The Archive of the bombing war 1939-1945
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Certification slip confirming understanding of Oxford Aircraft systems, signature illegible, dated 9 April 1944.
Typed slip signed by Squadron Leader R Hughes, OC Flying, certifying that Flying Officer Gearon has been tested under Transport Command Categorisation…
Six RAF aircrew, including Edward Gearon front centre. Note on reverse states 'Dad front centre, Bob Blood - navigator behind him, Taffy - rear gunner…
Trainees, including E Gearon on left, outside a building, probably in United States. Handwritten note on reverse says 'Dad on left'.
Instructor on left, trainees on right, all wearing US uniform, trainees wearing RAF caps. Standing next to a Stearman training aircraft. Unidentified…
Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown,…
Seven airmen in uniform standing and kneeling alongside a Lancaster. Five men are wearing life vests and four of them parachute harnesses. Laurie…
Laurie Davis in uniform wearing a Mae West and parachute harness standing alongside an aircraft.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive…
65 course members wearing battledress and trainee flash in hat. On reverse, good luck messages and signatures.
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