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Harry Robinson's commemorative scroll
A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.
The log book entry
Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…
Snippet of information
Copy letter to E A Munday, as sent to Harry's daughter, thanking him for providing information as to the reason for two Air Ministry telegrams being issued in 1944.
Ancerville
First hand account of the crash site of Lancaster PA984 by the keeper of the forest into which the aircraft crashed. He provides Harry's wife, Dorothy, with details of two survivors and items retrieved from the aircraft by locals. He offers his…
Maurice James Blower’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Maurice Blower’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th June 1942 until 12th December 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Training as an air gunner started at No. 45 Air School in South Africa, and…
Silk handkerchief
In one corner the date '15.7.1944' has been embroidered. This is the date that Harry died when Lancaster PA984 was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France.
Dorothy and Beverly Robinson
Dorothy, wearing Harry's D.F.C. sits holding daughter Beverly. Next to them is a photograph of Harry who was killed when his Lancaster was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France. On reverse, 'Dorothy & Beverly prior to their trip to Australia…
Ancerville cemetery
Views of wooden crosses in the cemetery where five casualties of Lancaster PA984 are buried.
Flying Officer H.G.M. Robinson D.F.C.'s headstone
Harry's headstone including the emblem of the Royal Australian Air Force, his dates and the citation 'Always in our hearts, your loving wife Dorothy and daughter Beverley'.
Headstones
Headstones marking the graves of five casualties of Lancaster PA984. From left: Flight Lieutenant H G M Robinson D.F.C.; Flying Officer F Holbrook D.F.C.; Flying Officer H Coker; Flying Officer F J Lockwood D.F.C. and Flying Officer D D Platana. The…
Five graves
Five wooden crosses mark the burials of Harry and four of his crew members following the crash of Lancaster PA984. Reverse, stamped ' Air Ministry photographic section 29 Queen Anne's gate No. A.M.P.S 2924, 23.4.45. Crown Copyright Reserved' and…
Wreckage
The wreckage of Lancaster PA984 in which Harry and five other crew members died. Four men are standing next to the site.
Internment
Five coffins rest on the ground with a crowd of people looking on.
Ancerville
Aerial view of a town with terracotta tiled roofs and forest beyond. An 'X' is marked on the horizon above the forest identifying where Lancaster PA984 crashed. On reverse, 'X There is the place where the aircraft fell down in the forest'.
Momentos
Items associated with Harry Robinson's family and service career.
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
Harry George Mason Robinson's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…
W J (Bill) Crimmin’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
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Bill Crimmin’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 19th June 1941 until 29th December 1944. During this time he trained as a pilot.
Training started at No. 4 British Flying Training School in Phoenix, Arizona. This continued at No. 3 Service Flying…
Training started at No. 4 British Flying Training School in Phoenix, Arizona. This continued at No. 3 Service Flying…
Leslie Silver's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L H Silver, flight engineer, covering the period from 2 February 1944 to 8 January 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed…
S E L Stephens’ Flying Log Book
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S Stephens’ Flying Log Book from July 1943 until 9th December 1944. During this time trained as a bomb aimer. Trained at No. 3 (Observer) Advanced Flying Unit, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing…
Letter from air ministry (P.4.cas) to officer commanding No 1 missing research and enquiry unit- casualty enquiry
List aircraft and crews of Lancaster reported missing from operations on nigh 15/16 July 1944. Includes Billy Paul's Lancaster. Quotes report from Gendarmerie National at Azy-le-Rideau that two aircraft had crashes as a result of a collision.…
Letter from No 1 MR & E Unit RAF British Force in France to Air Ministry P4 Cas
Results of investigation and findings of mid air collision between two Lancaster which crashed at Marnay in Commune of Lignières-de-Touraine, France. Details recovery of bodies and identity discs by German and French authorities. Covers burial of…
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.
Memorial stone and flags
Memorial stone erected in memory of the allied aicrews who collided above the village of Lignières-de-Touraine on 15 July 1944. Plaque in front of fence with vegetable garden behind. French colours, Canadian, British and Australian flags.…
William Taylor's prisoner of war record
Identity card with personal details, description and fingerprint.
William Taylor's prisoner of war record
Identity card with descriptive details and one head and shoulders photograph of William Taylor. The face of the card is annotated in handwriting with Taylor's name and also the word 'Luckenwalde'.