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Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th August 1943 until 18th August 1945. During this time trained as a navigator, bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…
Chan Chandler's biography
A biography of Chan's life.
Limoges
Four aerial photographs of an operation at Limoges. #1 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during the operation with structures on fire. #2 is the shadow of a Mosquito flying low over the bombed site. #3 is a recce oblique photograph showing the…
Antheor Railway Viaduct
Three photographs. #1 A vertical aerial photograph of the area at the Antheor viaduct. It is annotated 'Antheor Viaduct, To Marseilles , To Cannes'. Five B-17s can be seen underneath. #2an oblique recce photograph prior to the bombing. #3 a vertical…
Pforzheim
A vertical aerial photograph over Pforzheim.
It is captioned '813 Hem 23/23.2.45 //NT (c) 7" 9000 087° 20.09 Pforzheim (D) 1 HC 4000IN 14C14. 1x4 18 secs F/L Carter D 150'.
On the reverse 'Incendiaries Hanover Omit Caption' and 'Posted off'.
It is captioned '813 Hem 23/23.2.45 //NT (c) 7" 9000 087° 20.09 Pforzheim (D) 1 HC 4000IN 14C14. 1x4 18 secs F/L Carter D 150'.
On the reverse 'Incendiaries Hanover Omit Caption' and 'Posted off'.
Light flak
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation. No ground detail is visible.
On the reverse 'Light flak Hamburg Docks April 1941'.
There is a second copy with 'Flak Hamburg' on the reverse.
On the reverse 'Light flak Hamburg Docks April 1941'.
There is a second copy with 'Flak Hamburg' on the reverse.
Anthéor Viaduct
A vertical aerial photograph of the Anthéor Viaduct under attack.
On the reverse [mistakenly] 'First Grand Slam Arnsberg Bridge 15 March 45'.
On the reverse [mistakenly] 'First Grand Slam Arnsberg Bridge 15 March 45'.
John (Jack) Clyde's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
J Clyde’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26 August 1942 to 23 August 1945, detailing training, operations, instructional and other duties as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes the weather has been very good. They bombed Milan.
Letter and target photograph
Top - a letter to Squadron Leader A E Millson DFC from the Air Secretary. Passing compliments to him from Secretary of State concerning a turn at the Albert Hall and on having completed so many sorties.
Bottom - target photograph Courtrai showing…
Bottom - target photograph Courtrai showing…
Aerial Photograph
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation. Much of the ground detail is visible.
It is captioned ' 1 HRS 380 101 NT Z 11.9.41'.
It is captioned ' 1 HRS 380 101 NT Z 11.9.41'.
Target Photograph
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation. Most of the image is obscured by anti-aircraft fire but a river is visible at the top right.
It is captioned '2. U XI 101 NT 28.3.42 F8 -->'
It is captioned '2. U XI 101 NT 28.3.42 F8 -->'
Hanover Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Hanover. No ground detail is visible due to flares and anti-aircraft flashes.
It is captioned ' 2901 PCK 22/23-9-43 // NT 8" 19000--> 130 M 2143 Hanover RD. X. 2 x 1000 5 x 4 6 x 30 37…
It is captioned ' 2901 PCK 22/23-9-43 // NT 8" 19000--> 130 M 2143 Hanover RD. X. 2 x 1000 5 x 4 6 x 30 37…
Les Mureaux
A vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing operations at Meulan Les-Mureaux. The railway on the south side of the Seine is clearly visible. It is captioned '4128 PCK 2/3:3:44 // NT 8" 8500' --- 090T 0314 Meulan RD. 5 x 1000 9 x 500 18 secs…
Trappes Rail Depot
Two vertical aerial photographs taken during an operation at Trappes.
The first is captioned '4156 PCK 6/7:3:44// NT 8" 12300' --- Trappes RD 6 x 1000 9 x 500 S/L Millson F/102'.
The second is captioned ' 4155 PCK 6/7:3:44 // NT 8" 12300' --- 159M…
The first is captioned '4156 PCK 6/7:3:44// NT 8" 12300' --- Trappes RD 6 x 1000 9 x 500 S/L Millson F/102'.
