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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…
Stanley Wareing’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book Two
Stanley Wareing’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 23rd January 1943 until 8th February 1953. The first entry in this log book is as a pilot with 28 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 57 Squadron for operations in February 1943. In April posted to 97…
Flight Sergeant David Craven DFM (755391)
A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…
Town pays respects to wartime air hero
A newspaper article paying tribute to David Craven's wartime service with 50 and 15 squadrons. The article was published on the day of his funeral, which was attended by members of the Air Gunners' Association.
Air Force Cross box, medal and letter
Seven photographs of Albert's Air Force Cross.
#1 AFC box.
#2 and 6 AFC in open box.
#3 AFC in open box with letter from the King.
#4 AFC.
#5 AFC (reverse)
#7 AFC
#8 AFC (reverse)
#1 AFC box.
#2 and 6 AFC in open box.
#3 AFC in open box with letter from the King.
#4 AFC.
#5 AFC (reverse)
#7 AFC
#8 AFC (reverse)
Albert Reeks’ Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Albert Reeks’ Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th May 1940 until 19th January 1949. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 12 Operational Training Unit.…
Trained at No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 12 Operational Training Unit.…
Interview with Harry Richardson
Harry describes his early life and operations on Wellingtons with 149 Squadron and then on Liberators in the Far East with 59 Squadron.
W J (Bill) Crimmin’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
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Bill Crimmin’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st January 1945 until 26th April 1946. During this time he flew as a pilot with the Bomber Command HQ Courier Flight.
Served at RAF Halton.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Oxford, Auster, Hornet Moth,…
Served at RAF Halton.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Oxford, Auster, Hornet Moth,…
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…
Dining room in officer's mess
Long tables set out for Christmas meal in dining room. On the reverse 'Officers mess Leeming Yorks
1945/46'.
1945/46'.
Two airmen
Two airmen with sleeping bags on the tailgate of a lorry. On the reverse '1945 aircrew'.
Park of wrecked vehicles
Many wrecked vehicles in a field with two trees. On the reverse 'Europe clean up' 1945/46'.
Airman on Halifax
An airman sitting on top of front fuselage of a Halifax. Nose art "Lift for Love" and female figure and four rows of operation tally symbols. On the reverse 'Lancaster (sic) at Leeming 1945 AL-L "Lift for Love" 429 Squadron P/O Doug "Punchy"…
Three airmen
Two airmen with sleeping bags on tailgate of two lorries. A third man is lying on the ground below them. On the reverse '1945, aircrew in Europe'.
Wrecked vehicle
Front view of wrecked vehicle. On the reverse 'Europe clean up 1945/46'.
Airmen and Halifax
An airmen wearing flying clothes standing on the ground in front of a Halifax. Another airman perched on top of fuselage. On the reverse '"Punchy" Williams and "Rubber Boots" Schurman, 429 Squadron RCAF, P/O Doug Williams and Don Schurman (W/Op)…
MT yard RAF Leeming
View over motor transport yard and other station buildings covered in snow. On the revere 'Leeming Yorks 1945'.
MT yard RAF Leeming
View over the motor transport yard and other station buildings. On the reverse 'Leeming Yorks 1945'.
Two airmen looking out of window
Two airmen in shirtsleeves looking out of a window. On the reverse '429 Squadron 1944/45, Doug Schurman and G Russell Morey (Russ)'.
Airman on motorbike
An airman wearing battledress with brevet astride a Triumph WD (War Department) motorcycle with Nissen huts in the background. On the reverse '1945, Leeming 429 RCAF, G R Morey Russell/Russ'.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
BAFO wrecked vehicle
Front quarter view of a BAFO wrecked vehicle with garages in the background. On the reverse 'clean up Europe 1945/46'.
Wrecked vehicle
Front view of wrecked vehicle with garages in the background. On the reverse 'bomb damage 1945 Leeming (crossed out) or Belgium 1946'.
Neue Artilleriekaserne Bahrenfeld
Street with multi-storey buildings either side. On the reverse 'Europe clean up, Belgium or Germany 1945/46'.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Rijksarchief Arnhem
Road running up from bottom with single black car. Destroyed buildings either side with gutted Rijksarchief. People in street. On the reverse 'Somewhere in Belgium or Germany [sic], post war 1945/46'.
Identification kindly provided by Frank…
Identification kindly provided by Frank…