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PMeadowsMGY21010001.jpg
An RAF officer, in uniform and hat, seated in an armchair and looking to his left at the camera. Above his tunic pocket is a pilot brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross medal ribbon. He is wearing gloves.
On the reverse is written: "October 1943 …

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SBarlowAL6564v1.pdf
Flight Lieutenant Arnold Leighton Barlow's medal collection as follows:
1. Distinguished Flying Cross
2. World War II 1939-1945 Star
3. Air Crew Europe Star
4. Defence Medal
5. War Medal 1939-1945 with Mention in Despatches
6. Australian…

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PLewisJB2402.jpg
Head and shoulder portrait of Jared with air gunner's brevet and medal ribbons.

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PLewisJB2401.jpg
Medals, with ribbons, awarded to Jared Bernard Lewis. From left: Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star; Pacific Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45 and General Service Medal with Malay Clasp.

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Box inscribed with the letters D.F.C.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.

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MHortonAJ170875-160131-03.jpg
Report on award of Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer Albert John Horton including operational details.

The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-06.jpg
Recognising Harry's skill, personal qualities and 174 hours flown over 25 operations, leading to the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-010001.jpg
Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-07.jpg
Mr & Mrs G W Sweeting requesting the company of a guest to the wedding of their daughter, Dorothy to Flight Sergeant Harry George Mason Robinson, DFC.

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BRichardson20260210.pdf
Harry Richardson grew up in Bolton and North Wembley before beginning pilot training as war broke out. After qualifying, he flew his first tour of operations with 149 Squadron from RAF Mildenhall. He then became an instructor at 27 OTU, flying…

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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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YRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…

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PRobinsonHGM18080001.jpg
Half portrait of Flight Lieutenant Harry Robinson in uniform with air gunner's brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon with inscription in the bottom right corner. Below is a badge with an enamelled central lozenge with the initials 'RAAF' and…

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PRobinsonHGM18040001.jpg
Dorothy, wearing Harry's D.F.C. sits holding daughter Beverly. Next to them is a photograph of Harry who was killed when his Lancaster was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France. On reverse, 'Dorothy & Beverly prior to their trip to Australia…

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PRobinsonHGM18030009.jpg
Harry's headstone including the emblem of the Royal Australian Air Force, his dates and the citation 'Always in our hearts, your loving wife Dorothy and daughter Beverley'.

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PRobinsonHGM18020011.jpg
Medal and ribbon with presentation case awarded to Harry George Mason Robinson. Includes a gold coloured metal pin badge.

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Items associated with Harry Robinson's family and service career.

# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…

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PRobinsonHGM18010001.jpg
A head and shoulders portrait of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson in uniform with brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. Captioned 'Cecil Studios Hull'. On reverse, 'HGM Robinson'.

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-020001.jpg
Document recommending the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Acting Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason. Includes details of Harry's character and list of operations.

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

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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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A newspaper cutting reporting that Joseph Bradburn has been killed in action. His final resting place has been located in Evreux, France.

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A list of Joseph's training and operational bases.

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MBradburnJ986004-160808-19.jpg
A brief history of ND515, Joseph Bradburn's Lancaster.

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