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Lincoln and bombs
Front view of Lincoln with MC bombs on trolley. An airman stands by trolley and a bicycle leans against port undercarriage.
Eric Sinclair’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Eric Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25th August 1941 until 30th June 1947. Training started at No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School followed by No. 36 Service Flying Training School in Canada in January 1942. Further training at 14…
Lincoln over Lincoln
Side view of an airborne Lincoln letters 'VN-C' flying past Lincoln Cathedral.
Lincoln above runway
Side view of a Lincoln letters 'VN-D' airborne just above runway (landing). In the distance hangars and a runway control caravan on left.
Airborne Lincoln
View from above and behind of an airborne Lincoln. Below is cloud, sea and coastline top left.
Lincoln parked on dispersal
Front quarter view of a Lincoln parked on airfield.
Squadron photograph
Large group of airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a Lincoln.
Alan Holman’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Alan Holman’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14th October 1941 until 29th April 1947. Posted to No. 6 Air Observer and Navigation School trained as navigator, wireless operator and air gunner. Further postings to 54 Operational…
Interview with Colin Cole
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Colin Cole took part in the attack that sunk the Tirpitz. He describes how the aircraft was adapted for the operation and flew via RAF Lossiemouth. Colin disposed of the Upkeep 'bouncing bombs' as part of his service with the RAF. They were…
Flying hours calculations
Adding up hours for Lincoln, Lancaster, and jets.
Flying personnel qualification record
Made out for Squadron Leader N A J Mackie with hours flown operationally on Mosquito and Lincoln as well as non-operational flying on Wellington and C-47. Notes he was qualified flying instructor on Wellington as well as other information. Completed…
Certificate for B category
Certifies that Flight Lieutenant Mackie of 12 Squadron was awarded B category on Lincoln.
RAF Coltishall ROC Open Day 14th August 1960
A programme of events for the Royal Observer Corps Open Day.
Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer.
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.
After pre-aircrew…
After pre-aircrew…
Recommendation for a RAF College Course
Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…
Aircrew flying qualification record
List operational flying hours on Mosquito and Lincoln (571 and 12 Squadrons) and non-operational flying on Meteor and Canberra on training schools.
Certificate of competence to undertake first line servicing of Lincoln aircraft
Made out for Flight Lieutenant N A Mackie
Instructors record card
Gives details of Squadron Leader Norman Alexander John Mackie with dates and seniority, posted to 69(PR) Squadron at RAF Laabruch with master green instrument rating. Aircraft qualified on on the reverse.
Norman Mackie’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book. Four
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 4th April 1950 until 31st August 1956.
Posted to 12 Squadron as a pilot. On 22 October 1950 took part in a commemorative poppy drop over the El Alamein Cemetery as recorded in newspaper clippings.
On 12…
Posted to 12 Squadron as a pilot. On 22 October 1950 took part in a commemorative poppy drop over the El Alamein Cemetery as recorded in newspaper clippings.
On 12…
Norman Mackie’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Three
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 16th December 1944 until 29th March 1950. Posted to No 10 Empire Central Flying School and then 29 Operational Training Unit as an instructor. Posted to 26 Operational Training Unit Wing in June 1945.
In…
In…
Robert Blamires' South African Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
R G Blamires Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 25 November 1942 to 10 May 1946, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Navigator. He was stationed at South African AF Port Elizabeth (42 Air School),…
Thomas Wilfred Peter 'Peter' Clifford's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Navigator's, air bomber's, air gunner's and flight engineer's flying log book for Thomas Wilfred Peter 'Peter' Clifford for the period 16 April 1944 to 15 April 1948. Detailing training, operational duties and later service career. He flew 31…
Group Captain Leonard Cheshire's decorations
Framed collection of Leonard Cheshire's Victoria Cross, his signature, brevet, medal ribbons, photograph of him in uniform, and an image of a Lincoln flying over Lincoln Cathedral.
Programme for Flying Demonstration by Aircraft of the Home Commands RAF
11 Flying events at RAF Halton.
D S Flight Defford
A group of 21 uniformed men all wearing side caps. They are arranged in three rows, of nine, eight and four in front of an Anson. A Lincoln is behind with hangars in the background. The group is arranged around a sign reading 'D.$. Flight. Defford'.…