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44 (Rhodesian) Squadron
44 (Rhodesian) Squadron in front of a Lancaster. On reverse of picture, dedication 'Your Everloving Son and Brother Albert. To my Darling Mum, Pop and Sisters. All my love, 16th Jan 1945'.
Research notes
Personal research notes relating to Lancaster Mark III, serial number ND631, KM-B, missing on operation to Leipzig 10 April 1945. Separate page referring to same operation and list of RAF bases. Further page listing grave plot numbers of Lancaster…
Arthur Kenneth Wrigley's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…
Lancaster PA474
Three photographs of the BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron.
#1 the nose of the Lancaster, port side.
#2 the Lancaster in flight, port side.
#3 a starboard view of the Lancaster.
#1 the nose of the Lancaster, port side.
#2 the Lancaster in flight, port side.
#3 a starboard view of the Lancaster.
Lancaster in flight
A port side view of Lancaster KM-B PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron.
Lancaster over moorland
Lancaster, PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, flying over moorland. It is viewed from the starboard side.
Lancaster over Lincoln
Two images of the BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron.
#1 Lancaster, PA474, over Lincoln. The aircraft is viewed from above, port side/front. Behind is the Brayford pool.
#2 the Lancaster is seen from the starboard side and has a wing…
#1 Lancaster, PA474, over Lincoln. The aircraft is viewed from above, port side/front. Behind is the Brayford pool.
#2 the Lancaster is seen from the starboard side and has a wing…
Lancaster in flight
Six photographs of Lancaster PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, port side. In two images, the mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster over Lincoln Cathedral
Two photographs of Lancaster PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, port side. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster over Lincoln
Lancaster, PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, over the centre of Lincoln with the Cathedral behind. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster in flight
Lancaster, PA474, in the markings of 44 Squadron with a slight bank to port seen in flight from the side. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster flying over Lincoln
Lancaster, PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, flying over Lincoln. The mid-upper turret is missing. Lincoln City's football ground can be seen under its nose.
Lancaster over RAF Cranwell
A port side view of Lancaster, PA474, flying over RAF Cranwell. It carries the markings of 44 Squadron.
On the reverse is a typewritten note about its activities in 1976.
On the reverse is a typewritten note about its activities in 1976.
Lancaster in flight
A starboard side view of a Lancaster in flight. The BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster PA474
Two photographs of the BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron. The mid-upper turret is missing.
#1 PA474 landing. Starboard side.
#2 PA474 on the ground. Starboard side. Empty chairs are behind a rope cordon with a sign 'official guests'.
#1 PA474 landing. Starboard side.
#2 PA474 on the ground. Starboard side. Empty chairs are behind a rope cordon with a sign 'official guests'.
Lancaster PA474
A starboard side view of a Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with 44 Squadron markings. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster on the ground at a show
A port/side/rear view of a Lancaster on the ground. The mid-upper turret is missing. Marquees and a crowd of people in the background.
Lancaster in flight
Six photographs. #1 Port/under/front #2 Under #3 Starboard/under/front #4 Starboard/front side #5 Starboard/side/under #10 Starboard/side.
Lancaster in flight
A starboard side view of a Lancaster in flight. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Letter from Charles Leonard Woolley to his mother
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Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'
Letter from Mr and Mrs J Latham to Mr and Mrs Woolley
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Woolley expressing sympathy and concern regarding their son, who was presumably missing in action at the time.
Operation Robinson (Le Creusot)
Air-to-air view of a large formation of Lancasters flying over Bléré. The Cher river runs from middle left to right with a bridge in middle. It has details in a caption underneath.
Trevor Blewitt’s RAF service record
Listing Trevor’s service history between 1927 and 1953.
Conversations with Peter Spoden
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…
Conversation with Ted Mercer
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…