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Course photograph
Forty airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows. Several men have an "x" above head or on their shoulders. On the reverse 'Pete top left, 56 course 37 SFTS Calgary Alberta Canada, May - Sep 42, "x" LACs, Tabory, Gelfices,…
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…
Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
Jack Jarmy’s Royal Canadian Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigators log book for J Jarmy covering the period from 7th August 1942 to 12th November 1957. Detailing his flying training in Canada and England and operations flown, including various certificates and a list of his operational crew. He was…
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…
WAAF course photograph
Formal course photograph, four rows of WAAFs in rural setting.
'C' Flight No 23 C Officers Advanced Training School
32 airmen arranged in three rows in front of the doors at RAF College Cranwell. March 1945.
Sergeant E V Laing and crew with Wellington X9681
Three images of a Vickers Wellington and five crew members, on an airfield. The first shows five aircrew, including a pilot, in uniform and standing casually under the nose of the aircraft. Part of the front turret can be seen. Also visible are…
'Piccadilly' Moncton
A camp scene of a road with wooden huts and in the distance a bunch of airmen. On the reverse 'Piccadilly Moncton'.
'When you go to Canada' leaflet from Empire Air Training Scheme
12 page leaflet to advise those personnel going to Canada on the Empire Air Training Scheme, it deals with pay, dress, the Atlantic crossing, the cold weather, and currency.
"A" Flight No 4 Squadron No 8 ITW June 1942
Four rows of airmen arranged outside Trenance Hotel, Newquay. The airmen have signed their names on the card mount.
Identification kindly provided by Victoria Asher of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Identification kindly provided by Victoria Asher of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
"B" Flight, "2" Squadron No 14 ITW
A group of trainee airmen arranged on the steps of a hotel. On the reverse are the details.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
"C" Flight Aberystwyth
Group of airmen arranged in four rows, captioned '"C" Flight, Aberystwyth'.
"C" Flight No 4 Squadron No 8 Initial Training Wing
A group of trainees arranged in four rows in front of the Trenance Hotel, Newquay.
On the reverse are the signatures of some of the trainees. A yellow post-it note states 'RRE Freeman 2nd row from left row 3'.
On the reverse are the signatures of some of the trainees. A yellow post-it note states 'RRE Freeman 2nd row from left row 3'.
"C" Flight No. 36 OTU
37 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a hangar.
On the reverse ' "C" Flight RAF Station Greenwood Nova Scotia No 36 OTU Hudson III
Back Row Pilots RCAF
2nd Row Standing Observers RAF
3rd Row Seated Air Gunners RCAF
Front Row Kneeling…
On the reverse ' "C" Flight RAF Station Greenwood Nova Scotia No 36 OTU Hudson III
Back Row Pilots RCAF
2nd Row Standing Observers RAF
3rd Row Seated Air Gunners RCAF
Front Row Kneeling…
"Climbing the Cliff"
Ken, in swimming shorts, climbing a sand dune with the help of a rope.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Climbing the Cliff" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Climbing the Cliff" '.
"D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury
A group of trainee airmen arranged in six rows. Captioned at the top ' "D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury' and at the bottom with each airman's name. On the reverse is the photographer's name 'Vivian of Hereford'.
"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…
"In a Contented Mood"
Ken in trainee uniform standing, smoking his pipe.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
"Jack Brings Home the Breakfast"
An airman standing outside a nissen hut. He is holding a wrapped breakfast, mug of tea and smoking.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
Eric Coling memoir
Time in the RAF including selection as an observer, enrolment at Lord's Cricket Ground, navigational dead reckoning and meteorology training in Eastbourne and Paignton. Time spent on navigational sorties in Grahamstown, South Africa in Ansons and…
"On the Beach"
Ken, in trainee's uniform, standing on a beach with his towel rolled up under his arm.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Beach" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Beach" '.
"On the Promenade"
Ken in trainees uniform sitting on a wall at the seaside.
On the reverse 'Douglas I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Promenade" '.
On the reverse 'Douglas I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Promenade" '.
"On the Promenade"
Ken, with trainee's cap flash, sitting on the railing at the seaside.
On the reverse 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 "On the Promenade" '.
On the reverse 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 "On the Promenade" '.
"Reading Jo's Mail"
Ken in uniform and smoking his pipe, outside a wooden building.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.