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Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
James Williams grew up in an orphanage in Trinidad. At the start of the war, he worked in the stores for an American naval repair station in Trinidad. He trained in an Auxiliary Air Squadron before volunteering to serve in the RAF in the UK. His…
Seven airmen in front of a Lancaster
Seven airmen, four wearing battledress with half brevet, two in shirt sleeves and the other in overalls. Four standing behind and three squatting in front. Part of Lancaster in the background.
Lancaster in fog
Rear quarter view of Lancaster parked on dispersal on a foggy day with hangar in the background. 50 Squadron code VN is visible.
Lancaster from cockpit of another
Air-to-air view from inside cockpit of an airborne Lancaster flying in front.
Six ground crew
Six airmen wearing overalls or battledress standing in line in font of a Lancaster. On he reverse 'Jock on the left called Eddie Simpson'.
Air and ground crew in front of Lancaster LM296 VN-T
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front with two practice bombs on the ground in front. All standing in front of a Lancaster.
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with…
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with…
Air and ground crew in front of Lancaster LM296 VN-T
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front. All in front of rear fuselage of Lancaster with letters 'VN-T'.
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with 50 Squadron from 1944…
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with 50 Squadron from 1944…
A large group of airmen by a Lancaster
A large group of ground personnel gathered round and sitting on a 50 Squadron Lancaster 'RE 135' with squadron letters 'VN'.
Investigation report from 15 Section No 4 Missing Research Enquiry Service to Air Ministry
Gives details of report into loss of Lancaster ED525 on operation to Hamburg 29/30 July 1943. Notes crash at Flogeln, place of burial, list crew. Provides evidence collected from local people and notes shot down and crashed into woods. Noted place of…
Letter from the secretary of Australian Air Board with copy of report from missing research and enquiry unit
Noted that F/O A J Johnson, W/O R M Burcher and W/O C T O'Riordan all RAAF and deceased. Includes copy of casualty enquiry. List crew of Lancaster ED 525 including P/O S F N Fox. Red cross information indicated that two known an three unknown were…
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch record of loss of Lancaster
Letter from Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch to Mrs M Pimblett, sister of Pilot Officer C L Woolley, describing last operation and loss of Lancaster ND515, of which Pilot Officer Woolley was the Wireless Operator.
Vic Izzard’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Vic Izzard’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th June 1942 until 2nd July 1945. During this time trained as a rear gunner.
In Australia attended No 1. Recruit Depot, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School, No. 1 Initial…
In Australia attended No 1. Recruit Depot, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School, No. 1 Initial…
Reginald Rush operations on 101, 142, 100 and 625 Squadrons
Complete list of operations from September 1940 until November 1943. Aircraft flown were Blenheim, Wellington and Lancaster. List includes target, squadron, aircraft, captain departure and recovery times (on second page). Additional information about…
100 Squadron operational record for attacks on Hamburg. 24/25 July 1943
List six aircraft with crew, up and down times and details of flight. Reginald Rush is navigator in first aircraft listed.
E B Chandler’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…
Lancaster and crew
Seven airmen wearing battledress with brevet standing in line in front of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'H for Harry flight crew R.W.Rush 3rd right 1943'.
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Lancaster and ground crew
Six airmen, three standing and three squatting down in front of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'H for Harry crew Nov 43'.
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Additional information was kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster on dispersal
Side view of a Lancaster parked on grass with trolley under bomb bay. The aircraft's original squadron letters have been painted out. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster H Harry JB122, 625 Sqdn, Kelstern'.
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H for Harry aircrew
Seven airmen, five standing two squatting, all under a bomber. Submitted with caption 'H for Harry Flight Crew R.W.Rush 2nd left rear Nov 43'.
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Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster on dispersal
Front quarter view of a Lancaster parked with letter 'H' below front turret. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster H Harry'.
Patrick Barry’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Patrick Barry’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23rd August 1942 until 17th August 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Training with No. 4 Air Gunners School, 19 Operational Training Unit and 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit.…
The Story of Warrant Officer Patrick Barry DFM and the Peenemunde raid August 17th 1943
Mentions early life in Cork and call up. Relates story of Lancaster ED545 which was attacked by an Me 109 on the outward flight when the rear turret was hit and the rear gunner, Patrick Barry was injured. Despite damage, crew voted to go on. Goes on…
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th August 1943 until 18th August 1945. During this time trained as a navigator, bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
617 Squadron crest and signatures
A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.