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Harry George Samual Garnham
The document gives details of his birth in 1917 and his parents in Suffolk and tells us he was called up for service in 1940.
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
John Leslie North service history
Was wireless operator/air gunner. Flew 1440 hours wartime mostly on instructional flying. Outlines initial RAF training in Blackpool followed by ground posting at RAF Syerston with 304 and 305 Squadrons until radio and flying courses and returning to…
Watch log for inaugural Atlantic Ferry flight of Lockheed Hudsons across the Atlantic on 10/11 November 1940
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List of seven Hudson Mk.IIs on the first delivery flight of aircraft by the Atlantic Ferry on 10/11 November 1940. The flight was from Gander, Newfoundland, to Aldergrove, Northern Ireland, and was led by Don Bennett, the Ferry’s Flying…
Tommy's service
Tommy's great grand daughter describes his period of service. Includes the incidence when pilot Stan Slater's Lancaster was set on fire and he tried to dive to put the fire out but was unsuccessful. Tommy bailed out by parachute and was taken in by…
Reminiscences of service in the Royal Air Force - 1937 to 1945
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers, in great detail, his pilot training activities, including a crash landing during a cross country. After receiving his wings award, he moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson - edited transcript
Alan gives details of service: 201 Squadron; 38 & 148 Squadron Wellington air gunner; 211 Squadron Blenheim Wireless Operator/Air Gunner; 35 Squadron Lancaster flight engineer; and 120 Squadron Lancaster and Shackleton pilot. He tells of first…
Course photograph
A large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows in front of a hangar door. On the reverse all the names of those present and caption 'Group photograph taken at RAF Sealand (near Chester), October 1940.…
Old Sarum
Five airmen in uniform standing outside a single storey wooden building. Three men have cigarettes in their hands and one is holding a bottle. Jack, centre, has his hands in his pockets. On the reverse, 'Old Sarum Oct 40', 'refer course' and Left 2…
Vrijheid Vergaat Niet
Freedom does not perish. A Dutch language newspaper dropped by the RAF.
Donald Baker's war time story (taken from letters which he wrote to his mother in Rhodesia)
Starts in June 1940 based on letters written to his mother. Describes life in Rhodesia, before being called up and travelling to England. He discusses war, as well as work and social life and initial training in Rhodesia. He goes on to describe a…
Letter to Douglas Hudson in Le Kef
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From auntie Gladys and written by cousin Eileen. Relieved that he was safe and well. Writes of her and family activities and news as well. Mentions visit to Edinburgh while on leave and comments that grandfather is looking old.
Interview with Douglas Arthur Smith
Douglas Smith grew up in Bressingham, Norfolk. He joined the Royal Air Force in October 1940, at the age of 19, and trained as a wireless operator. He joined a crew on Wellingtons at No 10 Operational Training Unit, RAF Abingdon, before converting to…
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to Jessie. Harry writes about life at RAF Waddington including an in-depth report of his first bombing operation to Kiel and seeing St Elmo’s fire on his return back in the plane.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave to Jessie. Harry writes about how wonderful RAF Waddington is with good food, entertainment and a wonderful atmosphere. He has been told he will be a navigator bomb aimer straight away.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes that he is moving from RAF Finningley to RAF Waddington and he will look for a place for Jessie to stay nearby.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave to Jessie. Harry writes about life in the RAF including returning from his leave to Doncaster and a simulated night attack on an oil refinery in Osnabruck.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about life in the RAF including his navigation practice and how a friend is missing after an operation.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes that he is trying to find her somewhere else to stay in Doncaster as she is unhappy living in Peterborough and is looking forward to his leave.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes from RAF Finningley about his life including the bad weather. He describes a recent incident where, due to the weather, a Hampden was shot at by a Spitfire by mistake and the…
Letter to Jessie from Harry Redgrave
Three-page handwritten letter from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about life in the RAF at his station in Yorkshire including observers being posted to Scotland, training and his social life in Doncaster.
David and the RAF
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Account of Wing Commander David Donaldson's RAF career from his early interest in flying and joining the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve in 1934, through various postings and operations, to eventually commanding 192 (special duties) squadron. It…
Interview with Walter Raymond Stevenson
Walter Raymond Stevenson volunteered for the RAF as soon as he was 18 and trained as a wireless operator/air gunner, learning Morse code at RAF Yatesbury. He flew with 'sprog' pilots as they trained and was posted to Number 3 Air Gunnery School at…
Interview with Ken Oatley
Initially too young to enlist at the beginning of the war, Ken Oatley served in the Home Guard until he was able to enlist in October 1940 and, after initial training, he undertook pilot training. After basic flying training he went onto Canada…
Albert Cluett's postponement of calling up for service
Notice of postponement of calling up for Albert Cluett.
Peter Hattersley
Head and shoulders portrait of Peter Hattersley in uniform with Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the reverse 'Peter Waddington Oct 1940' and 'D.H.C.M.'