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Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Mosquito. On the reverse '608 Squadron Downham Market aircrew and ground crew, 18 March 1945'.
Interview with George Dunn
George talks about his career staring with OTU at RAF Lossiemouth where he crewed up. He describes the state of old Wellingtons on that unit and recounts some incidents. He recalls HCU on Halifax at RAF Rufforth, including his first two trips as…
Norman Piercy - Research Notes
A brief biography of Norman's service in the RAF. Included are details of George Davis.
Conversations with Norman Didwell
Transcript of discussions and includes information from a letter dated 21 April 1986. Norman Didwell was flight rigger on 99 Squadron at Mildenhall and Newmarket and then at Middle East staging posts, Transport Command RAF Waterbeach and Gatow…
Destroyed house and Lancasters
Two photographs. #1 is a damaged house. Information supplied with the collection states that it was believed caused by a Mosquito crash. Two civilians were killed. #2 Two Lancasters viewed from the port side with LQ squadron code (405 Squadron).
Transcription of interview with Andrew Barron
Talks about training in Canada eventually as a navigator before returning to Great Britain and joining 223 Squadron. Covers first operations trying to jam suspected guidance signals for V-2s and special operators. Mentions some aspects of training in…
Collection of documents including investigation of the crash and casualties of Flying Officer W D Kelly's crew. Details of 5 Group operations 1/2 February 1945.
First page is investigation of loss of Lancaster PB 840 2/3 February 1945. List crew of whom all but Sergeant R F Dyson were killed. Gives location of graves. Includes account of bodies and identification from German authorities. Second page gives…
158 Squadron 4 Group Operations
Document contains a list of 30 operations undertaken by Don Sparkes in 1944 and 1945.
Meteor, Aircrew, Vampire, Spitfire and Mosquito
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 is a front/starboard side view of a Meteor.
#2 and 8 are eleven airmen.
#3 is a port side view of a Meteor.
#4 is a port/rear view of a Vampire.
#5 is a port side view of a Vampire.
#6 is a starboard view of…
#1 is a front/starboard side view of a Meteor.
#2 and 8 are eleven airmen.
#3 is a port side view of a Meteor.
#4 is a port/rear view of a Vampire.
#5 is a port side view of a Vampire.
#6 is a starboard view of…
Interview with Dr James Hendrie Burt. One
James Burt conducted his medical training St Andrew’s University in Scotland. Although he and his friends had tried to join a Service during the war, their training was a Reserved Occupation and, not only were they refused but they were strictly told…
Two airmen
Alan North and another airman standing at the front of a Mosquito.
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 9th July 1941 until 10th October 1952. Initial training at No. 9 Air Observers School as an air observer, navigator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Further training as…
Thomas Kimberley's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas Kimberley covering the period 5 March 1943 to 25 September 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 35 operations, 20 night time and 15 daylight, as cameraman / air gunner with…
Norman Denys Sinclair’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Norman Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th August 1939 until 5th October 1945. Pilot training started at No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 1 Flying Practice Unit, No. 12 Flying Training School. Became a flying instructor at the…
Alan North and Johnny
Two airmen standing at the nose of a Mosquito.
On the reverse 'Flight Sgt W Alan North VR 1583475. Pilot Johnny with Alan & their Mosquito bomber 1942-1946 Operations Pathfinder & 98 Bomber Command 1000 B Raids inc. Demobilised Autumn 1946 at…
On the reverse 'Flight Sgt W Alan North VR 1583475. Pilot Johnny with Alan & their Mosquito bomber 1942-1946 Operations Pathfinder & 98 Bomber Command 1000 B Raids inc. Demobilised Autumn 1946 at…
Nine airmen
Nine air and ground crew arranged in two rows in front of a Mosquito. Alan is front row, right.
15 airmen and a Mosquito
15 airmen. Nine are sitting on top of the aircraft and six are standing under the front.
On the reverse '85% W. Alan North 1583475 98 139 Wing.'
On the reverse '85% W. Alan North 1583475 98 139 Wing.'
Mosquito
An ait to air starboard side view of a Mosquito. On the reverse '1942-1046 Mosquito bomber Alen flew in this.'
Alan North collection inventory
An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan writes about his aeronautical adventures. They were sent to deliver equipment in the Ardennes but when they got there the airstrip was deserted. There was no starter for their Mosquito and their battery was flat. They started to charge the…
Pages of a letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
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Pages 5 and 6 of a letter to Alan's girlfriend (later his wife). He flew an aircraft for an air test. They did their first night flight and he found it very scary.
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Airmen and airwomen positioned in front of Mosquito
A large group of men and women seated and standing in front of a Mosquito. Behind are rows of tents.
On the reverse 'Evening News and Hampshire Telegraph'.
On the reverse 'Evening News and Hampshire Telegraph'.
Gunnery and Bombing Notes
A book kept by Doug of Gunnery and Bombing training notes. It also contains black and white and colourised photographs of ground personnel and aircraft.
The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.