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Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch record of loss of Lancaster
Letter from Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch to Mrs M Pimblett, sister of Pilot Officer C L Woolley, describing last operation and loss of Lancaster ND515, of which Pilot Officer Woolley was the Wireless Operator.
The Pennicott crew and ground crew
Jack Clyde with his air and ground crews, in uniform, standing, kneeling and sitting in front of a Halifax. Thirteen operations have been marked on the nose of the Halifax. The reverse of the image is annotated ' Air Crew + Ground Crew. Sgt Rudkin…
Letter from Charles Leonard Woolley to his mother
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Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'
Letter from Mr and Mrs J Latham to Mr and Mrs Woolley
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Woolley expressing sympathy and concern regarding their son, who was presumably missing in action at the time.
617 Squadron Order of Battle 1 April 1943
The names of crews in 617 Squadron on 1st April 1943, led by Guy Gibson.
The crew
A crew list for Lancaster ME441 VN-W, 'P G Hopper - R Gunner; A N Levy - Pilot (AUST), Hill - Mid Upper Gunner, *Friend - Navigator * only survivor, Swingler - Air Bomber did not survive, Chapman W.O.P, Henshaw - Fl. Eng'.
Bomber command operations
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.
William Baillie's wedding
William, in uniform, with signaller brevet, accompanied by his wife, outside an open doorway. Another man, also in uniform, with navigator's brevet, and a woman stand with them.
William Baillie's service record
Service record for William Baillie from 17 March 1941 to 3 September 1946.
William Baillie's observer's and air gunner's flying log book. Two
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book from 23 December 1944 to 13 June 1946. William flew 27 operations, 9 night time and 18 daylight, as wireless operator, including Operation Manna. He served in 149 and 158 Squadrons and flew in Lancaster…
John (Jack) Clyde
Jack Clyde in uniform standing in front of a curtain. The reverse of the image is printed with details of the photography studio and stamped with the date 18 January 1941. A post-it note attached to the reverse is annotated 'J Clyde'.
William Baillie's navigators, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book. One
Navigator's air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944. Details training as a wireless operator in Dominie, Anson, Wellington, Stirling and Lancaster aircraft. William served at No 4 Radio School, No 11…
Flight Lieutenant Douglas Barber
Describes Douglas Berber's service in the Royal Air Force between 1938 and 1947 with Bomber Command and, later, with Transport Command. It includes photographs. He was wounded in France, commended, reprimanded and awarded the Soviet Medal for…
John (Jack) Clyde
Jack Clyde in uniform standing in front of a curtain. The face of the image is annotated in blue 'Best wishes Jack'. The reverse is printed with details of the photography studio in Blackpool and annotated in pencil 'Our Jack'. A post-it note…
John (Jack) Clyde's Royal Air Force Airman's Pay Book, Form 64
Airman's pay book for Warrant Officer Jack Clyde (1125510) with handwritten entries recording details of his pay whilst with Number 11 Ferry Unit, Transport Command.
Sergeant John (Jack) Clyde's Procedure Notes
Jack Clyde's (1125510) handwritten radio procedure notes. Includes a list of radio abbreviations (codes in morse) and distress procedure.
Momentos
Items associated with Tommy having been declared missing and evading. Includes an identity card, two letters and a telegram.
With regret
Regrets expressed to Tommy's wife on hearing that he is missing. Advises that enquiries are being made and on receipt she will be advised.
With sympathy
Tommy's wife is advised that her husband failed to return from an operation. It mentions Tommy's previous 18 operational flights with the squadron and describes him as being 'a skilful and efficient wireless operator' and that he was popular on the…
Caterpillar badge
A gold caterpillar with red stone eyes. Reverse stamped 'WO T FAIRCLOUGH'.
Tommy's crew
Portrait of seven airmen in a row. On reverse, from right, 'Alex (Heath) Sinclair, Engineer; Dickie Baylis, R/Gunner; Johnny, navigator; Stan Slater, Skipper; W E Day, upper gunner; G L Brown, B/A'. Tommy is standing far left. The image is stamped…
The crew and Lancaster ED562
Seven airmen arranged in two rows in front of an aircraft with identification number ED562 on the fuselage. The pilot, standing back row second left is Sergeant Stan Slater; next right is navigator Sergeant G V Johnson and far right is engineer…
Aircrew
Studio portrait of seven aircrew. Tommy is standing far left. On reverse, 'Johnny navigator, Stan Slater skipper, Grant Brown, bomb aimer'.
Flight log
The page is headed with the date 11 April 1944 and place 'WT GTGA RT'. Both sides of the page are divided into 4 columns with the headings 'Time, Details of calls, messages & c, Remarks, Time of origin of message'. There are handwritten entries in…
Thomas Fairclough's statement of service and certificate of discharge
Service in the Royal Air Force (19 May 1941 to 9 January 1946). Contains details of enlistment and date and reason for discharge, personal details, trade, rank and awards.