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The Diary of a Flight Engineer in the Second World War (Don Gray)
Don's autobiography begins with him leaving school and starting a correspondence course in aeronautical engineering. Although he wanted to be a pilot, the RAF persuaded him that a flight engineer doubled as a second pilot.
Letter to Don Gray
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The letter offers him heartiest congratulations.
Letter to Don Gray
He offers sincere congratulations on his award.
Letter to Don Gray
The letter is Don's promotion to T/W/O.
Telegram to Don Gray
The telegram asks if he needs money or clothes.
Telegram to Don Gray
Heartiest congratulations from his Uncle and Aunt.
Telegram to Don Gray
The telegram offers congratulations.
Letter to Don Gray
He offers congratulations to Don.
Letter to Don Gray
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His fellow crew member hopes that he becomes operational again.
Don Gray's RAFVR Notice Paper
RAF Form 2168 completed by Don when he joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
No 1 Group Bomber Command RAF Roll of Honour 1939-1945
No 1 Group's Roll of Honour.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Dan Cullen and crew
Three photographs of seven airmen standing in front of Nissen huts.
In the second photograph they are lined up in height order. On the reverse each man and his position are named.
In the third photograph each man's name and position is annotated.
In the second photograph they are lined up in height order. On the reverse each man and his position are named.
In the third photograph each man's name and position is annotated.
Flight Sergeant WH Grey
WH Grey standing at the tail of a Lancaster.
On the reverse 'Bill 4[circled] F/S WH Grey Sydney Navigator Donald Gray'.
On the reverse 'Bill 4[circled] F/S WH Grey Sydney Navigator Donald Gray'.
Pilot Dan Cullen
Dan Cullen looking out of the cockpit of his Lancaster. On the nose is a 'Z' and a cartoon rabbit holding a bomb. On the reverse 'Pilot Dan Cullen in Lancaster E2 Easy'.
Bill Grey and Arthur Robinson (Robbie)
The two airmen are sitting on the starboard inner engine of their Lancaster. On the reverse 'Bill & Robbie Donald Gray'. A hangar is in the background.
Flight Sergeant Colin Wheatley
Colin is standing in front of a small brick building. His name is written on the margin at the front. On the reverse 'Colin F/S CH Wheatley Brisbane mid-upper'.
Flight Sergeant S A Robinson
Robbie is standing wearing his full flying kit including Sidcot suit, boots, helmet and oxygen mask. On the reverse 'Robbie F/S A Robinson Boston, Lincs Bomb Aimer'.
Five Airmen
Two identical photographs of five airmen standing outside a Nissen hut.
On the reverse of each image the men and their position are listed.
On the reverse of each image the men and their position are listed.
Five Airmen
Five airmen standing in the snow. Behind are brick buildings. On the reverse 'L-R Robbie, Ian, Ross, Dan, Bill'. Hangars can be seen in the background.
Caen
A target photograph taken on an operation to Caen.A cluster of Target Indicators can be seen to the left of centre and some roads can be seen around them.It is captioned: '5551.BIN. 7.7.'44 //8" 3000' → 163 º 2151 CAEN. C. 11 x 1000. 4 x 500 c21 SECS…
Ligescourt
A target photograph taken during an operation to Ligescourt in N France. The centre of the image is obscured by smoke but the pattern of surrounding fields and roads is visible. In the lower left corner, several bomb craters can be seen. The…
Former Airmen, Ground Crew and WAAFs Grouped in front of a Lancaster
A large group of men and women arranged in front of a Lancaster. On the reverse is a RAF Crown Copyright stamp with 'Binbrook 27 Aug 1982' and handwritten 'A Reunion'.
460 Squadron Memorial Dedication Ceremony, Binbrook
A large group of veterans and spectators seen from the air at a ceremony at the 460 squadron memorial. On the reverse 'Dedication of 460 Squadron Memorial, Binbrook'.
Group Captain Hughie Edwards VC, Wing Commander Keith Douglas with Vic Neal and Crew
Seven airmen under their Lancaster. On the reverse 'Group Capt Hughie Edwards VC (second from the right) and Wing Commander Keith Douglas (later killed) with Vic Neal and crew. Don A Gray DFM.'
It is also stamped by Central Press Photos Ltd. London.
It is also stamped by Central Press Photos Ltd. London.
Bombs, Airmen, Ground Crew and Lancaster
A group of men, some standing and some sitting on bombs, in front of a Lancaster 'AR-Q'.
On the reverse 'Son A Gray DFM' and a stamp 'Central Press Photos Ltd'.
On the reverse 'Son A Gray DFM' and a stamp 'Central Press Photos Ltd'.