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57 Squadron Crew Record
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.
Account of Ditching (William Fisher Martin)
A handwritten account of the Lancaster ditching and subsequent rescue.
Bremerhaven (Wesermuende)
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Bremerhaven. Railway line and Metzer Straße apartments blocks in the background. Annotated on the reverse: 'Wiesemunde'.
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Brunswick, identified on the reverse. Martinikirche visible in the middle of the frame.
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph identified as "Brunswick" on the reverse. To the bottom left of the photograph is the Braunschweiger Schloss [Brunswick Palace].
Christmas and New Year Dinner Menu
A menu from the Airmen's Mess. On the reverse are the signatures of some that attended.
Christuskirche Hanover
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Hannover. In the centre of the photograph is the Christuskirche on the Schoßwender strasse at the intersection with Arndtsraße. In the background on the top left is Katholisches Pfarramt St. Maria [St Mary's…
Deficiency Note
A note issued by 617 Squadron Accounts stating that deficiencies and other claims are recorded as chargeable.
DFC for Dunfermline Airman
The award of the DFC to WF Martin, recorded in a local paper.
Elizabethan News October 19, 1942
A newspaper issued on board the Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabethan News, October 22, 1942
A newspaper published on the Queen Elizabeth.
Flying Clothing Card
A card used for recording the issue of flying clothing.
Four Airmen
Four airmen with cigarettes sitting on a low wall. On the reverse 'My 'Escape' photo (with sea water marking)'.
Grabeskirche Liebfrauen, Dortmund
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Dortmund. Grabeskirche Liebfrauen (Church of the Holy Sepulchre) can be seen in the foreground and railway lines in the background. Handwritten annotation on the reverse.
Identification kindly provided by…
Identification kindly provided by…
Hamburg
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Hamburg, annotated on the reverse.
Important Notice
A reminder that passengers on the ship (Queen Elizabeth) are under the direct authority of the Officer Commanding Troops.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
Lancaster III ND471 Record Card
Air Ministry Form 78 with details of Lancaster ND471
Letter to Commanding Officer from Senior Medical Officer, 57 Squadron
The letter recommends that Flight Lieutenant Nicklin and Flying Officer WF Martin are taken off operational flying and made tour expired.
Letter to WF Martin from Aviation Candidates Selection Board
The letter asks him to attend an interview at the Selection Board.
Letter to WF Martin from Medical Board Centre
A letter requesting WF Martin to attend a medical.
List of WF Martin's Operations
A handwritten list of operations kept by WF Martin.
Note awarding Medals to WF Martin
A brief note awarding 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Medal and Defence Medal.
Ocean Daily News, 26 June 1943
A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 29 June 1943
A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.