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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-05-23"

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List of 20 operations from may to August 1943 and list of crew members that he flew with. Notes one crew member subsequently killed in action and another survived a bad crash.

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Writes that he is receiving a constant flow of mail. States he would be at his current location for 12 weeks. Says it is a good station with plenty of hard work but weekend off and a 48 hour pass every month. Describes Toronto city and mentions…

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SBrennanJ1210913v20003-0008.pdf
Wording for a lecture entitled "Press On". Covers the history of Jack's life and career in the RAF throughout the war

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LBrennanJ1210913v1.pdf
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying log book for J Brennan, wireless operator / air gunner covering the period from 13 November 1942 to 16 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructing and transport duties. He was…

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LBabbageG1613415v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air gunner’s and air bomber’s flying log book for G Babbage, air gunner, covering the period from 15 December 1942 to 8 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormey Down, RAF Riccall,…

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MTownsleyH994575-180615-02.pdf
While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history. His pilots on operations were Pilot…

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LGuyanS1551813v1.pdf
S Guyans’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period 24 January 1943 to 17 Mar 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 [O] AFU), RAF Marham (1483 Gunnery Flight), RAF Waterbeach…

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SGillK1438901v20029.pdf
Mentions training in Canada and qualified at navigator. List training on Wellington and one operational flight while at operational training unit at RAF North Luffenham December 1942 - March 1943. Continues to list training on Halifax and Lancaster…

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LGillK1438901v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for K Gill, navigator, covering the period from 17 May 1942 to 21 March 1945 when he was missing on operations. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…

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LRichardsonF146443v2.1.pdf
Pilots flying log book 2 for F J Richardson, covering the period from 3 March 1943 to 8 October 1945. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Langar, RAF Ossington, RAF Church Broughton, RAF…

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SGillK1438901v40007.pdf
Joined 18 June 1941. Trained as navigator in Canada. After operational and conversions training in England during which he flew two operations. He was posted to 9 Squadron at RAF Bardney where he flew 25 operations which are listed. After a tour as a…

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LDellowJA1391826v2.pdf
J A Dellow’s Air Bomber’s Flying Log Book covering the period 1 August 1942 to 28 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air bomber. He was stationed at RCAF Picton 31 B&GS), RCAF Mount Hope (33 ANS), RAF Kinloss/Forres…

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BShakespeareHEShakespeareHEv1.pdf
Harry Shakespeare's travelogue covering a train trip from San Francisco to New York via Sacramento Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, Cleveland. Harry notes that facilities and infrastructure as superior to that of anything in Australia. He praises…

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SWhittakerH186316v20001.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Ken Calton, flight engineer, covering the period from 27 March 1943 to 4 October 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He…

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LKethroR156044v1.pdf
Rowland Kethro’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 17 May 1942 until 4 August 1945. Training at No. 6 B&G School, 16 OTU and 1660 CU. Posted to 44 Squadron for operations. Further postings to 1654 CU, IAAS Manby, 5 LFS, CGS. Second tour of…

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On the left, under a label 'Wings for Victory', a cartoon strip highlighting the air routes uniting the allied nations with a drawing of Winston Churchill at the controls of an aircraft.
A list of engagements.
Henry, in costume, standing with a…

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SHowardHF1158144v10027.jpg
On the left a flyer for a £60,000 fundraiser for 12 hurricanes with the Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Keyes, as the speaker.
On the right an advertisement for a variety show with the proceeds going to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and a…

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MHarveyA200708-111201-01.pdf
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.

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LDennettGJ1195401v1.pdf
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…

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LLaneEO402057v1.pdf
Royal Australian Air Force flying log book for Ernest 'Cappy' Olaf Lane covering the period 30 April 1940 to 15 October 1944 detailing his training and operations flown. Cappy flew 51 operations, 18 as second pilot to Sergeant Lewis, Sergeant…

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LLaneEO402057v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Ernest 'Cappy' Olaf Lane covering the period 1 May 1943 to 28 January 1945 detailing his time with 460 Squadron and operations flown. Cappy flew 22 night time operations as pilot, all in a Lancaster. The targets were Essen,…

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A group of 17 men and women ready for a picnic. The airmen are wearing brevets.
There is a second image of the same group.
In Bob's memoirs he explains 'On a Sunday hike with the Twentieth Century Fox club. Alice Grosco (Organiser) at left in front…

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The telegram congratulates him from Coningsby and Woodhall.

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The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-01.pdf
This is a handwritten record book for 9 Squadron from 14/15 April 1943 to 10/11 November 1943.

For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.

The last…

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