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Bombers bound for Bavarian targets are attacked by anti-aircraft fire over Grado
Four aircraft have been coned by searchlights amidst scattered bursts of anti-aircraft fire. The countryside is an indistinct mass of darkness, save for the yellow of the searchlights. Label reads “136”; signed by the author; caption reads “Caption…
Reg Woolgar's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Reg Woolgar from 29 November 1940 to 21 July 1947. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Yatesbury, RAF West Freugh, RAF Upper Heyford,…
Oliver Gomersal's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Oliver Gomersal from 17 September 1943 to 7 November 1944. He trained as a navigator in Great Britain and in South Africa and was stationed in East Africa and Yemen with 621 Squadron.…
H O Cannon’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
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,…
Ronald G Britt’s navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
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…
K Watson’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Flight Sergeant K. Watson’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 5th October 1943 to 23rd December 1953, detailing training and operations as a Flight Engineer. Also includes post-war duties with Coastal Command. He…
Harold Richards’ South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book
South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book for H J Richards, navigator, covering the period from 9 March 1943 to 10 August 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post war duties with Empire Air Armament School. He…
J H Bird’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for J H Bird, covering the period from 29 March 1943 to 24 August 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Induna, RAF Kumalo, RAF Gianaclis, RAF Peplow, and Italy.…
William Fisher Martin’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book
William Martin’s Flying Log Book as Air Navigator from 27th November 1942 until 27th June 1946. Trained as a navigator at No. 1 CNS Rivers, Canada,. Posted to Scotland to 4 AFU in 1943. Further training in 1660 and 1654 CUs. Posted for operations to…
Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book. Two
Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 4th January 1944 until 31st January 1945. Posted to 311 Ferry Training Unit as a wireless operator. In February 1944 operational posting to 40 Squadron in Italy where he became Signals…
Idwal Davies’ Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot
Idwal Davies’ Flying Log Book as a Bomb Aimer from 5th March 1943 until 1st August 1946. Air Bomber and Air Gunner training at 31 Bombing and Gunnery School followed by 33 Air Navigation School. Posted to 2 Advanced Flying Unit in July 1943 and then…
Serpiolle
A vertical aerial photograph of hilly terrain north of Serpiolle. The Florence-Faenza railway is partly visible in the lower-right corner. Captioned '3108 12PR/B-207 3PC 20th August 1944/0910/F24"/20,000'.'. Identification kindly provided by Dave…
Pian di Mugnone
Vertical aerial photograph of a hilly terrain east of Pian di Mugnone and Fiesole, centered around the intersection of Strada Provinciale 54 with Strada Provinciale 55. Captioned: '4036 12 PRB 207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24.…
Fiesole
Vertical aerial photograph of Fiesole with caption '4038 12 PRB207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24.20.000'.'.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Peretola airfield
Vertical aerial photograph with caption '4074 12PRB207.3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24. 20.000'.'. A runway is visible on the right side of the image. There are three rows of bomb craters across the runway and several craters in the fields adjacent…
Calenzano
Vertical aerial photograph of Calenzano Alto with the Torrente Marina. Captioned '4132 12PR/B-207 3PG 20th August 1944/0910/F24"/20,000'.'.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Prato
Vertical aerial photograph of the south eastern corner of the City of Prato, Tuscany, Italy. Captioned '4130 12PR/B-207 3PG 20th August 1944/0910/F24"/20,000'.'. Bomb craters are visible in the fields on the right side of the image.
River Arno
Vertical aerial photograph with caption '3056 12 PRB207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944.,09.10. F/24. 20,000'.'.
The river Arno and railway run parallel from the top to the bottom of the image. The village on the left is Lastra a Signa, the part village top…
The river Arno and railway run parallel from the top to the bottom of the image. The village on the left is Lastra a Signa, the part village top…
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th August 1943 until 18th August 1945. During this time trained as a navigator, bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
A miraculous escape from certain death in WWII.
An account of operation as Pathfinder against German naval and submarine base at Kiel when his aircraft was shot down by a night-fighter, causing the aircraft to break in two. He and three other survivors were taken prisoners of war and sent to…
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of three letters which were first for two months. Glad baby is well and will be glad when he gets photographs. Says he is in another camp, the third in a month. Hopes he will stay there but should be in another camp as he has been…
Bomb aimers briefing 20 August 1944 - Brest Docks
Shows a single bomb load for operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings as well as other details. Page is struck through and annotated 'Scrubbed'.
Bill Eyles recommendation for award of the Distinguished Flying Medal
States Flight Sergeant Charles William Eyles was Master Bomber and visual marker and was reliable and accurate. Participated in 51 attacks by day and night against heavily defended targets. Provides other accolades.
St Valentin
A target photograph for an operation to St. Valentin AFV and Tank Factory in Austria. Light trails and smoke obscure most of the ground but some roads are visible. It is annotated 'A5' and captioned:
'1678. FOG .20/21 AUG 1944. // NT. F8. 10400'. →…
'1678. FOG .20/21 AUG 1944. // NT. F8. 10400'. →…