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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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A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…

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An application for David Craven's details to be included on the database of the Air Gunners' Association, signed by his son. The form includes details of David Craven's squadrons, stations, training and operations.

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A newspaper article paying tribute to David Craven's wartime service with 50 and 15 squadrons. The article was published on the day of his funeral, which was attended by members of the Air Gunners' Association.

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Five photographs of airmen in uniform mounted on an album page. The page has the title '15 Sqd Stirling crew 1943. Bourn/Mildenhall/Waterbeach'. Each photograph has a caption identifying the men and their roles.

The photograph top left shows…

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A brief history of ND515, Joseph Bradburn's Lancaster.

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A handwritten list of eight airmen who lost their lives when Joseph Bradburn's aircraft crashed.

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Brief statement of service and certificate of discharge (RAF Form 1394) for David Craven. The form states that David Craven trained and qualified as a wireless operator/air gunner and he completed 318 hours operational flying.

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Two newspaper cuttings reporting that David Craven has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal mounted on an album page.

The medal ribbon and a head and shoulders photograph of David Craven in civilian clothes are mounted on the same page. …

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A booklet printed to cover the end of 214 Squadron

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A letter requesting a copy of the warrant document confirming Harold Batchelder's promotion to Warrant Officer and enquiring whether he was recommended for a commission.

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Description of the Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Letter from Bomber Command Headquarters confirming the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.

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Written remarks by Harold Batchelder's Station Commander and Air Officer Commanding recommending that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Letter providing details of Harold Batchelder's investiture at Buckingham Palace on 23 October 1945.

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Details of the recommendation for and awarding of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.

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Flight Sergeant Norman William Hamment flown 48 sorties as air gunner, citation from squadron commander and remarks by station commander.

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Announces Distinguished Flying Medal for Norman William Hamment 635 Squadron.

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Medals: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945. Includes uniform ribbons, warrant officer badges of rank and air gunners brevet. Photograph of eight aircrew sitting in a row.

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From the Stationers old boys' association to Norman Hamment congratulating him on award of Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Invitation to investiture by the King at Buckingham Palace on 6 November 1945.

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Biographical notes on Harold Batchelder's RAF service with brief details of training, operations and his time as a prisoner of war.

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Pilot's Flying Log Book for Sergeant H E Batchelder DFM covering the period 2 March 1941 to 11 May 1945 and detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown were Tiger Moth, Oxford, Whitley and Halifax. Harold Batchelder carried…

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A summary listing key events in Harold Batchelder's life from his birth in April 1920 to his retirement in October 1985.

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An abstract, summarising Harold Batchelder's wartime service with Bomber Command, and two additional pages providing background details of his education and pre-war employment.

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