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Interview with David Bowker
David Bowker joined the Air Force, originally training to be a wireless operator/air gunner but re-mustered as a pilot. He discusses rudder lock on early versions of Halifax. Jacqueline Bowker, his wife, discusses her life during the war and being…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to his father
Comments on hot sweaty weather in Georgia, but were getting khaki uniform. Says the food was very good and comments on beer. Reports on his activities in describes Albany town. Writes of daily routine and comments on local life in the south. Asks…
The Story of Flight Lieutenant John J Blair, DFC
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The story of John Blair, born in Jamaica, 1919. It covers his early life, joining the RAF and training as a navigator. It details his career and operations. It also includes a eulogy written by John's nephew, Mark Johnson. Appendix A is a…
Crew of Lancaster PM-C
Photograph 1 is of Lou Morgan at the controls of the Lancaster, captioned 'Lou Morgan (left)'.
Photograph 2 is of Syd Marshall at his position, captioned 'Myself Syd Marshall F/E'.
Photograph 3 is of Nobby Clark standing by a gate, captioned '…
Photograph 2 is of Syd Marshall at his position, captioned 'Myself Syd Marshall F/E'.
Photograph 3 is of Nobby Clark standing by a gate, captioned '…
Interview with Wing Commander Kenneth Cook DFC
Wing Commander Kenneth Cook joined the RAF in October 1941 as UT Aircrew. Following completion of his training in Canada, he commissioned as a Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer and was posted to 9 Squadron, RAF Bardney, where he flew Lancasters. After ten…
12 Squadron's Move from Khormaksar to Robat
Four photographs from an album. All four images show tents being taken down or erected and various items being moved around.
1946
From diary gives brief details of activities from January to August 1946. Includes leave and passes, promotion, sport, lectures, air tests, flying, parades, drill, entertainment, cinema. Makes reference to briefing for exercise bombing of Heligoland…
199 Squadron
First is of mid upper turret of Stirling captioned 'Top gunner". Eddie in his office after cleaning.'
Second is of a Stirling just getting airborne, captioned 'Dusk take off', ' Nan taken by ground staff as we left for Germany on our last trip April…
Second is of a Stirling just getting airborne, captioned 'Dusk take off', ' Nan taken by ground staff as we left for Germany on our last trip April…
Six Airmen
Photograph 1 is a group of six trainee airmen in uniform and side caps.
Photograph 2 is a group of 36 airmen seated and standing in three rows in front of a Beaufighter.
Photograph 3 is a group of 29 trainee airmen and a woman arranged in three…
Photograph 2 is a group of 36 airmen seated and standing in three rows in front of a Beaufighter.
Photograph 3 is a group of 29 trainee airmen and a woman arranged in three…
301 Dywizjon Bombowy RAF Hemswell
Item 1 is a sketch of a red dragon.
Item 2 is a photograph of an airman in an aircraft cockpit.
Item 3 is an airman in a turret of an aircraft.
Item 4 is six airmen, one leaning out of the cockpit and the rest in front of the port engine of a…
Item 2 is a photograph of an airman in an aircraft cockpit.
Item 3 is an airman in a turret of an aircraft.
Item 4 is six airmen, one leaning out of the cockpit and the rest in front of the port engine of a…
52 Squadron Transport Command at Work
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is three airmen in white uniforms, captioned "The Crew" and 'Van-Den-Ernie'.
Photo 2 is Dennis at his work station, captioned 'The great Moore at work in the air'.
Photo 3 is an airman, captioned 'Butch in…
Photo 1 is three airmen in white uniforms, captioned "The Crew" and 'Van-Den-Ernie'.
Photo 2 is Dennis at his work station, captioned 'The great Moore at work in the air'.
Photo 3 is an airman, captioned 'Butch in…
75 Squadron photographs
A number of individuals eating at trestle tables, sitting on folding chairs in Nissan type building, stove in foreground. Notes refer to photograph, Richard Dimbleby photographs, subject leaning back at L.H. table.
Second is a photograph of a group…
Second is a photograph of a group…
A day with an RAF recruit
Lists activities from 0600 hours until lights out at 2030 with appropriate humorous religious quotes.
A J Allam - Memoir
Chapter 8 - Overture and Beginners. The author gives an account of his time on OTU at RAF Lossiemouth, including ground instruction, crewing up and a description of the station, as well as training on Wellington. He writes about witnessing a fatal…
A message of welcome from the Secretary of State for Air
Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.
A Rather Strange Time
Terry Ford's wartime experiences written and read to Avon Talking Magazine for the Blind.
A retrospective - Bomber Command No 625 Squadron
The account opens with some details of 625 Squadron and an introduction, with reasons for writing. He recalls the beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. He describes activities with Air Training Corps and being…
A Wartime log for British Prisoners
A wartime log for British Prisoners belonging to Flying Officer Leslie Williams Thick who was in Stalag Luft 3, Żagań, Germany. It is a diary of thoughts, happenings and poetry during the last few months of the war from September 1944 to October…
A wet camp
Two photographs of two houses forming part of a camp. There are two lorries. The ground is snowy and wet.
Members of aircraft crews - conditions of entry and service
Provide explanation of conditions of service. Describes entry, training, qualifications, selection and training as pilot, advancement to commission, pay during training, remustering, promotion and pay, war pay, family allowance, dependent allowance,…
Account of journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current and Moose Jaw.
Account of train journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current. Relates day to day activities at camp. Went to Moose Jaw on day off. Continues with description of activities at RCAF Swift Current seem to spent most time in working in kitchen. Moved on…
Account of operations - Pages numbered 2-4 and 29-31 - Peter Potter
He recounts his experiences when taking part in operations to various targets. He also talks about ground crew and the roles they performed.
Aerial farm at Branston Mere Y station
Four tall aerials, two wooden huts, one protected by blast walls, in a open field.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Air gunner in rear turret
Alexander in the rear turret of a Lincoln, annotated 'Lincoln May 47 My Office BP Type D 2.5" Wyton'.