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A booklet with information on starting and operating Derwent jet engines.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

RAF Form 856 issued to Ernie covering his service in the RAF. His DFM is listed and other medals.

Navigator’s, air bomber's and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Harris, flight engineer covering the period from 26 July 1943 to 4 March 1945. Detailing his final training, two-tour operations and instructor flights. He was stationed at RAF…

He thanks he for sending a letter and a photograph of her daughter, Daphne. He talks about the investiture at Buckingham Palace.

The letter thanks her for their Christmas Card. He includes a photograph of his granddaughter, explaining that her father is serving in Italy.

Air to air photograph of three Lancasters flying above clouds. They are marked with 'GI', the squadron code for 622.

Seven airmen under the nose of their aircraft.

A newspaper article about Ernie's award of a DFM.

Half of a ticket for an investiture at the Palace.

The slip refers to Ernie's Distinguished Flying Medal, Handwritten on it is 'Leave to be brought forward AID 14/2/45 to 23.59 20/2/45 '

A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation.

The extract refers to Ernie Harris and his service as a flight engineer.

The message congratulates him on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal

The telegram tells her not to send his laundry since he is coming home.