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Interview with John Elliot
John describes an operation where all crew of his aircraft had to bale out, after all airfields in England were fog bound they were running out of fuel. He goes on to describe an incident on an operation when he looked up out of astrodome to see a…
Conversation with Jim Lord and John Elliot
Transcript of conversation with Jim Lord (pilot) and his wireless operator Jack "Jock" Elliot. The recall crewing up and describe crew while at OTU. They mentions heavy conversion and talk about the comparison between Halifax and Lancaster aircraft.…
Letter to John Mansell's father from Air Ministry
A letter advising John's father that he was involved in an accident and sustained shock.
Norman Piercy - Research Notes
A brief biography of Norman's service in the RAF. Included are details of George Davis.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 4
Norman discusses accident involving 99 Squadron Wellington which had an engine failure after take off and crashed into a barn.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 3
Norman discusses fate of aircraft R3170 and names Gerald Francis Saxon (755373 Royal Air Force).
Conversation with Norman Didwell - Hetherington crash
Norman describes refuelling operations and the layout of aircraft. He mentions the state of aircraft and casualties after return from operation. He also describes an accident of crash aircraft near an airfield, the rescue of crew and the presence of…
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).
Crashed Wellington
Remains of a Wellington on grass bank with buildings in the background. Submitted with caption 'The wreckage of Plt Off R Willis's 99 Sqn R3170 shot down over Haarlem while on an operation to Kiel 6 July 1940 [Norman Didwell]'. Additional information…
Crashed Wellington prototype
Skeletal remains of part of a Wellington in woods. Submitted with caption 'The wreckage of B.9-32 K4049 after its fatal crash on 19 April 1937 at Brightwell, Suffolk [via Norman Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Crashed Wellington
View of a crashed Wellington on upper right, burning fuselage with skin destroyed resting near house. Another house on left and an airmen standing in field looking. Submitted with caption 'Mk.I L4217 of 99 Sqn following an engine failure on take-off…
Memo from resident naval officer Rye to officer commanding 4th Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment.
Subject Wellington bomber crash Pett Level. Included excerpts from a report commanding the actions of two soldiers to whom the pilot probably owed his life.
Crashed Lancaster
Rear quarter view of a Lancaster, letters 'JN-X', crashed in front of houses. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III ND801 JN-X 75 (NZ) Sqn Mepal overshot back from Dortmund and hit house in Sutton 3 Feb 45'. Additional information kindly provided by…
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…
Letter to Frank Cowlishaw from Ricky Dyson
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Gives reasons for not being able to attend an event in the following June due to family illness. Goes on to describe his aircraft being involves in mid air collision over the target. He was blown out of the mid upper turret and found himself outside…
Avro Vulcan in flight structural failure
A photograph of a Vulcan that suffered a structural failure at a Battle of Britain Day sir show at RAF Syerston.
Feb 8/9th 1945 Target "Politz"
A handwritten account of the operation at Politz. The aircraft was attacked north of Stettin and seen to explode on hitting ground. German interrogators said both pilot and mid/upper gunner were killed but the gunner turned up in hospital. There then…
Thomas McMahon's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas McMahon covering the period 29 December 1940 to 31 August 1942. Details his training and operational duties. He flew one night time and one daylight operation with 77 Squadron in Whitley aircraft…
Airmen around crashed Hampden
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A group of airmen gathers round a Hampden with undercarriage up on grass. Crane by the tail and man in cockpit. Squadron letters 'VN'
Track across road and Lancaster in field
On the left the track left by aircraft as it crossed road and on the right a Lancaster wheels up with broken wing rests in a field. Some people around the aircraft.
Lancaster wheels up in field
Side view of a Lancaster resting in field wheels up with broken port wing.
Track of aircraft across road
Trail of aircraft which has run over a road into a field. A group of people stand on the side of road.
Crashed Lancaster
Lancaster wheels up in a field with four airmen standing in front of port inner engine while another pokes out of hatch on top of fuselage.
Crashed Wapiti
A Wapiti (registration K1154) crashed in field with four men surrounding and inspecting aircraft.
Wheels up Lancaster
A Lancaster in a field with undercarriage up and bent propellers. Has nose art and rows of operation tally symbols.