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The Story of Flight Lieutenant John J Blair, DFC
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The story of John Blair, born in Jamaica, 1919. It covers his early life, joining the RAF and training as a navigator. It details his career and operations. It also includes a eulogy written by John's nephew, Mark Johnson. Appendix A is a…
5-Nazi 'Cobber' was only turned down by RAF
Newspaper cutting account of Flying Officer E J Kain a New Zealander turned down on his first attempt to join the RAF. He had now been shot down twice but himself shot down two Dornier and three Messerschmitt. Includes photograph.
75 Squadron News Story
Two items from a photo album.
Item 1 is a newspaper cutting about 75 Squadron, dated 1943.
Item 2 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during a training exercise, annotated ' C.1. N.U. 10-3-45 F7" F/Lt Guinane' and captioned ' "G.H." Simulated…
Item 1 is a newspaper cutting about 75 Squadron, dated 1943.
Item 2 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during a training exercise, annotated ' C.1. N.U. 10-3-45 F7" F/Lt Guinane' and captioned ' "G.H." Simulated…
Eric Foinette's memoir
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Eris Foinette's Wellington was shot down on the way to bomb Kiel. They were hit by flak and baled out. Initially, he thought he was in Sweden but soon discovered he was in Denmark. He and his fellow crew were quickly rounded up by the Germans. Eric…
After the War was Over
Jim Allen recalls his post-war experiences. He married in 1944 and had three children. Having undertaken various jobs as a civilian, he was unhappy so re-joined the RAF. He trained as a Fighter Controller and was posted to RAF Acklington, Germany…
Aircraft histories of Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde-Smith
Histories of twelve Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde Smith while undergoing ab-initio training at Sywell.
AJH Warner at Rotorua
Submitted with caption 'AJH Warner_Rotorua'.
1. Group course photograph.
2. Airman walking down street.
3. Full face portrait of airmen.
4. Two airmen.
5. Seven airmen.
6. Three airmen.
7. Buildings round grass square.
8. Three airmen with…
1. Group course photograph.
2. Airman walking down street.
3. Full face portrait of airmen.
4. Two airmen.
5. Seven airmen.
6. Three airmen.
7. Buildings round grass square.
8. Three airmen with…
ARH Warner
File submitted with caption 'ARH Warner_ Christchurch'.
1. An airmen being presented something on stage by an air commodore with a flying officer standing next to him. Other airmen waiting to go up on stage.
2. Four airmen wearing tunics and side…
1. An airmen being presented something on stage by an air commodore with a flying officer standing next to him. Other airmen waiting to go up on stage.
2. Four airmen wearing tunics and side…
Auckland
A roofscape view of Auckland with offices and buildings, behind is the coast. On the reverse 'Auckland NZ 1946'.
Bob Warner
Half length image of a man - captioned 'first year in N Z, Betty cut off ... and Bob'. Submitted with caption 'First year in NZ with bride'.
Additional information about this item kindly provided by the donor'.
Additional information about this item kindly provided by the donor'.
Broadcast Course in Morse Signalling
A training booklet for morse code.
Charge Sister A M Williams
A part biography of AM (Tommy) Williams' military service. She helped prisoners of war from Changi and Kranji, in Singapore.
Christian Family History Introduction
A biography of the Christian family written by Arnold's grandson. There appears to be a connection to France, perhaps to Italian and French royalty. Later research suggested a Swiss connection but after research the Italian and French links were…
Colin Wallace's Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot's flying log book
C M Wallace’s Flying Log Book as pilot covering the period from 8 July 1941 to 20 January 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RNZAF Whenuapai (4 EFTS), RCAF Saskatoon (4 SFTS), RAF Little Rissington…
D G Ladd
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NZ 405619 LAC Ladd DG with address in London and New Zealand. Signature at the bottom right.
Dan Nash memoir
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school aged 16 to undertake a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company, where he met Joyce, his future wife. At the outbreak of…
Envelope Addressed to Ken Campbell's Mother
An envelope sent from New Zealand and addressed to Ken's mother.
Eric Quinn Biography
Two copies of Eric's biography.
Fallen comrades
1 - Head an shoulder portrait of an army officer - headline 'missing at sea - Captain A.W.L. Lawn of Stratford, formerly Hawera'..
2. Full face portrait of an airman captioned 'Flying Officer Entwistle'.
3. Full face portrait of an airman,…
2. Full face portrait of an airman captioned 'Flying Officer Entwistle'.
3. Full face portrait of an airman,…
Flight Sergeant J R Vogt and Flight Sergeant H G Walters
Two cuttings with a photograph of J R Vogt and a second with HG Walters of Auckland, missing, believed killed in action. Both are photographed during training.
Flight Sergeant John Montague Miln
Notes describing that Lancaster ND989 of 61 Squadron had been shot down and John Miln died together with his crew, Flight Officer Ian Melville Campbell, Sergeant John Norman Hoad, Sergeant Samuel Vernon Wickland, Sergeant John McCabe and Sergeant…
From the commanding officer
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Providing details of of the air operation following which her husband, Warrant Officer John 'Jack' Crawford, had been reported missing. Advising that Jack had been held in high regard and that his personal belongings had been safeguarded and would be…
G. H. Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Cadet G. H. Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 28 July 1942 to 23 May 1996, with a handwritten amendment stating “This logbook is an unofficial document”. It records flights and other civilian flying…
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…
Grave of Sergeant S Holmes RNZAF and tribute
Colour photograph of the headstone of grave of 405274 Sergeant S Holmes, navigator RNZAF, 17 December 1942.
Explanatory note with b/w portrait of an airman wearing tunic and b/w photograph of same headstone. Note states a tribute to Holmes who was…
Explanatory note with b/w portrait of an airman wearing tunic and b/w photograph of same headstone. Note states a tribute to Holmes who was…