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Conversation with Joe Petrie-Andrews with participation by Jack Bromfield (Halifax wireless operator 158 Squadron).
Says that after training in the United States he was sent to bombers and opted for Pathfinders. He flew 70 operations including Halifaxes on 102 and 158 Squadrons and Lancasters on 35 Squadron. Makes comparisons between Lancaster and Halifax. Jack…
A conversation with Jim Lord and John Elliot
Gives brief service background of both. John Elliot tells of crewing up at 83 OTU and comments on crew members and going on to 1667 HCU). John Lord comments the the HCU Halifax were not good aircraft and both then relate a very unfortunate experience…
Alf Taylor's DFC
Alf's Distinguished Flying Cross, in its box and with an award letter from the King.
Flying Officer APW Taylor
A newspaper cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Alf.
Interview with Lionel Horner
Lionel begins by mentioning he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained as a…
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Air Navigator’s Flying Log Book
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…
Avro Lancaster Mk 1
A detailed information sheet from 'Grace' airplanes including a history of the Lancaster, comparison with American bombers and photos of a 50 Squadron Lancaster.
Interview with Fred Hill - transcript
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…
To war in a Stirling - the life and times of Flight Lieutenant Stanley Robert Grafton DFC RAFVR
Cover photograph of an airman with half brevet captioned 'Pilot Officer Stan Grafton during debrief at RAF Wratting Common, following the disastrous raid on Berlin on the night of 23/24 August 1943'. Chapter one covers enlistment and training…
Arthur Mace's diary 8th January 1942 to 15th March 1944
A diary kept during Arthur's RAF service.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary.
A third diary covers 1944.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary.
A third diary covers 1944.
The First Crew
The individuals who made up Arthur Mace's crewmates. A description of the operations they undertook.
Crew mates
Four airmen in uniform. James Crew is standing second left. On the reverse 'George Allan Rear Gunner. DFC. Distinguished Flying Cross, Grandad Radio operator, Morse Code etc. Stan Fisher DFC Skipper. Ted Grimshaw DRC. oldest member Navigator'.
Pilot and airman being served tea
The pilot has a DFC. A WAAF is serving the two men tea. On the reverse is '474824-C' and a photographer's stamp.
Tribute to a war hero
Top left: Horace, in uniform, gloves and peaked cap. He is flanked by a woman in glasses and hat and a man in a bowler hat.
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Certificate for the award of the Path Finder Force badge
Certifies that Acting Flight Lieutenant H Cook DFC is permanently awarded the Path Finder Force badge.
The Pathfinder club
Top: H Cooke DFC's Pathfinder club membership card No 703.
Bottom: Annual membership card of the Bomber Command Association in the name of Flight Lieutenant H Cooke DFC.
Bottom: Annual membership card of the Bomber Command Association in the name of Flight Lieutenant H Cooke DFC.
Investiture
Inviting Flight Lieutenant Horace Cooke DFC to an investiture at Buckingham Palace with details of timings and dress code.
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…
Horace and his decorations
Top left: Decorations awarded to Horace Cooke. From left: Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-45 and Air Efficiency Award.
Centre right: Horace in uniform and overcoat.
Centre middle: Pathfinder badge on a…
Centre right: Horace in uniform and overcoat.
Centre middle: Pathfinder badge on a…
Horace Cooke's decorations
Distinguished Flying Cross inscribed on the reverse 'copy'. Ribbons for the Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-45 Star, Air Efficiency Award and 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp.
Conversation with Lucian Ercolani
Transcript of discussion with Lucian Ercolani, Norman Didwell and Joan Didwell. Firstly comments on training in England and then Canada. Recalls a little of first tour on Wellington with 214 Squadron. Mentions having to ditch after operation to…
Jim Lord
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet. medal ribbons (including DFC), and peaked cap. Submitted with caption 'Jim Lord'. Additional information was kindly provided by the donor.
Flight Lieutenant George Dunn DFC
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons. Submitted with caption 'Flt Lt George Dunn DFC'.
Norman Piercy - Research Notes
A brief biography of Norman's service in the RAF. Included are details of George Davis.
Jens Henning Fisker Hansen
Biography of Danish volunteer in the Royal air Force. His history as a pre-war motorbike racer, volunteer for the RAF, time on 99 Squadron including incident when as a gunner he shot down an Me 110 (possibly a first in Bomber Command) , which had…