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Frontispiece
The title page to the photo album with, handwritten, -
'FC Rooke RAF
A Chronicle of Events
at No.1 BFTS
Miami Oklahoma USA
From Feb 8th 1944'.
'FC Rooke RAF
A Chronicle of Events
at No.1 BFTS
Miami Oklahoma USA
From Feb 8th 1944'.
Harvard in Flight
A port side aerial view of Harvard W64 116144 in flight over the town of Picher, Oklahoma and the surrounding lead and zinc mining complex.
Harvard Instrument panel, Miami and airfield
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
Interview with Arthur Hulyer
Arthur Hulyer talks about his experience in the RAF and recalls working in an engineering firm before joining the Air Force. He was sent to America for pilot training in Oklahoma and tells of how he trained to become a pilot but then ended up as a…
Interview with Eric Hookings
Eric Hookings joined the RAF and served as ground crew at RAF Newton before training as a pilot in America. He was posted to RAF Bruntingthorpe, flying Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters with 619 Squadron. During an operation an Me 110 shot down…
Interview with John Cooper
John was a founding member and corporal at his local Air Training Corps. He would cycle to local airfields to get a flight in different aircraft. He volunteered for the RAF in 1942 and was, finally, called up to Lord’s Cricket Ground in November…
Interview with William Neilson
William Neilson grew up in Edinburgh. After training as a pilot in Canada and the United States he served as a staff pilot at Number 1 Air Armament School RAF Manby. He discusses low level bombing practice. He was demobbed in 1946 and became a civil…
John Quine and Spartan School sign
Top right a head and shoulders portrait of an airnan wearing tunic and side cap. In the background a building with windows. In he far background left are other buildings blurred. Title above 'John Quine'.
Bottom left a sign for Spartan School of…
Bottom left a sign for Spartan School of…
Lakeside fishing #11
Five photographs from an album, captioned 'A fishing line at Grand Lake. The Cast'.
#1 and 5 are two men, captioned 'The Two Jacks'.
#2 and 4 are the same, captioned 'Jack and I'.
#1 and 2 are enlargements.
#3 is a man baiting a hook, captioned…
#1 and 5 are two men, captioned 'The Two Jacks'.
#2 and 4 are the same, captioned 'Jack and I'.
#1 and 2 are enlargements.
#3 is a man baiting a hook, captioned…
Lakeside fishing #12
Jack baiting a hook. On the reverse 'Baiting'.
Leslie Alfred Davies and crew
Biographies of navigator Leslie Davies and all his crew. Includes photographs of Lancaster, 50 Squadron, his crew, Leslie Davies himself, training course photographs. Covers his tour from 7 October 1944 to 22 March 1945. List his crew and aircraft…
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter asks that Fred makes a return visit to his house.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
Letter to Fred refers to Ted's daughter, Frances having operations to both eyes. Also thanks him for the photographs.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
Letter refers to Independence day, Frances home from hospital, house painting and offers accommodation if Fred and his colleagues can come over.
Letter to Mr Whybrow from Mary Margaret Vercheres
The letter describes a letter from him and their visit to Fredonia, especially the dance. She refers to Mr Rooke and Sgt Whitefield and a Prom, tennis and roller skating.
Man on wing of Harvard and wreckage
Top left - a man wearing overalls standing on the port wing by the cockpit of a Harvard. The aircraft number part 'B-5' is visible
Bottom right - mangled wreckage, probably unidentified aircraft. In the background corrugated wall with window on…
Bottom right - mangled wreckage, probably unidentified aircraft. In the background corrugated wall with window on…
Men at training school
Top left - thirteen men sitting and standing in a doorway. Some are wearing RAF battledress. Man at front wearing shirt and tie holds a plate. Caption 'Yakes birthday cake'.
Middle right - five men wearing khaki uniform standing on steps in front…
Middle right - five men wearing khaki uniform standing on steps in front…
Men at training school
Top left - Inside barrack room. Six men wearing battledress sitting round a tables studying books. Two other men stand looking at them. Captioned 'a night binding'.
Top right - two men in khaki uniform standing in front of a building. Man on the…
Top right - two men in khaki uniform standing in front of a building. Man on the…
Miami Oklahoma
Oblique aerial photograph of fields. Railway runs up from bottom centre and crosses a road which curves away. Looking east towards Miami which is lost in the distance. At the bottom, part of aircraft. Captioned 'Miami through the mist'. Includes is a…
Miami Oklahoma local area
Top left - view over open countryside. Captioned 'View from Timber Hill'.
Top right - view of a stream with trees on far bank. Captioned 'Ice at Timber Hill'. Bottom left - three men wearing tunics in a wood. The man in front is carrying a woman.…
Top right - view of a stream with trees on far bank. Captioned 'Ice at Timber Hill'. Bottom left - three men wearing tunics in a wood. The man in front is carrying a woman.…
People and activities at training school
Top left - in the foreground a man wearing white shorts and tee-shirt standing on the edge of a path. Behind him another man and behind right a dog. In the background a building. Captioned 'getting ready for P.T.'
Top right - ten men mostly wearing…
Top right - ten men mostly wearing…
People and aircraft
Top left - head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing flying jacket. In the background a line of aircraft. Captioned 'Bernie'.
Top right a man in flying clothes walking out over grass to a distant PTY19A aircraft number 'B2'. Captioned '25…
Top right a man in flying clothes walking out over grass to a distant PTY19A aircraft number 'B2'. Captioned '25…
People and equipment at training camp
Top left - two men in flying suits and helmets standing at the entrance of a coach. Captioned 'Chick, Chas & the wagon'.
Top right - an aircraft engine without covering panels. Captioned 'PT engine'. Middle - ten men some wearing flying suits and…
Top right - an aircraft engine without covering panels. Captioned 'PT engine'. Middle - ten men some wearing flying suits and…
People at training school
Top left - man wearing battledress standing holding front paws of dog sitting up in front of him. In the background a tree and building. Captioned 'Bill and His Majesty'.
Top right - man standing wearing flying suit and smoking a cigarette. To the…
Top right - man standing wearing flying suit and smoking a cigarette. To the…