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Demand and issue voucher for two padlocks, keys and two hasps to the Photographic Section No 8 AGS.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Alf Dawson was a Wireless Operator and flew an operational tour with No 630 Squadron at East Kirkby flying in the Lancaster. Post tour he flew with No 16 and 84 O.T.U. Post war he served in Ceylon. First flight in the Log Book was 14 April 1943 at No…

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LBennettHW561480v1.pdf
H. W. Bennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 23 April 1937 to 14 June 1943, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Observer, Air Gunner, Bomb Aimer and Navigator. Includes bombing and photographic…

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LCrampinDE2206941v1.pdf
D E Crampin’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 15 October 1943 to 24 March 1953. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Evanton (8 Air…

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LSouterKP129001v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book. One, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 5 July 1939 to 27 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operational flying and instructor duties. He was stationed No.43 Elementary and Reserve flying traing School at RAF…

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LDennettGJ1195401v1.pdf
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…

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LHolmanAW1451828v1.pdf
Alan Holman’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14th October 1941 until 29th April 1947. Posted to No. 6 Air Observer and Navigation School trained as navigator, wireless operator and air gunner. Further postings to 54 Operational…

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Eight photographs from an album.
#1 Alan in uniform and a woman.
#2 Alan in uniform.
#3 four airmen and a woman standing on steps.
#4 four airmen sitting on steps.
#5 airman standing in front of the Fyrish monument, Evanton.
#6 three airmen and…

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LWhymarkJP53481v1.pdf
Jack Whymark’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 1st October 1940 until 4th October 1945 when his aircraft crashed in to the Mediterranean Sea.

Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…

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LBoxDC1578987v1.pdf
Douglas Box’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 4th May to 31st August 1943. Trained at No. 8 Air Gunnery School, 11 Operational Training Unit, 1483 Gunnery Flight, and 1665 Conversion Unit. Posted to 75 (NZ) Squadron for operations.

Reported…

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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SBondS-BromfieldJv10002.pdf
Jack Bromfield’s Flying Log Book as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner from 23rd September 1943 until 5th January 1945 when he was reported as missing. Training started at No. 2 Radio School and No. 8 Gunnery School. Further training followed at No. 7…

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SBondS-BromfieldJv10020.pdf
Jack talks in detail about joining the RAF, initial induction and training as a wireless operator and air gunner. He crewed up with an otherwise Canadian crew (pilot, navigator, bomb aimer and air gunners) at OTU and describes some of them, as well…

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SBondS-CookGv10001.pdf
George Cook’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 8th August 1940 until 4th September 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Initial training at No. 1 Electrical and Wireless School and No. 4 Bombing and…

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LMaceHA1295485v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for H A Mace, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 24 March 1944, when he was shot down on operations to Berlin. He was stationed at 8 Air Gunnery School RAF Evanton, 4 Signals School…

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Two full length images of Arthur in flying kit.
On the reverse of the first is 'Our dear son Arthur' and on the second 'Evanton Scotland September 1942'.

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YMaceHA1295485v1 1.pdf
A diary kept during Arthur's RAF service.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary. A third diary covers 1944.

Year 1942
The diary describes tedium and excitement of training through 1942. He…

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LKlatkiewiczZF782158v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Z F Klatkeiwicz, covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying duties with 13 Maintenance Unit, flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 13 Maintenance…

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MTerras1050292-150303-01.pdf
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.

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

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Jack writes about family. His course is nearly finished. One of the airmen has German measles and the doctor checks for more cases every day.

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Jack writes that they finished work early. He describes his daily routine. He describes the food as all right. His hut has had a silly night with 'raging', pillow fights and collapsing beds.

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Jack writes that letters are taking a while to reach him. They have been making good progress in their training.

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Jack writes that he is thinking of her and the children all the time. He tries to clear up a misunderstanding in a previous letter. Then he talks about letters he has written and received.

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Jack writes that he has been doing a lot more flying and the scenery is spectacular. He has been to Inverness where they had a great time.

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Jack writes another airman has measles so they will not be leaving for a while. The weather is poor.

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