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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1941"

LChristieJO17256v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J O Christie, wireless operator, covering the period from 23 September 1941 to 13 April 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 2 Wireless School…

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MClaytonA19021012-190403-01.pdf
A E Clayton autobiographical notes, containing his family history, training and subsequent employment in telecommunications pre war, during the war, and post war.

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PWrigleyAK1904.jpg
Head and shoulders photograph of Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes. The reverse of the image is annotated 'Our beloved Ken - 1941'.

LBibbyJW1181402v1.pdf
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010008.pdf
Robert Francis’ Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 5th Octboer 1939 until 23rd May 1943. During this time he served as a wireless operator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Trained at No. 4 Air Observers School. Posted to 149 Squadron for…

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EMaunsellJ[Recipient][Date]-01.pdf
A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.

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PWilliamsJR2501.jpg
Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…

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PKnoxVD2406.jpg
A studio portrait of Douglas, standing right, with his two brothers. One is an aircraftman in the RAF, the other is a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are…

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LSavillJFD57681v1.pdf
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.

Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…

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BLafileZMaunsellJv1.pdf
A biography, written in Dutch, summarising Flying Officer John Maunsell's service with RAF Bomber Command. The document includes photographs of Maunsell, his aircrews and aircraft flown together with details of operations taken from his log book. …

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PKnoxVD24010061.jpg
Whitley aircraft at dispersal with ladders underneath. Captioned, 'Whitley at dispersal Croft Aerodrome 1941'.

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PKnoxVD24010015.jpg
An airman stands under the portside wing of a Whitley. A step ladder is erected on the starboard side and a bowser and other equipment is nearby. On reverse, 'Whitley at Dispersal Croft Aerodrome 1941'.

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MRushRW745976-220309-04.jpg
List postings and promotions from September 1939 until July 1945.

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ORushRW745976-220309-010001.jpg
Gives personal details. Enlisted in 1939 released in October1945. Awarded DFM. List postings and muster as air observer as well as promotions.

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SKnoxVD63842v10006-0001.jpg
A receipted invoice for providing Pilot Officer V D Knox with his uniform, amounting to £36.12.0 after a discount of £1.14.9.

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SKnoxVD63842v10016.jpg
A list of 42 operational targets undertaken by Douglas Knox to, Berlin, Hamburg, Kiel, Bremen, Emden, Cologne, Essen, Brest, Frankfurt, Ostend, Dunkirk, Stettin, Wilhelmshaven, Tobruk, Cretan Aerodromes and Battle Area.

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SKnoxVD63842v10005.jpg
Authority for Victor Douglas Knox to purchase a Royal Air Force uniform appropriate to his rank in the general duties branch. One authority is 'to be produced and left with the civilian tailor at the time of purchase'.

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SChandlerEB911217v10032-0001.jpg
Chan Chandler's claim form, 2825, for 1939/45, aircrew Europe and Italy stars. Also Defence medal.

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10040-0001.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing battledress with wing commander rank and pilot's brevet. On the reverse 'Myself as a wing commander when commanding 77 Squadron 1941'.

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SChandlerEB911217v10018-0001.jpg
A front/side view of a Hampden. In a second image Chan and two pilots are arranged around the cockpit.

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SChandlerEB911217v10008-0001.jpg
Chan in uniform. On the reverse 'Bosham End 1941'.

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MHopperPC209938-191015-04.jpg
Remembering the bombing raids on cities in England and the effect on the population.

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PChandlerEB22150005.jpg
Pilots Woolston and Broomfield, plus Chan Chandler sitting in and standing on a Hampden.

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PChandlerEB22150004.jpg
A duck on the starboard side nose of Hampden, D for Donald.

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PChandlerEB22150003.jpg
A front/side view of a Hampden, X3057 at Scampton.

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