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Richard ‘Dick’ Goldsworthy, RAF Navigator, Wellington Torpedo-bomber, prisoner of war
Dick Goldsworthy trained as a navigator and was posted to Ferry Command. In August 1942, he and his crew, Pilot “Cisco”, Wireless Operator Arthur, Rear Gunner Joe Gordon (Canadian), and two others delivered a Wellington to Palestine and was posted o…
Peter Le Brocq’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Peter Le Brocq’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 until 21st July 1944. Trained at No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, 15 Operational Training Unit. In September 1941 posted to 38 Squadron for…
The aircraft
A list of flights made from the UK to Indonesia.
George Milson's memoir
Memoir written by George
Douglas' notebook
A collection personal notes including language, trips taken, operations, living conditions and screening. Includes an announcement of the wedding of Patricia Anne Moore Wiggett to Flying Officer James Crockett Davidson.
Parade no 125 vol 10
Magazine published for the allied forces and covers Christmas celebrations, an update of hostilities, night bombing, an army advance, naval convoy, Norwegian maned fuel tankers, winter offensive by Russia and news from Britain and the Commonwealth.…
Air traffic control certificate of competency
Made out for Warrant Officer Pearson. List units served at and checks.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has moved to Feltwell. He is not happy and the mess is poor.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has been busy and a planned operation was cancelled at the last minute. He has been into Norwich to watch a film. Various friends have written to him.
Around the world
A list of place where Geoffrey was based.
A conversation with Oliver Wells
Transcript of oral history interview. He starts with a brief service history, 7 Squadron Oakington, Stirling and later Lancaster. He was shot down on his seventh operation, was captured after 4 months and became a prisoner of war. He begins with a…
Burnham air hero
Reports of the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Distinguished Service Order to Mike's brother in law, Lieutenant R J Cork of the Fleet Air Arm and of his death whilst on active service.
News cuttings
News cuttings describing the death of Sub Lt Arthur Giles Blake, Fleet Air Arm, the death of Flt Lt M M Wayman, Naval awards for bravery in Malta and two ‘just a thought’ rhymes’
List of Operations
A handwritten list of various operations undertaken by Idwal from his training in Canada to squadron duties.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes from Israel/Palestine. He has little work to do. His squadron have been training paratroopers.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he met Jackie from his school days. He is spending a week in Malta then returning to Qatina.
Postcard from Idwal Davies to his mother
A postcard of Sliema, Malta. He has stopped there overnight on his way to El Qastina, Palestine.
A conversation with Guy Sharp
Guy starts with some comments on his training at RAF Cranfield and RAF Lossiemouth, August 1940, before joining 9 Squadron at RAF Honington in November 1940 as a Wellington co-pilot. He recalls making a mistake on his first operation to Mannheim. He…
Family photographs, Malta
16 photographs.
#1 a house with palm trees.
#2 a man, donkey and cart.
#3 a boy sitting on steps beside a deck chair.
#4 is Fred and two boys with their car behind.
#5 is four boys about to dive into a pool.
#6 and 12 is a family group sitting…
#1 a house with palm trees.
#2 a man, donkey and cart.
#3 a boy sitting on steps beside a deck chair.
#4 is Fred and two boys with their car behind.
#5 is four boys about to dive into a pool.
#6 and 12 is a family group sitting…
Family photographs
Ten photographs.
#1 a postcard of Portmellon, near Mevagissey.
#2 a woman and three boys.
#3 three airmen and wives in long dresses, at the bar.
#4 a view across a town.
#5 a side view of a Lancaster, 'J'
#6 a head and shoulders portrait of a…
#1 a postcard of Portmellon, near Mevagissey.
#2 a woman and three boys.
#3 three airmen and wives in long dresses, at the bar.
#4 a view across a town.
#5 a side view of a Lancaster, 'J'
#6 a head and shoulders portrait of a…
Garden party invitation and Coronation photographs
One invitation and four photographs.
#1 an invitation to a garden Party to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
#2 a photograph of the royal yacht, Britannia.
#3 is a head and shoulders image of the Queen and Prince Philip.
#4 is Prince…
#1 an invitation to a garden Party to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
#2 a photograph of the royal yacht, Britannia.
#3 is a head and shoulders image of the Queen and Prince Philip.
#4 is Prince…
Fred Chadwick's commission letter, Yogi bear cartoon and Operation Rendezvous newspaper cutting
Three documents.
#1 a letter to Fred with his commission.
#2 a cartoon of Yogi bear.
#3 a newspaper cutting about Operation Rendezvous with a paragraph mentioning Fred.
#1 a letter to Fred with his commission.
#2 a cartoon of Yogi bear.
#3 a newspaper cutting about Operation Rendezvous with a paragraph mentioning Fred.
A conversation with Guy Sharp
Starts with short service history, pilot with IX and 70 Squadron and 29 OTU Wellington. Covers training the going to 9 Squadron at Honington in November 1940. Mentions messing up on first operation to Mannheim. make some comment on this tour…
Conversation with Heinz Rökke & Jack Bromfield
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson - edited transcript
Alan gives details of service: 201 Squadron; 38 & 148 Squadron Wellington air gunner; 211 Squadron Blenheim Wireless Operator/Air Gunner; 35 Squadron Lancaster flight engineer; and 120 Squadron Lancaster and Shackleton pilot. He tells of first…