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Course photograph
Forty airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows. Several men have an "x" above head or on their shoulders. On the reverse 'Pete top left, 56 course 37 SFTS Calgary Alberta Canada, May - Sep 42, "x" LACs, Tabory, Gelfices,…
"A Wet Day"
Ken standing at the edge of a large puddle. He is wearing a cape. Behind are rows of Nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
"After a Flight"
Ken in flying kit with boots, life jacket and headset.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "After a Flight" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "After a Flight" '.
"At the Top"
Ken sitting on a grassy mound. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "At The Top" '.
"Before a Flight"
Ken dressed up in flying kit. He is sitting on a brick wall.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Before a Flight" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Before a Flight" '.
"In a Contented Mood"
Ken in trainee uniform standing, smoking his pipe.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
"Reading Jo's Mail"
Ken in uniform and smoking his pipe, outside a wooden building.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.
"Ready for a Route March"
Ken standing in overalls in front of a nissen hut.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
"Tired Out"
Ken resting on his bunk. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Tired out" '.
"To Be or Not to Be"
Ken, in flying kit, leaning on a concrete hut wall.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "To Be or Not to Be" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "To Be or Not to Be" '.
50 Squadron losses April - June 1942
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Hand written table titled 'April - June 1942, losses in chronological order 50 Squadron, code : VN, Base : Skellingthorpe'. During this period the squadron was operating the Manchester. The last two entries are for August and September.
95 Squadron
First of George Ellams wearing topee with palm trees in the background, captioned 'First tour May 1942'.
Second is of George Ellams and with Abu Kamara, captioned 'No 95 Squadron R.A.F. Station Jui, Freetown, B.W. Africa, Abu Kamara and self'.…
Second is of George Ellams and with Abu Kamara, captioned 'No 95 Squadron R.A.F. Station Jui, Freetown, B.W. Africa, Abu Kamara and self'.…
Airman receiving decoration
A senior officer in centre pinning decoration on a Polish sergeant pilot who is standing in line with several other airmen. In the background a hangar. On the reverse 'Brorzek Lindholme, decorated May 1942'. Two versions of the same image, the second…
Airmen Training in Canada
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a pilot at the controls of his aircraft.
#2 is a navigator plotting a course.
#3 is two airmen standing on steps.
#4 is an airman standing outside a wooden building with a sign for 'White River'.
They are…
#1 is a pilot at the controls of his aircraft.
#2 is a navigator plotting a course.
#3 is two airmen standing on steps.
#4 is an airman standing outside a wooden building with a sign for 'White River'.
They are…
Albany Street Scene
A view across a street in Albany.
an afternoon in Norwich
Left: Mike in uniform, holding a dog, standing alongside a car. There are trees beyond. Captioned, 'an afternoon off in Norwich (May 1942)'.
Right: A woman, holding a dog, standing alongside a car. Captioned, 'same again!!'.
Right: A woman, holding a dog, standing alongside a car. Captioned, 'same again!!'.
Appendix VI- Table of Raids
Each page documents a table of attacks on the docks of Malta. The air raids detailed in the table record the raid number, number of casualties, damage (both place and extent) and damage to ships and equipment.
Avro Manchester
Two (identical) air to air images of Avro Manchester L7389, along with a caption describing two 1000 bomber operations in which the aircraft took part.
Award of the Distinguished Service Order
The citation on this third award made to Acting Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson reads 'His magnificent leadership, great courage and zeal has inspired all'. Annotated 'Sept 1st 1944'.
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are trainees and are standing at a railway crossing.
On the reverse 'Fred, Bill & Jeff. On the lines by the base at Moncton, May 42'.
On the reverse 'Fred, Bill & Jeff. On the lines by the base at Moncton, May 42'.
Book 1, Commencing My Life in the R.A.F. up till the End of I.T.W.
First of David Geach's diaries, covering training in London, Brighton and St. Andrews from 9 February 1942 to 16 June 1942.
Bronislaw Soltysak being decorated by General Sikorski
A senior Polish officer awarding a decoration to a Polish pilot third man along in a long row of servicemen. Other officers look on. hangar in the background. On the reverse 'Grandad being decorated by General Sikorski, May 1942'. Two versions of the…
Charles (Dick) Pattisson Pocket Diary 1942
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…
Charles Godfrey standing in front of a tent
Airman wearing short sleeved shirt with sergeant rank and long trousers standing with hand in pocket in front of a tent. In the background other tents. On the reverse 'Just me, May 1942'.
City Park and Suburban Streets
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a city park with a pond and several people sitting in the sun and walking. Captioned 'MAI 1942'.
#2, 3 and 4 are tree lined suburban streets. #2 and 3 have a group of military men marching.
#1 is a city park with a pond and several people sitting in the sun and walking. Captioned 'MAI 1942'.
#2, 3 and 4 are tree lined suburban streets. #2 and 3 have a group of military men marching.