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LCrawfordJD1567705v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Darroch Crawford from 11 September 1943 to 1 June 1946. Details his training, operational duties and post conflict service. James served with 139 (Jamacia) and 627 Squadrons and flew 48 night time…

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BRichardson20260210.pdf
Harry Richardson grew up in Bolton and North Wembley before beginning pilot training as war broke out. After qualifying, he flew his first tour of operations with 149 Squadron from RAF Mildenhall. He then became an instructor at 27 OTU, flying…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10005.jpg
Short S.20 seaplane ( G-ADHJ "Mercury") being lifted by crane to fit on top of a Short S.21 flying boat (G-ADHK, "Maia") floating dockside. Watched by a crowd on the dockside.

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10038-0001.jpg
Reunion event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the world record breaking flight of Don Bennett in "Mercury" seaplane of the Short Mayo composite aircraft from Dundee to South Africa. Menu and programme. Includes b/w photograph of Mayo and signed…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10030-0001.jpg
Menu in congratulations for Imperial Airways attaining the worlds long distance seaplane record from Dundee to Orange River. Seaplane "Mercury" captained by Don Bennett with I Harvey as 1st officer. On the reverse signatures. Submitted with caption…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10023-0001.jpg
Eight men, five wearing imperial airways uniform standing on a wooden dock with sea in the background. Don Bennett front row, second from the left. Submitted with caption 'Probably Maia and Mercury crew at Dundee'. Additional information about this…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10022-0001.jpg
A man wearing Imperial Airways uniform holding a mail parcel and briefcase with building on the right. Submitted with caption 'Imperial Airways Captain Don Bennett with Royal mail post, probably at Dundee'. Additional information about this item was…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10021-0001.jpg
Three men, two on the left in Imperial Airways uniform standing behind a pile of parcels. In the background water and a flying boat afloat. Submitted with caption 'Imperial airways Captain Don Bennett on left with Royal Mail post, probably at…

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MTerras1050292-150214-01.jpg
Reporting letter from recruiting centre with instructions to report to centre and instructions.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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LBartlettRW67656v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book one for R W Bartlett, covering the period from 10 December 1940 to 30 September 1943. Detailing his flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Brough, 8 Service Flying…

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LArrowsmithDR427789v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Douglas Ross Arrowsmith, covering the period from 15 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Elementary Flying Training School RAF RAAF…

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BTaylorJTayorJv1.pdf
An autobiography of Jim Taylor's time in the RAF, before the war. He spent time training with Oliver Bell, who is recorded in the memoir.

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ERobertsonMJJensenEB420828.jpg
Writes of burial of three Canadian officers, one of whom was their son Oscar, in a local cemetery. Describes the cemetery and funeral. Explains that they had no film to take a photograph and offers sympathy.

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EPattersonWJensenEB-[Mrs]-V440916.pdf
Relates author's visit to Edzell in Scotland to visit Oscar's grave. Mentions meeting the local RAF padre who had conducted Oscar's funeral. Describes grave location and asks if they would like a photograph sent. Mentions meeting other colleagues.

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LSparkesW1601723v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for W Sparkes, flight engineer, covering the period from 30 August 1943 to 20 April 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with number 5…

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OWierT500238-170122-02.pdf
Gives personal details, postings, locations.

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BWierTWierTv2.pdf
In conjunction with his log books covering his flying career, the author gives a brief outline of career starting in Poland in 1938 and then in United Kingdom in 1940. After training he became an instructor until volunteering for operations and…

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BWierTWierTv1.pdf
In a series of "flashbacks" the author starts with commentary on family in Poland and names recorded on visits to Poland. Continues with account of early life, school and life in Poland before the war. He mentions his first operation on 300 Squadron…

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PCoombesHS20010015.jpg
Photo 1 is Horace standing in his uniform.
Photo 2 is a man sunbathing on the beach.
Photo 3 is three airmen standing in front of a brick building, captioned 'Jim Engineer, Self & John Dell'.

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LLucasWE122826v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for W E Lucas, covering the period from 7 November 1940 to 18 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Derby, RAF Montrose, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Honington,…

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LDeytrikhA1381508v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Andrew Deytrikh, covering the period from 20 May 1941 to 1 February 1944. Detailing his flying training and operational flying. He was stationed at RAF Brough, RAF Montrose, RAF Grangemouth, RAF Portreath, RAF Zeals, RAF…

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MClydeSmithD39856-160919-04.pdf
Histories of twelve Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde Smith while undergoing ab-initio training at Sywell.

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