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J F D Savill’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…
Vic Izzard’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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…
In Australia attended No 1. Recruit Depot, No. 1 Wireless Air Gunnery School, No. 1 Initial…
The Pennicott crew and ground crew
Jack Clyde with his air and ground crews, in uniform, standing, kneeling and sitting in front of a Halifax. Thirteen operations have been marked on the nose of the Halifax. The reverse of the image is annotated ' Air Crew + Ground Crew. Sgt Rudkin…
Squadron battle order
Lists five crews and reserve aircraft. Reginald Rush crew is last listed. Gives timings for pre-flight activities.
Patrick Barry
Head and shoulders portrait of an airmen wearing tunic with air gunner brevet.
Patrick Barry outside Buckingham Palace
Patrick Barry wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and medal ribbons standing between two men wearing civilian suits. Submitted with information 'Outside the Palace, Patrick at the Palace with his father and his eldest brother Eugene after receiving…
Warrant Officer Patrick G Barry leaving East Grinstead Hospital
Patrick Barry wearing tunic with air gunner brevet on crutches alongside a nurse. Submitted with information 'W/O Patrick G Barry leaving East Grinstead Hospital where he underwent six operations by plastic surgery pioneer Sir Archibald McIndoe'.…
Patrick Barry’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Patrick Barry’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23rd August 1942 until 17th August 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Training with No. 4 Air Gunners School, 19 Operational Training Unit and 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit.…
The Story of Warrant Officer Patrick Barry DFM and the Peenemunde raid August 17th 1943
Mentions early life in Cork and call up. Relates story of Lancaster ED545 which was attacked by an Me 109 on the outward flight when the rear turret was hit and the rear gunner, Patrick Barry was injured. Despite damage, crew voted to go on. Goes on…
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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.…
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
Letter to Chan Chandler from Buckingham Palace
The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.
Chan Chandler
A head and shoulders portrait of Chan, in uniform.
DFC for Seaford airmen
Chan's DFC recorded in his local paper.
617 Squadron Order of Battle 1 April 1943
The names of crews in 617 Squadron on 1st April 1943, led by Guy Gibson.
Confidential Recommendations for Honours and Awards
A document referring to Chan recommending the award of a DFC and in a second part of the document, a bar to his DFC.
Letter to Chan Chandler's widow from Tom Taylor
Tom expresses sadness at Chan's death. He describes flights shared.
Chan Chandler and a woman
Three quarter length portrait of the two in their garden.
DFC for Seaford airman
A newspaper cutting about Chan and his DFC.
Chan Chandler, two kittens and a beer
Chan sitting outside with two cats and a pint of beer.
Chan Chandler and his mother at Buckingham Palace
Four photographs.
#1 and 2 two copies of Chan and his mother at Buckingham Palace.
#3 Head and shoulders photograph of Chan and a man.
#4 a colour photograph of the Mohne dam.
#1 and 2 two copies of Chan and his mother at Buckingham Palace.
#3 Head and shoulders photograph of Chan and a man.
#4 a colour photograph of the Mohne dam.
Chan Chandler
A half length portrait of Chan.
Dennis Dowdeswell
Head and shoulder portrait of Dennis in uniform with air gunner's brevet and officer's cap with 101 Squadron cap badge. A Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon is also included. On reverse, 'Dennis, 1944'.
Dennis Dowdeswell's navigator's, air bombers and air gunner's flying log book
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…
Chan Chandler, Tromso and Russian Investiture
Four photographs.
#1 Torloft and Dad (Chan) at Tromso, after VE day.
#2 Chan with his right arm in a sling after being hit by a lorry. He is standing on the hull of the Tirpitz.
#3 and 4 Russian VC Investiture 29/08/44.
#1 Torloft and Dad (Chan) at Tromso, after VE day.
#2 Chan with his right arm in a sling after being hit by a lorry. He is standing on the hull of the Tirpitz.
#3 and 4 Russian VC Investiture 29/08/44.
Chan Chandler
A head and shoulders portrait of Chan with date of birth and death. The photograph was taken in 1945.