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Victor Garland war service and 429 Squadron
Brief history of 429 Squadron (RCAF). Follows outline of Victor Garland wartime history including time in air training corps, training on Halifax, operations on 429 Squadron. Mentions some incidents while training and on operations. Mentions…
Aircrew standing in front of Halifax
Seven airmen in uniform standing in front of a Halifax. The reverse of the image is annotated in pencil 'Uncle Jack line under M for Micky aeroplane'. A post-it note attached to the reverse is annotated 'RAF Melbourne 9 June 43 A/C = Z Zebra'.
Leslie Giddings memoir
Leslie gives account of his last operation to Leipzig on 19/20 February 1944. He commences with brief description of his join up and training. He mentions operations to Kassel and Berlin, completing 7 operations completed before Leipzig. He rists…
78 Squadron history
A history of the squadron with a list of the airfields used and a comprehensive list of their Halifaxes and their fates.
A second copy is a typed version of this.
A second copy is a typed version of this.
Halifax in flight
Two starboard side views of a Halifax Mk 2 in flight. Squadron code EY. On the reverse of each is 'CH 11324'.
Archie Henry Halliday's navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers flying log book
Navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers flying log book for Archie Henry Halliday from 30 August 1944 to 10 April 1945 detailing his training and operational duties. Training was with No.4 S of TT at RAF St. Athan and Heavy…
Halifax
Air-to-air view looking down at Halifax flying with only starboard inner engine. Captioned 'one engine flying'.
Halifax R9430 being test-flown by Squadron Leader P Dobson to determine the rate of height loss while flying on one engine.
Halifax R9430 being test-flown by Squadron Leader P Dobson to determine the rate of height loss while flying on one engine.
Record of Loss of Halifax W7884
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A record of the loss of a Halifax. It lists the crew and their fate - five became prisoners of war and returned safely to the UK but Cyril John
Pope (1578663) and Theodore Ian Mardon Edwards (R/97583) were killed. Their burial details are recorded.
Pope (1578663) and Theodore Ian Mardon Edwards (R/97583) were killed. Their burial details are recorded.
Extract from 102 Squadron Operational Log
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An extract with details of a Halifax, W7677 "O" operation on Mannheim.
Allied and Axis Aircraft
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A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.
Seven Airmen and a Halifax
Seven airmen standing at the front of Halifax Mark II Series 1, DT566 'S'. Five are dressed in flying kit.
A second copy has each man named on the reverse.
A second copy has each man named on the reverse.
Halifax Landing
A Halifax landing on a wet runway, starboard side. Information supplied with the collection states 'Halifax Dec 1942 10 sqn'.
Map of Centre & Mainly Eastern Area of Berlin
A copy of a map showing the crash site of the Halifax, LW 337 and their target of Hitler's Chancery.
Halifax W7764 Ditching
Notes taken from a book 'Nobody Unprepared The History of 78 Squadron' by Vernon Holland. John was the bomb aimer on the Halifax.
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
Handley Page Halifax
Describes the introduction of Halifax into service with associated problems. Mentions first operations to Le Havre. Goes on to describe engine and gun turret upgrades as well as other modifications. Continues with introduction of Mk 3. and Mk 6…
Notes from Squadron and station operational records
Contains: List of targets from 23 May 1943 up to 31 May 1944. Includes target name, type of aircraft, serial number and letter. Record of 1663 HCU Rufforth from 2 March 1942 to 15 May 1943, includes establishment, personnel, aircraft, strength,…
Accident card
Accident report for Halifax II, 78 Squadron, pilot J Jenkinson. Notes port engine cut - petrol shortage. Captain could have landed earlier. Flt engineer must have misjudged [....], recommends no further action. Note with title and date.
Halifax parked
Front quarter view of a Halifax parked on taxiway. Captioned 'Halifax G. R. Mk II, Merlin, April 1945'. Submitted with caption 'JD376'.
Six airmen
Six ground crew wearing battledress with jerkins and side cap standing in line behind the rear turret of a bomber. On the reverse 'Cpl Rowe: Polly Perkins, Les Fellows, "Jonah" Jones, henry Wilkins, Cpl name unknown. Ground crew of Halifax II U-Uncle…
Halifax airborne
Air-to air view of a Halifax with open countryside below and scattered clouds. Rear port fin and tail plane of aircraft from which photograph was taken visible on the left side. On the reverse 'Halifax II, Handley Page Halifax II series IA, stamp for…
Halifax airborne
Air-to-air rear quarter view from slightly above of a Halifax letters 'EY-E' Below is open countryside and clouds behind. On the reverse 'Note top left - Spotter Hybrentilly April 6 1944, Handley Page Halifax II series, details of official crown…
Halifax just airborne
Rear quarter view of a Halifax with wheels just above the ground. In the background a Hangar, woods and buildings. On the reverse 'Halifax II, 1942-43 and copyright notice for Fox photos Ltd, London, reference number 281018'. Two versions of the same…
Ray Wells' Career Summary
A brief list of Ray's RAF career on an RAF form.
Record of service
Covers all postings in service including training in England and the United States and operations on 158 Squadron flying Halifax after which he was a pilot instructor.