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11 OTU Bassingbourn No 23 Course
Group of 36 NCO airmen in uniform, in formal pose, seated and standing outside. Annotated with '11. OTU Bassingbourn.' and 4 rows of text identifying the names of the airmen.
Top row: 'Sgts Butler, McCurdy, Glover, Bennett, P/O Davidson, Sgts…
Top row: 'Sgts Butler, McCurdy, Glover, Bennett, P/O Davidson, Sgts…
22 Course Central Gunnery School Castle Kennedy
Group of twenty nine airmen in uniform in formal pose seated and standing. A sign in the rear reads: '22 Course'. Each airman marked with a number. Reverse annotated with 'Central Gunnery School. Castle Kennedy. Aug 13th - Sept 8th 1941.' and 29…
Acknowledgement of claim for payment of war gratuity
Letter from the Air Ministry acknowledging receipt of a claim for the payment of war gratuity in respect of Bob Butler.
Advice to the relative of a man who is missing
Description of the processes followed to trace missing men and determine whether they are prisoners of war.
Air Gunner Brevets and Pilot's Brevet
Four cloth air gunner's brevets and one cloth pilot's brevet.
Bob Butler as a child
Bob Butler as a child in a studio photograph, wearing a peaked cap with a badge and reefer jacket with metal button. He is holding a pair of gloves. The cover of the photograph identifies the photographic studio as Britannia's Studios which had…
Bob Butler at his sister's home
Bob Butler wearing uniform standing in the garden of his sister's home at 53 Davies Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Bob Butler at Skegness
Bob Butler and a man seated in deckchairs, both wearing civilian clothes. Bob Butler has an open newspaper on his lap. Annotated on the reverse: 'Bob at Skegness'.
Bob Butler in civilian clothes
Head and shoulder portrait of Bob Butler in civilian clothes, wearing shirt, striped tie and jacket. Stamped 'Jerome', on the reverse: '13 SEP 1939'.
Bob Butler in greatcoat
Head and shoulders portrait of Bob Butler in uniform wearing greatcoat and peaked cap with badges.
Bob Butler in uniform
Head and shoulders portrait of Bob Butler in uniform wearing peaked cap with badges and tunic with air gunner brevet on chest and 'VR' on lapels.
Bob Butler in uniform with airmen
Group 14 airmen and a corporal in formal pose, seated and standing outside a wooden hut. All wearing RAF side caps.
Reverse annotated with: 'To The House' and 15 signatures, 14 with service numbers: 'T.P.L Griffith 959417, "Crapper" R.…
Reverse annotated with: 'To The House' and 15 signatures, 14 with service numbers: 'T.P.L Griffith 959417, "Crapper" R.…
Bob Butler in uniform with crew at RAF Waterbeach
Group of 6 airmen in uniform in formal pose standing in front of an aircraft. The letters LN-B are visible on the aircraft. All 6 men are wearing side caps. Three men on the front row are wearing flying jackets. Reverse annotated with: '99 Sqn…
Bob Butler with his nephew at his sister's home
Bob Butler in uniform standing in his sister's garden at 53 Davies Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham with his nephew, Dick Heslop. One annotated on the reverse: '53 Davies Road', 'May 1941'. One annotated on the reverse: 'R.W.H and Bob (Rbt. Butler)…
Bob Butler's Decorations
Three medals and ribbons and a printed leaflet describing the campaign stars, clasps and medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-45. An accompanying printed slip identifies the medals awarded posthumously to Bob Butler. His…
Bob Butler's Identity Tag
A grey/green hexagonal identity tag embossed with the name 'Butler', service 'RAF', religion 'CE' and service number '744911'. The reverse side is blank.
Bob Butler's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Brass RAF Side Cap Badge
Brass side cap badge with a crown and eagle. Reverse shows 3 screws with threaded washers.
Brief Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge (RAF Form 1394)
Form dated '7 August 1941' detailing Bob Butler's discharge or transfer on his appointment to a temporary commission. Details his proficiency as an Air Gunner, describes his physical characteristics and includes a brief statement on his character…
Certificate of Baptism
Certificate recording Bob Butler's baptism at St Paul's , Carlton on 'August 23 1914', signed by the Rector.
Certificate of Posting of a Registered Postal Packet
Proof of posting certificate, stamped 'Nottingham' and dated '25 AP 46'. Addressed to 'C/O Central Depository, RAF Colnbrook, Slough'.
Commemoration Programme
Programme for commemoration in Schiermonnikoog. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford in uniform and full length photograph of Ambrosius Feijes in uniform at the helm of a ship.
Confidential Notice for relatives of missing RAF airmen.
Notice explaining and reminding relatives that information regarding 'date, place, circumstances of a casualty, and particularly any reference to the unit concerned might give valuable information to the enemy' and should not be disclosed or…
District probate registry account of court and departmental fees
Form issued by the The District Probate Registry, Nottingham about the estate of Bob Butler showing that a fee of 15 shillings is due.
Drei Machte ein Kriegsziel
The leaflet observes that Britain has been joined by the United States and Soviet Union with their leaders sharing Churchill’s vision and words, seeking freedom and peace for all people. Churchill has undertaken to help everyone who fights against…