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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…
Krupps Essen
Inclined aerial photograph of industrial area and housing. shows damaged buildings. Part of aircraft engine bottom right On the reverse 'Krupps, Essen'.
Cologne
Inclined aerial photograph of Cologne with river running left to top right. The destroyed Sudbrucke Bridge in the centre. On the reverse 'Duisburg'.
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…
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…
Newspaper cutting - DFM's two operational tours of duty
Announces award of DFM to Reginald Rush for completing two operational tours including flights over Berlin. Mentions other operations and facing frequent heavy opposition.
Reginald Rush operations on 101, 142, 100 and 625 Squadrons
Complete list of operations from September 1940 until November 1943. Aircraft flown were Blenheim, Wellington and Lancaster. List includes target, squadron, aircraft, captain departure and recovery times (on second page). Additional information about…
100 Squadron operational record for attacks on Hamburg. 24/25 July 1943
List six aircraft with crew, up and down times and details of flight. Reginald Rush is navigator in first aircraft listed.
E B Chandler’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…
Squadron battle order
Lists five crews and reserve aircraft. Reginald Rush crew is last listed. Gives timings for pre-flight activities.
List of operations
List of 21 operations on 100 and 625 Squadrons, noting squadron, date, aircraft letter, target number of aircraft and number lost.
Operational navigation log - Modane
Squadron 625, pilot Canham, navigator Rush, lists other crew, aircraft JB122 'H'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments 'Last Trip'.
Operational navigation log - Mannheim
Pilot Pickles (RAAF), navigator Rush, aircraft W4999 'X'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments.
Operational navigation log - Berlin
Aircraft JB122, navigator Rush. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes critical comments by supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Mönchengladbach
Aircraft JB122 'T'. Navigator Rush. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes critical comments by supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Leverkusen
Navigator Rush, aircraft JB122 'T'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments.
Operational navigation log - Hamburg
One page of log. Pilot Canham, navigator Rush. Aircraft ED 647 'T'. List navigation points and times, fixes, other operational details and comments. Includes post flight critical comments from supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Essen
Aircraft ED647 ''. navigator Rush. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes post flight critique and comments from supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Hamburg
Pilot Canham, navigator Rush, aircraft ED647 'T'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments.
Operational navigation log - Wuppertal
Pilot Canham, navigator Rush, lists other crew, aircraft ED647 'H', Squadron 100. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments.
Operational navigation log - Mulheim
Navigator Rush, aircraft ED991 'K'. Lists navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes post flight critique and comments from supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Cologne
Navigator Rush aircraft 'H'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes post flight critique and comments from supervisor.
Operational navigation log - Bochum
Navigator Rush aircraft 'H'. List navigation points, fixes, times, other operational details and comments. Includes post flight critique and comments from supervisor.