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Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Mosquito. On the reverse '608 Squadron Downham Market aircrew and ground crew, 18 March 1945'.
An airman
A airman wearing parachute harness over battledress and peaked cap standing beneath aircraft. Ground crew in the background working on aircraft.
Twelve airmen
Twelve airmen wearing overalls standing in line in front of the tail of a Handley Page Heyford. Captioned 'in group, Bill Herriott, Tubby Haladine, Les Evans, Benny Hedges, Bud Downham, "Coop" x - Cal Cooper, Joe Skinner, Mildenhall 1936'. Two…
Airmen working on Wellington engine
Two airmen atop a Wellington port engine. Step ladder just inboard of the engine. Submitted with caption 'Engine trouble, 99 Sqn Waterbeach Mar '41 [Norman Didwell]'.
Corporal Norman Didwell
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing overalls. Submitted with caption 'Cpl Norman Didwell served as ground crew on 99 Sqn at Mildenhall from 1939 [Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Five airmen in front of Wellington
Five airmen wearing uniform tunics standing in line in front of a Wellington. Submitted with caption ' A freshman crew, 99 Sqn Newmarket '40 [Norman Didwell]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Six airmen in front of a Wellington
Six airmen, five on a stepladder while the other stands in front. All by the port wing root of Wellington. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn's Q Queenie at Newmarket 1940 [99 Sqn]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Eleven airmen
Eleven airmen wearing uniform tunics standing and sitting at the entrance to a brick built barrack block. Three men are annotated with first names. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn ground crew at Mildenhall spring 1939 standing L to R Ken Ryman, Tony…
Eleven airmen
Eleven airmen, six in standing and five in front squatting. In the background part of fuselage of a B-24. Submitted with caption 'Back FO Woodgates, FS Hooton, FO F Crimmings, FL F F Carr, FS Galloway, front AC S Bird, LAC N Bardsley, LAC L Howard,…
Fifteen airmen in front of Liberator
Five officers standing behind with seven airmen squatting and three sitting in front. In the background the nose of a Liberator. Supplied with key document with names of personnel in the photograph listed. Two versions of the same image.
Ten airmen and an airwoman in front of Lancaster
Ten airmen wearing battledress standing in line. In the middle an airwoman wearing overalls. In the background the front of a Lancaster, letter 'U' on nose, with one figure in the cockpit. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III U 75 (NZ) Sqn Mepal'.…
Men working on Catalina
Several airmen servicing various parts of a Catalina. Both engines have been removed. Submitted with caption 'Catalina 'Coeur de Lion' RAF Koggala 1942'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Air and ground crew
Thirteen airmen with seven aircrew standing behind and six ground crew in front with dog in the centre. In the background a Halifax.
Interview with Ron Brown
Please note: The veracity of this interview has been called into question. We advise that corroborative research is undertaken to establish the accuracy of some of the details mentioned and events witnessed.
Seven Airmen and a Halifax
Four photographs of airmen, groundcrew and a Halifax.
#1 Seven airmen, in flying kit, standing in front of their Halifax 'Zombie' with a cartoon of the grim reaper.
#2 The seven airmen are joined by five ground crew in front of the same…
#1 Seven airmen, in flying kit, standing in front of their Halifax 'Zombie' with a cartoon of the grim reaper.
#2 The seven airmen are joined by five ground crew in front of the same…
Squadron photograph
Six rows of airmen and groundcrew arranged in front of a Lincoln.
Eight airmen and Hampden
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Eight airmen in a variety of uniform, three with visible aircrew brevet, all standing in line in front of a Hampden.
Aircrew and ground crew in front of Hampden
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Four aircrew wearing flying jackets, seated but holding two large bombs upright. Behind are standing five ground crew wearing tunics. In the background the front of a Hampden.
Air and ground crew in front of Hampden
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Four aircrew wearing uniform with aircrew brevet sitting in front while five ground crew wearing overalls stand behind. In the background the front of a Hampden with nose art of a monkey holding a bomb.
Hampden and ground crew
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Front quarter view of Hampden RE184 parked on airfield with a group of ground crew gathered in front.
Air and ground crew by Hampden
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Four aircrew stand by rear fuselage of a Hampden while four ground crew are under port wing and engine.
Air and ground crew in front of a Lancaster
Twenty-one airmen, some with aircrew brevet standing and squatting down in two rows in front of a Lancaster. Aircraft has nose art of cat outline holding a bomb.
Three airmen
Three airmen, two wearing overalls standing by the rear turret of a Lancaster.
Five airmen
Five airmen, three squatting in the middle and two standing either side. In the background a brick building with windows.
Servicing Wing, RAF Waddington
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in six rows in front of a Lancaster. Title 'Royal air Force Nos 463 & 467 RAAF Squadrons, Waddington Servicing Wing Bomber Command, may 1945'.