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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-07-15"

MEdwardsAE2202190-161024-02.pdf
Lists 42 operations with dates, targets, aircraft, fuel, bomb loads, times and accounts of sortie for each one.

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo]440715.pdf
Alan writes thanking his parents for their later and newspapers. They have been for a long march in the sun and are suffering.

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PFilliputtiA16010056.jpg
An exchange of fire is taking place between soldiers and civilians in a mountainous area. A soldier and a civilian have been killed. A second civilian is running to hide behind a boulder.

Label reads “123”; signed by the author; caption reads…

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SSmithRW425992v20002-0001.jpg
Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Chalons-sur-Marne Railway Yards.

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-050002.jpg
A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.

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Dairy extracts by Flight Lieutenant Doug Hawker D.F.C., Arthur Dawson's pilot. The extracts record the main points of the crews' operations. Their first operation was to Juvisy on 18 April 1944, their last was to Bordeaux 10 August 1944, when they…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]440715.pdf
Writes that he had received parcel with laundry and complained about the stat of it. Says he had started flying and soloed. Catches up with news of friends. Comments that his bike was coming in very useful and that he had been to Hodnet with his…

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SChattertonJ159568v10566.jpg
Lists five crews at the top with the first stuck over the top left. The heading 'Cancelled' followed by six crews, duty crew and duty personnel.

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SKingEJ182986v10119.jpg
Four items, the first a title page, the second Edward's navigation plot, the third a print of the expected H2S return and fourth part of an official report on the operation. This gives the number of aircraft taking part and their group, a weather…

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ETrotterTCarrollBH890217.jpg
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.

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SPaulW423870v10031.jpg
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…

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PRobinsonHGM18030006.jpg
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…

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PBubbGJ16010057.jpg
Target photograph of Nevers railway yards. Flak burst or photoflash obscures middle of photograph. Railway sidings and three roundhouses can be seen together with main railway line running from lower left to top right surrounded by built-up areas and…

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LParkinsH1891679v1.pdf
The log book covers the training and operational career Sergeant Harry Parkins from 20 December 1943 to March 1954. He flew in Stirling, Lancaster, Anson, C-47, Lancastrian, Valetta, Lincoln. Harry Parkins flew 47 operations - 30 night operations and…

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LJonesTJ184141v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Tom Jones from 17 August 1943 to 27 August 1945. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Mildenhall, RAF Warboys, RAF Oakington, RAF…

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LAnsellHT1893553v1.pdf
The log book covers the training and operational duties of Flight Engineer Sergeant Harry Thomas Ansell, from 14 April 1944 to 24 May 1945. He trained at RAF Torquay, RAF St Athan, RAF Stockport and was stationed at RAF Wigsley, RAF Syerston, RAF…

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PHouriganM18030099.jpg
Target photograph of Villeneuve. Red dot right of centre. Centre mainly obscured by smoke and dust, area that is visible is urban, roads and structures visible. Captioned '8°F', '8B', '1297 Skell.14/15.7.44//NT.8" 6000' [arrow] 355° 0138 VILLENEUVE…

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PHouriganM18030111.jpg
Target photograph of Villeneuve. Urban area, no detail but larger roads and structures are visible. Some light streaks. Captioned '5°F', '7B', '1292 SKELL.14/15.7.44//NT(C)8" 7000' [arrow] 355° 0145 VILLENEUVE RD.U.1X1000.16X500.21secs.F/O DAVIS W.J.…

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LGodfreyCR1281391v10001.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Godfrey from 3 of February 1941 to 25 of September 1945 detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Aircraft flown were Dominie, Proctor, Wellington, Hampden,…

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LBaileyRH1588481v1.pdf
Flying log book for Ronald Bailey, flight engineer, covering the period from 5 May 1944 to 26 October 1946. Detailing his flying training operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF Wombelton, RAF Tholthorpe, RAF Lissett, RAF…

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LCannonHO1802390v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for H O Cannon (1802390) air gunner, covering the period from 29 December 1943 to 3 November 1944 and from 16 October 1952 to 8 October 1953. He was stationed at RAF Moffatt, RAF Qastina, RAF Tortorella,…

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LBrittRG1739520v1.pdf
Navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Ronald G Britt, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 26 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down, RAF Wymeswold, RAF…

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LAtkinsonA1042303v1.pdf
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Arthur Atkinson, wireless operator, covering the period from 28 April 1943 to 19 January 1946 and from 16 September 1950 to 30 September 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor…

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LHazeldenePV553414v1.pdf
Peter Hazeldene's air gunner’s flying log book covering the period from 28 August 1940 to 13 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh (4 BGS), RAF Upper Heyford (16 OTU), RAF…

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LMillerRB423155v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Miller, navigator, covering the period from 15 November 1942 to 10 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg, RAF Clyffe…

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