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Lancaster on dispersal
Side view of Lancaster squadron letter 'KO-X' parked with bomb trolley and gantries on the left. Another aircraft in the distance behind. On the reverse '1944'. Two versions of this image,
Barracks, Stearman and Group of airmen
Three photographs from an album of No. 3 British Flying Training School, Miami, Oklahoma. The school was also known as the Spartan School of Aeronautics.#1 is the Senior Course Barracks, a large wooden building. #2 is a port side view of a Stearman…
Did you hear that?
Includes a description from a previous newspaper article of Minsk as it use to be. Continues with detailed account by Donald McCullough of a flight in a Mosquito. Includes photograph of front of aircraft with four bombs on trolleys. Goes on with…
Mike Squared - operational record holder
19 airmen, ground crew and dog watching the addition of a bar to the DFC on the nose of M squared, Lancaster. Some of the men are sitting on bombs waiting to be loaded. On the reverse - M2. Record aircraft in Bomber Command. Mike squared 103 Squadron…
Manchester
Rear quarter view of parked Manchester, Empty bomb trolleys on left and hangars in the distance. Squadron letters 'OL-G'.
Four Ground Crew
Four men in front of a fuel truck. On the reverse 'Giovanni, Eduardo, Callaghan & Driver. Udine 1946'.
Flying Control Roundabout
A view of the new roundabout from the Udine control tower. There is a Jeep, a mobile control caravan, two small trucks - one of which is afire engine -plus two tents. On the reverse: "Flying Control Roundabout" Udine. Feb 1946.'
Bill Foskett and Arthur
Bill and Arthur on the parking area beside their control tower. Behind are trucks, a tent and a C-47.
On the reverse ' "Strictly on Flying Control Grounds" Note our wizard "Roman" road. Campoformido. Udine. Italy. March 1946.'
There is a second…
On the reverse ' "Strictly on Flying Control Grounds" Note our wizard "Roman" road. Campoformido. Udine. Italy. March 1946.'
There is a second…
Two Airmen on top of a Fire Engine
Two men standing on top of a fire engine. On the reverse: "The Fire Officers on the Job" Udine 1946'.
Crossley IGA3 Armoured Car
An armoured car at RAF Aden.
Aden 1934
Four photographs from an album.
#1 an armoured car
#2 10 airmen captioned 'The Lads' Aden 1934'.
#3 a formation of three Fairey IIIFs from 8 (B) Squadron.
#4 a March past of 8 (B) Squadron on the King's Birthday.
#1 an armoured car
#2 10 airmen captioned 'The Lads' Aden 1934'.
#3 a formation of three Fairey IIIFs from 8 (B) Squadron.
#4 a March past of 8 (B) Squadron on the King's Birthday.
Receiving the Distinguished Flying Medal
Eddie being presented with the award in the open from Air Vice Marshall Don Bennett. A third airman is standing to one side close to a free standing microphone. A vehicle is parked to one side.
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Airmen
Five photographs from an album.
#1 Two airmen standing by a field.
#2 One airman standing in front of a hut.
#3 Two airmen sitting ona promenade railing.
#4 Four men sitting on a tractor.
#5 One man sitting on a Fordson tractor.
#1 Two airmen standing by a field.
#2 One airman standing in front of a hut.
#3 Two airmen sitting ona promenade railing.
#4 Four men sitting on a tractor.
#5 One man sitting on a Fordson tractor.
Ken Campbell
Four photographs of Ken.
#1 and 2 Ken is sitting on a per bench, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the pier'.
#3 Ken is sitting on a promenade fence, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the Promenade'.
#4 Ken is sitting on a Fordson tractor,…
#1 and 2 Ken is sitting on a per bench, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the pier'.
#3 Ken is sitting on a promenade fence, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the Promenade'.
#4 Ken is sitting on a Fordson tractor,…
"Does it Go?"
Ken on a tractor at his camp. Behind him are rows of nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
Wellington bomber and Sallum Bay
Top right five uniformed men in short sleeves and shorts crouching in the shade under the body of a Wellington MkII. There is a ladder leaning against the nose of the aircraft and a bomb is underneath the fuselage. Middle left a pilot looking out of…
North Africa scenes
Mausoleum of Sudun Amir Majlis, Cairo. Top right is a street scene of a row of flat roofed buildings with an oil drum with a sign in the roadway with a lorry and other vehicles. Centre left the altar in the damaged Catholic Church. Centre right a…
Pilot standing by a Me 109
A man in uniform and side cap at the tail of an aircraft in a desert landscape. The rear wheel has been removed and the back of the aircraft is supported by metal struts. A sandbag, attached with ropes lies across aircraft, in front of the rear…
Halifax Leaving on an operation
A port side view of a Halifax departing at dusk, watched by nine men.
On the reverse '10 Squadron Halifax 1942 Taking off on operation. Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
On the reverse '10 Squadron Halifax 1942 Taking off on operation. Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
Bomb loading and David in position
First, five men work underneath the fuselage of a Halifax in to which bombs are being loaded. Three further men are working on the port wing of the aircraft. The aircraft is held in place by chocks on the wheels. Second, David in flying suit,…
Sitting on a blockbuster and a damaged Lancaster
Firstly, a man in uniform with sergeant's stripes and a brevet, wearing gloves, sat on a Cookie. The bomb is on a bomb trolley in an open field alongside an aircraft with buildings and hedgerow in the distance.
Second, David, second right, is sat…
Second, David, second right, is sat…
84 Group
Men and service vehicles of 84 Group RAFVR, Second Tactical Air Force on a road. Civilian onlookers can be seen on the pavement on the left of the photograph.
84 Group
A group of military personnel of the 84 Group RAFVR, Second Tactical Air Force, sitting in the grass by the road. RAF service vehicles can be seen in a line on the road. The first one is marked RAF 58915, type 370A.
Harvard
The photograph on the left page shows a Harvard flying. The photograph on the right page shows a Harvard on the ground. Snow can be seen covering the ground and a vehicle and accommodation huts can also be seen in the background.
Aircraft
Top left shows a Saro Cloud flying boat with ground personnel surrounding it. An RAF petrol bowser can be seen being towed by a tractor. The top right shows personnel standing next to a Percival Vega Gull. Bottom left shows aircraft on the grass in…