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Leslie Arthur Turner, his crew and groundcrew
Seven aircrew and three groundcrew beneath port inner engine of Halifax, groundcrew wearing leather jerkins.

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Leslie Arthur Turner and crew
Seven aircrew wearing mixed battledress beneath starboard inner engine of a Halifax on dispersal.
The crew are, from left to right:
Leslie Arthur Turner (189027) Bomb Aimer
Johnny Hoare Navigator
Harry Gough Rear Gunner
Harry Harrison…

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Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bomber, Air Gunners and Flight Engineers
Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 6th March 1944 until 17th July 1944 when listed as missing presumed dead. Trained as a flight engineer. Posted to 1654 Conversion Unit, No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School, and, in April 1944, to 207…

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George Thomson prisoner of war debrief questions
Provides answers to 10 questions about personal details, operation, how brought down and how he escaped aircraft. Followed by 9 questions on capture and experiences in prisoner of war camp and effects it had on him. Concludes asking about post war…

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Service history of Richard Stuart
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Lancaster DV399 crash report
Investigation report detailing crash of Lancaster DV399 near Schacht Paul in Germany on 29 December 1943. Details burial place of the crew, including Richard Stuart and confirms that Flight Officer Donald F Thomas survived the crash.

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Postcard to Stan and Olwen
Written from his prisoner of war camp, Haydn says he is in good health and is getting enough to eat thanks to the Red Cross. The weather is good but winter is coming and he hopes to see them soon.

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Ron Flynn
Head and shoulders portrait of Ron with his engineer's brevet. On reverse, a photographer's stamp for 'Jardine's Studio, 288 Hertford Road, Enfield Highway, 13666, R,A,Flynn'.

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Ron Flynn on a beach
Ron stands, with his hand in his pocket, on a sand dune. The sea crashes against cliffs in the background with a house overlooking the sea. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn'.

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Sergeant Flynn
Ron, with his hand in his pocket, leans against a lorry. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn'.

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Airmen
Two airmen stand amongst grass on a sand dune. Ron is on the left with his engineer's brevet. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn & ?'.

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Flight engineers course notebook
Concerns a flight engineer's course including carburettors, hydraulics, pneumatics, props, air-frames, oxygen system, heating, fuel, instruments and electrics, engines, take-off drill and pyrotechnics, with notes and diagrams.

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Ron Flynn's Navigators, Air bombers, Air Gunners and Flight Engineers flying log book
Flight engineer's flying log book for Ronald Albert Flynn covering the period 9 May 1944 to 28 November 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 34 operations, 23 night time and 11 daylight, as flight engineer with 75 Squadron. His…

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Letter to George Thomson from his father
Catches up with their news and activities. War news was good, Makes some comments about his crew.

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Letter to George Thomson from his mother
Writes about her spring cleaning. Continues with news and gossip. Goes on with descriptions of activities as well as more news and gossip. Passes some opinion of war progress and hope invasion will bring the war to an end. Glad to hear about his…

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Letter to George Thomson from his mother
Writes about her spring cleaning. Continues with news and gossip. Goes on with descriptions of activities as well as more news and gossip. Passes some opinion of war progress and hope invasion will bring the war to an end. Glad to hear about his…

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Letter to George Thomson from his mother
Refers to George's recent visit with pilot Norman and exam while now back in camp. Continues to catch up with news ands gossip. Mentions questions from acquaintance who wished to be pilot but had been recommended for flight engineer. Continues with…

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Flight engineer's notes for Lancaster aircraft
Flight engineer's notes for Lancaster Avro Type 683 Mk 1 and 3. The name of the holder of the manual is W D Belshaw 1808996.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Letter to Mr Thomson from OC 15 Squadron
Writes that regulations do not permit him to supply the names and addresses of the next of kin of his son's crew. He does supply the crews names and if Mr Thomson would care to write to them and send the letter to him, he would forward them on. List…

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that they have moved to Scampton from Wigsley. The food is a lot better. He has sent her a parcel of laundry. Only two pages of the letter remain.

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Denis Alexander's service badges
Six cloth badges from Denis' service
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes

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The record bomber crew
Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) F/O J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) F/O T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sgt W R Docherty, flight engineer, Liverpool (6), Squadron…

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Bomber crew's 228 operational record flights
Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R Docherty, flight engineer,…

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Newspaper with article Folkestone man in record crew
Under photograph of crew a caption lists members including Flying Officer I J Hartley rear gunner from Folkestone. List includes Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R…

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"We are seven - " hold bombing record
Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.

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