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MKnoxVD63842-240818-39.pdf
Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-360001.jpg
Annotated, 'F/Lt Knox' detailed orders for church parade and inspection to be lead by Squadron Leader Danby. On reverse, 'V Douglas Knox'.

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Enclosing a copy of the lyrics of 'Ops on a Whitley', to be sung to the tune of Waltzing Matilda.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-25.pdf
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.

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YKnoxVD63842v1.pdf
After completing 46 sorties Douglas is screened and describes his time in a transit camp and sailing back to England. Douglas also comments men he has served with, the state of hostilities and how he spent his leisure time on his immediate return.

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OKnoxVD63842-240818-020001.jpg
Douglas Knox's service history from 27 June 1940 to 5 May 1946 including personal details, postings, decorations and promotions.

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PKnoxVD24010063.jpg
Frank, with officer's cap and pilot brevet, leaning against a brick wall. On reverse, 'Frank Bickerdike Croft Aerodrome 1942 KIA'.Additional information on Herbert Frank Bikerdike is available via the IBCC Losses Database.

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PKnoxVD24010043 2.jpg
Group of 15 aircrew and ground crew arranged in two rows in front of a Halifax. Three of the men have brevet's including Douglas, standing back row, fourth right. On reverse, 'Halifax II W7661 at Croft June 5th 1942 P/O Davidson, Sgt Burden, Sgt…

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PKnoxVD24010061.jpg
Whitley aircraft at dispersal with ladders underneath. Captioned, 'Whitley at dispersal Croft Aerodrome 1941'.

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PKnoxVD24010021.jpg
Four men in uniform, all with pilot's brevets, stand in a line on a snowy path alongside a building with windows and downpipe. On reverse, 'Jan 1942 at Croft. Self (F/L Knox) Dep 6c A Flight, S/L Snow O.C.A Flight 78 Sqdn, F/L Kirkpatrick Dep OC B…

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PKnoxVD24010015.jpg
An airman stands under the portside wing of a Whitley. A step ladder is erected on the starboard side and a bowser and other equipment is nearby. On reverse, 'Whitley at Dispersal Croft Aerodrome 1941'.

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PKnoxVD24010005.jpg
Head and shoulder portrait of Harry with officer's cap and pilot's brevet. On reverse, 'Harry killed at Croft May 1942'.Additional information on Harold Ernest Bedford is available via the IBCC Losses Database

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BFaiersMCFaiersMCv1.pdf
Michael Carter Faiers joined the RAF in 1942 and served as a navigator with 419 Squadron RCAF at Middleton St George. After converting to Halifax at 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAF Croft, he began operational flying with 419 Squadron, taking part in…

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Identity card with head and shoulder portrait, personal details and RAF stations served at.

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SKnoxVD63842v10037.pdf
Douglas describes his experiences at RAF Croft before moving to RAF Middleton-St-George. He talks of operations undertaken including one to Berlin in severe weather. Douglas references his crew; observer/navigator Jim Davidson; flight engineer George…

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LKnoxVD63842v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Douglas Knox covering the period 20 October 1940 to 1 March 1946 detailing training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Fair Oaks (18 EFTS), RAF Little Rissington (6 Flying Training School), RAF Kinloss…

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PSawyerFCA19020033.jpg
Note on Fred's service career.

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LSawyerFCA174215v1.pdf
Frederick Sawyer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 April 1942 to 28 July 1944, detailing training and operations as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Theale (No. 26 Elementary Flying Training School), Souther Field (Primary Flying Training…

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A list of place where Geoffrey was based.

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Blank card with greetings and 13 OTU RAF Croft.

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SBondS-GwilliamAv10002.pdf
Alan Gwilliam’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 29th September 1943 until 25th July 1953. Continued posting with 21 Service Flying Training School as an instructor. Posted to 76 Operational Training Unit in Palestine during March 1944 and then to No. 3…

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SMaceHA1295485v30034.pdf
A history of the squadron with a list of the airfields used and a comprehensive list of their Halifaxes and their fates.
A second copy is a typed version of this.

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LBeerSW176975v1.pdf
Stanley Beer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 10th November 1942 until 4th August 1944. Trained as a wireless operator and air gunner at No. 4 Signals School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 2 (Observers) Advanced…

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SWilliamsonF1311249v10002.pdf
A biography written by his son.

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PSparkesW17010067.jpg
Top left - program for ceremony to unveil and dedicate the memorial to the Croft squadrons 26 September 1987.
Bottom left - photograph of five men wearing blazers, shirt and tie standing by a white memorial stone.
Bottom right - front cover of…

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