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Aircrew and ground crew with Lancaster
Eleven men in uniform standing and crouching in front of a Lancaster.
Three cadets and an officer
Three cadets in flying clothing standing behind a seated RAF Officer. Behind the group is a long wooden building with windows.
Above the image is the RAF crest and below, the cadets are named as: Colman, E. Rowlands, J.D. and Reynolds, P.J. The…
Above the image is the RAF crest and below, the cadets are named as: Colman, E. Rowlands, J.D. and Reynolds, P.J. The…
Group of wireless operators
Twenty one aircrew seated and standing in three rows, in front of a corrugated iron building. All are in uniform with field service caps and have sergeant's stripes and a Signals brevet on their uniforms.
On the reverse is written: "His cheery grin…
On the reverse is written: "His cheery grin…
Group of airmen in front of a Lancaster
24 airmen and a warrant officer and a commissioned officer seated and standing in front of a Lancaster with its bomb bay doors open. All are in uniform and one is holding a board on which is written: "Wireless operators Air 227 Sqdn" and drawings of…
Peter John Reynolds research notes
A page, torn from a notebook, with handwritten notes about Peter John Reynolds' service career. Included are training and operational units, his service number, the dates of his service, his national insurance number and the query "83 Pathfinder…
Ken Morrison and crew
Seven airmen in No 1 uniform with aircrew brevets. Building behind. On reverse, postcard stamp and handwritten names of crew, 'left to right':
Pat Kennedy, Navigator; Bill Perry, Flight Engineer; Tom Payne, Air Gunner; Ken (Morrison), Pilot and…
Pat Kennedy, Navigator; Bill Perry, Flight Engineer; Tom Payne, Air Gunner; Ken (Morrison), Pilot and…
Arthur Kenneth Wrigley's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…
Lancaster crew at war
Memoirs of Eric Baldwin and Tom Gummersall of 467 Squadron RAAF RAF Waddington. Eric Baldwin recounts several of his experiences as a mid upper gunner including flying in the wrong direction due to compass problems, parts falling off his aircraft on…
Maurice Webb
Montage of four pictures - unidentified gravestone, flowers, two airmen next to aircraft, and Maurice Webb in uniform with brevet. Captioned 'Maurice Webb'.
Seven airmen on port side of Lancaster ME679
Seven airmen on port side of a Lancaster. On reverse of picture, 'Back from left - M I Boyle DFC (Pilot, J W Higdon (Mid Upper Gunner), H Dixon (Navigator), M P Butler (Rear Gunner). Front row left D R Waddell (Bomb Aimer, M Webb (Wireless Operator),…
James Bibby’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…
A E Boyle and three other airmen
A E Boyle and three other airmen, all wearing No 1 uniform and brevets. On reverse, identifying sticker '2nd left'.
Crew of "J-Jig"
Seven airmen identified on the attached list. 3/4 May.
On the reverse '12 Film 30'.
On the reverse '12 Film 30'.
James Williams
A half length portrait of James in RAF uniform with a signaller's brevet.
Short biography of E H Riding
Short biography of Sergeant E H Riding from his birth in New South Wales, Australia, to his death over Germany on 13/14 September 1942.
No. 3 Wireless School, Manitoba
A large building with open field and puddles to the front. Caption on reverse reads "our school with officer's (sic) quarters in the background".
E H Riding
E H Riding in RAF uniform while under training, wearing cadet hat band. He is standing next to old cannon, with a car in the background.
E H Riding
E H Riding in RAF uniform with greatcoat, displaying sergeant stripes. Camera round his neck, background of house and trees.
Biographical letter from John Maunsell
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A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.
Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…
Douglas’ manifold notebook
Personal notes including on a conference, civilian witness and injury reports, long range navigational aids, Squadron merges and moves, officer responsibilities, runway conditions and downgrading of files.
Notes on accidents
Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…
To candidates accepted for enlistment
Notes for candidates to be trained as pilot, wireless operator or air gunner. Includes a syllabus and advice on physical fitness.
Conditions of entry and service
Notes and information for members of aircraft crews including pay, allowances and accommodation on selection for training.
Navigation log
With Flying Officer Knox as captain and Flying officer Davidson, navigator; Flight Sergeant Rogers, wireless operator; Flight Sergeant Nicholson, flight engineer; Sergeants Thorn and Burden, gunners. Details flights, targets, weather and…