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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1942-10"

MDixonI192111XX-190711-01.pdf
Log book for the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute at Royal Air Force Station Sutton Bridge from 20 May 1942 to 15 February 1944, containing miscellaneous entries associated with the day to day running of an institute.
The registration number of…

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A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…

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PFOMetheringhamAF25010015.jpg
A large group of airmen in front of and standing on a Lancaster. Submitted with caption '106 Sqn aircrew and ground personnel in group photograph with a Lancaster. Identifiable in the centre of the third row from the front is W/Cdr Guy Gibson, the…

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Stamped 'RAF Censor 56' Douglas write to his parents and comments on the state of the post and missing some letters from home. He says he had attended a concert party and an inferior show by ENSA.

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MThomsonGB1572977-240131-79.jpg
For George Thomson informing that he was not at present in position of RAF form 1250 (ID card).

Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

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MWillettS[Ser#-DoB]-190703-04.pdf
A paper written about the loads carried by different types of transport aircraft operated by the German Air Force during the North African campaign. Types of aircraft used and details of consignments carried are described. There is a header 'MOST…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10016.MP3
Steve Bond explains the purpose of the interiew, that he is gathering information from personnel involved with the Wellington with a view to producing a book on the "Wimpy". Jo starts by talking about his training and Wellington flying. He starts by…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10018.pdf
Partial transcript of a conversation from minute 21 to minute 45:44 of the oral recording. Starts by describing his training at EFTS and OTU; includes details of crewing up. Posted to 40 Squadron at RAF Wyton & RAF Alconbury on Wellingtons. He…

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SBondS-ElliottJv10010.jpg
Rear quarter view of three Anson lined up on grass in front of taxiway. Several figures gathered around aircraft. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 3'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-ElliottJv10009.jpg
Front quarter view of four Anson lined up on grass with several spectators looking on. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 2'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-ElliottJv10008.jpg
Front quarter view of a Anson parked on grass with several airmen looking on. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 1'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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Provide explanation of conditions of service. Describes entry, training, qualifications, selection and training as pilot, advancement to commission, pay during training, remustering, promotion and pay, war pay, family allowance, dependent allowance,…

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SLambertBrownP19330417v10009.pdf
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.

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MEllisEL183959-211116-040003.jpg
Photograph and text for program of public meetings. On the reverse addresses for Lois Trethaway.

YBeckettG622136v1.pdf
Diary from 7 November 1941. Notes being posted to air gunner course after ITW. Posted to Bridlington then RAF Llandwrog. Daily diary from 21 March 1942. Goes on to describes daily activities and training including flying. Writes about leaves and…

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-240001.jpg
Part of RAF Air Ministry pamphlet detailing qualifications; selection for training as pilot; selection for advancement to commission; pay during training; remustering, promotion and pay; war pay; dependents allowance; voluntary allotments; and war…

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10001-0001.jpg
Lists the first three batches of Ceylonese and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.

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PPriceAP19010005.jpg
Top left - an airman wearing tunic and side cap standing by a doorway. Captioned 'Jock Ross, Calgary'.
Bottom right - an Oxford parked on airfield with fuel bowser in front. Behind left a control tower. Captioned 'Penhold, Oct 1942'.

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PScottEW17020056.jpg
Top left - photograph missing.
Top middle - three airmen wearing tunics and side cap sitting on a wall with trees in the background.
Top right - view over a valley in open countryside.
Bottom left - an airman wearing tunic and side cap reclining…

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YPattissonC1264245v1.pdf
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…

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Four album pages, the first page is captioned 'No 31 E.F.T.S. R.A.F. De Winton, Alberta, Canada. September-November 1942'. It has five photographs.
The first has a Tiger Moth over snow covered expanse, captioned 'Tiger Moth about to take off'.…

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MSaintTJ1452007-180212-01.pdf
Diary from joining the RAF in May 1941, through training as groundcrew and then volunteered for aircrew and eventually trained as air gunner and posting to 514 Squadron. Describes operations while on the squadron and notes details and losses.…

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BBrookMBrookMv1.pdf
The account opens with some details of 625 Squadron and an introduction, with reasons for writing. He recalls the beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. He describes activities with Air Training Corps and being…

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