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BCopemanGCopemanGv1.pdf
An operation undertaken to attack Wesseling, near Cologne. The aircraft suffered engine and fuel line damage and ditched in the North Sea. The crew survived the ditching and were rescued by a launch.

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CWyldeHJ-220721-010013.jpg
A target map used for an operation at Saarbrucken. Bottom left of map has been torn off.

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MBarrettR1863228-170515-09.pdf
Volume 4, number 5, May 1946, the final edition. The Journal contains information from the Air Ministry, stories from around the world and humour.

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MKethroR156044-210721-05.pdf
A compilation of Rowland's service in the RAF, throughout WW2.

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LWittyAR1520694v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A R Witty, navigator, covering the period from 1 April 1943 to 24 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and post war flying duties with 576 and 50 squadrons. He…

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BCreamerRMCreamerRMv1.pdf
He describes 30 operations in detail, including listing his fellow crew members and incidents that occurred during operations.

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PSparkesW17010056.jpg
Report by Ned Sparkes on the wreckage of a Lancaster which had been packed in crates which was inspected at RAF Gatow, Berlin on 26 August 1976. Lists identifiable parts of aircraft and crew equipment. Aircraft was Lancaster "JB640" ot 156 Squadron,…

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MWilsonRC1389401-170113-100001.pdf
The account begins with the time he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. He was then transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…

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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers, in detail, the navigational techniques he used, and describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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MStavesME203137-160226-350001.jpg
Five 'raid assessments' carried out at RAF Spilsby. Detail of problems encountered in each operation. Final sheet is an extract from Operations Record Book by three different Lancasters.

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PBlamiresRG2213.jpg
An photograph of a radar screen.

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MBrookerWH[Ser#-DoB]-180402-04.Pdf
William Brooker's service. He recalls RAF stations, names the crew and lists operations he was involved in.

This item was provided, in digital form, by a third-party organisation which used technical specifications and operational protocols that…

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BWagnerHWWagnerHWv10001.jpg
Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough, before being transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight and he was re-trained as a navigator. On completion of his…

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Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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BLovegrovePCLovegrovePAv1.pdf
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.

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PSparkesW17010011.jpg
Top - extract from Ned Sparkes log book for 5 January 1944 to 15 February 1944 showing two operations to Berlin.
Below - two documents giving accounts of these two operations with types of aircraft used, losses, enemy fighter operations, weather,…

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SSmithRW425992v20015-0001.jpg
Calculations and observations used for an operation to the Kattegat

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CWyldeHJ-220721-010011.jpg
A target map used for an operation at Nuremberg.

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SBattleJ2004710v10046-0001.jpg
A target map of Nuremberg. On the reverse are handwritten notes about Occults aerial lighthouses used as navigation aids and Pundits, landmark beacons.

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SBattleJ2004710v10045-0001.jpg
The bottom half of a target map showing railway sidings and junctions.
On the reverse are notes about different scales of maps.

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SKingEJ182986v10113.jpg
Six items, first a brief description by Edward again using the term P plane to describe the V-1. Second is Edward's navigation plot, third is the expected H2S return over the target. Fourth and fifth are press clippings reporting damage to Flying…

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MWareingR86325-161005-240001.jpg
Mentions formation of Pathfinder force. Gee, pulse phasing radar, new compasses. Continues with short note of H2S, OBOE. Lists locations and RAF stations.

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MHattersleyCR40699-160506-08.pdf
The document is broken down into Definitions, scope, air warfare, air safety, organisation, Ministry of Supply, Commands, Groups, Stations, Squadrons, Basic and operational training, Post Graduate training, Navigation technique -Policy, Equipment -…

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CWittyAR-170323-010048.jpg
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and page and half en-route navigation observations. Annotated in blue and black pen. Note on top right 'Op No 14'. Includes a comment 'What was wrong with your H2S?'

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MEdwardsF1805103-180314-140001.jpg
A navigation log produced by Fred Edwards for an operation to Nuremberg.

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