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James Bibby’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
Douglas’ manifold notebook
Personal notes including on a conference, civilian witness and injury reports, long range navigational aids, Squadron merges and moves, officer responsibilities, runway conditions and downgrading of files.
Notes on accidents
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…
No. 4 Group Monthly summary. July 1945
Marked 'secret' a report of 4 Group including training, accidents, signals, navigation, engineering and electrical, equipment, armament, air sea rescue, flying control, intelligence, aerodrome defence, organisation, physical fitness and honours and…
4 Group Digest, February 1945
A monthly report on operations, photography, signals, armament, gunnery, bombing, navigation, flying control, gardening, operational training, accidents, air & sea rescue, organisation, aerodrome defence, equipment, public relations and honours and…
Douglas' notebook
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.
Diary 1944
Covering the period 2 February to 11 May 1944 Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities.Additional information on Flying Officer Hugh Barkley is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Halifax after a collision
A Halifax showing damage sustained in a collision. Captioned, 'Halifax III - No MZ456 in collision - 13/14.1.1945'. Reverse stamped 'AM Crown Copyright reserved, 28th Jan 1945 RAF Station Snaith' and annotated, 'V Douglas Knox 20 Town Moor Ave,…
William Baillie's service record
Service record for William Baillie from 17 March 1941 to 3 September 1946.
Alf Morrill's RAF Navigator’s Air Bomber’s Air Gunner’s Flight Engineer’s Flying Log Book
D A Morill’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 14 February 1944 to 04 May 1946 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Marston Moor (1652 HCU), RAF Snaith (51 Squadron), RAF Leconfield (96…
J K Leigh’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J K Leigh, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 25 April 1939 to 27 December 1941. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Volunteer Reserve RAF…
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John thanks her for her letter. He discusses maternity care and his bank balance. His fellow officers have been getting drunk in Norwich and he disapproves.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes from a ship en route to the USA. The weather has been rough but he has not been sick. There is little to do but he has made friends with a ship's engineer who gives them gin. The food is plentiful and good.
M Stratton personnel file document
Typed name is Sablosky, Myer then handwritten 'Stratton Michael'. Gives personal details including that he had non-British parents. Lists postings from 18 March 1942 to September 1946. Mentions training and postings to 578 and 76 Squadron. Only…
Thomas Wilfred Peter 'Peter' Clifford's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Navigator's, air bomber's, air gunner's and flight engineer's flying log book for Thomas Wilfred Peter 'Peter' Clifford for the period 16 April 1944 to 15 April 1948. Detailing training, operational duties and later service career. He flew 31…
51 Squadron, 4 Group, RAF Bomber Command
A detailed account of William Homewood's service in 51 Squadron including copies of the squadron's operational record books.
William Homewood's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
W R Homewood’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 2 May 1944 to 12 March 1945, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at SAAF East London (41 Air School),…
RAF Snaith and 51 Squadron Group
Two photographs from an album.
#1 is an oblique aerial photograph of Snaith taken during the war.
#2 is a group of men arranged in three rows in front of a Halifax. Bob's position is indicated in the caption.
#1 is an oblique aerial photograph of Snaith taken during the war.
#2 is a group of men arranged in three rows in front of a Halifax. Bob's position is indicated in the caption.
Excerpt of Bob Cooke's Log Book
Two pages from Bob's log book showing some of his training flights and operations whilst with 51 Squadron.
Events at Villers Bocage
Details of the events leading to the loss of Bob Cooke and crew, 30 June 1944.
Charles Martin Allen by Mrs Anne Phillips (niece)
A brief biography of Charlie written by his niece, Anne. Charlie was an air gunner on Bob's crew.
Gordon Mercier's navigators, air bombers and air gunners flying log book
Navigators, air bombers and air gunners flying log book for Gordon Mercier, air gunner, covering the period from 17 October 1943 to 11 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormey Down, RAF Abingdon,…
Donald Evans RAF navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunner’s and flight engineer’s flying log book
D Evans’ Flight Engineer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 19 June 1944 to 26 June 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF St Athan (4 SoTT), RAF Winthorpe (1661 HCU), RAF Syerston…
Patrick Geary's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. Two
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for P C Geary, air gunner, covering the period from 24 October 1940 to 17 June 1942. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Dumfries, RAF Lossiemouth,…
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He asks his wife to thank her mother for the laundry parcel. He took airmen to Snaith for onward transport. He went into York for shopping, tea and a film.