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LWolffJR908703v1.pdf
Jack Wolff’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 13th October 1940 until 31st October 1952. He trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observer and Navigation School, followed by No. 2 Signals…

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Jared describes his posting to North Africa and operations to Tunis, Bizerta, Decimomannu, Palermo, Naples, Catania, Messina, Cagliari and Pantelleria. Following Squadron disbanding Jared was sent to No 1 Air Gunners School then to 289 Squadron and…

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LLewisJB1317451v1.pdf
Observer and air gunner's flying log book for Jared Lewis from 14 November 1942 to 22 January 1946. Details his training, operational duties and period as an instructor. Jared served in North Africa and Europe at RAF Dalcross (No 2 Air Gunnery…

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SDeansJAG-ChownCMv10001.pdf
Clement's experiences as a prisoner of war.

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Cut out b/w photographs of a Blenheim and below a Ju-87 with flames from rear.

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LMaysonWT1432358v1.pdf
William Mayson’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book One from 20th October 1941 until 30th September 1947. During this time trained as an observer/navigator, air gunner, second pilot and air bomber. Trained at No. 9 Air Observers School, 23…

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BAllisonTAllisonTv1.pdf
Bomber Command wartime memoirs 1939-45 by Ted Allison. He completed 35 bomber operations as wireless operator/air gunner 1941-43, which he described as being looked down upon. The introduction describes his role as a Wop/Ag and how they're replaced…

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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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A memoir by Peter Hoare of life before the war started.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.

It contains biographies of the following:

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MHoddingRL2016564-180806-02.pdf
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…

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MReeksA649770-211201-01.pdf
A book used to identify other aircraft.

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MTuckerE581420-190120-01.jpg
An aircraft loss card, it states the loss of the Bristol Blenheim L9403 bomber, that was part of 15 Squadron. The Pilot Officer 42249 James Masters, Sergeant 584120 Eugene Tucker, and 551983 Clifford Thompson are declared dead.

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BBatchelderHEBatchelderHEv6.pdf
Harold Batchfelder provides a detailed account of the preparation for a raid on Mannheim, events during the operation and his forced landing at RAF Horsham St Faith due to damage sustained during night fighter attack on the return journey. His crew…

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Three items.
#1 A photograph of nine airmen in flying kit. Behind is a Hampden.
#2 A photograph of five airmen being debriefed at the end of an operation.
#3 An extract from the first Operation Record Book for 3/9/39 for 139 Squadron.

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Record number of landings and take-offs. Day and night total flying (1444.05 hours). List aircraft flown in.

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LNorthJLG1378280v1.pdf
Shows qualifications as air gunner and wireless operator at RAF Yatesbury and RAF Jurby. Records flying training on Dominie, Proctor, Blenheim, Hampden and Anson. Finally to navigator training at RAF West Freugh from August 1942 to May 1944 after…

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Was wireless operator/air gunner. Flew 1440 hours wartime mostly on instructional flying. Outlines initial RAF training in Blackpool followed by ground posting at RAF Syerston with 304 and 305 Squadrons until radio and flying courses and returning to…

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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…

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PMilsonGW24020011.jpg
Five photographs.
#1 George's cap washed up on Indonesian beach.
#2 a memorial stone at IBCC, Lincoln.
#3 George and Jim "Dinty" Moore at Duxford's Blenheim.
#4 four airmen of 18 Squadron, Oulton.
#5 George on his 80th birthday.

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Five items.
#1 George's six medals.
#2 Letter from King George VI re DFC.
#3 Invite to a reception at the Guildhall.
#4 Four veterans at the reception - L to R unknown, Arthur Gill, George and A Blackburn (?).
#5 Cover of the Blenheim society…

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George's record supplied by his daughter.

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A brief biography of George's time as a prisoner of war (March 1942-September 1943)

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A brief history of 84 Squadron. It includes a list of commanding officers and the squadron crest.

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A montage of six images of 84 Squadron in Iraq.
#1 a He 111 left behind at Mosul.
#2 Christmas menu.
#3 an air to air photograph of a Blenheim flying through a sandstorm.
#4 a Blenheim having successfully force landed in the desert.
#5 two…

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