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Dusseldorf
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Dusseldorf. No ground detail is visible.
It is captioned '3485 Skell 2/3.11.44//NT/(C) 8" 18000' 127° 1927 Dusseldorf. T. 14MC1000DN.30 secs. F/O Drinkell. T. 50.'
On the reverse is…
It is captioned '3485 Skell 2/3.11.44//NT/(C) 8" 18000' 127° 1927 Dusseldorf. T. 14MC1000DN.30 secs. F/O Drinkell. T. 50.'
On the reverse is…
E E Stalley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
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E Stalley’s Flying Log Book from 9th September 1943 until 14th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 12 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing…
Trained at No. 12 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing…
Edward Allan McDonald's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunner, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunner, flight engineers for Edward Allan McDonald, air gunner, covering the period from 10 march 1944 to 1 June 1945. He was stationed at RAF Evanton, RAF Market Harborough, RAF Winthorpe, RAF…
Edward Allan McDonald's wartime memories
Consisting of three parts: The first part gives an eye witness account of an aircraft crash and its aftermath. The second part describes the 'Skilling Follies', an aircrew who completed 25 operations from RAF Skellingthorpe. The third part…
Envelope with details of photographs
An envelope with a list of four names. On the reverse 'from M.R. Cook'.
Eric Frederick Coling's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Bomb Aimer Eric Frederick Coling from June 1942 to February 1953. Detailing his training schedule, operations flown and post war duties. Served at 44 Air School, South Africa; 16 Operational Training…
Essen
Target photograph of Essen. Only wide bands of light visible. Captioned '6B', '270 SKELL. 26/27.3.44//NT. 8" 19500' [arrow] 162° 2211 ESSEN. M. 1X4000. 15X4. 8X30. 31SECS. W/C HEWARD M. 50.'. On the reverse 'Flash explosion frame 6'.
Ferme D'Urville
Target photograph of Ferme D'Urville. Rather dark photograph, what appears to be smoke and dust visible, no detail. Light streaks. Captioned '9B', '7 SKELL.3/4.6.44//NT.8" 9500' [arrow] 212° 0104 FERME D'URVILLE RD.M.1X4000.16X500.20secs.W/O…
Five airmen
Five airmen standing in front of rear fuselage of a bomber with squadron letters 'VN'.
Flight Lieutenant Jamie Barr DFC
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.
Flight Sergeant David Craven DFM (755391)
A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…
Flight Sergeant G Jarmy's bomb aimer log book
Flying log book for G Jarmey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 29 August 1943 to 8 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Fingal, RCAF London, RAF Moreton Valance, RAF Husbands…
Flushing
Target photograph of Vlissingen. No land just disturbed water. Captioned '8°F', '5B', '3378 SKELL.23.10.44//8" 4250' [arrow] 150° 1619 FLUSHING RD.U.14X1000.C20secs. F/O ENDEAN.U.50.' On the reverse '[underlined] F/O ENDEAN…
Flushing
Target photograph of Flushing. Partially obscured by smoke and dust. Port area, locks, quays, docks and moored ships clearly visible. Disturbed water from bomb explosions. Captioned '8°F', '5B', '3248 SKELL.11.10.44.// 8" 7100' [arrow] 285° 1500.…
Flushing
Target photograph of Flushing. Partially obscured by smoke and dust. Coastal area, little detail visible, disturbed water from bomb explosions. Captioned '8°F', '5B', '3269 SKELL.11.10.44.// 8" 5500' [arrow] 320° 1500. FLUSHING 106RD.…
Flushing
A vertical aerial photograph of Flushing taken during an operation. Bomb bursts can be seen in the centre of the image. The coastline is clearly visible.
It is captioned '3389 Skell 23.10.44//8"/ 4000
It is captioned '3389 Skell 23.10.44//8"/ 4000
Flying Officer Leslie Thomas Manser, Victoria Cross
Head and shoulders portrait of Leslie Thomas Manser wearing tunic and peaked cap. Captioned 'F/O Leslie Thomas Manser, V.C. RAFVR (Deceased), No 50 Sqdn. - Avro Manchester --- Cologne (mass raid) --- May 30, 1942'.
Foret de L. Adam
Target photograph of Forêt de L'Isle-Adam. Almost completely obscured by cloud, little detail. Captioned '5°F', '5B', '2256 SKELL.18.8.44//8" 12500' [arrow] 080° 1411 FORET DE L.ADAM.P.11X1000.4X500.C.29secs.F/O.DAVIS W.J. P.50'. On the reverse…
Foret de L. Adam
Target photograph of Forêt de L'Isle-Adam. Mainly obscured by cloud, area visible is open country. Railway junction, sidings and craters are visible. Captioned '5°F', '6B', '2250 SKELL.18.8.44//8" 12000' [arrow] 052° 1409 FORET DE…
Foret de L'Adam
Target photograph of Foret de L'Adam. River Oise running top to bottom right side of photograph, railway running close to river, road bridge across rive. Bomb explosions with smoke and dust obscure bottom left of photograph. Road network in forest…
Foret de L'Isle Adam
Target photograph of Forêt de L'Isle-Adam. Road rail bridge over river Oise top right, bottom left obscured by cloud with smoke and dust, bomb explosions and craters visible. Captioned '5°F', '5B', '2208 SKELL. 18.8.44 //8" 12000' [arrow] 090°…
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.
Gordon Cruickshank's crew after crash landing
Four aircrew sitting on wing. Captioned between pages 38-39 of 1956 Memoir 'Sgt Alan Conner, F/O Power,Self, Sgt Wilson, Taken after crash landing. “Bradwell Bay”. After Hamburg raid 9th November 1942, Wireless operator Sgt Lew Austin R.A.A.F. being…
Gordon Cruickshank's crew after crash landing
Four aircrew on top of a 50 Squadron Lancaster wing. There are holes in the top of wing.
Captioned between pages 39-40 of 1956 Memoir '[Underlined] Bradwell [\Underlined] After Hamburg 1942, showing self, P/O Power, Sgt Wilson, Sgt Conner. Both…
Captioned between pages 39-40 of 1956 Memoir '[Underlined] Bradwell [\Underlined] After Hamburg 1942, showing self, P/O Power, Sgt Wilson, Sgt Conner. Both…
Frank Hobbs’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Frank Hobbs, wireless operator, covering the period from 15 March 1941 to 16 March 1943 when he was killed in action. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey,…