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MMartinWF1554690-191020-13.pdf
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.

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BPayneTPGunningFVv1.pdf
A biography of Vivian, born in Beaminster in 1920. He trained at RAF Aldergrove and served at RAF Bassingbourne, RAF Wattisham, RAF West Raynham, RAF Watton then RAF Wyton. Losses were high. He was shot down near Le Bourget, and died along with his…

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History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…

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Lists 5 crews from 620 Squadron that all crashed with several crewmen killed and others prisoners of war. All dated 20, 21 and 23 September 1944.

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A programme of events for a IX Squadron reunion and presentation of the portrait of George Thomson VC. The booklet covers the events leading to the award of his VC, the programme of events and the menu, a biography of the artist, a thank you to the…

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BFranceAMStimpsonMCv1.pdf
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.

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SJenkinsonPR1826262v10024.pdf
Translated German newspaper article about the building and unveiling of a memorial built by a local man in Michelbach. Writes about Karl Frauhammer who conceived and built it and the unveiling ceremony. At the end a letter from the ministry of…

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The summary was written by George's sister for her grand-daughter, Rosemiranda to read out at school. Although Rosemiranda never met Great Uncle George she was told all about him by her Grandmother. The account records that George did well at school…

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Account of Evelyn Payne (sister to Philip and Peter Jenkinson visiting Germany to see the place where her brother Flight Sergeant Peter Jenkinson's Lancaster was intercepted and crashed. Describes visit and being joined by German acquaintances and…

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Relates that Petts family lived in the bungalow during The Second World War. Mentions that two brothers of family were killed in action. Flight Sergeant John Russel Petts of 138 Squadron was killed on operations in Whitley V on 28 December 1941. His…

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White Commonwealth war graves headstone for Sergeant A J Dickerson wireless operator air gunner, 28 January 1942. Submitted with caption 'Grave marker Rechswald Cemetery'.

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BFordTAFordTAv1.pdf
Terry Ford's wartime experiences written and read to Avon Talking Magazine for the Blind.

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MLawJH1811071-191026-10.pdf
The order of service and roll of honour of Old Ashfordians who lost their lives in the war.

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BThomsonGBThomsonGBv1.pdf
Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…

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

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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Accident form made out for Pilot Officer Arthur T Thomas Kenyon and crew of Lancaster PB366, of 35 Squadron that crashed after take-off in fog conditions. Was departing on operational sortie. All seven crew were casualties. Form contains full data…

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SJenkinsonPR1826262v10023.jpg
Account of Karl Frauhammer and his decision to make a gesture of peace by building a memorial to the seven members of a Lancaster which was shot down near his home. Flight engineer on aircraft was Peter Jenkinson. Family did not find out about…

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A head and shoulders portrait of Abraham Thomson Lyon with sergeant stripes, air gunner brevet and wireless operator badge. On the reverse 'In Memory of Abraham Thomson Lyon Warrant Officer 1360209 218 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who…

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Written by one of Philip Floyd's (pilot of John Valentine's aircraft) brother Michael's children based on conversations with parents. Recounts a letter to a German newspaper from a Werner Gerlach who as a young 15 year old boy witnessed the shooting…

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Lists crew as ' Pilot Officer J E Newton-Clare, 33492, Sergeant C O Clarke, 745257, Sergeant W Thom[..]son, 637247, Sergeant W L Powell, 641379'. Date 6/7 September 1940'. Notes discrepancy in bomber command records and war diaries over whether…

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Extract from Martin Bowman's book: Bomber Command, reflections of war. Gives details of operation on 8/9 April 1942 to Hamburg by 272 Bomber Command aircraft including 13 Manchesters. One was an 83 Squadron Manchester piloted by Pilot Officer Jack…

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A plaque with a photograph of the Cenotaph and 21 photographs of local residents who died during the 1939 to 1945 war. It includes Sam McCron.

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States actions of the Lord Mayor during singing of last verse of "Fight the Good Fight" and adds extra list of casualties.

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Description of the processes followed to trace missing men and determine whether they are prisoners of war.

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