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Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
James Williams grew up in an orphanage in Trinidad. At the start of the war, he worked in the stores for an American naval repair station in Trinidad. He trained in an Auxiliary Air Squadron before volunteering to serve in the RAF in the UK. His…
E B Chandler’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…
Chan Chandler's biography
A biography of Chan's life.
Stalag 12A, Chan Chandler at Tromso and repatriating POWs
Four photographs.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
Pilots at controls of C-47
Two pilots at the controls of a C-47 Dakota.
Loading fuel, enroute to Stalag 12 A and Lancaster
Three photographs.
#1 loading fuel in a Dakota.
#2 road signs en route to Stalag 12A.
#3 a Lancaster seen from the front at sunset.
#4 a missing photograph, annotated 'My Grandfather, Edmund Chandler.'
#1 loading fuel in a Dakota.
#2 road signs en route to Stalag 12A.
#3 a Lancaster seen from the front at sunset.
#4 a missing photograph, annotated 'My Grandfather, Edmund Chandler.'
Civilian registered Lancastrian parked on airport.
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British South American airways Lancastrian G-AWGW "Star Light", First commercial flight from London Airport, Heathrow. London airport to Buenos Aires. AVM Don Bennett in command. On the reverse '1st airliner ex Heathrow, Star Light, ` Jan…
Servicemen embarking a C-47
They have disembarked from lorries marked with an American star and are now queueing to embark on an RAF C-47, Dakota. On the reverse 'POWs ex Stalag 12A embarking for home 1945'.
Chan Chandler loading and unloading jerry cans of fuel.
Chan strapping jerry cans inside a Dakota. On the reverse 'Dakota filled with jerry cans'.
A second photograph has Chan unloading jerry cans. On the reverse 'Petrol to front line, 1945'.
A second photograph has Chan unloading jerry cans. On the reverse 'Petrol to front line, 1945'.
Servicemen embarking a C-47
They have disembarked from lorries marked with an American star and are now queuing to embark on an RAF C-47, Dakota.
Dakota's crew in the cockpit
Two pilots at the controls of a Dakota transporting fuel.
Loading Dakota with jerricans
Three photographs of loading a Dakota with jerricans of fuel.
John (Jack) Clyde's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
J Clyde’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26 August 1942 to 23 August 1945, detailing training, operations, instructional and other duties as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…
Tommy Fairclough's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers. One
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to 12 March 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless…
Tommy's service
Tommy's great grand daughter describes his period of service. Includes the incidence when pilot Stan Slater's Lancaster was set on fire and he tried to dive to put the fire out but was unsuccessful. Tommy bailed out by parachute and was taken in by…
Edward Gearon’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 4 British Flying Training School USAAC…
Jack Genney’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bombers and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…
Interview with Leslie Turner
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.
Rhine Crossing
Air to air image of aircraft over a flat landscape. Stirlings towing Horsa gliders are flying from right to left at the higher altitude. C-47s at a lower altitude are flying from left to right. Reverse annotated 'Rhine crossing' and 'CL2233'.
Presentation ceremony Fighter Command Communication Squadron
A group of airmen march past a saluting officer. Aircraft are parked on the airfield behind the parade including an Oxford, B-24 and C-47.
C-47
A C-47 stands with wheel chocks visible and two men walk away from the aircraft. Buildings can be seen in the background.
C-47 Dakota
View of the underside of a Dakota in flight with identification letters G-AGGB on the fuselage and the British flag on the cockpit.
To war in a Wimpy - the life and times of Flight Sergeant Ron Williams RAF
Biography of Ron Williams. Contains photographs and scans of documents.
Chapter 1 - early life, enlistment and training.
Chapter 2 - operational training. Describes activities during training OTU including naming his crew and flying out to…
Chapter 1 - early life, enlistment and training.
Chapter 2 - operational training. Describes activities during training OTU including naming his crew and flying out to…
Albert Millson’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Albert Millson’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th April 1940 until 27th November 1952. Initial pilot training at No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, then Nos. 10 and 12 Service Flying Training Schools.
Posted to 12 Operational Training Unit…
Posted to 12 Operational Training Unit…
Millson's "War & Peace" Abridged
An autobiography of Albert's time in the RAF.