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Frederick Edward (Ted) Darnell

BEllisPDarnellFEv1_Redacted.pdf

Biography of Ted Darnell, comprising family background, RAF training and circumstances of his death.

Interview with Colin Bell

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He discusses his eight months in the United States as an instructor and his 50 operations on the Light Night Striking Force, as well as transporting…

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Trainee airmen and Ted Darnell

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Group of 27 trainees wearing RAF greatcoats with Leading Aircraftman rank. On reverse, 26 signatures.

Sergeant Ted Darnell and other trainees

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Group of eleven trainees in uniform wearing Leading Aircraftman rank. Sergeant Darnell is second from left, back row. On reverse, ten signatures.

Sergeant Ted Darnell and two airmen

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Sergeant Darnell (on right) and two other airmen. He is wearing Leading Aircraftman rank.

Sergeant Ted Darnell

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Head and shoulders portrait of Ted Darnell in uniform, showing sergeant rank and Observer brevet.

Interview with W D Tweddle. Tape Three

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A second copy of this recording is available.