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LIzzardVR419046v1 copy.pdf
Vic Izzard’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th June 1942 until 2nd July 1945. During this time trained as a rear gunner.
In Australia attended No 1. Recruit Depot, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School, No. 1 Initial…

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LChandlerEB911217v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…

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PChandlerEB2208.jpg
A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.

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MChandlerEB911217-220908-22.jpg
The names of crews in 617 Squadron on 1st April 1943, led by Guy Gibson.

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BChandlerRChandlerEBv1.pdf
A biography of Chan's life.

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#1 Telegram from Chan to his mother.
#2 Telegram to Chan's mother from 49 Squadron

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Chan Chandler's claim form, 2825, for 1939/45, aircrew Europe and Italy stars. Also Defence medal.

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SChandlerEB911217v10023.pdf
Chan writes that he is getting better quickly. They are being treated well in hospital and he should get three weeks leave.

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SChandlerEB911217v10022.pdf
Chan writes that he spent nine days in a tiny dinghy with three other airmen. They were rescued by an RAF launch. The hospital has been very good at looking after them.

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Six airmen standing at the nose of their Hampden. The nose art is shown on a second image. D for Donald.

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Apologises for not writing as he had been very busy. Mentions successful recent leave and meeting friends. On return to duty he had been very busy. Mentions that he liked his new crew and comments on flight engineer and rear gunner who he knew. Crew…

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A front/side view of a Hampden, X3057 at Scampton.

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Six airmen standing at the nose of Hampden X3057. One man is in civilian clothes.

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Confirms previous telegram that her son was killed in action on night of 16/17 May 1943. Two versions of the letter.

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Writes that he had been very busy but had had a fine leave. Mentions meeting friends as well as an old acquaintance. Back at work he assembled his crew and comments on their abilities. His flight engineer and rear gunner were from his old squadron.…

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Jack writes that they are about to move to Scampton. [only one sheet present]

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Jack writes about his return journey.

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Jack writes that they have flown two trips to Italy, over the Alps and Geneva.

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Jack writes that they have returned to Scampton. His laundry parcel arrived.

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Jack writes apologising for not sending her enough money. He is liking his new base.

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BWyrillWRWyrillWRv1.pdf
Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420828-0001.jpg
Jack writes that he was flown to Squires Gate, Blackpool and had tea there. He is moving to Scampton and converting on to Lancasters.

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Two part letters.
#1 Jack writes that the new block houses are very high standard. [Although the envelope is dated 20 February 1940, he makes a comment about no flying until after Christmas.
#2 Jack talks about a farewell party. They are going to…

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EBrysonWSThomsonGB[Date]-01.pdf
Writes that he had finished his OTU course, had leave and was posted to RAF Scampton. Mentions colleagues he has met up with. Provides some comments on the new course he is on, which he surmises is just to keep them fairly fit mentally and…

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MBlewittT562676-180208-02.pdf
Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.

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