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MSandersDS1869292-160314-07.pdf
Provides details of 22 operations where David Sanders flew as flight engineer. It includes all up weights, bomb loads, fuel loads, snags, numbers of aircraft, defences, remarks and number of aircraft missing on operations.

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David Sanders flew operations as a flight engineer with 189 and 619 Squadrons. He joined the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer and tells of an operation when they arrived too early over the target; being followed by a night fighter; and having a…

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Operation schedule number 45 for 5 February 1945. Details 15 crews with aircraft. David Sanders is third on the list in aircraft 'J' NG308. The last two crews and the standby crew are annotated 'missing'. Also detailed are duty personnel. No…

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Lists 11 crews and aircraft with standby for special duty on 6 May 1945.

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Stylised four leaf clover in red pen on graph paper. Title 'Sgt Sanders 189 Sqdn, 5 May 1945

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LSandersDS1869292v1.pdf
The log book covers the operational career of flight engineer David Sanders from 5 July 1944 to 29 May 1945. He joined 619 Squadron at RAF Strubby on 28 September 1944, from where he flew Lancasters on two daylight and three night time operations…

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ACuthbertJ160507.mp3
John wanted to be a wireless operator/air gunner, having both air and radio knowledge, so volunteered for the Royal Air Force. He went to RAF Cardington and completed initial training but re-mustered as an air gunner as the radio schools were full.…

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John Joyner was working for the Co-operative Wholesale Society in London and joined the Air Training Corps in 1940, aged 16. He later joined the RAF and trained as an air gunner, initially on Wellingtons and then on Lancasters as the mid-upper…

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ASmithJG160408.mp3
Jack volunteered for the Royal Air Force in September 1940. He went to RAF Padgate and then on to RAF Blackpool, where he trained as a wireless operator. Jack proceeded to a radio school at RAF Compton Bassett and then RAF Bramcote. He was posted to…

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Geoffrey Spencer grew up in Birmingham and worked with his father in tool making, carrying out fire watching as a youngster. He joined the Air Force in August 1943, aged 18. After training, he served as a flight mechanic and fitter with 49 Squadron…

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Eleven RAF personnel, some in flight gear, in front of a Lancaster with some of them sitting on bombs on a bomb trolley. John Cuthbert is second from right.

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Seven RAF Aircrew in front of Lancaster CA-M partial serial number; “NG41[?]. John Cuthbert is second from the left.

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BSmithJSmithJv1-2.pdf
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…

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BSmithJSmithJv1.pdf
Second version. Covers life before the war and volunteering for the RAF in August 1940 and continues with an account of training as a wireless operator. The article includes radio school crest and photograph of a Battle aircraft. He describes his…

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10011.pdf
Flight Sergeant Walsh’s Navigator’s Flying Log Book detailing operations flown covering the period 01 September 1944 to 30 March 1945. He was stationed at RAF East Kirkby (57 Squadron) and RAF Fulbeck (189 Squadron). Aircraft flown in was Lancaster.…

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LKethroR156044v1.pdf
Rowland Kethro’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 17 May 1942 until 4 August 1945. Training at No. 6 B&G School, 16 OTU and 1660 CU. Posted to 44 Squadron for operations. Further postings to 1654 CU, IAAS Manby, 5 LFS, CGS. Second tour of…

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MKethroR156044-210721-05.pdf
A compilation of Rowland's service in the RAF, throughout WW2.

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Providing details of of the air operation following which her husband, Warrant Officer John 'Jack' Crawford, had been reported missing. Advising that Jack had been held in high regard and that his personal belongings had been safeguarded and would be…

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John Langston joined the RAF straight from school and completed his initial training at the Air Squadron in Oxford. Following this, in 1942 he was sent for Navigator training in Canada, after which he completed further training in England with 5…

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MCowlishawF3050596-190305-02.pdf
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…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-03.pdf
This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 19th June to 22nd November 1944. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…

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LPearsonFS3052512v1.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…

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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.

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Transcripts of note taken from author's visit to Mr Dykins in Southport 24 May 2009. Relates to operation to Dortmund Ems canal on which he was Lancaster pilot who was shot down 3 March 1945). Mr Dykins and 3 other crew survived, His uncle (Paul…

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Includes some personal details and movements.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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