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Holwell Iron and Steel Works
A vertical aerial photograph of Holwell Iron & Steel Works at Asfordby Hill, near to the towns of Asfordby and Melton Mowbray. To the right of this photograph, the London, Midlands and Scott Railways (LMSR) connects the iron and steel works to the…
Northampton power station
Northampton Power Station near the River Nene. A coal-powered station with a stockpile nearby (top), closely connected to the Northampton to Bradford Railway Line and the River Nene. A concrete cooling tower can be seen in the centre of the…
RAF Swinderby
A vertical aerial photograph of RAF Swinderby. On the ground are twin engined aircraft. It is annotated '12 J1 B 16 OTU 6.11.42 F/5 -->RR159'.
Identification kindly provided by Richard Evans of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Identification kindly provided by Richard Evans of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Otmoor
Three vertical aerial photographs taken at night during training. The bombing range is identified as Otmoor Dumpster.
#1 is annotated 'N.Y4. (NT) 16 OTU 15.1.42 F/8 --> RR.59. Otmoor Dumpster'. On the reverse is handwritten 'Dempster 45 Course…
#1 is annotated 'N.Y4. (NT) 16 OTU 15.1.42 F/8 --> RR.59. Otmoor Dumpster'. On the reverse is handwritten 'Dempster 45 Course…
Bombing training
Two vertical aerial photographs taken during training. The first photo shows aircraft dispersal pans.
#1 is annotated '1 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#2 is annotated '2 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#1 is annotated '1 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#2 is annotated '2 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
Bombing training
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a training exercise. The image is low level with sheep visible, amongst farmland.
It is annotated ' Z2 D 16 0TU 23.1.43 F/5" --> RR97'
It is annotated ' Z2 D 16 0TU 23.1.43 F/5" --> RR97'
Northampton and Northampton power station
Five vertical aerial photographs of Northampton power station by the river Nene. Prominent is a cooling tower.
Number one. Cotton End area in Northampton, centred around Bridge Street. Landmarks include Saint Leonards Road with private…
Number one. Cotton End area in Northampton, centred around Bridge Street. Landmarks include Saint Leonards Road with private…
Mudflats
Two vertical aerial photographs of mudflats. There are numerous bomb craters. '120' is written on the centre left of the image. At the bottom is annotated '3 B.E. 16 OTU 3.2.43 f/5 --> RR173'. On the reverse is stamped 'AM Crown Copyright…
Goole docks
Two vertical aerial photographs of Goole docks. It is annotated '78QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137' and is stamped 'AM Crown Copyright Reserved' on the reverse.
The second is annotated '7 QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137'
The second is annotated '7 QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137'
Northampton
A series of three vertical aerial photographs Northampton. Becketts park, power station near river Nene, Northampton to Wellingborough railway line can be seen.
#1 is annotated '3 F.R. 16 OTU 29.1.43 F/5 --> RR141'. On the reverse is 'AM Crown…
#1 is annotated '3 F.R. 16 OTU 29.1.43 F/5 --> RR141'. On the reverse is 'AM Crown…
Ron Dewey
Ron, in sergeant's uniform, standing in his garden. Behind is an Austin 7 car.
The Churchyard of Horstel
Ten graves marked (in German) 'An Unknown English flyer'. On the reverse 'Friedhof Horstel The Churchyard of Horstel'.
Ron Dewey's Grave
A grave stone with Ron's name and number plus three other airmen. It is dated 13.5.43. On the reverse is written 'P404082' and stamped 'Re-Interred Reichsaw Mil Cem Plot XXIV Row H No 3-6 Coll'.
Five Airmen
Five airmen arranged in two rows. Buildings behind.
46 Course Bomb Aimers
13 airmen arranged in two rows. Each man has his name annotated on the photograph. Underneath is annotated '46 Course. Bomb Aimers'.
Ron Dewey and Audrey
Ron in Sergeant's uniform with his arm round Audrey.
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from the King
The letter offers sympathy on the loss of his son.
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from RAF Upper Heyford
The letter apologises in the delay in sending photographs.
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from his Wing Commander
The letter reports that Ron is missing.
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from George Joyce
George refers to Ron's grave. He has arranged for roses to be planted on the grave.
Some Memories of Ron Dewey
A short biography of Ron by his younger brother, Fred. The biography covers his schooling, and his love of photography and amateur radio, as well as his engagement to Audrey Ridgwell . He lost his life on his fifth operation after a short flying…
Ron Dewey's Log Book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R Dewey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 26 August 1942 to 13 May 1943 when he was listed as missing presumed dead. He was stationed at RAF Bobbington (also known as RAF Halfpenny Green), RAF Upper…
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from George Joyce
The letter refers to Ron's grave at Horstal. In the cemetery there are 16 graves of allied airmen but only two are named. The graves are very well looked after by the villagers.
Letter from Ron Dewey to his father
He apologises for not writing more often. He is now flying in Lancasters. He finds Wigsley a bit dull and Lincoln very quiet.
Letter from Ron Dewey to his father
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Ron apologises for shortage of letters but he has been busy during training. His exam results have been good.