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MMilsonGW937875-240119-480001.jpg
The story of how a group of airmen escaped the Japanese on small boats, eventually being rescued by a Catalina.

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NMilsonGW240119-27.jpg
The story of the 12 airmen who escaped from Java in an open lifeboat.

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

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MPearsonFS3052512-180628-01.pdf
Book with photographs of six aircraft each of 40 pages with opposite lined page for notes. Some are identified.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-03.pdf
A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.

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MBirdJH184015-180215-20.pdf
Notes kept by JH Bird during his training.

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SChandlerEB911217v10069-0001.jpg
The two men are at the quay side. In the background is a Catalina. On the reverse 'Slide 147 Arthur Tanner and Chan Tromso Dock'.

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SFoxleeBT404595v10010-87.pdf
Flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s for B T Foxlee, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 April 1941 to 15 October 1947. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF…

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YGeachDG1394781v5.pdf
Fifth and final diary kept by David Geach chronicling his time training and on operations. He writes about his return from Canada on the Queen Elizabeth then his training in England which began with arriving at the Posting Centre in Pannal Ash,…

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PCurnockRM17020001.jpg
Plan, head-on, angled and side views of 65 aircraft in use during the war.

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PMooreFA1706.jpg
Catalina flying boat with American wing markings. Tail fin of B-24 Liberator can be seen extreme right.

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SBondS-CookGv10005.jpg
Side view of a Catalina at sea. Submitted with caption 'Catalina FP229 N 205 sqn'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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PTerryD1718.jpg
Six photographs on a sheet. #1, 2 and 6 are of Catalinas. #3 is an Oxford in the snow. #4 is of Oxfords outside a hangar. #5 is an in flight starboard view of an Oxford.

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SBondS-CookGv10026.jpg
Certificate with blanks to be filled in for recipient. Artwork of Catalina over water with suns either side. Awarded to those who had spend more that 24 hours continuously in the air on regular air service.

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SChandlerEB911217v10119.jpg
The two are at the quayside wearing flying jackets and scarves, the colleague is drinking from a hip flask, behind is a Catalina.

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PChandlerEB22150027.jpg
Three photographs. #1 Chan sitting with camera equipment at the quayside. #2 Chan and colleague drinking at the quayside with a Catalina in the background. #3 Chan and three colleagues at the quayside, drinking from a hip flask. Behind are two RAF…

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SChandlerEB911217v10075-0001.jpg
The four men are at the quay side, Arthur is drinking from a hip flask. Behind are two Catalinas on the fjord..
On the reverse 'Self Arthur & Norge crew Tromso'.

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BHemmingsKHemmingsKv1.pdf
Ken Hemmings recalls his experiences as a flight engineer during World War II. Many memorable experiences, both fun and frightening, included a Halifax incident where brake pressure was lost, leading to a dangerous fuel collision. Hemmings trained at…

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MCuthillCR574146-180818-06.jpg
List all aircraft flown and hours. Includes United States navy training aircraft as well as Hastings post war.

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LCuthillCR574146v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for C R Cuthill, covering the period from 11 June 1942 to 30 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Perth, US NAS Gross ile, US NAS Pensacola, RCAF Charlotte…

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EKnoxATEllisEL431222.pdf
Christmas greetings. Card from No 6 'FB' Squadron RNZAF

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SBondS-CookGv10006.pdf
Transcript of interview. Wireless operator air gunner on 49 Squadron flying Hampdens at RAF Scampton. Recalls joining up in 1939 and training as wireless operator air gunner. Posted to 49 Squadron on Hampdens and did 33 (32) trips. Describes worst…

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SJamesEC1385088v10002-0001.jpg
A report issued to Cyril covering his training with the US Navy.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.

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MMolloyS[Ser#-DoB]-160212-01.pdf
Contains photographs, silhouettes and drawings of British, American and Russian aircraft, showing dimensions, armament, armour plate or glass, and position of fuel tanks. Tables set out aircraft capabilities, including range and bomb loads.

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MMcDermottC1119618-161216-09.pdf
A magazine of aerial photographs covering incendiaries dropping on Dusseldorf, port and industrial areas, captured enemy equipment, railway sidings at Antwerp, a seaplane base, a Fw 190 under attack, boat shelters at Dunkirk, camouflaged hangars at…

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