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Airman inside his Aircraft
An airman complete with lifejacket is inside his aircraft heading to his station. On his shoulders are Canada flashes.
Airmen Parade at York Minster
Airmen marching in front of York Minster.
On the reverse 'Bill Stephen - Front row centre
6 Group Service VE day '45
Gr. Capt Rutledge Leading'.
On the reverse 'Bill Stephen - Front row centre
6 Group Service VE day '45
Gr. Capt Rutledge Leading'.
Airmen preparing for an operation
13 airmen arranged around tables preparing for an operation.
Allan Cup
A Cup awarded to the best ice hockey team in Canada. Information supplied with the collection states 'The "Allan Cup" Canadian Hockey League trophy. Gerry Philbin had been a striker in the team that won the cup in 1941. This was painted on the side…
Alvin Williams cleaning guns
An airman, identified as Alvin Williams, is cleaning the rear guns of Halifax 'A', known to the crew as Adeline.
Alvin, Ted and Jack with their Halifax
Two copied images.
The first has three men sitting on a bomb trolley under the port side of a Halifax. It is captioned 'L to R - Alvin, Ted & Jack on 500lb bombs'.
The second image is an airman at the rear gun turret. It is captioned 'Alvin…
The first has three men sitting on a bomb trolley under the port side of a Halifax. It is captioned 'L to R - Alvin, Ted & Jack on 500lb bombs'.
The second image is an airman at the rear gun turret. It is captioned 'Alvin…
Armourers and Ground Crew
Two photographs of bombs being loaded.
In photo 1 there are nine airmen behind a trolley of bombs. It is captioned 'L to R, - Wilson, Bowles, Phillips, Williams, Sheppard, Williams, Self, Osborne, our French Canadian.'
In photo 2 are five armourers…
In photo 1 there are nine airmen behind a trolley of bombs. It is captioned 'L to R, - Wilson, Bowles, Phillips, Williams, Sheppard, Williams, Self, Osborne, our French Canadian.'
In photo 2 are five armourers…
Armourers and Mines
Five armourers arranged round two mines on a bomb trolley.
Authphene Family
Two evaders and the Authphene family who helped them escape. Information supplied with the collection identifies the family as Authphene with Jim Moffat (2nd from left).
Berlin
Three identical vertical aerial photographs of an attack on Berlin. There is no detail on the photograph. Some light flashes and tracer fire is visible. It is captioned '10 CRT 28/29.1.44//NT 8" 14000 -->100°0324 Berlin Raid M1 x 2000 2x30 6 x 4…
Bill Gracie
A head and shoulders portrait identified as Bill. The image is colourised.
Bill Gracie and cousin Jean Muir
An airman and a girl standing on a hillside. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill Gracie with his cousin Jean Muir in Crossford, Lanarkshire on his last leave in June 1944'.
Bill Gracie and Jean Muir
An airman and a woman standing on a hillside. Additional information supplied with the collection identifies them as Bill Gracie with his cousin Jean Muir.
Bill Gracie at RCAF Galt
An enlargement of a group of trainees including Bill Gracie from the RCAF School Aero Engine Division, Galt. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill aged 19 during his training at Galt Aircraft School during February to July 1941. Bill…
Bill's decorations
Six medals awarded to Bill. Surname unknown,
1939 to 1945 Star
Aircrew Europe Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar
War Medal 1939 to 1945
1939 to 1945 Star
Aircrew Europe Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Black Mike and Bomber Harris
A group of airmen waving an aircraft off. Information supplied with the collection identifies two as Clifford MacKay “Black Mike” McEwen and Arthur Harris.
Blessing
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A blessing for aircrew and ground personnel
Bomb Damage at Siracourt
A damaged concrete bunker described as 'Sautrecourt 2008' in additional information supplied with the collection. This is likely to be Siracourt which was visited in 2008.
Brantford - 1942
An oblique view of Brantford aerodrome captioned 'No 5 SFTS Brantford -1942'. The ground is snow covered.
Brantford Billets
A row of huts described as 'Brantford Billets'. There is a little snow on the ground with evidence of thawing.
Brantford Billets
A row of buildings used as billets at RCAF Brantford. The ground is covered in melting snow.
Burnt out Lancaster
The port and rear of Lancaster KB700 after a fire. Three airmen are sitting on top of the fuselage. Two are looking out through a hole in the side.
C Ross and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Information supplied with the collection indicates the pilot is C. Ross.
Control Officer's log book
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A log kept at Tholthorpe to record events and times of importance. It commences July 6th 1943 and ends 30th March 1944.
Crashed Halifax
Crashed Halifax MZ828 BM-H in the centre of Skipton village. A second image shows two men clambering on the wreckage. Additional information supplied with the collection gives the date of the accident as 5 August 1944.