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Tom Lofthouse biography
Brief outline biography. Covers origin, training as air gunner, operational tour 466 Squadron, commission, training tour, back to operations 77 Squadron and other activities. Life after war back in Australia.
Lancaster Aries - three photographs
Top - a modified Lancaster with undercarriage down just above the ground. Captioned 'Pressure pattern flying trial may 1946'.
Centre - side view of parked modified Lancaster with signatures annotated including R Ward. Captioned 'Aries May 1946, RAF…
Centre - side view of parked modified Lancaster with signatures annotated including R Ward. Captioned 'Aries May 1946, RAF…
Embry-Riddle FLY PAPER "Stick to it"
Page 11 from newspaper (from Riddle Field training base) with articles about various aircrew including one on Kenneth Dutchman Smith's award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
Kenneth Dutchman Smith RAF (airmen) personnel document
Has some personal information. Dates of enlistment and discharge (on commission), movements and mustering. Mentions award of Distinguished Flying Medal upgraded to Distinguished Flying Cross.
Paul Thompson
An airmen wearing khaki uniform sitting in a chair in a garden. Captioned 'Relaxing, Paul in the USA 1943/4'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Paul Edward Thompson DFC RAF
Service history including service notes. Joining up, initial and basic training followed flying training as pilot in UK then by training as a navigator in the United States and Canada. Lists his first crew. List 15 operations on 50 Squadron with…
Robert Greer’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15th December 1941 until 31st March 1943. During this time trained as a pilot. Initially at No. 18 Elementary Flying Training School in the United Kingdom before being posted to Basic Flying training School…
Letter to Robert Greer from Mary Burt and family
Had not heard from him and wondered whether he had received package of cigarettes she sent. Writes of her family/friends activities and recollects his stay at Tuscaloosa. Chat about acquaintances an other gossip. Mentions contact with his family.
Poem - Courtesy
Four verse American poem about courtesy in business.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Greer from Mary Burt
Sent in reply to their card. Hopes they had had good news about Bob. Comments that English streets would be empty as US troops had gone home with English brides. Mentions Mavis growing up and that they were canning peaches. Comments on UK rationing.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes partial typewritten transcript. Catches up with mail to and from, and home news. Mentions progress in flying training and upcoming checks. Comments on mothers news from home. Transcript ends at end of third written page. Continues about his…
Letter to Bob Greer from Francis Loosier
Envelope addressed to F/O Greer, 178 Squadron, British General Mediterranean Forces from F Loosler Georgia USA. Writes of her activities including picnics. Covers her daily routine. Mentions USO taking up her time. Encloses photograph. More chat,…
United States Army Air Forces certificate
Made out to Robert Francis Greer that he had completed a course of pilot training at Turner Field, Georgia.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Reports arrival of 6 letters. Writes he was now at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia doing advanced training on twin engine aircraft. Even with 140 hours in the air he was worried about being washed out. Mentions visit to Birmingham from Tuscaloosa and…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes of getting leave after primary training and going to New Orleans.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes typewritten transcript. Writes that he was stationed at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia. Briefly described journey from Moncton to Georgia. Comments about the United States, food. and the training received by RAF airmen. Mentions discipline.
Part of letter
One page of letter with others missing. No salutation or signature. Writes he was now back in Valdosta, Georgia catching up with a friend. Writes about the area and his activities. Mentions that they had more students that they had ever had.
Robert Greer’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book 2
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st April 1943 until 20th March 1945 . Initially a pilot instructor with the United States Army Air Force. Posted to No 31 Personnel Depot in Canada prior to departing to the United Kingdom in September…
Letter from Bob Greer to family
Notes change of plans; now going to Tuscaloosa instead of Florida. Writes about flying, discipline and the camp which he compare unfavourably to Turner field. Mentions flying hours, exams, going into Albany and demerit system. Writes about getting…
Letter to Bob Greer from Kathlyn Loosier
Writes from United States to RAF Aqir. Comments on mail. Writes of her activities and teaching school. Part of letter missing
Portrait of a woman
Full face portrait of a woman. Captioned 'Love Faye'. Stamp on reverse photographer in Orlando, Florida.
Letter from Mary Burt
Catches up with news. Hoped that recipient had had news of Bob. Continues with chat about families. Mentions preparation for thanksgiving.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes that he had completed primary and had started basic training. Remarks that if he had gone to Canada or stayed in the England, he would have had his wings by then. Describes his visit to New Orleans. Mentions meeting a lady from Scotland who…
Fragment of letter and transcript
Handwritten letter torn in half. Written from Tuscaloosa, tells of family Burt sending chocolate and fruit. Goes on with activities including going solo. Mentions visiting Birmingham and writes about camp and accommodation. Catches up with family…