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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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LWareingS19190404v2.pdf
Stanley Wareing’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 23rd January 1943 until 8th February 1953. The first entry in this log book is as a pilot with 28 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 57 Squadron for operations in February 1943. In April posted to 97…

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A list with rank, date of accident, aircraft. base, target fate, fate of crew, buried and take-off time.

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A Profile Publication booklet about the Lancaster.

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LHammentNW1335642v1.pdf
Norman Hamment’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 24 June 1942 to 7 November 1944, recording training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF…

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Details of the crash of Lancaster LL906 with a list of the crew members who lost their lives.

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020001 2.pdf
J Lane’s Flying Log Book from 30th October 1943 until 19th June 1944. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Training starts at No. 12 Air Gunners School, 29 Operational Training Unit, 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing…

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LWrigleyAK1005381v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…

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LCromieJA410633v1 B.pdf
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…

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A letter from the Air Historical Branch (RAF) concerning the loss of Flight Sergeant Richard Moore (911578) on a daylight operation to Hildesheim on 22 March 1945. The members of Richard Moore's aircrew are listed as Sergeant W Cummins (Flight…

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LRichardsWE424940v1.pdf
Flying log book one for W E Richards, pilot, covering the period from 22 December 1942 to 21 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 2 Initial Training School RAAF Bradfield park, 7 Service…

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LHopgoodJV64286v1.pdf
John Vere Hopgood’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 23rd September 1940 until 16th May 1943. Trained as a pilot at No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School, Flying Training School (RAF College Cranwell), No. 2 School of Air Navigation and 14 Operational…

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LDowdeswellGD1261816v1.pdf
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…

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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.

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LBaillieWH1344650v2.pdf
W. H. Baille’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23 December 1944 to 13 June 1946, recording operations, instructional and transport duties as a Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Methwold (No. 149 Squadron),…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010003.pdf
Sergeant Brewer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 28th April 1946. During this time trained as an air gunner and air bomber.
Trained in Canada at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 3 Air…

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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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For NF958, Details operations flown with pilot and date. Failed to return from operation on 12 September 1944. Also records for NF987, NG168, and NG338 (not complete).

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Colour print of side view of Lancaster B Mk 1, NF958, 'LS-0M'. 15 Squadron RAF Mildenhall. Includes squadron badge and battle honours as well as squadron history.

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Gives details of loss of George Thomson's Lancaster. Notes operation details, location of loss and cause. Notes shot down by night fighter piloted by Oberfeldwbel Heinrich Schmidt (2NG6). List crew with status: pilot Norman Overend and mid upper…

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LGenneyJWC1104337v1.pdf
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…

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LAndrewD16081922v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7 Air…

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SStuartR1681268v1.pdf
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Investigation report detailing crash of Lancaster DV399 near Schacht Paul in Germany on 29 December 1943. Details burial place of the crew, including Richard Stuart and confirms that Flight Officer Donald F Thomas survived the crash.

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LFlynnRA1811716v1.pdf
Flight engineer's flying log book for Ronald Albert Flynn covering the period 9 May 1944 to 28 November 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 34 operations, 23 night time and 11 daylight, as flight engineer with 75 Squadron. His…

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