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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…
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt, detailing his civilian background and RAF service, written by his nephew.
Aircrew in Maison Blanche, North Africa
Seven men in tropical uniform standing and sitting in front of a group of tents. Annotated on the reverse with the names of the crew and the title 'Our crew in Maison Blanche Nth Africa 1943' . The crew are identified as:
Back row:
Flight…
Back row:
Flight…
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.
Comments and Reports - 84 Squadron history
A brief history of 84 Squadron
George Milson's memoir
Memoir written by George
Narrative of Personal Experiences of war in the Far East
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF
Information for those on their way home
For ex-prisoners of war who intend to stop at Adabiya, Suez. Cover only.
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.
Information for those on their way home
A booklet with advice for returning ex-prisoners of war and civilians who are stopping at Adabiya.
Christmas day in the Western desert with captured Nazi flag
A group of airmen arranged in two rows. George Milson is circled.
George Milson in the Western desert
George, in khaki and shorts, sitting in the desert.
Airmen in the desert
Two photographs.
#1 two rows of airmen with pith helmets standing in front of a tent.
#2 airmen lined up in front of a Blenheim.
#1 two rows of airmen with pith helmets standing in front of a tent.
#2 airmen lined up in front of a Blenheim.
George Milson's record of movements
George's stations and travel in the East, 1942-1943
Permission slip
Permission for Flying Officer V Douglas Knox to be absent from his quarters.
Concert ticket
A concert by the symphony orchestra in EWART Memorial Hall.
Passenger transportation record
Travel warrant for Flying Officer V D Knox.
Douglas’ manifold notebook
Personal notes including on a conference, civilian witness and injury reports, long range navigational aids, Squadron merges and moves, officer responsibilities, runway conditions and downgrading of files.
Transit camp
Tokens for the officer's mess.
No. 4 Group Monthly summary. July 1945
Marked 'secret' a report of 4 Group including training, accidents, signals, navigation, engineering and electrical, equipment, armament, air sea rescue, flying control, intelligence, aerodrome defence, organisation, physical fitness and honours and…
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.