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NHaireR180814-010001.jpg
A newspaper article describing Robert Haire's training as an air gunner and operations as a rear gunner on 467 Squadron Lancaster. Operations include Dortmund-Ems canal, Wilhelmshaven, Karlsruhe, Bremen, Berlin, Dortmund, Saarbrucken, Walcheren and…

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MFlowerM575549-171129-04.pdf
Notes on: propeller feathering, rated and weak climb data, computer check and limitations, range losses, starting and closing down procedures. Followed by printed notes for pilots and engineers on the correct methods of controlling and handling…

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MLewisJB1317451-240726-03.jpg
List of Squadrons Jared served with.

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SRodgersJCA[Ser#-DoB]v10001-0001.mp3
‘Roger’ Rogers trained as a rear gunner. On one operation he saw what he describes as a salmon in the sky above their aircraft. This was the reflection of fires below on the metal of the German aircraft. As it manoeuvred to attack Roger managed to…

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SRodgersJCA[Ser#-DoB]v10004-0001.jpg
JCA Rogers in blazer and tie standing by the rear turret of a Halifax.

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LWolffJR908703v1.pdf
Jack Wolff’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 13th October 1940 until 31st October 1952. He trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observer and Navigation School, followed by No. 2 Signals…

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MLewisJB1317451-240903-010001.jpg
Jared describes his posting to North Africa and operations to Tunis, Bizerta, Decimomannu, Palermo, Naples, Catania, Messina, Cagliari and Pantelleria. Following Squadron disbanding Jared was sent to No 1 Air Gunners School then to 289 Squadron and…

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LLewisJB1317451v1.pdf
Observer and air gunner's flying log book for Jared Lewis from 14 November 1942 to 22 January 1946. Details his training, operational duties and period as an instructor. Jared served in North Africa and Europe at RAF Dalcross (No 2 Air Gunnery…

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MJuryE653173-240506-04.pdf
Gives personal details and at Stalag Luft 6. Note about Dennis Watkins air gunner killed and buried in Berlin war cemetery. Gives addresses of fellow prisoners not all readable names but includes D B W Brewell (air gunner), P Hewdick, D A , H J…

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LJuryE653173v1.pdf
Edwin Jury’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 10th October 1942 until 20th April 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunnery School and 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit, before being posted for operations…

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LWilkinsonE1029028v1.pdf
Navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E Wilkinson, wireless operator, covering the period from 23 May 1943 to 15 May 1944 when he was lost on operations. He was stationed at 4 Radio School RAF Madley, 6 (Observer’s) Advanced…

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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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LSearleJ1803136v1.pdf
John Searle’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 18th May 1943 until 31st July 1945. Training as a pilot commenced at Nos. 16 and 28 Elementary Flying Training Schools, followed by Flying Training School Cranwell, 28 Operational Training Unit, an unnumbered…

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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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PRobinsonHGM18010007.jpg
Harry, centre, with three uniformed men on either side. The group stands in front on an Halifax aircraft with Royal Air Force roundel, identification letter W and DK174 on its fuselage. On reverse, 'subject centre'.

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PRobinsonHGM18010003.jpg
Harry, standing second left, with six airmen in a line, in front of a Halifax aircraft. Nissen huts in the background. On reverse, 'HGM Robinson 2nd from left'.

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

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Details of Peter Hoare's first operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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LRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…

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BHemmingsKHemmingsKv1.pdf
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.

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MBrownAR1282874-180718-08.jpg
A handwritten summary of Albert's hours.

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LBrownAE1282879v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A E Brown, air gunner, covering the period from 19 November 1942 to 29 November 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 7 Air Gunnery School RAF…

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SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.

It contains biographies of the following:

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BWalkerVHazlehurstRAV-HoddingRLv1.jpg
Brief service career of Richard Hazlehurst including training as pilot in United States, staying as instructor, return for operational tour on 102 Squadron plus further war and post war activities.
Ruth Laverton as WAAF as a spark plug tester. Also…

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