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Harry George Samual Garnham
Three studio portraits of Garnham.
The first photograph is of Harry in uniform with his sergeant's stripes and air gunner brevet clearly visible. It is captioned: "Harry in R.A.F. uniform".
In the second one, Harry is wearing a greatcoat over his…
The first photograph is of Harry in uniform with his sergeant's stripes and air gunner brevet clearly visible. It is captioned: "Harry in R.A.F. uniform".
In the second one, Harry is wearing a greatcoat over his…
Harry George Samual Garnham
The document gives details of his birth in 1917 and his parents in Suffolk and tells us he was called up for service in 1940.
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
Lancaster Bomber ND515
A brief history of ND515, Joseph Bradburn's Lancaster.
Ken Hemmings Autobiography
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.
AE Brown's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Albert with brief details of his service life.
Albert Edward Brown’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A E Brown, air gunner, covering the period from 19 November 1942 to 29 November 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 7 Air Gunnery School RAF…
Six airmen
Two photographs of six airmen grouped in front of their Wellington.
On the reverse of the first is 'Dad and his crew in front of his Wellington 1939/40'.
The second is captioned with each airmen's name and rank.
On the reverse of the first is 'Dad and his crew in front of his Wellington 1939/40'.
The second is captioned with each airmen's name and rank.
Ryedale Family History Group biographies
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Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.
It contains biographies of the following:
It contains biographies of the following:
Wellington and crew
Three images of a Vickers Wellington and five crew members, on an airfield. The first shows five aircrew, including a pilot, in uniform and standing casually under the nose of the aircraft. Part of the front turret can be seen. Also visible are…
Six airmen
Six airmen, in uniform, standing in a friendly and casual pose with arms around each others' shoulders. They are on grass with a hedgerow behind.
Written on the reverse is the name and trade of each man.
Webber is standing at far left.
This item…
Written on the reverse is the name and trade of each man.
Webber is standing at far left.
This item…
War pictures by British artist no 3 RAF
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…
Oliver Ogilvy
A head and shoulders portrait of Oliver.
Crew of LancasterJA710
Seven airmen under the nose of a Lancaster. Each man is named in a caption underneath.
Oliver Ogilvy missing
An intimation from a newspaper stating that Oliver is missing. Handwritten with 3.9.1943.
Ken Rogers' training
Page 1 and 2. Ken's early days training in the RAF.
Ken Rogers
Page 3. Five photographs.
#1 Five airmen.
#2 heather picked from Ben Nevis.
#3 Ken in flying gear.
#4 Ken's air gunner brevet.
#5 Three airmen, including Ken, 1943.
#1 Five airmen.
#2 heather picked from Ben Nevis.
#3 Ken in flying gear.
#4 Ken's air gunner brevet.
#5 Three airmen, including Ken, 1943.
Extract from 102 Squadron operational log
A summary of Harold Batchelder's operation to Mannheim on 19/20 May 1942. His crew were:
Sergeant J B Robinson - second pilot
Sergeant G Hobsbawn - navigator
Sergeant F L Ringham - wireless operator/air gunner
Flight Sergeant F G Kuebler -…
Sergeant J B Robinson - second pilot
Sergeant G Hobsbawn - navigator
Sergeant F L Ringham - wireless operator/air gunner
Flight Sergeant F G Kuebler -…
Norman Hamment DFM citation
Flight Sergeant Norman William Hamment flown 48 sorties as air gunner, citation from squadron commander and remarks by station commander.
Display of five medals, rank badges, brevet and photograph of eight aircrew
Medals: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945. Includes uniform ribbons, warrant officer badges of rank and air gunners brevet. Photograph of eight aircrew sitting in a row.
Armament course notes
Notes on machine gun (Vickers .303, and Browning .303). Includes parts, stripping, loading, mechanism, magazines, stoppages.
Royal Air Force airman's service book - Norman Hamment
Gives personal details, rank and trade, medals, clasps, decorations, mentions, medical classification and inoculations, blood group, short will form, rules.
Notes on Norman Hamment's operations
List operations with notes from September 1942 to July 1944 on 61, 97 and 635 Squadrons. Mentions returning on three engines, operation losses, daylight operations, hit by anti-aircraft fire, pathfinder ops, flew with Guy Gibson, battle of the Ruhr,…
Norman Hamment observers and air gunners flying log book
Norman Hamment’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 24 June 1942 to 7 November 1944, recording training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF…
He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF…
429 Squadron battle order for 27 April 1945
Lists fifteen crews for operations plus one spare. Víctor Garland's crew is fifth down and notes aircraft "F - PA274", captain D Williams with 18 trips, navigator W Milne, air bomber M Charlobois, FE V Garland, WOp S Schurman, mu/g G R Morey, r/g M…
Seven aircrew
Seven airmen wearing battledress or tunics all with brevet, standing in line. Captioned '223 LMG W/O Williams 429. Left to right Doug Williams (pilot), Wes Milne navigator, Jack Corner bomb aimer, Don Schurman - wireless operator, Victor Garland…