Indian friends.
#5 a group of airmen and Indians, Xmas 1945.
#1 washing clothes in a pool.
#2 three airmen in Blackpool after arriving from India.
#3 and 4 Ken with Indian friends.
#5 a group of airmen and Indians, Xmas 1945.
Cochin and Bombay
Eight photographs.
#1and 2 a small group positioned outside a thatched hut.
#3 three men on the beach.
These three are noted as Cochin (Kochi) at Xmas 1945.
#4 Regal cinema, Bombay
#5 Eros cinema, Bombay
#6 Horse racing
#7 Gateway to India…
#1and 2 a small group positioned outside a thatched hut.
#3 three men on the beach.
These three are noted as Cochin (Kochi) at Xmas 1945.
#4 Regal cinema, Bombay
#5 Eros cinema, Bombay
#6 Horse racing
#7 Gateway to India…
The Rendez Vous, Kodaikanal
Five photographs taken at The Rendex Vous, Kodiakanal in 1946.
Small groups standing outside the Rendez Vous. There is also a paragraph of information about Ken's last few days In India.
Small groups standing outside the Rendez Vous. There is also a paragraph of information about Ken's last few days In India.
Kodaikanal, India
Eight photographs sent by Ken.
#1 Part of the village.
#2, 4 and 5 Views of the lake
#3 The English Club
#6 a general view
#7 Benijam hill
#8 the Silver Cascade Falls
#1 Part of the village.
#2, 4 and 5 Views of the lake
#3 The English Club
#6 a general view
#7 Benijam hill
#8 the Silver Cascade Falls
Leslie Silver's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L H Silver, flight engineer, covering the period from 2 February 1944 to 8 January 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed…
S A Morris’ Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book
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S A Morris’ Flying Log Book from 14th May 1943 until 13th May 1946. During this time trained as a bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained at No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 33 Air Navigation School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy…
Trained at No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 33 Air Navigation School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy…
R Skepper’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
R Skepper’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 15th November 1942 until 6th September 1945. During this time trained as a navigator. Trained at No. 1 Empire Air Navigation School, No. 6 Air Observer’s School, 21 Operational Training…
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt, detailing his civilian background and RAF service, written by his nephew.
84 Squadron RAF 1917-1997
A brief history of 84 Squadron. It includes a list of commanding officers and the squadron crest.
The aircraft
A list of flights made from the UK to Indonesia.
84 Squadron - Crews and their order of flight from Middle East to Far East
A list of 22 aircraft, crews and passengers that crossed from Egypt to Indonesia.
W Harrison’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers
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W Harrison’s Flying Log Book from 4th July 1944 until 20th March 1947. During this time trained as a flight engineer at No. 4 School of Technical Training. Further training at No. 1 Engine Control and Demonstration Unit, 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit,…
George Milson's memoir
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…
Narrative of Personal Experiences of war in the Far East
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF
History of 84 Squadron from 3 January 1942 - 7 March 1942
A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.
There is a second, different, history.
Peter Haynes' memoir
A memoir sent to George Milson.
George Milson's record of movements
George's stations and travel in the East, 1942-1943
Albert Mogg - RAF service and release book
Includes some personal details.