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A rear admiral inspects RAF officers
A rear admiral in uniform carrying a stick and accompanied by an RAF flight lieutenant inspects the front rank of a parade of RAF servicemen.
Albert Ball crash site marker
Stone tablet in field noting that Captain Albert Ball fell on this spot fighting gloriously 7th May 1917. A gentleman wearing suit stands behind stone. On the reverse 'A Ball UC'.
Albert Ball's grave
Grave of Captain Albert Ball VC DSO MC in cemetery surrounded by other graves.
An air vice marshal presenting sword to cadet
An RAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap is handing a ceremonial sword to a sergeant wearing tunic and side cap. Another officer behind the air commodore looks on. In the background a grandstand with spectators. On the…
Avro 504A Biplane upside down in pond
A biplane A857[?] upside down with tail in a pond with top wing on bank. Two servicemen look on from the right. In the background wooden buildings.
C Ball
Three quarter length portrait of a Royal Flying Corps pilot wearing tunic, sam brow belt, side cap and holding a swagger stick. On the reverse 'C Ball'.
Cadets looking at officer holding aircraft propeller
A group of young men (cadets) in RAF uniform looking at an officer holding the propeller of a single engine aircraft while a warrant officer looks on. On the reverse 'Wing Commander Ball ATC'.
Civil Defence certificate
Certifies that Joan Marie Mitchell completed training in welfare and homeless.
Corporal cadet
Full length portrait of a young man wearing uniform tunic and side cap. On the reverse 'Walter'.
Cyril Ball
A man wearing dark overcoat sitting on a Matchless G3 motorbike. In the background a brick wall. On the reverse ' C Ball'.
Elliot ATC
A full length portrait of a man wearing uniform tunic with observer brevet and side cap standing in front of steps to pavilion like building. On the reverse 'Elliot ATC'.
First Operation
John Mitchell describes events during his first operation to drop leaflets on the Rhur. After engine failure they force crash landed in a field in France. They were gathered by French Gendarmes and flown back to England three days later. In addition…
Five air force officers and five civilians
Five air force officers wearing uniform tunic and peaked caps (centre officer is an air commodore) lined up on a curb with four civilians, two women and two men, all wearing coats and hats. Behind them four other men with building in the background.
Five aircrew climbing aboard a Whitley
Five aircrew lined up with the first halfway up the nose ladder of a Whitley. On the reverse 'Whitley III, 58 Squadron Linton on Ouse 1939. Left to right, Sgt Drew Eng, Sgt Jesse gunner, Sgt Mitchell radio, P/O P Oniel pilot first, P/O Russell pilot…
Five men at award ceremony
A group captain (with pilot's brevet) is standing at a table presenting a trophy to a sergeant while two other officers sitting to the left look on. All are wearing uniform tunic.
Five RAF officers and a civilian
A group of five RAF officers four wearing uniform tunics and the last an overcoat accompany a civilian with overcoat, bowler hat and umbrella all walking toward camera. The officer second from the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse…
Four officers
Four RAF officers standing in line all wearing uniform tunic and side caps. Two have pilot's brevet and a third an observer brevet. In the background a building with a ladder.
Greeting line
A young girl shaking hands with a Sherriff with a line of men and women waiting in line to be greeted. Taken place inside a wood panelled room. On the reverse 'Joan, Celia, Sheriff Ball'.
Group of dignitaries at party
Two RAF officers, wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, two men wearing civilian suits with mayoral chains and two ladies standing with cups of tea. In the background a crowd of other people. On the reverse a handwritten note.
Group of officers and civilians
Three military officers wearing uniform tunic amongst a group of civilian men wearing overcoats and hats, standing in three rows with a pavilion type building in the background.
Group of twelve dignitaries on a platform
RAF and other military officers as well as civilians including one with mayoral chains standing on a platform decorated with union and Australian flags. In the background multi-story city buildings. On the reverse 'Rear Admiral Allen, the Lord Mayor…
Guy Gibson awarding trophy
Guy Gibson handing silver trophy to a flying officer while another servicemen looks on. On the reverse 'Guy Gibson'.
Inspection party
A group of four RAF three officers wearing uniform tunic and side caps, led by an air commodore, wearing greatcoat and peaked cap walking in front of front rank of a parade of civilian young men.
John Mitchell - list of operations 1939-1940
Flight Sergeant wireless operator on 58 Squadron at RAF Linton-on-Ouze flying Whitley III. First operation to Ruhr to drop leaflets and crash landed in France on the way back. Other operations were convoy patrol and bombing in France, Netherlands,…
John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.