Browse Items (885 total)
Sort by:
Dennis Dowdeswell
Head and shoulder portrait of Dennis in uniform with air gunner's brevet and officer's cap with 101 Squadron cap badge. A Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon is also included. On reverse, 'Dennis, 1944'.
W D Tweddle. Tape Two
![ATweddleWD[Date]-020004.mp3](/application/views/scripts/images/fallback-audio.png "ATweddleWD[Date]-020004.mp3")
Doug Tweddle was awarded an immediate DFC because he flew on all three operations to attack the Tirpitz. This was delivered to him at his home four years later. While attempting an emergency landing at RAF Waddington he was told that because he was…
W D Tweddle. Tape One
Doug Tweddle undertook his initial pilot training in South Africa. On return to the UK, he attended Operational Training Unit at Upper Heyford where he selected his crew. The crew were then posted to 9 Squadron at RAF Bardney. Doug was the only…
Record of Flight Sergeant Robert Kendal and Pilot Officer William Kendall
For Robert Kendall Records promotions, posting to 15 Squadron and sorties flown with F/S Overend, notes shot down and prisoner of war. Similar for William Kendall DFC with different crew on 15 Squadron. Completed tour of 31 operations.
Award of DSO to Wing Commander William David Gordon Watkins
Newspaper cutting announcing award as well as previous award of DFM, DFC and mention in despatches. Included b/w photograph of him wearing tunic with observer brevet and flying helmet.
Flight Lieutenant John French DFC
Seven aircrew around the door of a Lancaster. Text reveals that Jonny French (standing second left) was pilot of Lancaster 'NG364, LS-P'. Lists ther remainder of crew. Mentions that Flight Sergeant Henry Bysouth joined the crew after the original…
Air and ground crew
Seven aircrew and two ground personnel standing and squatting in front of a Lancaster. Text indicates pilot Flight Lieutenant Wesble Perry DFC RAAF, Pilot Officer G Schmerberg, navigator, Flight Sergeant Park, WOp, Pilot Officer R Conway RAAF, bomb…
Bill Parke and Geoff Stokes
Flying officer William Parke (left) and his friend pilot Flying Officer Geoff Stokes standing in front of Lancaster 'LM238, LS-T' at RSF Mildenhall during 1944. Both completed tours and were awarded Distinguished Flying Cross.
Wing Commander William Watkins DSO, DFC & Bar
Officer commanding 15 Squadron. Gives details of being shot down while operating as master bomber with Flight Lieutenant Frederick Saunders. Was the only survivor of crew and was prisoner of war. Includes half length b/w photograph of Watkins wearing…
In conference
Three men conferring over documents laid on a table. On the left a Wing Commander pilot, centre a Wing Commander and right a Squadron Leader observer. All three have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The wall behind has a map of Great…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about mail and postal orders.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
![EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-1070001.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/1930/51637/EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-1070001.jpg "EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-1070001.jpg")
Jack writes the weather has been very good. They bombed Milan.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
![EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0880001.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/square_thumbnails/1930/51490/EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0880001.jpg "EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0880001.jpg")
Jack writes that her letter has helped stop him worrying about her. He writes about their continuing struggle to get a promotion.
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
I J Hartley Awarded DFC
Announces DFC for Flight Lieutenant I J Hartley of Folkestone. Member of Halifax crew who have a combined total of 248 sorties. The pilot, Squadron Leader A E Millson also awared DFC.
Tonbridge "Eagles"
A newspaper article about Wing Commander Albert Millson and Squadron Leader Neville Duke from Tonbridge.
Bomber pilots attend council meeting
Alber Millson presented a model Halifax to Morecambe and Heysham council.
Old Juddian awarded DFC
A newspaper article announcing that Albert Millson has been awarded a DFC.
Judd Old Boys Honoured
A newspaper article referring to two old Judd boys, Albert Millson and NF Duke.
Commands Top-Scoring Bomber Crew
The newspaper cutting refers to Albert Millson and crew's 228 operations.
Record number of flights
A newspaper article referring to the 228 operations Albert Millson and his crew have completed.
The DFC plane
Albert Millsom and crew have completed 248 sorties. They have been awarded six DFCs and one DFM.
DFC didn't tell parents of new award
The article records that Albert did not tell his parents about his latest award.
New Honour for Millson
An article recording the award of a DSO to Albert. It includes an interview with his father.
Bomber Crew's 228 Operational Flight Record
The seven man crew captained by AE MIllson photographed with each man's individual operations. These total 228.