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LEleyNJ163588v1.pdf
Norman Eley’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book (three log books bound into one volume, pages not all in chronological order) from 22 March 1943 to 3 September 1958. Records training, operations, instructional and other duties (including civil flying) as a…

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LGreerRF131053v2.pdf
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st April 1943 until 20th March 1945 . Initially a pilot instructor with the United States Army Air Force. Posted to No 31 Personnel Depot in Canada prior to departing to the United Kingdom in September…

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LHicksH1580725v1.pdf
Harry Hicks’ Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15th August 1942 until 16th October 1945. Training as a pilot started at No. 9 Elementary Flying School, followed by No. 33 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 34 Service Flying Training School, No. 4…

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An account of an air sea rescue search in the Wash.

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BHemmingsKHemmingsKv1.pdf
Ken Hemmings recalls his experiences as a flight engineer during World War II. Many memorable experiences, both fun and frightening, included a Halifax incident where brake pressure was lost, leading to a dangerous fuel collision. Hemmings trained at…

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LDodwellSL72147v5.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Stanley Lester Dodwell from 12 September 1940 to 12 April 1943. He was stationed at RAF Brough (4 EFTS), RAF Desford (7 EFTS), RAF Hamble (3 EFTS), RCAF Pearce (36 EFTS0, RCAF De Winton (31 EFTS), CFB…

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LDodwellSL72147v6.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Stanley Lester Dodwell from 13 April 1943 to 18 March 1957. He was stationed at RAF Brough (4 EFTS), RAF Desford (7 EFTS), RAF Halton, RAF Sywell (6 EFTS), RAF Hamble (3 EFTS), RCAF Pearce (36 EFTS), RCAF…

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BOwensROwensGv1.pdf
Glyn Owens joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1939 and trained as a pilot. Posted to 61 Squadron at RAF Hemswell in early 1941, he flew Hampdens on operational sorties as both navigator and pilot. Glyn’s first operation was an operation to…

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No 5 British flying training school based on Riddle-McKay aero college - Clewiston Florida. First anniversary publication with photographs of aircraft (Harvard), RAF staff, inspection, colour hoisting, headquarters and staff, evolution of airfield…

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Cover and qualifications, record of service and aircraft flown pages. Indicates training as pilot in United States.

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

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LTweddleWD178543v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for William Douglas Tweddle, covering the period from 26 January 1942 to 15 September 1977. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 21 Elementary Flying Training School…

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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LMoggAW175065v1.pdf
A W Mogg’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 1 August 1940 to 25 July 1945, detailing training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and night fighter aircrew.

He was stationed at RAF Cranwell (No.1 Signals School),…

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MPearsonFS3052512-180628-01.pdf
Book with photographs of six aircraft each of 40 pages with opposite lined page for notes. Some are identified.

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LGearonEM19201204v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 4 British Flying Training School USAAC…

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LKingFR1386709v1.pdf
Oberver's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Sergeant Frank King covering the period 12 January 1943 to 31 July 1945 and detailing training flights, operations and air transport flights. Served with 76 Squadron, 156 Squadron, 1656 Conversion Unit…

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Top: A Harvard with wheel chocks. Captioned, 'Harvard'. Centre: Parts of an Oxford on the back of a flat bed 1941 Ford Stake truck, registration number G 1775. Captioned, 'crash being taken in'. Bottom left: Looking into an Oxford's aircraft's…

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LSewerinS704459v3.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for P2 Stanislaw Sewerin covering 5 August 1948 to 9 March 1954 detailing training with: 1 Air Navigation School at RAF Topcliffe, 3 Air Navigation School at RAF Bishops Court, 201 Advanced Flying School at RAF Swinderby, 128…

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Thanks him for letter with latest news and information. Mentions rough crossing to the United States and other travels through Canada to the States. Talks at length about primary flying training and other activities. Mentions leave after course in…

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PShattockGF18010043.jpg
Ten Harvard aircraft on the ground with wheel chocks. A number of men walk amongst them.

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LStreetDO123026v1.pdf
Denys Oliver Street’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 22 April 1941 to 29 March 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at USAAF Miami (Oklahoma) (3 British FTS), RAF Grantham (12 PAFU), RAF Upper…

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PDaviesIDW19010020.jpg
#1 is an airman in the back of a Stearman biplane.
#2 is an airfield view with AT6s.

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PDaviesIDW19010018.jpg
Two photographs of an airman leaning on the port wing of a T6 Texan aircraft.

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LKlatkiewiczZF782158v3LKlatkiewiczZF782158v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book 3 for Z F Klatkiewicz, covering the period from 25 September 1945 to 5 July 1948. Detailing his flying duties with 2 Air Gunnery School and Empire Air Armament School. He was stationed at 2 Air Gunnery School RAF Dalcross and…

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MDaviesIDW1515585-190418-06.pdf
Temporary orders and notices. It includes a New Year's message to all ranks, awards to airmen, award of explosive course, flight engineer leader's school, flying instructor courses, sport, Auster, Halifax and Lancaster notes and other equipment.

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