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Postcard from Tony to Douglas
Tony thanks Douglas for his letter. He gives his news saying he has little power of concentration but manages to overcome boredom and wishes Douglas 'happy landings'.
Kassel flooded
A view of the centre of Kassel, flooded after the breaching of the dams.
On the reverse 'Approx 1000 ft to left of Orangie, flooded Hessen Kampfbahn sportsfield. 18 May 43. Houses and factories in background destroyed 3 Oct 43 raid'.
On the reverse 'Approx 1000 ft to left of Orangie, flooded Hessen Kampfbahn sportsfield. 18 May 43. Houses and factories in background destroyed 3 Oct 43 raid'.
Edersee dam breached
A photograph taken not long after the breaching of the Edersee dam.
Advanced flying training school signatures and photograph
Signatures and hometowns of Americans associated with advanced flying training school, Moody field, Valdosta Georgia February 1943. Bottom left a photograph of a serviceman wearing khaki uniform and peaked cap captioned 'rack em back, a/c John C…
Note on Frederick Sawyer's service career
Note on Fred's service career.
61 Squadron group photo
A large group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Lancaster.
On the reverse is a list of the 102 men with some of their names.
On a separate sheet is the same list.
On a third sheet is a list with some of the missing names.
On the reverse is a list of the 102 men with some of their names.
On a separate sheet is the same list.
On a third sheet is a list with some of the missing names.
Sorpe Dam
Vertical aerial photograph of Sorpe Dam with the caption 'Pre-raid photograph of the Sorpe Dam used to check water levels before The Dambuster raid on 16th/17th May 1943'.
"B" Flight, "2" Squadron No 14 ITW
A group of trainee airmen arranged on the steps of a hotel. On the reverse are the details.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
Transcript of interview with Warrant Officer Lesley Francis
Transcript of interview with Les Francis, who flew as a Mosquito navigator with Alan Gwilliam in the Far East. He covers his training and posting to India and, eventually, Burma. He relates flying experience in Burma on 47 Squadron. He provides…
Ten trainee air gunners
Ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown. Also 'Taken May 1943'.
Doug Box in flying kit
A full length portrait of Doug in flying kit standing in front of a nissen hut. On the reverse 'Love Doug xx May 1943 Taken just after a trip'.
From the Fuhrer's Speech
From the Führer’s speech
In Hitler’s speech to the Reichstag on 19th July 1940, he appeals to England to avert its destruction and end the war. He asserts the Axis’s power and indefinite supplies through occupied Europe. He believes that the arms…
In Hitler’s speech to the Reichstag on 19th July 1940, he appeals to England to avert its destruction and end the war. He asserts the Axis’s power and indefinite supplies through occupied Europe. He believes that the arms…
Amendment list No 99 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft. Photographs from several aspects and aircraft data on the Brewster Bermuda 1 (double cyclone), Spitfire VII (Merlin), P47 Thunderbolt (double Wasp), Mosquito IV (Merin)
Seven Airmen
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the nose of Lancaster, S for Sugar.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He received a record number of letters last week - four. Parcels have arrived. He is in good health.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received 200 cigarettes and a half pound of tobacco, also four letters. They still have the gramophone and a play for entertainment and football. Weather is good.
Bernard Ross' observers and air gunners flying log book
Bernard Ross’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 05 of April 1943 to 22 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU), RAF Seighford (30 OTU), RAF Thruxton…
No 166 Squadron history
A three-page potted account of the squadron's history.
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes about her cycling.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that he has received several letters on the same day. He is working as a sorter in the camp post office.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that his time at Moncton is nearly finished and he will be moving to St John.
Registered numbers and squadron letters (& fate) of Manchester & Lancasters flown
List one Manchester and 10 Lancasters at RAF Wigsley May - June 1943. On 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston and RAF Metheringham between June 1943 and February 1944, lists 16 Lancasters. At No 5 Lancaster Finishing School between February and November 1944…
Recommendation for non-immediate award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Made out for Pilot Officer William Roy Peter Perry. Narrative mentions completed 20 operations, showing outstanding skill and determination. Skilful airmanship enabled gunner to shoot down enemy fighter. Twice had to recover aircraft on three engine…
EW Cropper Flying Log Sheet
A record of EW Cropper's first flights on Tiger Moths.
Harry Winter
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing battledress with signallers brevet and side cap. Submitted with title 'Harry Winter May 1943'.