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  • Tags: RAF Aldergrove

LSavillJFD57681v1.pdf
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.

Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…

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List seven Hudson aircraft on trans Atlantic flights between 29 October 1940 to 9 November 1940. One was flown by Don Bennett on 9 November. Aircraft were owned by the Ministry of Aircraft Production.

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LSewerinS704459v4.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin covering 1 June 1956 to 3 June 1959 detailing flights with 61 Group Communication Flight at RAF Kenley and RAF Biggin Hill. Aircraft flown were Anson, Chipmunk and de Havilland Dove. Pilots…

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Jack writes that he has been busy flying. He discusses the bombing in London.

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LSewerinS704459v3.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for P2 Stanislaw Sewerin covering 5 August 1948 to 9 March 1954 detailing training with: 1 Air Navigation School at RAF Topcliffe, 3 Air Navigation School at RAF Bishops Court, 201 Advanced Flying School at RAF Swinderby, 128…

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SBondS-RichardsonAv10014.MP3
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with Flying Boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron on Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham…

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SBondS-RichardsonAv10003.pdf
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 30th August 1944 until January 1968.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Three verse poem/song about a long sortie

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He was expecting to go on leave but he got transferred to Benson from Aldergrove. The food is better.

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He has one week to complete on his course. He has been to Belfast but it was too hot and over crowded. He is expecting to come home on leave and reports he is very hungry. He asks for his blue suit to be sent to him.

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He has completed five weeks of the eight week course. He expects to get a week's leave. He likes the scenery in Ireland. He looks forward to swimming in the sea.

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He has been flying and having gunnery training. He has completed two weeks of his eight week training and has been busy.

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He has been flying and has spent half of his eight weeks training. He is planning to go to Belfast for a meal and a haircut.

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EJacobyMJacobyFT-E[Date]-01.pdf
He writes that he shares with six others and is close to his lecture room. Food is good and plentiful. The process of collecting food and returning plates is regulated. He is enjoying studying.

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