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Lancaster ED588
A parked Lancaster with the letter 'G' painted on the nose and 125 operational bomb logos painted on the fuselage. A 4,000 lb 'cookie' on a bomb trolley can be seen in the background on the left.
Five aircrew next to a Lancaster
Five aircrew standing on a ladder on port side of Lancaster with crew autographs, names unclear. A hangar, service lorry and nissen huts can be seen in the background. On reverse, 'FRANKISH. To Mr and Mrs Enderby. Wishing you all the very best.…
A E Boyle and four other airmen
A E Boyle and four other airmen in working dress, two of whom wearing white jackets, standing next to an ambulance with Nissen hut in background.
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
Lancasters at RAF Swinderby
Eight Lancasters of 50 Squadron on the ground at Swinderby on dispersals and taxiways. Also visible is a petrol bowser, tractor and small lorry.
Lancaster on the ground
A rear view of a Lancaster on the ground. The mid-upper turret is missing. On its right side is a Devon transport aircraft. On the left is a petrol bowser.
Grand Slam bomb being moved at Woodhall Spa
Five bombs, including one on a crane. Identified as being at RAF Woodhall Spa.
Bombing up a Lancaster
A newspaper article with a brief story about the aircraft.
12 airmen and Lancaster
The 12 men are standing in front of a Lancaster with tarpaulins over the cockpit and nose, and a NAAFI wagon.
Lancasters on the move
View of Lancaster at holding point with runway caravan behind, Squadron code LS is 15 Squadron. In the foreground the port wing of another Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Lancasters on the Move'.
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Men in a Burmese river
Four men in uniform standing in a river in Burma, one wearing a peaked cap and two wearing bush hats. Their trousers are rolled up and two men have holsters on their belts. A fifth man, wearing spectacles, is sitting on a rock in the river. In the…
Whitley
An airman stands under the portside wing of a Whitley. A step ladder is erected on the starboard side and a bowser and other equipment is nearby. On reverse, 'Whitley at Dispersal Croft Aerodrome 1941'.
Stalag 12A, Chan Chandler at Tromso and repatriating POWs
Four photographs.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
1945 Russian at Wyton
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Three men in uniform chatting. In the background bombs on trolley and hangar. On the reverse '1945 Russians at Wyton'. Submitted with information 'Photo "1945 Russians at Wyton", AVM Don Bennett next to Russian (Soviet) officer'. Additional…
Airmen and 12000 pound bomb
Six airmen arranged around a 12000 pound bomb.
On the reverse '12000 lb Dustbin'.
On the reverse '12000 lb Dustbin'.
Servicemen embarking a C-47
They have disembarked from lorries marked with an American star and are now queueing to embark on an RAF C-47, Dakota. On the reverse 'POWs ex Stalag 12A embarking for home 1945'.
Six airmen on a 12000 pound bomb
The six airmen sit on and stand around a 12000 pound bomb on a bomb trolley.
Servicemen embarking a C-47
They have disembarked from lorries marked with an American star and are now queuing to embark on an RAF C-47, Dakota.
Thirteen aircrew
Ten aircrew standing in line all wearing Mae West standing behind a truck while three others are in the back of the truck. In the distance on the left part of a Lancaster. On the reverse 'Edwin Thomson 2nd left'.
Two photographs, aircrew and Lancaster, airmen on truck.
Top - photograph of six airmen four standing in front and two sitting on the bonnet of a small truck. Bottom - inverted, a small group of aircrew under the nose of a parked Lancaster, with other aircraft in the background.
626 Squadron May-June 1945
Top - seven aircrew standing in line in front of a Lancaster. Captioned 'F/O Arthur Diack RNZAF + crew. L T R Derry Kimber (W/Op); W/O Bert Redgrove (R/G); F/Sgt "Curly Petherbridge (B/A); F/Sgt Frank Paterson (P/F/E); F/O Diack (pilot); F/Sgt George…
B-29 at RAF Wyton
A group of airmen standing behind a NAAFI van with B-29 behind them on taxiway. On the reverse 'Wyton 1950'.
Six men
Six men, four in uniform, two sitting on bonnet of a lorry, and four (two in uniform and two civilian dress standing in front). In the background single story huts and terraced houses.
Hamilcar gliders and Halifax tow aircraft
A row of Hamilcar gliders, chocks in and tow lines attached with five airmen alongside. Opposite is a row of Halifax aircraft. Reverse is printed, 'A.M. Crown copyright reserved'.
Sergeant Flynn
Ron, with his hand in his pocket, leans against a lorry. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn'.
RAF Seletar
Top left: Two boys stand in front of a Bedford QL lorry with the sign, 'RAF Seletar'.
Top right: Two boys in the back of a lorry looking out over the side.
Bottom: Two boys playing with a pedal jeep.
Top right: Two boys in the back of a lorry looking out over the side.
Bottom: Two boys playing with a pedal jeep.