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PBellOH21010034.jpg
Large group of airmen arranged in six rows in front of a biplane. On the reverse '8(B) Squadron February 1937. eighth from left rear row.'

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PHenningtonAJM17060001.jpg
Three photographs of the left, centre and right of a squadron group identified as 97 Squadron. A dog mascot is front and centre.

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PNealeETH15010055.jpg
Two groups of airmen in separate images.
1. Six rows of airmen captioned '"A" Flight Aircrew'.
2. Three rows of airmen captioned '"A" Ground crew'.

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MShipmanJ1694683-181126-20.pdf
AM Pamphlet 130 giving guidance on expected behaviour, Leave, NAAFI health and work.

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P78Sqn1727.jpg
A large group of personnel sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Halifax.

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PSchofieldR1903.jpg
A large group of ground personnel gathered round and sitting on a 50 Squadron Lancaster 'RE 135' with squadron letters 'VN'.

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SBondS-MilliganTv10002.jpg
A large group of airmen, some with parachute harness and parachutes standing in front of a Lancaster with letter 'Q' and 'Queenie' nose art. Submitted with caption 'Milligan, Lancaster AR-Q 'Queenie' with squadron aircrew 460 sqn Binbrook '44'.…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-75.pdf
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

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MKeelingGW2217141-151002-01.pdf
A number of stories, recollections and events remembered by George, who was part of the ground crew on the squadron. It includes press coverage and a programme from an amateur dramatics production that George appeared in post-war. There is also a…

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SSmithRW425992v10003-0002 copy.pdf
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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MBlewittT562676-180208-02.pdf
Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.

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PGearyPC17010028.jpg
Six photographs, First is of two airmen, one in a bowler hat clowning with mock motorcycle with oversize tyres, single storey building and elderly civilian in back ground, captioned 'Abbotsinch 1933'.
Second is photograph of a biplane with its…

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BPotterPLPotterPLv40003.jpg
He recounts his experiences when taking part in operations to various targets. He also talks about ground crew and the roles they performed.

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MMilsonGW937875-240119-230001.jpg
A list of airmen, trade and addresses and where they were held.

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PWellsRG17010011.jpg
Photo 1 is Ray and colleague, annotated 'Flying Control Types'.
Photo 2 is three ground crew on a tractor, annotated 'Ground Crew Gatwick'.
Photo 3 is two airmen annotated 'Paddy & Geordie'.
Photo 4 is Ray topless at an outside table, annotated…

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PWardHVT18010047.jpg
Left page. Six airmen, one squatting and the others standing, by the rear fuselage of a Lancaster with letter 'K'. On the reverse 'Ground crew 44 Sqd'. Captioned '44 Sqdn ground crew'.
Right page top. Two aircrew wearing battledress and peaked…

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PGouldS19080007.jpg
Seven aircrew all wearing battledress with brevet stand in line behind four airmen squatting in front. In the background part of the fuselage of a bomber aircraft.

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SBondS-ColesAv10007.jpg
Thirteen airmen with seven aircrew standing behind and six ground crew in front with dog in the centre. In the background a Halifax.

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SThomsonGB1572977v40012-0004.jpg
Seven aircrew and two ground personnel standing and squatting in front of a Lancaster. Text indicates pilot Flight Lieutenant Wesble Perry DFC RAAF, Pilot Officer G Schmerberg, navigator, Flight Sergeant Park, WOp, Pilot Officer R Conway RAAF, bomb…

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PAllenBW18020001.jpg
Seven aircrew and three ground personnel, arranged in two ranks, are beneath an aircraft on a dispersal. The front rank of four are kneeling on a tarpaulin, whilst the other six are standing behind. The rear rank are all wearing their uniform caps,…

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SGouldS[Ser#-DoB]v10004.jpg
Four aircrew stand by rear fuselage of a Hampden while four ground crew are under port wing and engine.

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PRaettigDW16030002.jpg
Six aircrew standing in back row wearing battledress or tunic. Seven airmen squatting in front wearing battledress. In the background the front of a Halifax with nose art of a lady reclining in a heart. Underneath are bomb symbols. Dennis W Raettig…

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S78Sqn19361201v30009-0006.jpg
Seven aircrew wearing Mae West and parachute harnesses stand in line with two ground crew, third and fifth from the left. Squatting in front, three more ground crew. On the right behind the nose of a Halifax with nose art female figure and text…

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PGouldS19110054.jpg
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.

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SGouldS[Ser#-DoB]v10008.jpg
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.

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