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"A Wet Day"
Ken standing at the edge of a large puddle. He is wearing a cape. Behind are rows of Nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
"Does it Go?"
Ken on a tractor at his camp. Behind him are rows of nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
"Jack Brings Home the Breakfast"
An airman standing outside a nissen hut. He is holding a wrapped breakfast, mug of tea and smoking.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
"Ready for a Route March"
Ken standing in overalls in front of a nissen hut.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
Crew of Lancaster PM-C
Photograph 1 is of Lou Morgan at the controls of the Lancaster, captioned 'Lou Morgan (left)'.
Photograph 2 is of Syd Marshall at his position, captioned 'Myself Syd Marshall F/E'.
Photograph 3 is of Nobby Clark standing by a gate, captioned '…
Photograph 2 is of Syd Marshall at his position, captioned 'Myself Syd Marshall F/E'.
Photograph 3 is of Nobby Clark standing by a gate, captioned '…
1934 Singer Lemans
A soft top sports car with the roof up, registration PO 8455, standing in front of an arched corrugated iron building. In the background other buildings on the reverse '1934 Singer Lemans, RAF Kelstern, Lincolnshire, Winter 44/45, 625 Squadron'
1934 Singer Lemans
Two seat open topped sports car with hood down parked on road facing right in front of Nissen hut. In the background another Nissen hut and trees. On the reverse '1934 Singer 9 Lemans 2 seater ar RAF Sandtoft, Yorkshire England May or June 1945'.
1944/47 WAAF Life and After
Margaret Cuthill's handwritten account of her time in the WAAF, having volunteered at the age of 17.
This item was provided, in digital form, by a third-party organisation which used technical specifications and operational protocols that may…
This item was provided, in digital form, by a third-party organisation which used technical specifications and operational protocols that may…
20 trainee airmen
A group of 20 trainee airmen wearing side caps with a white flash. Behind is a wooden hut and a Nissen hut with a telegraph pole in between.
On the reverse 19 airmen have signed their names, some including addresses.
On the reverse 19 airmen have signed their names, some including addresses.
30 Airmen and Women
A group of 30 men and women arranged in four rows in front of a Nissen hut.
342 Lorraine Squadron
Photograph 1 is of a group of French airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Nissen hut. Captioned '342 Sqd Lorraine (Free French) R.A.F. Hartford Bridge.'
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
68 Course photograph, No. 8 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit
Course photograph showing 20 airmen, including J S Wright (second from right, back row). A Nissen hut in the background. On reverse, note '68 Course' and signatures of those in photograph.
75 Squadron and Terry Ford's Crew
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is 13 Lancasters in flight over RAF Mepal.
Photo 2 is a frosty tree beside Terry's hut.
Photo 3 is Terry and his crew standing in front of a Nissen hut. In the caption each individual is named, as is their…
Photo 1 is 13 Lancasters in flight over RAF Mepal.
Photo 2 is a frosty tree beside Terry's hut.
Photo 3 is Terry and his crew standing in front of a Nissen hut. In the caption each individual is named, as is their…
75 Squadron photographs
A number of individuals eating at trestle tables, sitting on folding chairs in Nissan type building, stove in foreground. Notes refer to photograph, Richard Dimbleby photographs, subject leaning back at L.H. table.
Second is a photograph of a group…
Second is a photograph of a group…
77 Course WOP/AG
Nine airmen, including Peter Hazeldene, arranged in two rows in front of a Nissen hut. Each airman has his surname written on.
A E Boyle and four other airmen
A E Boyle and four other airmen in working dress, two of whom wearing white jackets, standing next to an ambulance with Nissen hut in background.
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
A retrospective - Bomber Command No 625 Squadron
The account opens with some details of 625 Squadron and an introduction, with reasons for writing. He recalls the beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. He describes activities with Air Training Corps and being…
A Year in the Life
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.
Air gunner in front of Nissen hut
Three quarter length portrait of a man wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and side cap standing with hand in pocket in front of a Nissen hut.
Air gunner with camera
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'Unknown Gunner with Camera.'
Aircraft and people
Top left - seven aircrew standing in line under the nose of a Lancaster. Captioned 'Crew of I for Ink 1942'.
Top middle - An airman wearing tunic leaning on the handlebars of a bicycle propped against a Nissen hut. Captioned 'Freddie 1942'.
Top…
Top middle - An airman wearing tunic leaning on the handlebars of a bicycle propped against a Nissen hut. Captioned 'Freddie 1942'.
Top…
Aircrew and other people
Left page - top left - an large group of aircrew, two rows sitting and one standing, all wearing battledress with side or peaked caps on grass in front of a Nissen hut. Captioned '44 (Rhodesia) Squadron flight engineers RAF Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Nr…
Aircrews
Top left - five airmen wearing battledress and side caps standing in line behind the port wing of a Wellington. Captioned 'Wellington III, 1943, ("Shorty", Dickie, Doug, self, Jonny), North Luffenham'.
Top right - seven aircrew wearing a variety of…
Top right - seven aircrew wearing a variety of…
Airman
An airman in uniform standing in front of a Nissen hut. His eyes are closed and his arms are behind his back.