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Scroll commemorating Flight Lieutenant J P Whymark DSO, DFC.

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Scroll commemorating Flight Lieutenant John Percy Whymark.

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Jack in his flying gear with reports of his final flight, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G Taylor in which all six crew members died together with 17 members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service and two nurses. Details of Staff Sergeant Jessica Semark,…

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Top row, from left: Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command clasp, Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, Africa Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45.

Bottom row, from left: Malta…

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Jack sat at a desk with pen in hand and an open book in front of him. The desk holds ink bottles and other items. He is in uniform with officers cap, brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the reverse, 'JPW at work in 103 Sqdn office RAF…

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A half-length portrait of Jack in uniform with officer's cap. On the reverse, 'John P Whymark. 10 Ian 20 4 Oct 1945 RAF 1938-45 F/L DSO DFC Air gunner 149, 148, 106, 101, 103'.

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Two head and shoulder portraits of Jack wearing his flying suit with helmet and goggles. On the reverse, 'Jack Whymark' 'F/Lt J.P. Whymark DSO DFC Mother says taken March 1943'.

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OWhymarkJP53481-230816-01.pdf
Service record for Jack Whymark from 22 July 1938 to 4 October 1945.

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Notes on Jack's service career including coordinates and distances.

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The citation appointing Jack as a companion of the Distinguished Service Order following the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross. It describes Jack's work as gunnery leader, on operations and his personal attributes.

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Details of his three tours of duty and decorations received.

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Listing Jack's service and the decorations awarded to him.

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Enclosing the citation for Jack's award.

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To Jack's wife advising her of the conclusion that her husband had lost his life.

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A half length portrait of Guy Gibson with VC, DSO & bar & DFC & bar ribbons.

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MBoxDC1578987-180611-43.pdf
The official journal of the RAF Association. Its contents include news, politics, poetry, cartoons, overseas news and contacts, jokes, 56 Squadron history, 1948 Festival of Reunion, other reunions, sports news, classified adverts, stories, requests…

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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An invitation to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

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The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.

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His service record after receiving his commission.

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A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.

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Side view of Lancaster R5868 with bombs on trolleys in front while several men loading and working on the aircraft. Caption 'One more for game. The veteran Lancaster, S for Sugar, which has completed 99 operational flights. her captains have gained a…

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A cutting with brief details of Squadron leader Harold Johnson's flight to identify German radar.

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Two cuttings with brief details about the V-weapons received from a German in Oslo in 1939.

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Two pages each with a large number of miniature full-face portraits of group captains, wing commanders, squadron leaders and one flight lieutenant all with considerable decorations. (DSO, DFC, AFC, AFM, OBE). All are from the famous Pathfinder Force…

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