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R Skepper’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
R Skepper’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 15th November 1942 until 6th September 1945. During this time trained as a navigator. Trained at No. 1 Empire Air Navigation School, No. 6 Air Observer’s School, 21 Operational Training…
Interview with Jacqui Whitehead
Jacqui Whitehead talks of how she has been involved with veterans, remembrance, and the Air Gunners Association over the last thirty years. She discusses stories of reconciliation, and how the Flightpath of Friendship and Reconciliation became a…
Aircrew with Lancaster
Seven airmen in flying gear, including life jackets and parachute harnesses, standing in front of a Lancaster with its engines running. Nose art on the aircraft depicts a native American and the word 'Cherokee'. The engine covers on the port…
Aircrew and ground crew with Lancaster
Eleven men in uniform standing and crouching in front of a Lancaster.
Lancaster aircrew
Seven airmen in flying gear, including life jackets and parachute harnesses, standing next to a Lancaster on dispersal. The aircraft has the letter 'H' on the nose.
Aircrew and ground crew for Stirling K for King
Fourteen men in uniform standing and kneeling outside.
Selwyn Jaques Lupton
S J Lupton wearing No 1 RAF uniform with pilot brevet and cap.
Selwyn Jaques Lupton in front of aircraft
S J Lupton wearing flying kit and standing in front of a Stearman training aircraft. Picture taken after his first solo flight while training in Florida.
S J Lupton press cutting
Single column press cutting comprising picture of S J Lupton after his first solo flight and article describing his family, education and RAF training.
S J Lupton casualty notification letter
Letter from Casualty Branch to F Lupton Esq notifying the death of S J Lupton on air operations, signed J A Smith.
Biography of Selwyn Jaques Lupton
Biography of S J Lupton, describing his family, education, RAF service and death on air operations 16 April 1943.
Alfred Clayton and other members of 5 Group Signals Section HQ
Alfred Clayton and other members of Signals Section HQ, No. 5 Group, RAF, May 1945. On reverse, note: 'Clayton GPO Sigs'. Sticker attached: 'ALFRED CLAYTON, 4th from right front row, light coloured suit'.
Three cadets and an officer
Three cadets in flying clothing standing behind a seated RAF Officer. Behind the group is a long wooden building with windows.
Above the image is the RAF crest and below, the cadets are named as: Colman, E. Rowlands, J.D. and Reynolds, P.J. The…
Above the image is the RAF crest and below, the cadets are named as: Colman, E. Rowlands, J.D. and Reynolds, P.J. The…
Group of wireless operators
Twenty one aircrew seated and standing in three rows, in front of a corrugated iron building. All are in uniform with field service caps and have sergeant's stripes and a Signals brevet on their uniforms.
On the reverse is written: "His cheery grin…
On the reverse is written: "His cheery grin…
Group of airmen in front of a Lancaster
24 airmen and a warrant officer and a commissioned officer seated and standing in front of a Lancaster with its bomb bay doors open. All are in uniform and one is holding a board on which is written: "Wireless operators Air 227 Sqdn" and drawings of…
Lancaster mid-upper turret
A photograph of the mid-upper turret of a Lancaster, taken from the the astrodome looking rearwards along the fuselage. An airman can be seen in the turret and the guns are pointing upwards and to port. Part of the aircraft's tailplane can be seen…
Peter John Reynolds research notes
A page, torn from a notebook, with handwritten notes about Peter John Reynolds' service career. Included are training and operational units, his service number, the dates of his service, his national insurance number and the query "83 Pathfinder…
Telegram to George Edward Gadd's father
A telegram to Mr G Gadd informing him of the death of his son, Sergeant George Edward Gadd.
Letter from Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr. G Gadd, the father of Sergeant George Edward Gadd. It details the circumstances surrounding Gadd's death and describes him as a very capable air gunner and a popular and esteemed…
Letter from Squadron Leader W. C. Ollason to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the captain of Sergeant George Edward Gadd's crew to his father, Mr G Gadd. It describes the circumstances of Sergeant Gadd's death in action and tells how much he was liked and respected. It goes on to say that the crew…
George Edward Gadd biography
A short biography of Sergeant George Gadd, containing information about his death, his family and his civilian life and boxing prowess before joining the Royal Air Force.
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
George Edward Gadd
Personal research on George Edward Gadd by his younger brother. It describes how he died and how his parents found out about his death on their way to visit him. It also mentions his amateur boxing and engagement to Kathleen Smith, a farmer's…
James Christie - memorial display
Framed display with: a memorial cross on chain, air gunner brevet, Canada shoulder flash, DFC and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 medal ribbons, head and shoulders b/w portrait of James Christie, Medals including DFC, Air Crew Europe,…
James Christie
Two head and shoulders portrait of a officer wearing tunic with air gunner brevet, medal ribbons (DFC) and peaked cap.
Photograph of Lincoln imp
Photograph of a small golden imp charm figure resting on a plate with text 'The Lincolnshire imp carried by members of 50 Squadron Royal Air Force'.