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1000 miles with a school map
The story of how a group of airmen escaped the Japanese on small boats, eventually being rescued by a Catalina.
47 days in an open boat
The story of the 12 airmen who escaped from Java in an open lifeboat.
Aircraft recognition book
Book with photographs of six aircraft each of 40 pages with opposite lined page for notes. Some are identified.
Allied and Axis Aircraft
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A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.
American Aircraft Notes
Notes kept by JH Bird during his training.
Arthur Tanner and Chan Chandler
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'.
Bertie Foxlee’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunners
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…
Book 5, Return to UK
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,…
British, American and German Aeroplanes in Operational Service
Plan, head-on, angled and side views of 65 aircraft in use during the war.
Catalina
Catalina flying boat with American wing markings. Tail fin of B-24 Liberator can be seen extreme right.
Catalina on water
Side view of a Catalina at sea. Submitted with caption 'Catalina FP229 N 205 sqn'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Catalinas and Oxfords
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.
Certificate - order of the double sunrise
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.
Chan Chandler and colleague
The two are at the quayside wearing flying jackets and scarves, the colleague is drinking from a hip flask, behind is a Catalina.
Chan Chandler and colleagues
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…
Chan Chandler, Arthur Tanner and Norwegian crew
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'.
On the reverse 'Self Arthur & Norge crew Tromso'.
Charles Cuthill - flying times summary
List all aircraft flown and hours. Includes United States navy training aircraft as well as Hastings post war.
Charles Cuthill’s pilots flying log book
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…
Christmas card to Lewis Ellis from Gus Knox
Christmas greetings. Card from No 6 'FB' Squadron RNZAF
Conversation with George Arthur Cook
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…
Cyril James Training Reports
A report issued to Cyril covering his training with the US Navy.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
Die Kriegsflugzeuge der Feindmächte
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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.
Evidence in Camera Vol 3 No 13
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…
Ex-RCAF The Camp July 1983
Ex-Air Force POW Association news sheet. This edition covers a planned five-day reunion planned for August 1985, a planned convention of the National POW Association in Hamilton, a planned reunion at Toronto for RCAF and RAF veterans, a reminder that…
Flying boats on the ramp
Two US Navy flying boats on a ramp. Several airmen are standing to one side. On the reverse 'Getting ready at 9am on the ramp. 2nd plane is Catalina'.