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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-09-02"
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Donald Cameron certificate of service and release
Give dates of service, type of commissions and promotions as well as dates of release. Submitted with caption 'Discharge papers and service record'.
William George Briley's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Wiliam George Briley, covering the period from 2 December 1943 to 24 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and communication flight duties. He was stationed at, East London, RAF…
Bologna
A vertical aerial photograph taken during bombing of Bologna. There are several small bomb explosions and anti-aircraft fire. The photograph is captioned '2044 TOR 1/2 Sep 44//NT F8" 10,000' -->240° 2143 BOLOGNA. M/Y R 8x500lbs 7x250lbs Mark III. 19…
Sam Saunders's flying log book
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as navigator 16 January 1941 to 9 January 1946. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg (6 AOS), RCAF MacDonald (3 B&GS), RCAF Rivers (1 ANS), RAF Harwell (15 OTU), RAF Shallufa (38 and 40 Squadrons), …
Eric Scott's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Eric Scott, bomb aimer, covering the period from 1 September 1942 to 4 January 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at RCAF Picton (31 Bombing &…
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.…
P R Taylor’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
P R Taylor’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 26 April 1943 to 25 October 1945, detailing training and operations as a Navigator (occasionally Bomb Aimer) in the Mediterranean area. Based at: Oudtshoorn (No. 45 Air School), George…
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…
Escape and evasion warning against giving information document
Fragments of document Intelligence School 9 entitled ‘Warning against giving Information about your escape or how you evaded capture’ Gives rules about safeguarding information. Signed by F/O CR Godfrey 146099 635 Squadron. Dated 2 September 1944.…
Letter to Dick Curnock from Ken
A letter to Dick from his friend, Ken asking him how he is and wishing him well.
Operational Navigational Log - Target Bologna
A navigational log prepared by Ted Neale
Award of Pathfinder Force Badge
A certificate awarded to AJ Tindall permanently awarding him the Pathfinder Badge.
Bologna Marshalling Yards
On the left page is a handwritten summary of an operation to the marshalling yards in Bologna, Italy.
On the righthand page is a target photograph taken on that operation. The central part is obscured by smoke and light but around this some roads…
On the righthand page is a target photograph taken on that operation. The central part is obscured by smoke and light but around this some roads…
Ferrara Marshalling Yards
A target photograph taken during an operation to the marshalling yards in Ferrara with supporting handwritten information. In the photograph smoke and glare obscures the marshalling yards in the left part of the image. Below there are numerous bomb…
57 Squadron Crew Record
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.
Sergeant Richard Wensley
Starts by stating that one of the most hazardous operations flown by bomber command were lone aircraft flying supplies to support resistance forces in occupied Europe. He recounts Richard Wensley's early life, joining ATC, training as a flight…