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Lancaster N for Nan
A press cutting with a photograph of a Lancaster on the ground with five men in uniform standing next to the aircraft, two men standing on a scaffold next to the engine and two men standing on a scaffold next to the fuselage. One of these men is…
Service record of A Sharples
Typed service record of A Sharples 1941-08-23 to 1946-05-31.
Lancaster crew at war
Memoirs of Eric Baldwin and Tom Gummersall of 467 Squadron RAAF RAF Waddington. Eric Baldwin recounts several of his experiences as a mid upper gunner including flying in the wrong direction due to compass problems, parts falling off his aircraft on…
Group photograph with Lancaster
A group of RAF personnel comprising aircrew pilots and ground crew in uniform standing and sitting in front of a Lancaster. The letter Q is painted on the nose of the aircraft and a group of bomb symbols is painted beneath the cockpit. Another…
Interview with Jack Crawford
Jack Crawford volunteered for the RAF in Jamaica. He was posted to the UK in 1944 and began his precision instrument training before being finally posted to work on trainer aircraft. After the war he returned to Jamaica. He married and then returned…
Five airmen under a Lancaster
The five airmen are celebrating the aircraft's 112th operation.
James Williams
James, in uniform, walking down a set of stairs. On the reverse 'Westminster Pier, London 1945'.
Biographical letter from John Maunsell
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A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.
History of 84 Squadron from 3 January 1942 - 7 March 1942
A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.
There is a second, different, history.
Ground Crew
The top photograph shows three men in uniform standing and one man in uniform crouching next to a car. Engine trestle behind. Captioned 'Ground Crew Frank, Woodie, Sam, Alec'.
The lower picture shows a woman in uniform standing between two…
The lower picture shows a woman in uniform standing between two…
Additional Information - 84 Squadron
A list of airmen, trade and addresses and where they were held.
John Maunsell's aircrew and ground crew
John Maunsell with his aircrew and ground crew, all in uniform, standing and crouching alongside a Lancaster. The letters 'DX M' (57 Sqn) and 'ND468' are painted on the side of the aircraft. The upper photograph has the caption 'Sam, Roy, Self, Tony,…
John Maunsell's photographs of pilot and ground crew
The image on the left shows a pilot, in uniform, standing in garden with a man in civilian clothes. Captioned "Bill" and his brother'.
The image on the right shows three men in uniform, one smoking a pipe, leaning against a car. Engine trestles…
The image on the right shows three men in uniform, one smoking a pipe, leaning against a car. Engine trestles…
Ronnie Schofield - caricature
Full length drawing of an airman wearing tunic, side cap and glasses. Captioned 'LAC Ronnie Schoffield [sic], "T" Tommy fitter'.
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.
Six ground crew
Six airmen wearing overalls or battledress standing in line in font of a Lancaster. On he reverse 'Jock on the left called Eddie Simpson'.
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…
A large group of airmen by a Lancaster
A large group of ground personnel gathered round and sitting on a 50 Squadron Lancaster 'RE 135' with squadron letters 'VN'.
Royal Air Force temporary pass
Made out for LAC Schofield for RAF Skellingthorpe
No. 4 Group Monthly summary. July 1945
Marked 'secret' a report of 4 Group including training, accidents, signals, navigation, engineering and electrical, equipment, armament, air sea rescue, flying control, intelligence, aerodrome defence, organisation, physical fitness and honours and…
Flying and popular aviating
A special Royal Air Force issue introducing the film, 'Wings for the Eagle', in praise of the workers of America's aircraft industry with images of airmen working on the engines of a Stirling on the cover and a P-38 and silhouettes of flying aircraft…
Parade no 125 vol 10
Magazine published for the allied forces and covers Christmas celebrations, an update of hostilities, night bombing, an army advance, naval convoy, Norwegian maned fuel tankers, winter offensive by Russia and news from Britain and the Commonwealth.…
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…
Airmen and Halifax
Group of 15 aircrew and ground crew arranged in two rows in front of a Halifax. Three of the men have brevet's including Douglas, standing back row, fourth right. On reverse, 'Halifax II W7661 at Croft June 5th 1942 P/O Davidson, Sgt Burden, Sgt…