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  • Tags: 17 OTU

PPayneR1706.jpg
Reg Payne was born in Kettering in 1923. He left school at the age of 14 and just before he was 18 he volunteered to join the RAF. He did his basic training at RAF Blackpool learning Morse Code in the tram sheds. From there he did his radio…

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BPayneRPayneRv1.pdf
A detailed account of Reg Payne's 5 year service in the RAF, including a list of 18 RAF bases where he served. He was 16 when war was declared and volunteered for the RAF at 17. He was selected for training as a wireless operator, before retraining…

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SBondS-MercerTv10001.pdf
Includes brief outline of service career. Mentions joining up in 1941, training in England and the Florida in the United States. Comments on being quarantined on return and training prior to joining 83 Squadron on Lancaster. Mentioned flying…

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LHolmesGH1579658v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for G H Holmes, covering the period from 7 June 1943 to 23 May 1947. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Evanton, RAF Turweston, RAF…

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MMarsdenJ1591984-151027-03.pdf
A detailed memoir of the operation to Mailly-le-Camp when Lancaster JB314 crashed, killing all eight crew on board. It includes an eye-witness account by one of the villagers. The remains of the airmen were collected and buried with ceremony.

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PProbynEA17010017.jpg
Two photographs of Ernest, the first as a cadet, the second captioned 'Self as Sgt A/G at No 17 OTU RAF Silverstone'.
The letter is a morale booster to encourage his airmen.

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SCarterR1620578v10012-00020001.jpg
RAF Form 543 issued to Ron. It contains brief details of his service record.

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SBondS-ElliottJv10012.pdf
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.…

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