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Flight Sergeant David Craven DFM (755391)
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…
15 Squadron Stirling Crew
Five photographs of airmen in uniform mounted on an album page. The page has the title '15 Sqd Stirling crew 1943. Bourn/Mildenhall/Waterbeach'. Each photograph has a caption identifying the men and their roles.
The photograph top left shows…
The photograph top left shows…
15 Squadron
Squadron photograph of airmen in five rows in front of a Stirling. All are in uniform. The image is annotated with crosses in front of three men sitting cross legged on the front row and one man standing on the second row from the back.
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Stirling Mark I BF439 LS D
A Stirling with the letters D LS painted on the fuselage parked with nine ground crew standing around the aircraft. There is a scaffold tower positioned beneath one of the port engines and part of the engine cowling has been removed.
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Notes on Norman Hamment's operations
List operations with notes from September 1942 to July 1944 on 61, 97 and 635 Squadrons. Mentions returning on three engines, operation losses, daylight operations, hit by anti-aircraft fire, pathfinder ops, flew with Guy Gibson, battle of the Ruhr,…
Squadron Leader John de Lacy Wooldridge
Half length image of an RAF pilot wearing battledress with pilot's brevet and medal ribbon, and peaked cap standing in front of an aircraft with nose art. Submitted with caption 'S/Ldr John de Lacy “Dim” Wooldridge standing by the side of a Mosquito,…
Aircrew and Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Top - three pilots wearing tunics in front of Lancaster with nose art. Submitted with caption 'W/Cdr Guy Gibson (centre), S/Ldr John Searby (left) and S/Ldr Peter Ward-Hunt (right) in front of 106 Sqn Lancaster ED593, "Admiral Prune II". Syerston,…
William Paul - RAAF general conduct sheet
Carries six stamps certifying no entries.
Douglas' account of his return to England
After completing 46 sorties Douglas is screened and describes his time in a transit camp and sailing back to England. Douglas also comments men he has served with, the state of hostilities and how he spent his leisure time on his immediate return.
Interview with Phillys Beech
Phyllis “Phyl” Beech joined the WAAF in March 1943, completing basic training before moving to London for meteorological instruction. After eight weeks learning to read cloud formations and wind patterns, she was posted to RAF Swinderby, a…
Sergeant Observer Killed
The death of Denis Alexander reported in a newspaper.
Killed on active service
Denis Alexander's death recorded in a newspaper article.
Sutton Airman's Death
A newspaper cutting recording the death of Denis Alexander.
4 Group battle course
46 airmen grouped in four rows. On the reverse Arthur's crew are identified.
Flight Lieutenant J P Whymark
Two head and shoulder portraits of Jack wearing his flying suit with helmet and goggles. On the reverse, 'Jack Whymark' 'F/Lt J.P. Whymark DSO DFC Mother says taken March 1943'.
Articles which may not be sent in next-of-kin parcels
A comprehensive list of items that must not be sent to prisoners of war. On the reverse is a list of items that can be sent.
E38 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar.43
One man lying on the sofa with another sat astride him with his fist raised. A man, dressed as a woman, stands to the right of the sofa. In the centre another man, dressed as a woman, wears a dressing gown. To the left a man, also wearing a dressing…
E39 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
A man, wearing a dressing gown, stands stage left. In the centre is a policeman and another man in a suit holding a man in a 'bald' wig. To the right is a man sat on a sofa accompanied by another man standing alongside. The painted backdrop is of a…
E37 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
One man laying on a sofa with another man sitting astride him holding his wrist on a stage. The set includes tables, chairs, standard lamps with a painted backdrop of windows and a painting.
E36 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar.43
A stage set in a lounge with desk, side tables, sofa and armchair. A man and a man, dressed as a woman, sit on the sofa. Another couple stand talking to another actor, dressed as a woman, sat at a desk.
E33 "For the love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
With a backdrop painted for a lounge the stage includes side tables, standard lamp and a sofa. Lounging on the sofa is a man in a suit and tie whose head is laying on the lap of a man dressed as a woman in trousers and shirt.
E32 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
Standing centre stage, a man wearing a suit is holding hands with a man, dressed as a woman, wearing a long, sleeveless dress. The backdrop is painted to include a window and a painting.
E31 "For the Love of Mike." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
A stage set of a lounge including a bookcase, sofa and side table. Sat on the arm of the sofa is an actor wearing jodhpurs and holding a riding whip. He is talking to a man wearing a suit and another actor, wearing a dress and jacket is standing…
E18 "Girls, Girls, Girls." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
Bride and groom actors standing centre stage front of an abstract painted backdrop. To the left are ten men dressed as bridesmaids with long dresses and holding bouquets. On the right are 12 men wearing evening dress.
E17 "Girls, Girls, Girls." Stalag Luft 3. Mar. 43
A man wearing a mackintosh holding hands with a man wearing a skirt, fur jacket and hat. To the left of the couple are six men wearing top hat and tails and, to the right, a further five men also in top hat and tails.