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Extracts from war diaries and information on aircraft crews and lists of bombing operations
Describes training and crewing up at operational training unit on Wellingtons. There is a diary entry describing operational baptism. It continues with coverage of training at heavy conversion unit and his eventual posting to 158 Squadron. He…
Ernest Cutts’ air gunner's flying log book
Air gunner's log book for Ernest Cutts, rear gunner, covering the period 23 November 1943 to 21 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF West Sale, RAF Litchfield, RAF Marston Moor, RAF…
Ernest Cutts' memoir
Two typewritten pages detailing the life of Ernest Cutts. He was the youngest of seven children, born in NW Victoria, Australia. He enlisted as aircrew on his 18th birthday and was posted to No 1 Recruit Training School in Victoria before being sent…
Ernest Cutts
Head and shoulders portrait of Ernest Cutts wearing a cap.
Ernest Cutts
Ern Cutts at the tail of a Halifax 'U again'. He is wearing full flying gear - boots, overalls, helmet and lifejacket. On the turret is a swastika, indicating an enemy aircraft has been shot down.
Douglas' notebook
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.
Charlie Darby’s observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Charlie Darby, air gunner from 22 January 1944 to 16 January 1945. Charlie Darby was stationed at RAF Castle Kennedy and RAF Driffield where he flew Anson, Wellingtons and Halifaxes Mk 2 and 3.…
Certificate of Service
For Pat Hogan in Royal Australian Air Force from 15 January 1943 to 23 February 1946.
Cecil O'Brien Biography
A biography of Cecil written by his niece. It is based on letters he wrote to his brother, Colleen's father. She explains his training and the various locations where he served. He was lost 27 January 1944 over Berlin.
Calais Batterie Oldenburg and Batterie Waldam
Target photograph of coastline and Batterie Oldenburg and Batterie Waldam. Port of Calais is just to bottom of the photograph Bomb explosions, smoke and target markers obscure the target. The beach is visible with many obstructions. Two Halifax III…
Bob Smith's Memoirs - Book 1
Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.
Bill Cashman DFM
Half length portrait of Bill Cashman in RAF uniform. On the reverse 'Bill Cashman (DFM) Squad 466 1943'.
Arthur Close's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
H A Close’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 26 February 1944 to 11 September 1944 detailing his operations and training flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Rufforth (1663 HCU), RAF Elvington (77 Squadron) and RAF Driffield…
Arthur Close and crew
Seven airmen arranged in front of their Halifax. On the reverse each man is named.
Arthur is identified as 2nd from right.
Arthur is identified as 2nd from right.
640 Squadron
The history of 640 Squadron from its formation in January 1944.
466 Squadron
A very large group of airmen sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Halifax and others lined up sitting on wings, engines and fuselage. Submitted with caption 'RAAF 466 Sqn March 1945 (Personal Photo Album)'.
4 Group Digest, February 1945
A monthly report on operations, photography, signals, armament, gunnery, bombing, navigation, flying control, gardening, operational training, accidents, air & sea rescue, organisation, aerodrome defence, equipment, public relations and honours and…