The second is captioned ' 4155 PCK 6/7:3:44 // NT 8" 12300' --- 159M…
Dusseldorf Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Dusseldorf. No detail is visible due to light from flares, searchlights and anti-aircraft fire.
It is captioned '3534 PCK 3/4:11:43 // NT 8" 16500' --- 1950 059M Dusseldorf RD. Q. 2 x…
It is captioned '3534 PCK 3/4:11:43 // NT 8" 16500' --- 1950 059M Dusseldorf RD. Q. 2 x…
Mine laying
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a mine-laying operation.
It is captioned ' 4295 PCK 22/23 .3.44 //NT 8" 14500' --- 271T 2123. Gardening. E. 2x1500 s3 secs S/L Millson L/102'.
It is captioned ' 4295 PCK 22/23 .3.44 //NT 8" 14500' --- 271T 2123. Gardening. E. 2x1500 s3 secs S/L Millson L/102'.
Kassel Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Kassel Rail Depot.No ground detail is visible and the image is obscured by flares.
It is captioned '3485 PCK 22/23:10:43 // NT 8" 16000'--- Kassel RD. Z. 2 x 1000 8 x 4 3 x 30 S/L…
It is captioned '3485 PCK 22/23:10:43 // NT 8" 16000'--- Kassel RD. Z. 2 x 1000 8 x 4 3 x 30 S/L…
Courtrai
Two vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation.
The first is captioned '4343 PCK 26/27:3:44//NT 8" 12500' ---184M 2102. Courtrai RD E 5x1000 10x500 24 secs S/L Millson L/102' There are two shadows of aircraft in the centre of the…
The first is captioned '4343 PCK 26/27:3:44//NT 8" 12500' ---184M 2102. Courtrai RD E 5x1000 10x500 24 secs S/L Millson L/102' There are two shadows of aircraft in the centre of the…
Dunkirk
Two vertical aerial photographs and a typewritten report (SA 223) interpreting the photographs taken on 15 February 1943 during an attack on Dunkirk by 22 B24s (17 from 44th group and 5 from 93rd group) escorted by fighters. The report describes bomb…
Regensburg
Vertical aerial target photograph annotated with a red arrow, a black arrow and '[indecipherable] 8' S' in green. Captioned '1392 CHED 20.4.45//.7" 18000 192° 14.00 Regensburgh [Regensburg] oil dept L1 16ANM 64DT 1SM/8 C 3 SECS 8 F/LT Harlow D 218'.
Sorpe
Target photographs. One captioned: 'BARD. 15.10.44 // 8". 14000← 217.0926 ½ SORPE. Y. 1x2000. C.31s F/O LAKE. Y.9.' Second image captioned: 'BARD. 15.10.44 // 8" 155090 ← 210 0927 SORPE. A. 1x12000.C.31s. F/O DUNNE. A.9.'
Cologne
Vertical aerial target photograph with the caption ' WWII RAF 166 Sqn Lancaster Bomber target photo Cologne'. The bottom of the image is annotated '2474 K RN 28.10.44//7" 19500 036 1546½ Cologne (G). D. IHC 4000 IN 19 x 4. C 5 Secs No 8 F/O Knott…
Bordeaux
Vertical aerial photograph of Bordeaux with the caption 'WWII RAF 166 Sqn Lancaster Bomber target photo Bordeaux U Boat pens'. The bottom of the photograph is annotated 'KRN 12.8.44//8" 12000 ← 152° 1573 ¾ K 6 x 2000C 28 Secs F/O Burton K 166'.
Hamburg
Vertical aerial photograph annotated '5103 SKELL 9.4.45 // 7" 16400 0990 1739. Hamburg. X 14MC 1000. TD. C. 30 SECS. F/O Lawrey. X.S-O'. Captioned 'Bombing photograph of Hamburg raid on 9th April 1945 from F/O Lawery's [Lawrey's] Lancaster'.