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LHicksH1580725v1.pdf
Harry Hicks’ Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15th August 1942 until 16th October 1945. Training as a pilot started at No. 9 Elementary Flying School, followed by No. 33 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 34 Service Flying Training School, No. 4…

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LSearleJ1803136v1.pdf
John Searle’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 18th May 1943 until 31st July 1945. Training as a pilot commenced at Nos. 16 and 28 Elementary Flying Training Schools, followed by Flying Training School Cranwell, 28 Operational Training Unit, an unnumbered…

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

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

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Peter Hoare's service life.

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

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BHemmingsKHemmingsKv1.pdf
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.

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LGarlandVA3030098v1.pdf
Victor Garland’s RAF Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers from 10 June 1944 to 8 August 1945. Records training and operations as a Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Wombleton (No. 1666 Heavy Conversion…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020007.pdf
William (Bill) Shutler’s Flying Log Book from 25th November 1943 until 9th February 1946. During this time trained as a navigator. Trained at No. 7 Air Observers School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020006.pdf
E Renfrey’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 20th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner, navigator and bomb aimer.

Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020003.pdf
S A Morris’ Flying Log Book from 14th May 1943 until 13th May 1946. During this time trained as a bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained at No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 33 Air Navigation School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010012.pdf
W Harrison’s Flying Log Book from 4th July 1944 until 20th March 1947. During this time trained as a flight engineer at No. 4 School of Technical Training. Further training at No. 1 Engine Control and Demonstration Unit, 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit,…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010009.pdf
W Gall’s Flying Log Book from 30th September 1942 until 27th February 1946. During this time trained and flew as a navigator. He trained at No. 9 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 16 Operational Training Unit, No. 1661 Conversion Unit. Posted to…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010004.pdf
Max Caven’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 2nd March to 30th July 1945. During this period, he served as a pilot with 9 Squadron on operations.
From 29th June he undertook Tiger Force training.

Served at RAF Bardney.

Aircraft flown were…

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PEdmondsonKD2321.jpg
Inclined aerial photograph of industrial area. On the reverse 'Krupps Essen'.

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PEdmondsonKD2319.jpg
Inclined aerial photograph of industrial area and housing. shows damaged buildings. Part of aircraft engine bottom right On the reverse 'Krupps, Essen'.

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PKnoxVD24010072.jpg
Looking down at a bomb damaged city.

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LDowdeswellGD1261816v1.pdf
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…

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LPearsonFS3052512v1.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…

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PPearsonFS18030003.jpg
Blurred air-to-ground photograph showing large industrial works. Submitted with caption 'Aerial Photo_Krupps'.

Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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PPearsonFS18030002.jpg
Air-to-ground view of town. Submitted with caption 'Aerial photo Gelsenkirchen'.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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LFaircloughT1077120v2.pdf
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to September 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless operator/air gunner in…

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LDavisSL1852537v1.pdf
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Wireless Operator Laurie Davis (nickname Red) covering the period 19 November 1943 to 30 April 1946 and detailing training flights and operations. Served at RAF Llandwrog, RAF Silverstone…

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Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

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PWillettS19020038.jpg
Oblique aerial reconnaissance photographs of Münster showing bomb damage. One photograph has the caption 'This, and the following four photographs show some of the damage done to Münster during the all-out bombing of Germany.'.

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PWillettS19020032.jpg
Oblique aerial photograph of Dortmund with the caption 'Dortmund. Unfortunately the town was covered with cloud, and as were flying at 2,500 feet, the photograph is not as clear as I would have liked.'.

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SBondS-MercerTv10001.pdf
Includes brief outline of service career. Mentions joining up in 1941, training in England and the Florida in the United States. Comments on being quarantined on return and training prior to joining 83 Squadron on Lancaster. Mentioned flying…

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