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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-06-26"

LBarryPG1535811v1.pdf
Patrick Barry’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23rd August 1942 until 17th August 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Training with No. 4 Air Gunners School, 19 Operational Training Unit and 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit.…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010001 WalshW.pdf
Willy Welsh’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 1st November 1942 until 3rd August 1943 when death was presumed. During this time trained as an air gunner. Attended No. 4 Air Gunnery School. Posted to 9 Squadron for operations.

Served at RAF…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010003.pdf
Sergeant Brewer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 28th April 1946. During this time trained as an air gunner and air bomber.
Trained in Canada at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 3 Air…

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-08.pdf
Research concerning 24 night time operations to Munich, Stuttgart, Essen, Duisburg, Essen, Kiel, Spezia, minelaying in the Baltic, Bochum. Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Oberhausen. The pilot was Pilot Officer Stan Slater, second pilot Sergeant RF Bayley…

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LFaircloughT1077120v2.pdf
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to September 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless operator/air gunner in…

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SThomsonGB1572977v30005.jpg
Made out for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters. Instructions on reverse

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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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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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NMartinWF191020-03.jpg
A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.

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SHowardHF1158144v10037.jpg
On the left an advertisement for a "Wings for Victory" fundraiser. On the left a review of "Love's a Luxury' performed by the Hambros Bank players and a flyer for the Chinnor "Wings for Victory" opening ceremony with the target being the cost of a…

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LShattockGF1317240v1.pdf
Geoffrey Shattock’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 19 December 1941 to 21 June 1946, detailing training and operations as a pilot and flying instructor, including post-war duties in Transport Command. He was stationed at: Souther Field Americus…

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MShattockGF1317240-180311-02.pdf
An account of the loss of Stirling BK767 compiled by Peter Rhebergen. It includes interviews with one of the two survivors, correspondence with the widow of the other and discussions with other surviving Stirling aircrew. There are accounts of the…

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EBurnsideJGBBurnsideKE430626.pdf
Catches up with mail and family news. Mother was in hospital and he would try and get pass to go and visit her. Discusses friends, leave and activities including going into Boston for meal which he did not like, preferred Horncastle. Mentions he had…

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MShawS1576142-200397-14.jpg
List 20 operations between 22 March 1943 and 17/18 August 1943 of Stanley Shaw's crew.

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LPerryWRP1317696v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book three, for W R Perry. Covering the period from 21 June 1943 to 30 May 1946. Detailing his operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Syerston, RAF Balderton, RAF…

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LPerryWRP1317696v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book two, for W R P Perry, covering the period from 27 April 1943 to 26 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF North…

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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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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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SGillK1438901v20023-0001.jpg
Gives personal details, dates of service as airman and recommended for commission 26/7/43. Lists postings for training and to 9 Squadron. Mustered as pilot, then observer and navigator.

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LPenswickJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J Penswick, air gunner, covering the period from 25 October 1942 to 19 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operation flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF North…

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EWeedenRCCartwrightI430625.jpg
Writes that he has been very busy with exams and will shortly start meteorology. Explains that exams will persist throughout his course. Continues with family matters and mentions letters he had received. Says he is spending most weekends with his…

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LEylesCW900473v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for C W Eyles, bomb aimer, covering the period from 9 July 1942 to 14 October 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Dumfries, RAF Abingdon, RAF…

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EBakerWTIrvinLL431117.jpg
Informs addressee that his that his son Sergeant Robert Baker is entitled to become a member of the club after baling out 25/26 June 1943. Asks to be send application details.

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LMitchellJEF550261v2.pdf
John Mitchell’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 12 October 1941 to 9 August 1948. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Kinloss (19 OTU), RAF Forres (19 OTU), RAF…

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LPageTJ183427v1.pdf
Thomas Page’s flight engineer’s flying log book covering the period from 4 January 1943 to 12 December 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as flight engineer and glider pilot. He was stationed at RAF St Athan (4 SoTT), RAF…

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