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Frank Mouritz's Royal Australian Air Force flying log book
A partial Royal Australian Air Force Flying log book for F A Mouritz. Covers (with gaps) the period from 27 September 1944 to 18 April 1945. He was stationed at RAF Skellingthorpe with 61 Squadron flying Lancasters. The log book details eight night…
Letter from Donald Brown to his parents
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Comments that he is very tired. Not very impressed with some air marshall congratulating them - more concerned that they have done 11 of their 30 operations. He's sorry to hear about his Aunt Minnie and commiserates with his father.
Letter to his Mum and Dad from Donald Brown
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Letter headed Syerston, no date. Very tired as he has been on long operations, says thank you for the parcel and asks them to say thank you to Morris for his letter he will reply when he has caught up on his sleep.
Letter to Marg from Donald Brown
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Letter headed Syerston, no date. Thanks her for her letter, asks after Dad after his ordeal at Baldock. Comments that Rex may have failed his intermediate exams and that that they have a new navigator a Canadian, as Paddy had been grounded. Pleased…
Letter from Donald Brown to Marg
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Thanks for letter. Reports that he has not flown on operations, but went to Norfolk to collect a squadron Lancaster. Asks after Draper and enquirers whether 'father [is] still in control of the Langofrd N.F.S.'
Letter to Morris Smith from Donald Brown
Envelope post marked Newark, 3.30 18 Jan 1943. Letter headed Sergeant's Mess, Syerston, Monday. He comments that he thought of his father on Saturday night, but reckoned that he would not have been in the 'George and Dragon'. Asked if Morris had…
Letter to his Mum and Dad from Don Brown
The envelope has the address of Mrs Morris Smith, it was postmarked Newark, 3.30 25th Jan 1943. The letter is to his parents, from Syerston, Saturday. He says thank you for the letter but hadn't received the parcel. Comments that he wasn't on the…
History of RAF Syerston
History of the station from December 1940 including resident squadrons and aircraft , royal visit and other points of interest after the war up to the current day.
JE Hanson flying log book
Flying log book for J E Hanson, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 3 January 1939 to 1 October 1942. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Finnningley, RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Lindholme, RAF…
Warrant Officer Jack Penswick 1497486 Air Gunner
A compilation of photographs of Jack comprising 25 images in this collection.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Jack Penswick’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
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Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J Penswick, air gunner, covering the period from 25 October 1942 to 19 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operation flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF North…
EJH Roberts and Four Colleagues
The five airmen are grouped at the front of their Lancaster QR-G with 'Gee' nose art and 48 operations visible on the nose. On the reverse 'No 2 Right rear: - EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'.
Lancaster QR-G Nose
The nose of Lancaster QR-G with a cartoon woman, 'Gee!' and 48 operations.
EJH Roberts and Pilot
The two men are sitting on bombs. Behind is a Lancaster 'QR-G' of 61 Squadron. On the reverse 'No 5 (Right) EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'
Ernie Harris’ Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Navigator’s, air bomber's and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Harris, flight engineer covering the period from 26 July 1943 to 4 March 1945. Detailing his final training, two-tour operations and instructor flights. He was stationed at RAF…
Gosport Airman Awarded DFM
A newspaper article about Ernie's award of a DFM.
London Gazette Extract, 14 April 1944
The extract refers to Ernie Harris and his service as a flight engineer.
Postagram to Ernie Harris from Air Chief Marshall Harris
The message congratulates him on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal
Interview with Ken Souter
Kenneth Souter was born in Sunderland. His father ran a business importing wooden pit props. Kenneth learned to fly at Cambridge, and his first air experience flight was on the 5 July 1939 and, after training, he went solo on the 31st July 1940…
Interview with Fred McCullough
Fred McCullough discusses his series of abstract art works which are an homage to his uncle, Sergeant Harry McCullough, a flight engineer with 61 Squadron. He was killed on his 10th operation and is buried at Durnbach Cemetery.
E A Probyn’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for E A Probyn, air gunner, covering the period from 3 January 1944 to 27 July 1945 and 7 to 11 August 1967. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was…
50/61 Squadron Events
#1 is a programme for a 50/61 squadron dining in night.
#2 is a programme for a 5-/61 squadron annual reunion dinner.
#3 is a colour photograph of a soldier.
#4 and 5 are tickets for No. 50 squadron Disbandment Ceremony.
#2 is a programme for a 5-/61 squadron annual reunion dinner.
#3 is a colour photograph of a soldier.
#4 and 5 are tickets for No. 50 squadron Disbandment Ceremony.
Memorials at Lincolnshire Airfields
23 photographs from an album.
#1 is 617 squadron memorial at RAF Woodhall Spa.
#2 is 44 squadron memorial at RAF Waddington.
#3 and 4 is a plaque at 'The Wild Life' pub at Skellingthorpe.
#5 is a memorial at East Kirkby.
#6 is a close up of the…
#1 is 617 squadron memorial at RAF Woodhall Spa.
#2 is 44 squadron memorial at RAF Waddington.
#3 and 4 is a plaque at 'The Wild Life' pub at Skellingthorpe.
#5 is a memorial at East Kirkby.
#6 is a close up of the…
RAF Skellingthorpe Memorial
15 photographs taken during the unveiling of the memorial.
#1 and 2 are of the village sign outside the Skellingthorpe Village Hall.
#3 is a view of the memorial with the wreaths left at the ceremony.
#4 and 5 are the standards and attendees at…
#1 and 2 are of the village sign outside the Skellingthorpe Village Hall.
#3 is a view of the memorial with the wreaths left at the ceremony.
#4 and 5 are the standards and attendees at…
A Day to Remember
Three documents -
#1 The unveiling of a memorial at RAF Skellingthorpe recorded in the Lincolnshire Echo.
#2 is an invitation to a 40s night at the Birchwood Leisure & Community Centre.
#3 is an invitation to Ernest's wife to attend the unveiling…
#1 The unveiling of a memorial at RAF Skellingthorpe recorded in the Lincolnshire Echo.
#2 is an invitation to a 40s night at the Birchwood Leisure & Community Centre.
#3 is an invitation to Ernest's wife to attend the unveiling…