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Pathways in the Sky
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…
Seven airmen on port side of Lancaster ME679
Seven airmen on port side of a Lancaster. On reverse of picture, 'Back from left - M I Boyle DFC (Pilot, J W Higdon (Mid Upper Gunner), H Dixon (Navigator), M P Butler (Rear Gunner). Front row left D R Waddell (Bomb Aimer, M Webb (Wireless Operator),…
Aircrew in Maison Blanche, North Africa
Seven men in tropical uniform standing and sitting in front of a group of tents. Annotated on the reverse with the names of the crew and the title 'Our crew in Maison Blanche Nth Africa 1943' . The crew are identified as:
Back row:
Flight…
Back row:
Flight…
Interview with Stan Mellor
Squadron Leader Stan Mellor joined the RAF in 1943, initially training as a wireless operator and air gunner before qualifying as a signaller. His early service saw him instructing on Dakotas before deploying to Burma, where he flew operations to…
Lincoln in flight
A port side view of a Lincoln of 57 Squadron in flight over clouds.
Three Lincolns
Three Lincolns of 57 Squadron in flight.
Six Lincolns
A view of six Lincolns of 57 Squadron in loose formation.
Biographical letter from John Maunsell
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A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.
John Maunsell's Observer's and Flying Log Book
Observer's and Flying Log Book for Flying Officer John Maunsell (1333451, 138134) covering 14 October 1942 to 11 June 1945 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Dakota, Fortress, Lancaster, Liberator,…
Lancaster LM 115 DX-M Crash site
Aircraft wreckage lying on grass alongside a tree-lined road, Lage Mierdse Weg outside Turnhout, Belgium. A group of children with bicycles are close to the wreckage and another group of five civilians is coming along the track towards the wreck.
John Maunsell's aircrew and ground crew
John Maunsell with his aircrew and ground crew, all in uniform, standing and crouching alongside a Lancaster. The letters 'DX M' (57 Sqn) and 'ND468' are painted on the side of the aircraft. The upper photograph has the caption 'Sam, Roy, Self, Tony,…
Lancaster M for Mike
In the upper photograph an airman is leaning out of the cockpit. Nine bomb symbols are painted on the fuselage beneath the cockpit. There is also nose art depicting Mickey Mouse, wearing spurs, riding a bomb. The album page is captioned 'East…
A biography of John Maunsell
A biography, written in Dutch, summarising Flying Officer John Maunsell's service with RAF Bomber Command. The document includes photographs of Maunsell, his aircrews and aircraft flown together with details of operations taken from his log book. …
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.
Interview with Doug Jennings
While on operations with 5 Squadron Doug Jenning and his crew were forced to abandon their burning aircraft. The pilot died in the aircraft. Doug and the flight engineer separately evaded capture and returned to the UK. Doug went on to further…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes his struggle to get back to base, there being no transport.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about the disorganisation in his movements. However he is very happy with the food at the mess.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he was so pleased to see her. He is asking to get home but they have told him not yet.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about visitors and his daughters. One of his 57 squadron friends visited him. He was the sole survivor of his crew and was badly burned.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he is back on operations with 57 Squadron. He describes how his days have changed.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has no news. The weather has been good and he has been doing physical training each morning. He has been wto the cinema.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has moved to Feltwell. He is not happy and the mess is poor.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that their dummy airfield has been bombed. The three crews that were required for overseas have now been completed. He details his new crew.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes enclosing £2. He has in the air doing gunnery practice despite the bumps and cordite fumes.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that his posting has come through. He asks her not to send his laundry parcel.