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3 Initial Training Wing
Sixty four uniformed aircrew arranged in rows. Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is standing back row second from right. Sixty one of the men are wearing side caps with white bands, denoting them as trainees with Pilot Officer Lankester sitting centre of…
5 ITW No 1 Squadron C Flight
A group of trainee airmen arranged in four rows. Some of the men have signed their names.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
A second copy has Denis circled, named and service number annotated.
Bob Sharrock June 1943 - Feb 1946
Bob's memoirs in the RAF. He details his training, starting at Lords cricket ground then RAF Torquay, before Technical training at RAF St Athan, where he met Dorothy. In March 1944 he was posted to RAF Dishforth where his aircraft crashed and he…
Alan Payne’s South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book
South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book for Alan John Payne, navigator, covering the period from 7 November 1942 to 8 August 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war squadron duties. He…
B Flight, 3 Squadron, No 21 ITW August 1943
Group of trainees arranged in five rows. Each individual is named in the caption underneath
C Flight No 4 Squadron 5 I.T.W.
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing flying suits sitting and standing in four rows. A officer wearing tunic and peaked cap and a corporal with side cap sit centre of front row. In the background trees.
C Flight, No 4 Squadron, 21 I.T.W
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows, Two officers sit in centre of front row. Names are captioned below and James Doughty is sitting front row first on the right.
C Flight, No 4 Squadron, 5 I.T.W April 1942
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in five rows. In the background trees and building. James Doughty is sitting front row 4th from the right. Additional information concerning this item was…
Ken Hemmings Autobiography
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.
Clarence Hughes observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Clarence Hughes, Navigator, covering the period from 8 January 1942 to 18 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 32 Air Navigation School…
D Flight, No 2 Squadron, 3 ITW
50 trainee airmen arranged in four rows.
Doug Petty
Photo 1 is a trainee Doug Petty sitting on a low stone wall, captioned 'No 21 Initial Training Wing Torquay 1943'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Doug Petty with a pipe in his mouth, captioned 'Newly commissioned Pilot Officer 1944'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Doug Petty with a pipe in his mouth, captioned 'Newly commissioned Pilot Officer 1944'.
Edward Webster's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunner’s and flight engineer’s flying log book
E Webster’s Flight Engineers Flying Log Book covering the period 3 August 1944 to 4 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as flight engineer. He was stationed at RAF Wigsley (1654 HCU), RAF Syerston (5 Lancaster Finishing…
Eric Horsham - Memories
Eric Horsham's recollection from his early years in Plumstead, training at Lords, Torquay, St Athans, Marston Moor then 102 Squadron at RAF Pocklngton. Included are two photographs, one of his crew in front of a Halifax and another of the damage…
Eric Horsham Flight Engineer
Recollection of Eric Horsham from his early years in Plumstead, training at Lords, RAF Torquay, RAF St Athans, RAF Marston Moor then 102 Squadron at RAF Pocklington. Included is a photograph of the damage sustained to the Halifax's wing. He details…
Eulogy for Ernest (Denny) Alfred Denham
Gives account of early life and some details of wartime service as a Lancaster bomb aimer in Bomber Command. Includes some mention of training and operations. Continues with account of life after the war up until his death in 2018. Includes an…
Five photographs of airmen
Photo 1 is two trainee airmen standing beside a low wall, behind are palm trees. It is captioned 'Torquay 1943'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of an airman in a khaki top, captioned 'Leeming 1944'.
Photos 3 and 4 are two different groups…
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of an airman in a khaki top, captioned 'Leeming 1944'.
Photos 3 and 4 are two different groups…
Flight Lieutenant Jamie Barr DFC
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.
Flying Officer Douglas Petty Memoirs
Brief memoirs recorded by Doug Petty during his RAF service, covering the period from June 1943 to April 1947.
Victor Douglas Knox's service record
Service record for Douglas Knox from 27 June 1940 to 19 April 1941 on his appointment to a temporary commission.
Frederick Davy's pilot's flying log book. One
Frederick Davy’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 14 December 1940 to 30 March 1943 detailing his pilot’s training at 22 EFTS, 12 SFTS, 15 FTS and 15 AFU. Served at EFTS Cambridge, RAF Grantham, RAF Cranwell, RAF Kidlington, RAF Kirmington, RAF…
Frederick Davy's pilot's flying log book. Three
Frederick Davy’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 2 April 1945 to 18 October 1945 detailing his post-war career as an instructor at Bomber Command Instructors’ School. Served at RAF Finningley. Aircraft flown were Lancaster, Oxford. Flew two Cook’s Tours…
Frederick Davy's pilot's flying log book. Two
Frederick Davy’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1 April 1943 to 28 March 1945 detailing his further pilot’s training at 15 AFU, 81 OTU, 28 OTU, 1656 HCU, 1 LFS and operational posting to 625 Squadron. Posted to Bomber Command Instructors’ School in…
Geoff Packham's Record of Service
A list, taken from Geoff's logbook, of RAF stations where he served or was trained.
Harold Batchelder's personal history
A summary listing key events in Harold Batchelder's life from his birth in April 1920 to his retirement in October 1985.