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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…
David Craven DFM
Two newspaper cuttings reporting that David Craven has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal mounted on an album page.
The medal ribbon and a head and shoulders photograph of David Craven in civilian clothes are mounted on the same page. …
The medal ribbon and a head and shoulders photograph of David Craven in civilian clothes are mounted on the same page. …
Victor Garland war service and 429 Squadron
Brief history of 429 Squadron (RCAF). Follows outline of Victor Garland wartime history including time in air training corps, training on Halifax, operations on 429 Squadron. Mentions some incidents while training and on operations. Mentions…
Lancaster and ground crew
Six airmen, three standing and three squatting down in front of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'H for Harry crew Nov 43'.
Additional information was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information was kindly provided by the donor.
H for Harry aircrew
Seven airmen, five standing two squatting, all under a bomber. Submitted with caption 'H for Harry Flight Crew R.W.Rush 2nd left rear Nov 43'.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Interview with Leslie Turner
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.
Letter to Alf Morrill from Sgt D Betts
Doug writes from North Africa. He has been in rest camp, despite not being ill. The food and standard of accommodation was good but he has now returned to his station base.
Conversation with Peter Langdon
Peter starts by recalling meeting a German air force officer who invited him and his family to Germany. He mentions a couple of films about Lancaster. He mentions he started on Hampdens and was then posted to 44 Squadron at RAF Waddington. He…
Luftpost Extrablatt
This special edition deals with the Moscow Conference between the United States, Great Britain and the Soviet Union. There is said to be a full consensus over a joint approach to military and political aspects both during the war and in the post-war…
William Redding recommendation for award
Recommendation for W Redding award of Distinguished Flying Medal signed by commander of 626 Squadron, the station commander of RAF Wickenby and the no 14 base commander. Includes a list of 30 operations.
Amendment list No 107 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages of recognition handbook of British aircraft tabbed national markings Europe with aircraft markings for British (service, civilian and India/Pacific), Eire, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France(friendly and Vichy), Germany, Greece,…
Amendment list No 106 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft with three axis diagrams and technical information on: Harvard, Hellcat 1, Dakota, Lockheed 14, Fortress II, Halifax I, II and V, Halifax III, Walrus, R-5 helicopter
Amendment list No 100 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages from Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft with pages containing three axis view diagrams of aircraft and printed technical information. Aircraft: Lysander, Spitfire V, Spitfire XII, Typhoon 1, Mitchell (B-25), Warwick Freighter,…
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Red Cross
The letter expresses delight that Les has arrived safely in the UK.
Letter to Les Pickford from Manchester Boy Scout Association
The author expresses delight that he has returned home.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from the British Prisoners of War Relatives Association
The author is delighted to hear that Les is safe.
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…
George Royall's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
George Royall's log book, detailing his RAF flying from September 1943 to November 1945. It records his training as an observer, gunner and bomb aimer, initially at 48 and 42 Air Schools in South Africa. It then records his flying training with 8…
List of Lancaster losses
A list of 129 Lancasters lost on 79 operations between September 1943 and April 1945. Target, date and aircraft tail numbers are listed in chronological order.
Lancasters issued to No. 166 squadron between September 1943 and April 1945
12 pages listing 204 aircraft that were flown by No. 166 Squadron. Six columns record each aircraft's registration number, the date received, where it came from, the code letters and details of it's loss or disposal. For some aircraft the number of…
Cirencester old grammarians in memorandum
Remembers Flight Sergeant Frederick Thomas Dunn who was killed in action November 1943 following an operation over Germany.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He is hoping to go on leave to New York. First he has exams. Their trip to Jasper was abandoned because the train was four hours late. They hitch hiked to Edson which was a backwoods town.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for her letters. He is about to go on another night flight. Previous practice bomb runs were considered successful. He is planning to visit Jasper National Park on his next leave.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
Their last flight was aborted due to poor weather. They stopped overnight and their engines were difficult to start the next day due to the cold. They have been issued with an emergency pack.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has a six week course to complete before returning to the UK. They have been doing 300 mile round trips using dead reckoning to drop a trial bomb.