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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945. Details the part taken by 50 Squadron including pre take off routine, operations record, battle order, targets and casualties, including Lancaster ME441 W.

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LFaircloughT1077120v2.pdf
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to September 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless operator/air gunner in…

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George recalls his training over 18 months, including crewing up. He goes on to recall his first operation and mentions others involved, and describes being shot down on on 12 September 1944. George then describes evading and his time as a prisoner…

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SThomsonGB1572977v50003.pdf
The first chapter, 'Shot Down', gives a detailed description of being on the flight out to Fankfurt and being shot down on their 20th operation. He goes on to describe his and other crews baling out. The second chapter, entitled 'Escape', describes…

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SThomsonGB1572977v40035.pdf
Describes being shot down on his twentieth operation, He was navigator and lists remainder of crew. Describes crew bailing out, and details adventures while evading with the flight engineer for several days. Goes on to describe being found by German…

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Give details of how crew get together before flight. Battle order, crew briefings, manning aircraft, operation flight details, baling out, evasion route/events and kit. Notes on interrogation, and dispersal to Stalag Luft 7.

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YThomsonGB1572977v1.pdf
George Thomson’s prisoner of war diary in a wartime log supplied by the YMCA.
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…

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Provides answers to 10 questions about personal details, operation, how brought down and how he escaped aircraft. Followed by 9 questions on capture and experiences in prisoner of war camp and effects it had on him. Concludes asking about post war…

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Jack writes about mail, his daughters and new cups and saucers. The hospital is full and he has little news.

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AMaceHA[Date]-01.mp3
Recalls his being shot down, being taken as a prisoner of war, and conditions at a prisoner of war camp.

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EIrvinLLThomson[Mo]450405.pdf
Glad to hear that her son's life had been saved by an Irvin parachute and explaining that he caterpillar pins would not be available for prisoners until after the war due to supply restrictions. Includes letter of congratulation and welcome as member…

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Jack writes he has been flying and couldn't get home. He describes an accident involving a mid-air collision which ended well.

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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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SBondS-WellsOv10003.pdf
Transcript of oral history interview. He starts with a brief service history, 7 Squadron Oakington, Stirling and later Lancaster. He was shot down on his seventh operation, was captured after 4 months and became a prisoner of war. He begins with a…

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Idwal writes that he saw one of his squadron's Stirlings being shot down by a Ju 88 over Dunmow. He also talks about dropping gliders at a Rhine crossing.

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A parachutist.
On the reverse 'A reminder of out parachute escape on 20 December 1942.'

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BBarrJBarrJv2.pdf
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.

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BBarrJBarrJv10001.jpg
A history of Jamie Barr's crew.

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SBondS-SpodenPv10016.MP3
Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 Group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds 100 Group jamming and spoofing and its…

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SBondS-SpodenPv10001.pdf
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…

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A postcard of a parachutist jumping out of a biplane.

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LMorrillDA1867345v1.pdf
D A Morill’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 14 February 1944 to 04 May 1946 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Marston Moor (1652 HCU), RAF Snaith (51 Squadron), RAF Leconfield (96…

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The letter refers to Alf's application for the Caterpillar Club and contains a copy of the application sent to Irving air chute.

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SBondS-RokkerHv10003.pdf
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…

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NWaughJW180212-01.pdf
A newspaper report of a training accident at Moncton.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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