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Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
James Williams grew up in an orphanage in Trinidad. At the start of the war, he worked in the stores for an American naval repair station in Trinidad. He trained in an Auxiliary Air Squadron before volunteering to serve in the RAF in the UK. His…
Three RAF officers
Three officers, left and right wearing battledress and the one in the centre a tunic, all standing at the entrance of an officers' mess. On the reverse 'RAF Station Driffield, S/Ldr G W A Webb, F/Lt J Judd, June 22/45'. Note 'Subject right'.
Seven airmen in front of a Lancaster
Seven airmen, four wearing battledress with half brevet, two in shirt sleeves and the other in overalls. Four standing behind and three squatting in front. Part of Lancaster in the background.
Air and ground crew in front of Lancaster LM296 VN-T
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front with two practice bombs on the ground in front. All standing in front of a Lancaster.
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with…
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with…
Air and ground crew in front of Lancaster LM296 VN-T
Six air crew wearing Mae West standing in line and three groundcrew squatting in front. All in front of rear fuselage of Lancaster with letters 'VN-T'.
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with 50 Squadron from 1944…
The pilot was Squadron Leader W G (Bill ) Drinkell DFC AFC. He flew with 50 Squadron from 1944…
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox
Half-length portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic and peaked cap. On the reverse 'Sydney Frederick Norman Fox 1913-1943, killed in action July 29/30 1943 (RAF) over Hamburg. (Father of Clive Drayton Fox b June 4th 1942) and husband of Myrtle Alice…
Investigation report from 15 Section No 4 Missing Research Enquiry Service to Air Ministry
Gives details of report into loss of Lancaster ED525 on operation to Hamburg 29/30 July 1943. Notes crash at Flogeln, place of burial, list crew. Provides evidence collected from local people and notes shot down and crashed into woods. Noted place of…
Letter from the secretary of Australian Air Board with copy of report from missing research and enquiry unit
Noted that F/O A J Johnson, W/O R M Burcher and W/O C T O'Riordan all RAAF and deceased. Includes copy of casualty enquiry. List crew of Lancaster ED 525 including P/O S F N Fox. Red cross information indicated that two known an three unknown were…
Letter from Australian military casualty section to Mr J Johnson
Letter inform him that information from the Red Cross using German information, one RAF member and three unknown members of his son's crew also lost their lives. It had not been possible to identify the unknown members and there were still two…
Translation of document written by Thorsen with some thoughts about Sydney Fox's crashed aircraft.
Includes some detail about Sydney Fox and W/O Reginald Burcher RAAF (Wireless Operator). Complains that RAF did not take much trouble with salvage of aircraft or identification of crew. This explains why there were so many commonwealth missing. He…
Sydney Fox RAF personnel documents
Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.
RAF Wings Sweetheart Brooch
Silver flying badge with blue and red enamel, Brooch pin.
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Cyril Davies in Sidcot suit
Cyril C Davies in flying kit outside prefabricated building. Various notes in writing on reverse.
Report of death and funeral of Sergeant Cyril C Davies
Press cutting reporting death of Sergeant C C Davies 'on war service' and account of his funeral, with names of all participants.
Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch record of loss of Lancaster
Letter from Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch to Mrs M Pimblett, sister of Pilot Officer C L Woolley, describing last operation and loss of Lancaster ND515, of which Pilot Officer Woolley was the Wireless Operator.
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…
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a group of RAF personnel standing to attention. The King and Queen are accompanied by RAF officers. Two members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force are present in the background together…
Royal Visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a camouflage painted building with the windows open. The King is in conversation with an RAF officer and the Queen with a WAAF. A second WAAF and other RAF officers are in the accompanying…
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in RAF uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past camouflage painted buildings with open windows. The Queen is in conversation with a WAAF. A group of people in uniform and civilian clothes is following the King and Queen.
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth in conversation with RAF officers in front of a Bristol Blenheim. The reverse of the image is annotated 'W/Cdr J F C Jenkins DSO DFC. Missing - Friday 27 March 1942 Reported safe 30 March 1942'. A…
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…
The Pennicott crew
Jack Clyde and his aircrew, in uniform, standing and sitting in front of a Halifax. Thirteen operations are marked on the nose of the Halifax. The image is annotated in blue ink ' 10 Squadron, Melbourne, York, May 1943 - March 1944'. Jack Clyde is…
Notes on R W Rush decorations
List of decorations awarded to Reginal Rush including DFM.