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PBaillieWH24010013.jpg
Air to air view of three Lancasters flying in formation above the clouds. On reverse, 'A formation after target. We are the nearest Lancaster on the photo. For security reasons the photo had to be taken after we came through flak. A minute before…

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Colin Bell spent eighteen months as a newly qualified pilot instructing trainees in America. He completed 50 operations as a pilot on Mosquitos on the Light Night Striking Force.
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…

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LGallopWCD1381643v1.pdf
Sergeant Gallop’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 4th April 1941 until 6th February 1942. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Electrical and Wireless School, 15 Operational Training Unit. Posted to…

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LGenneyJWC1104337v1.pdf
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…

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ATurnerLA101115.mp3
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWMXX0918-010001.jpg
Jack writes that he is about to get seven days leave.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWMXX0827-020001.jpg
Jack writes complaining she hasn't written. He discusses the effects of German raids.
[only two pages are present]

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Jack writes that enemy aircraft have flown over a few times. He talks about becoming a sergeant.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0980001.jpg
Jack writes that she misunderstood his last letter. He meant he was pleased with her perm and was happy she was looking pretty. They were wakened by German intruder aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. He had a two hour flight looking for bombing damage…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430327.pdf
Mentions mother's letter with her note of an air raid. Continues with description of actions including being on duty and opening the air raid shelter. Provides some description of the raid including damage to a church, anti aircraft fire and night…

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Jack writes about his wife's health and family friends. They are waiting to get confirmation of a promotion which other air gunners have had.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0810001.jpg
Jack writes that he is pleased their daughters are doing well. His airfield was bombed by a single Ju 88. He is thinking of going into Southampton to watch a film.

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PMilsonAE18010074.jpg
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation. Most of the image is obscured by anti-aircraft fire but a river is visible at the top right.
It is captioned '2. U XI 101 NT 28.3.42 F8 -->'

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PMilsonAE18010073.jpg
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Hanover. No ground detail is visible due to flares and anti-aircraft flashes.
It is captioned ' 2901 PCK 22/23-9-43 // NT 8" 19000--> 130 M 2143 Hanover RD. X. 2 x 1000 5 x 4 6 x 30 37…

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PMilsonAE18010070.jpg
Two vertical aerial photographs taken during an operation at Trappes.
The first is captioned '4156 PCK 6/7:3:44// NT 8" 12300' --- Trappes RD 6 x 1000 9 x 500 S/L Millson F/102'.
The second is captioned ' 4155 PCK 6/7:3:44 // NT 8" 12300' --- 159M…

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PMilsonAE18010069.jpg
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Dusseldorf. No detail is visible due to light from flares, searchlights and anti-aircraft fire.
It is captioned '3534 PCK 3/4:11:43 // NT 8" 16500' --- 1950 059M Dusseldorf RD. Q. 2 x…

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SClydeSmithD39856v10004.jpg
Top left - shows Lancaster with Zola nose art and crew standing in front. Account of permission to use artwork for nose art and mention of operations.
Top right - Taunton officer wins DFC. Awarded to Squadron Leader Denis Clyde-Smith. Citation…

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SClydeSmithD39856v10011.pdf
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers, in great detail, his pilot training activities, including a crash landing during a cross country. After receiving his wings award, he moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft…

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MDonaghyTR422267-190904-01.pdf
Details of operation and loss of Lancaster HK553 piloted by Tom Donaghy during operation to Dreux in France. Contains:
The needs of the landing of June 6 1944.
An effective German defence.
The bombing of Driex.
The Lancaster HK553 crash with…

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SBondS-WensleyRv10014.pdf
Starts by stating that one of the most hazardous operations flown by bomber command were lone aircraft flying supplies to support resistance forces in occupied Europe. He recounts Richard Wensley's early life, joining ATC, training as a flight…

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BMilsonAEMilsonAEv1.pdf
An autobiography of Albert's time in the RAF.

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MDaviesIDW1515585-190418-20.jpg
A story of a Stirling squadron which switched from bomber to airborne support.

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A newspaper cutting referring to the honour bestowed on pilot Warrant Officer Ron Miller, RAAF.

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MDaviesIDW1515585-190418-030004.jpg
A handwritten list of various operations undertaken by Idwal from his training in Canada to squadron duties.

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EDaviesIDWKnophB851128-0002.jpg
Idwal writes telling of his wartime experiences flying Stirlings with 620 Squadron. He was involved with dropping agents, Arnhem and the Rhine crossing of 1945. In particular he refers to an operation over Norway when they made a landing on an…

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