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Aircraft in Egypt 1941
Two photographs on left hand page, an individual standing on left side of Wellington rear turret, damage visible to left hand tail plane. Captioned 'George Speneely (rear gunner) and hole'.
Second shows an individuals head through the hole,…
Second shows an individuals head through the hole,…
Egypt 1941
One photograph, individual on motorcycle, captioned '"Jeep" Moore D.F.M.' Three other individuals in background captioned 'Paddy, Chiefy Foster, & Pete Mayhew'.
Egypt 1941
Three photographs, the first has three individuals looking at maps spread out on a table, desert in the background, captioned 'Study'.
Second has three individuals sitting on wooden boxes, two with mugs, captioned 'Shai'. (tea).
Third is of Eric…
Second has three individuals sitting on wooden boxes, two with mugs, captioned 'Shai'. (tea).
Third is of Eric…
Corinth Canal
Two photographs, the first from a ship shows entrance to canal. The second shows the narrow cutting with the bridge again from a ship. Caption Corinth Canal, Greece. blocked by 148 Squadron, pre war photos'.
Flight Lieutenant Wally Hamman
One photograph, head and shoulders, captioned 'Flight Lieutenant Wally Hamman D.F.C. and Bar. The Skipper'.
148 Squadron badge
Drawing of the badge.
Eric Hannath's headstone
Flower vase has inscription 'In memory of my darling husband'. The flowers obscure the inscription on the headstone. Another headstone and two crosses are also visible. Houses in the background.
Eric Parker's Biography
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Titled Eric's Story it details Eric's life from birth in Liverpool. He joined the RAF on his 18th birthday in January 1942. Initial training was at Paignton then he was shipped to Canada. He failed to progress as a pilot and was transferred to a…
John Dent's flying log book
Flying log book for J Dent, flight engineer, covering the period from 25 August 1944 to 8 May 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war duties with 44 Squadron, air ministry film unit and 148 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF…
Thomas Other Prickett’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for Thomas Other Prickett, covering the period from 2 May 1940 to 18 June 1944. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and staff duties with the RAF Delegation to the USA. He was stationed at RAF…
Interview with Bertram Arthur Yeandle
After leaving school, Bertram Yeandle joined the RAF apprentice scheme and trained as an engine fitter at RAF Halton. After completing his apprenticeship at RAF Cosford, he was posted to 148 Squadron, RAF Harwell, where he serviced Wellingtons. In…
F C Jenkins’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F C Jenkins, navigator, covering the period from 3 January 1940 to 10 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 575 Squadron, 46 Squadron and 14 Reserve…
Brian Southwell's log book. One
Pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 21 October 1940 to 7 June 1943. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAAF Mascot (4 EFTS), RAAF Amberley (3 SFTS), RAF Bassingbourn/Steeple Morden (11 OTU),…
Tocra North Africa
Page captioned, 'Tocra N/Africa 1943, "The first time I ever saw her face" W.V.S. photo of Jean'. Three photographs and print of squadron badge.
First photograph, Jack and 'Ginger' MacGan sitting reading newspapers, tent in background, Captioned…
First photograph, Jack and 'Ginger' MacGan sitting reading newspapers, tent in background, Captioned…
Jack's postings
Official document from RAF listing all Jacks postings throughout his service.
RAF Stradishall
Oblique aerial photograph of a Royal Air Force station and airfield with quarters centre bottom, hangars across the centre with station buildings in front. Beyond is grass airfield. On the reverse a key to locations on the airfield including 'John's…
RAF Scampton Sergeant Mess farewell dinner menu
Menu with drawing of Handley Page Heyford and Vickers Wellesley at top. 9 Squadron bat symbol and motto on left and 148 Squadron crossed axes and motto on the right. Menu in the centre for Sergeants Mess farewell dinner on 25 February 1938.
H O Cannon’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for H O Cannon (1802390) air gunner, covering the period from 29 December 1943 to 3 November 1944 and from 16 October 1952 to 8 October 1953. He was stationed at RAF Moffatt, RAF Qastina, RAF Tortorella,…
Interview with Bill Macrae
Bill McRae’s earliest memories were of the end of the First World War. He worked for a major bank during the Depression and was fortunate to be amongst a group of Australians who were sent to work in London. He volunteered at Australia House and was…
Interview with James McKenzie Leith
James McKenzie Leith was a swimming instructor before he joined the RAF. He trained as a gunner and was posted to 429 Squadron at RAF Leeming. On their first operation their aeroplane was damaged and they attempted an emergency landing but this was…
Interview with Donald Solin
Donald Solin grew up in Perth, Western Australia and worked in a store before joining the Air Force. He served in Europe and North Africa. and flew 40 operations as a pilot with 624 Squadron, a special duties squadron dropping supplies and agents…
Interview with Rupert Noye
Rupert Noye completed two tours of operations as a rear gunner with 166 and 156 Squadrons.
Rupert initially tried to become a wireless operator but on being unsuccessful with the requirements of that trade, re-mustered as an air gunner. Rupert…
Rupert initially tried to become a wireless operator but on being unsuccessful with the requirements of that trade, re-mustered as an air gunner. Rupert…
Harry Parkins' flight engineer log book
The log book covers the training and operational career Sergeant Harry Parkins from 20 December 1943 to March 1954. He flew in Stirling, Lancaster, Anson, C-47, Lancastrian, Valetta, Lincoln. Harry Parkins flew 47 operations - 30 night operations and…