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SBondS-DidwellNv10008.MP3
Norman mentions the Evans twins on 99 Squadron and reference to Wellington as "Wimpies".

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SBondS-DidwellNv10010.MP3
Norman discusses the fate of aircraft R3170 and names Gerald Francis Saxon (755373 Royal Air Force).

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SBondS-DidwellNv10011.MP3
Norman discusses an accident involving a 99 Squadron Wellington which had an engine failure after take off and crashed into a barn.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10013.MP3
Norman mentions the personnel and roles of the Wellington development flight. He discusses the arrival of Wellington on squadron and conversion of crews. He notes that most pilots were NCOs. Norman discusses the difference between and problems with…

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00040031.jpg
Photocopy of document. Tells of actions in shooting down Me-110. Notes that Ware had completed 51 operations over enemy territory.

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Letter commending the actions of Captain Taylors men in rescuing members of an aircraft crew.

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Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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Small colour image of 99 Squadron badge.

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Air Ministry Form 1406 issued to Frank Horry. It covers his service in detail.

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Form 280 issued to Jack's widow. it contains a summary of his service.

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Group of 6 airmen in uniform in formal pose standing in front of an aircraft. The letters LN-B are visible on the aircraft. All 6 men are wearing side caps. Three men on the front row are wearing flying jackets. Reverse annotated with: '99 Sqn…

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PButlerR23290001.jpg
A wooden model of a Wellington Bomber that Bob Butler gave to his 10 year old nephew, Dick Heslop. Dick was told that the model had been painted with the genuine paints used to paint aircraft. The letters LN B, indicating 99 squadron, are painted…

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030001-0001.jpg
Provides detail of personnel and acts for grand concert by 99 Squadron at RAF Jessore.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030002-0001.jpg
List serial and other data, including eventual fate, concerning squadron aircraft.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030004.jpg
Include 99 Squadron crest and season's greetings.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030005.jpg
Two servicemen and an local driver in the cab of a steam roller. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn Christmas '44 Dhubalia India. L to r WO Bill Welling, Flt Sgt Bill Lemar, Indian driver, Sqn Ldr Sandy Webster [Norman Didwell]' Additional information…

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Five officers standing behind with seven airmen squatting and three sitting in front. In the background the nose of a Liberator. Supplied with key document with names of personnel in the photograph listed. Two versions of the same image.

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A large group of airmen in tropical uniform lines up on dispersal with palm trees in the background. On the left part of a Wellington. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn line-up Jessore July '44 [Chota Ray via Norman Didwell]'. Additional information…

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View of an airman looking out of the port cockpit window of a Liberator. Two rows of operation tally bombs symbols below cockpit. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn's CO Wg Cdr A Webster DSO DFC aboard Liberator 1945 [Norman Didwell]'. Additional…

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030010.jpg
View from cockpit of aircraft on finals for runway on an atoll. Submitted with caption 'Approaching Cocos Islands in 99 Sqn Liberator [Norman Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor. Two versions of the same image,on the…

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030012.jpg
Eight airmen, six standing and two squatting in front. In the background part of a Wellington. Submitted with caption 'C-Charlie Feni 99 Sqn in India [Norman Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030013.jpg
Six airmen wearing tropical uniform, five in front sitting with pith helmets and one standing behind. All are in front of a DH-9 biplane. Submitted with caption 'DH.9A 99 Sqn Mianwali, India 1920'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030014.jpg
Names and data on personnel in unidentified photograph.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00030020.jpg
99 Squadron cooks and MT section, meal menu for new year 1945.

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