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LBramwellCA1431825v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Cecil Arthur Bramwell, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 March 1943 to 9 June 1944 when he was killed in action. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at 2…

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List of items, some of which are displayed in this collection

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A short biography of William.

LBibbyJW1181402v1.pdf
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…

YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

BWyrillWRWyrillWRv1.pdf
Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…

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The letter refers to Alf's application for the Caterpillar Club and contains a copy of the application sent to Irving air chute.

SStrattonM1673355v10023.pdf
Details: 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski date 18/19/3/45. Includes orders, times, navigation data and observations. Signed M Sabloski.

SStrattonM1673355v10018.pdf
Details: 51 Squadron, aircraft 'MH-X', captain W/O Johnson, navigator F/Sgt Sabloski, date 25.4.45. Includes orders, times, navigation data and observations. Signed M Sabloski.

SStrattonM1673355v10017.pdf
Details: 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski, date 19.3.45. Includes orders for window, time on target and bombing course. Contains times, navigation data, observations and comments.

SStrattonM1673355v10013.pdf
Details: 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator F/Sgt Sabloski, target Heligoland. Includes orders for window and marking as well as times, navigation data and observations. General column includes comment 'aircraft crashed on target' as well as…

SStrattonM1673355v10011.pdf
Details: 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski, date 24.3.45. Includes orders, times, navigation data and observations.

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Records times and navigational observations. Notes was 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski date 24.3.45.

SKeelingRV82689v10027.jpg
Left page: top, notice of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer R.V.Keeling.
Middle and bottom, congratulations to Bob on his award.
Right page; top, title of the Vauxhall Mirror.
Middle, report of Bob's operational career…

SKeelingRV82689v10023.jpg
Left page:
top, a group comprising bride and groom, seven bridesmaids and two couples, annotated 'Kay Tomlinson's wedding'.
Bottom, four men walking abreast, three wearing top hat and tails and one a vicar.
Right page:
Top left, a copy of…

SKeelingRV82689v10021.jpg
Left page: top, left and right, Whitley NI352 in flight above fields.
Bottom left, a view of Whitley NI352 in flight from below.
Bottom right, Whitley H MH on a runway with chocks under the front wheels, annotated 'Bob's Whitley MH H'.

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Left page: top left, a report of a gorse fire on Harpenden Common. Centre, seagull in flight, annotated 'original photograph taken by Bob'.Top right, weather report; middle, attendees at a police dance, annotated 'Geoff Shaw was in the same squadron…