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George William Hodges' Royal Air Force Observers’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book.
G W Hodges Flying Log Book covering the period from 07 June 1942 to 28 June 1946 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF Wellesbourne Mountford and RAF Gaydon (22 OTU), RAF…
Lancaster and crew
Aircrew of a Lancaster pose against the starboard fuselage of the aircraft. The serial number NG234 confirms it is a Mark 3 and the squadron code letters JO denote 463 Squadron.
Lancaster and crew
Aircrew of a Lancaster pose against the starboard fuselage of the aircraft. The serial number NG234 confirms it is a Mark 3 and the squadron code letters JO denote 463 Squadron.
Lancaster and crew
Aircrew of a Lancaster pose against the starboard fuselage. The serial number NG234 confirms it is a Mark 3 and the squadron code letters JO denote 463 Squadron.
Crew of a Lancaster
Group of picture of a crew of a Lancaster, three photos in total, all showing the crew posing against the starboard side of the fuselarge. The serial number NG234 confirms it is a Mark 3 and the squadron code letters JO denote 463 Squadron.
John Boden ’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
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John Boden ’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22nd December 1941 until 31st July 1946. During this time trained as a pilot at No. 16 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 3 (Pilots’) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 1531 Beam Approach Training Flight, Empire…
James Brown’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
James Brown’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 3rd May 1943 until 3rd June 1989. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 5…
J W Moore’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
J W Moore’s Flying Log Book from 6th May 1942 until 31st May 1945. Trained as a navigator and also qualified as a bomb aimer and air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunners School, No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 2 Air Observers School, No. 4…
James Darroch Crawford's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Darroch Crawford from 11 September 1943 to 1 June 1946. Details his training, operational duties and post conflict service. James served with 139 (Jamacia) and 627 Squadrons and flew 48 night time…
Harry Hicks’ Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
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…
The log book entry
Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…
The spirit of JB601
Pilot Roy Bradley's account of the fate of Lancaster JB601. He describes the flight from RAF Metheringham, the crash, his injuries, time spent in hospital and being taken prisoner. Roy mentions assistance given by members of the French Resistance,…
Stanley Wareing’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book Two
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…
Thumbnail sketch
A letter to Harry Robinson's grandson James enclosing an account of Lancaster JB601.Additional information on Anthony O'Shea Murdoch and other crew members is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Lancaster JB601
A letter to Harry Robinson's daughter enclosing a French version of the story of Lancaster JB601. Mentions are made of Roy making commemorative visits and the receipt of letters from Canada and France.Additional information on Anthony O'Shea Murdoch…
Paris area
Maps covering parts of France to the east of Paris. The crash site of Lancaster JB601 is marked in the bottom right hand corner with a red dot.
Headstones
Headstones marking the graves of five casualties of Lancaster PA984. From left: Flight Lieutenant H G M Robinson D.F.C.; Flying Officer F Holbrook D.F.C.; Flying Officer H Coker; Flying Officer F J Lockwood D.F.C. and Flying Officer D D Platana. The…
Five graves
Five wooden crosses mark the burials of Harry and four of his crew members following the crash of Lancaster PA984. Reverse, stamped ' Air Ministry photographic section 29 Queen Anne's gate No. A.M.P.S 2924, 23.4.45. Crown Copyright Reserved' and…
Wreckage
The wreckage of Lancaster PA984 in which Harry and five other crew members died. Four men are standing next to the site.
Harry George Mason Robinson's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…
Alphabetical extract of pilot losses
A list with rank, date of accident, aircraft. base, target fate, fate of crew, buried and take-off time.
Joseph Bradburn's last flight and crew
Brief details of Joseph's last flight and a list of his crew members.
Joseph Bradburn's service
A list of Joseph's training and operational bases.
Lancaster Bomber ND515
A brief history of ND515, Joseph Bradburn's Lancaster.
Bomber Command loss card
Details of the loss of Lancaster JA710 and crew.