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Sparks in the air - Jack Smith's wartime story
Wartime recollections of John (known to his friends as Jack) George Smith from Pinchbeck. He tells of life before the war, how he went on to volunteer for the RAF in August 1940 and describes his training as a wireless operator. The document includes…
Ronald Saunders memoir
The document starts with the order of service for Ronald's funeral. The memoir continues by detailing his service in the RAF, including training as wireless operator/air gunner, troop ship to Cairo and continued training in Egypt. He was then posted…
Spitfire, Dragon Fly, Vulcan, Rapide and Lancaster
Left page - top left - air-to-air view from below astern of a Spitfire registration 'PS94[..]'.
Top right - view from underneath of an Avro Vulcan. Captioned 'Avro Vulcan'.
Middle right - rear quarter view of the front part of a D H Rapide.…
Top right - view from underneath of an Avro Vulcan. Captioned 'Avro Vulcan'.
Middle right - rear quarter view of the front part of a D H Rapide.…
Sergeant W. Dixon’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sergeant W. Dixon’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 23rd September 1943 to 4th April 1945, detailing his training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Radio…
Aubrey Read’s RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Flying Officer Aubrey Read’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 30/9/42 to 26/11/43, detailing training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. Based at RAF Walney Island (aka RAF Barrow in Furness) (No. 10 Air Gunnery…
Flying Officer Arthur S Woolf - RAF career and experiences in WW2
The book contains a head and shoulders portrait of Arthur Woolf wearing uniform tunic with half brevet, medal ribbons and peaked cap. It also contains badges for Bomber Command, 5 Group and 630 Squadron. The account covers the period from him joining…
Leslie Valentines pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for Leslie Valentine, covering the period from October 1943 to 27 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and duties with 2nd Tactical Air Force communications flight. He was stationed at RAF Finmere,…
Wally Layne's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Walter Henry lane, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 19 October 1940 to 23 September 1943, when he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos, RAF…
W G Anderson's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
W.G.Anderson’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 28 April 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 RS), RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF…
Frank Elliot's wireless operator’s flying log book
Wireless operators flying log book for F W Elliott, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 13 July 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with Radio Warfare Establishment. He was stationed at RAF Madley,…
Thomas Other Prickett’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for Thomas Other Prickett, covering the period from 2 May 1940 to 18 June 1944. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and staff duties with the RAF Delegation to the USA. He was stationed at RAF…
Thomas Other Prickett’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book, three, for Thomas Other Prickett, covering the period from 21 June 1944 to 2 November 1966. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, staff duties with the RAF Delegation to the USA, Empire Central Flying School,…
Water under the bridge
Part 1. "By the Seat of his Pants". Covers from Alan Gamble's years as a schoolboy in Worthing in the late 1930's, up to joining the RAF in 1943, where he trained as a wireless operator in Blackpool. He joined 620 Squadron, which was equipped mainly…
Sergeant E Marrs air gunner/wireless operator's flying log book
Flying log book for E Marrs, wireless operator, covering the period from 12 September 1943 to 10 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 10 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF Barrow, RAF Madley, RAF…
Dominie
Two aerial photographs. On the reverse 'Dominie'.
#1 is taken from above and to the rear.
#2 is taken from the port side and to the front.
#1 is taken from above and to the rear.
#2 is taken from the port side and to the front.
My Time in the Royal Air Force 1942-1955
An autobiography by Jim about his time in the RAF. He was 17 when the war started and he applied and was accepted for the RAF, on deferred service. Training started at Ludlow, Newquay then grading at Sywell. He was selected for further training and…
Combat report and biographies of Ernest Tansley's crew
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…
Andrezj Jeziorski's Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew)
A F K Jeziorski’s pilots flying log book (Private Licence) covering the period I June 1949 to 28 June 1954.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Andrezj Jeziorski
Andrezj Jeziorski in the pilot's seat. Information supplied with the collection states 'At the controls of Rapide a/c, Duxford Museum 1983'
Ronald Carpenter’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Carpenter, bomb aimer, covering the period from 16 May 1941 to 30 April 1945 and from 13 November 1950 to 27 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war…
Andrezj Jeziorski and Dragon Rapide
Andrezj standing at the wing tip of a Dragon Rapide. On the reverse 'June 26th 1950. Squires Gate, Blackpool. Rapide with Pilot C. Jones'.
John Lancaster DFC
A summary of the aircraft that John has flown and a list of his flying awards.
W C Jones’ navigator’s, air gunner’s and air bomber’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air gunner’s and air bomber’s flying log book for W C Jones, wireless operator, covering the period from 13 December 1943 to 23 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Madley, RAF Llandwrog,…
F W Honey’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book one, for F W Honey, wireless operator, covering the period from 19 October 1940 to 4 October 1941. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Penrhos, RAF…
William Jones Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to William. It contains details of his time in the RAF.