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  • Tags: RAF Wigsley

LBlowerMJ177993v1.pdf
Maurice Blower’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th June 1942 until 12th December 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Training as an air gunner started at No. 45 Air School in South Africa, and…

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Peter Hoare's reminiscences on H2S. He describes the naming process of the H2S by Britain and what Germany called it. He mentions the use case of H2S and the importance of operations with 106 squadron. He describes the difficulty of all factors of a…

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Details of Peter Hoare's first operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's flying experience.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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PWaddingtonA1601.jpg
Three photographs.
#1 and 2 were taken when the airfield was in use.
#3 is a more modern image taken after the airfield's closure.

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SWaddingtonA[Ser#-DoB]v10003.jpg
Two sketches, with dimensions.

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SWaddingtonA[Ser#-DoB]v10002.jpg
A general view of the ruins of the tower.

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SWaddingtonA[Ser#-DoB]v10005-0001.jpg
A series of 10 photographs of the control tower. #1 two front images of the exterior. #2 two rear images of the exterior. #3 two side images, the first is of the exterior balcony. The second is a ground floor building. #4 two ground floor rooms. #5 a…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020008.pdf
E Stalley’s Flying Log Book from 9th September 1943 until 14th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner.

Trained at No. 12 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020005.pdf
William Haydn Price’s Flying Log Book from 7th April 1944 until 1st January 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner.

Trained at No. 11 Air Gunners School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020003.pdf
S A Morris’ Flying Log Book from 14th May 1943 until 13th May 1946. During this time trained as a bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained at No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 33 Air Navigation School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Heavy…

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LHeathRFJ1390925v1.pdf
South African Air Force Pilots flying log book one, for Raymond Frederick John Heath, covering the period from 26 May 1942 to 26 June 1944. Detailing his flying training. He was stationed at 7 Air School SAAF Kroonstad, 23 Air School SAAF Waterkloof,…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010013.pdf
Ken Johnson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 23rd October 1943 until 17th July 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Air Gunners School, 29 Operational Training Unit, 1654 Conversion Unit, and No 5 Lancaster…

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LMaunsellJ138134v1.pdf
Observer's and Flying Log Book for Flying Officer John Maunsell (1333451, 138134) covering 14 October 1942 to 11 June 1945 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Dakota, Fortress, Lancaster, Liberator,…

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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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LHamptonK1673270v1.pdf
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th August 1943 until 18th August 1945. During this time trained as a navigator, bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010001 B.pdf
Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational posting…

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LAndrewD16081922v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7 Air…

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SStuartR1681268v1.pdf
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420916-0001.jpg
Jack writes that he has been night flying. [Page 2 and 4 are missing]
He talks about laundry and his two daughters.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420911-0001.jpg
Jack writes apologising for not sending her enough money. He is liking his new base.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420908-0001.jpg
Jack writes that he is settling in and quite likes his new base. It is busy and overcrowded.
Only the first page is present.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420904-0001.jpg
Jack writes that he has moved to Wigsley for 2 or 3 weeks. He describes the multiple changes by train with all their kit. Their final party was very good.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM400220-0001.jpg
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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