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LHughesCL133498v1.pdf
C. L. Hughes’ Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 8th January 1942 to 8th July 1945, detailing his training, operations and instructional duties as a navigator. He was stationed at RCAF Charlottetown (32 Air Navigation School), RAF…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10018.pdf
Partial transcript of a conversation from minute 21 to minute 45:44 of the oral recording. Starts by describing his training at EFTS and OTU; includes details of crewing up. Posted to 40 Squadron at RAF Wyton & RAF Alconbury on Wellingtons. He…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10016.MP3
Steve Bond explains the purpose of the interiew, that he is gathering information from personnel involved with the Wellington with a view to producing a book on the "Wimpy". Jo starts by talking about his training and Wellington flying. He starts by…

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SBondS-ColesAv10006.pdf
Includes b/w photograph of Coles as a flight sergeant and colour contemporary head ands shoulder portrait. Briefly outline service and list his 158 Squadron crew. Flew 37 operations.

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BMooreDMooreDv1.pdf
Dennis Moore's autobiography, compiled and edited by his son, Terry Moore.

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SMooreD1603117v10021.jpg
A list of the 33 operations undertaken by Dennis from 17 September 1944 to 15 April 1945. Each operation has a small description of the task.

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MCleggPV[DoB]-150819-04.pdf
Listing by page of visitors' book of personnel who had signed and were subsequently killed with details.

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YIvesonD19171121v1.pdf
Douglas 'Hank' Ivseson's first tour in Europe and 16 days of operational duties in the Middle East covering the period 7 July 1941 to 26 February 1943. Hank served with 76 Squadron, 77 Squadron and 462 Squadron and flew in Whitley and Halifax…

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LEdwardsED1236492v1.pdf
South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book for Ellis Edwards, bomb aimer, covering the period from 9 February 1942 to 29 March 1943 when he was missing in action on an operation to Berlin. Detailing his flying training and operations…

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BCleggPVLangAGv1.pdf
Covers from April 1941 on 150 Squadron flying Wellington, then on 21 Operational Training Unit and finally on 156 Squadron with Wellington and then Lancaster until operation to Dortmund 4 May 1943 when his aircraft was hit and target indicator bomb…

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v70002.jpg
A summary of John's service in the RAF and a letter from Jeff Perry, his former pilot.

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LJenkins138520v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F C Jenkins, navigator, covering the period from 3 January 1940 to 10 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 575 Squadron, 46 Squadron and 14 Reserve…

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SBondS-ColesAv10002.pdf
The document lists training and operational postings and dates, starting with training as pilot in Canada and goes onto training back in United Kingdom. It describes his first operation to Frankfurt with 640 Squadron before going to 158 Squadron at…

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MSayFD752638-170912-06.jpg
A summary of Fred Say's RAF training, operational flying and post war employment.

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LDunnGC149315v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book one, for George C Dunn, covering the period from 11 January 1942 to 30 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Caron, RCAF Weyburn, RAF Chipping Norton, RAF…

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SBondS-StoneGv10001.pdf
Gerry Stone’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from September 1937 until 28th August 1942. During this time trained as a wireless operator, air gunner and bomb aimer.

Initial training at Electrical and Wireless School…

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SBondS-SharpGv10001-.pdf
Extracts from Guy Sharp’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 16th December 1940 until 31st July 1942. Initial training at 15 Elementary Flying Training School, 14 Service Flying Training School and then 20 Operational Training Unit. Operational postings to…

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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BBaldwinERBaldwinERv2.pdf
Recounts events that happen during his service career. Includes detailed account of first operation to Walcheren Island in daylight. Continues with account of engaging German fighters from mid upper turret on operation to Essen. Follows account of…

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SBondS-KartzHv10001.pdf
Harry Kartz’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 8th November 1940 until 12th August 1941. Trained as a wireless operator and air gunner at No. 2. Signals School. Posted to 20 Operational Training Unit and then 9…

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SBondS-ColesAv10004.MP3
Aubrey speaks of his brother who was a wireless operator, special operations, out in India. He talks about his own early operations to Lens and then to Stuttgart as a second dickie. He watched petrified as he counted twenty two aircraft lost in…

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PBallantyneWM1901.jpg
Bill Ballantyne was in his first year at Cambridge University and a member of the Air Squadron when war was declared in 1939. Upon joining the Air Force, he was posted to South Africa, where he trained as a pilot on Tiger Moths. He joined 267…

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PHarveyW1801.jpg
Bill Harvey was working in the mines before volunteering for the RAF. He knew that, as a miner, he was in a reserved occupation and he would only be able to leave the mine if he was to volunteer for aircrew. He was accepted and began his training.…

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PLeckieW1901.jpg
Bill Leckie was born in Glasgow but moved to the countryside, as his father suffered from bronchitis. Initially, working as a cinema projectionist, Bill joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18, enlisting at St John’s Wood in London as a trainee…

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PLucasWE1501.jpg
W E (Bill) Lucas joined the Royal Air Force in 1940, where he trained as a fighter pilot flying Miles Magisters and Miles Masters, before being posted to RAF Lossiemouth and moving into Bomber Command where he flew the Vickers Wellington 1C. He flew…

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