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Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
1000 RAF Bombers Back Up the Army
A newspaper cutting referring to the first daylight 1000 bomber operations. Chris Scrimshaw took part in this attack. It is annotated 'Dad'.
199 Squadron crest
Design for the 199 Squadron crest showing colours and the moto 'Let tyrants tremble'.
342 Lorraine Squadron
Photograph 1 is of a group of French airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Nissen hut. Captioned '342 Sqd Lorraine (Free French) R.A.F. Hartford Bridge.'
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
500 Day Bombers Pound Vienna as Stuttgart Burns
A newspaper cutting with reports on USAAF and RAF operations. On the reverse is general news.
99 Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen in tropical uniform lines up on dispersal with palm trees in the background. On the left part of a Wellington. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn line-up Jessore July '44 [Chota Ray via Norman Didwell]'. Additional information…
A F Hill’s flying log book extract
Flying log book extract for A F Hill, navigator, covering the period from 13 April 1944 to 7 August 1944 when he was missing on operations. He was stationed at RAF Warboys and RAF Little Staughton. Aircraft flown in was Lancaster. He flew a total of…
Seven airmen in a field
Four airmen sitting in front and three standing behind. All are wearing battledress and side caps. In the background trees. On the reverse 'A Squad, 60 Course, No 4 A.G.S., RAF Morpeth, Northumberland,' signatures 4.)[....], 5.) R Dunn, 2.) J T…
Air alarms log 21 June 1944 to 03 July 1944
Covers a time frame of two weeks: alarms are reported nearly every day.
Bill Ryan's crew at Waddington 467 Squadron July 1944
Six aircrew are standing next to a Lancaster with bomb bay open, with five of them wearing parachutes, with the pilot standing on the left. Two aircrew are wearing peaked caps, two are wearing side caps and one of them in the middle is wearing…
Alan Edgar's Operations
A list of 34 operations undertaken by Alan Edgar.
Alec Pyle's Operational Flight Records
The records were extracted from those kept at Kew.
Alto-Cumulus over Stradishall
A cloudscape of alto-cumulus clouds on a windy day over Stradishall. In the foreground is a hangar with a fully extended windsock.
Annotated Chart of Western Europe
A map of Western Europe marked with the location of bombing operations. Titled 'First Tour - 10th May to 14th August, 1944'.
Within a compass rose is a key to the symbols used on the map.
Within a compass rose is a key to the symbols used on the map.
Arthur Tindall's service and operations
A list of aircraft, operations and details of each operation undertaken by Arthur Tindall.
Award for the Best Night Photographs July 44
A certificate awarding Sergeant Bird and crew the best night photographs for July 1944. The artwork comprises the outline of a Wellington, Flak bursts, searchlights and bomb explosions. It is signed by a Squadron Leader.
Bill Eyles service history
Gives key dates of Bill's career from enlistment until his demob in February 1946.
Blyton from the air
Partial cloud cover, no ground detail visible. Blyton from mid upper Halifax, early July 1944 when at 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Chris Scrimshaw
Two identical images of Chris standing with one leg resting on a brick ledge. On the front 'Pilot Off. July 1944' and on the reverse 'Chris Scrimshaw'.
Clearance certificate
Clearance from various station and squadron sections for Flight Sergeant William Paul of 467 Squadron. Notes missing from operations 14/16 July 1944.
Commemoration 5 Mai 2010
The commemoration covers Jack Marsden's escape in June 1944, assisted by villagers from Courboin. A second part of the commemoration is a tale about Gaston Charruet who was caught by the Germans for assisting a British airman as witnessed by a child…
Deutsch fur Britische Kriegsgefangene
The covers and foreword page of a book on learning German.
Donges Oil Refinery, France
Two reconnaissance photographs of the Donges oil refinery, near Nantes in France before and after the bombing operations.
The photographs were released for publication in newspapers.
The second photograph shows extensive damage with many buildings,…
The photographs were released for publication in newspapers.
The second photograph shows extensive damage with many buildings,…
Edward King's RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Edward J King’s Navigator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 30 January 1942 to 18 May 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Navigator. He was stationed at RAF Prestwick (3 RS), RAF Wrexham and RAF Honiley (96 Squadron), RAF…