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Five aircrew next to a Lancaster
Five aircrew standing on a ladder on port side of Lancaster with crew autographs, names unclear. A hangar, service lorry and nissen huts can be seen in the background. On reverse, 'FRANKISH. To Mr and Mrs Enderby. Wishing you all the very best.…
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Observer’s, Air Gunner’s and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book from 17th September 1942 until 23rd May 1956. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained in Australia at No. 1 Wireless Air Gunner’s School, No. 3 Bombing and…
James Bibby’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
An airman standing in front of an aircraft
An airman in flying kit with sergeant chevrons, standing in front of the rear gun turret of a Lancaster aircraft.
A E Boyle and five other airmen
A E Boyle and five other airmen wearing flying kit and life jackets, standing on the port side of a Lancaster aircraft. On reverse, identifying sticker '2nd Right'.
Group photograph with Lancaster
A group of RAF personnel comprising aircrew pilots and ground crew in uniform standing and sitting in front of a Lancaster. The letter Q is painted on the nose of the aircraft and a group of bomb symbols is painted beneath the cockpit. Another…
William Taylor's citation for Bomber Command Clasp
A citation summarising the RAF service and career of William Henry Taylor (Buck) . Handwritten annotation states that the Bomber Command clasp to the 1939 - 1945 Star was awarded by 'Station Commander, RAF Coningsby in the Officers' Mess'.
William Taylor's prisoner of war record
Identity card with personal details, description and fingerprint.
BBMF Flight
A sketch of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight overflying Conningsby.
Lancaster PA474
Seven photographs.
#1 and 6 a port side view of PA474 on the ground.
#2 and 7 a starboard view of PA474 landing.
#3 a starboard side view of PA474 taxying.
#4 a port side view of PA474 with a Vulcan in the background.
#5 PA474 taxying. Starboard…
#1 and 6 a port side view of PA474 on the ground.
#2 and 7 a starboard view of PA474 landing.
#3 a starboard side view of PA474 taxying.
#4 a port side view of PA474 with a Vulcan in the background.
#5 PA474 taxying. Starboard…
Lancaster on the ground
Lancaster PA474 seen on the ground, port side/front.
Lancaster flying over tower
Lancaster PA474 flying low over a Martello tower at Eastbourne.
Lancaster PA474
Three photographs of the BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron.
#1 the nose of the Lancaster, port side.
#2 the Lancaster in flight, port side.
#3 a starboard view of the Lancaster.
#1 the nose of the Lancaster, port side.
#2 the Lancaster in flight, port side.
#3 a starboard view of the Lancaster.
Lancaster
#1 the nose of Lancaster, PA474.
#2 a starboard front view of the Lancaster.
#2 a starboard front view of the Lancaster.
Lancaster in flight
A port side view of Lancaster KM-B PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron.
Lancaster over moorland
Lancaster, PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, flying over moorland. It is viewed from the starboard side.
Lancaster over Lincoln
Two images of the BBMF Lancaster in the markings of 44 Squadron.
#1 Lancaster, PA474, over Lincoln. The aircraft is viewed from above, port side/front. Behind is the Brayford pool.
#2 the Lancaster is seen from the starboard side and has a wing…
#1 Lancaster, PA474, over Lincoln. The aircraft is viewed from above, port side/front. Behind is the Brayford pool.
#2 the Lancaster is seen from the starboard side and has a wing…
Interview with Douglas Clark
Doug Clark grew up in Lincolnshire and witnessed the construction of RAF Ludford Magna. He saw the wreckage of a Lancaster crash and recalled the time when Lancasters filled the sky. After he left school, he joined the Royal Observer Corps. He went…
Lancaster in flight
Six photographs of Lancaster PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, port side. In two images, the mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster over Lincoln Cathedral
Two photographs of Lancaster PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, port side. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster over Lincoln
Lancaster, PA474 in the markings of 44 Squadron, over the centre of Lincoln with the Cathedral behind. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster in flight
Lancaster, PA474, in the markings of 44 Squadron with a slight bank to port seen in flight from the side. The mid-upper turret is missing.
Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire
The three aircraft are flying over a steam traction engine.
Lancasters at RAF Swinderby
Eight Lancasters of 50 Squadron on the ground at Swinderby on dispersals and taxiways. Also visible is a petrol bowser, tractor and small lorry.
Lancaster over Lincoln
Lancaster PA474 over the Brayford wharf, Lincoln with the Cathedral behind.