Doran, William
Title
Doran, William
W R Doran
Doran, William Raisbeck
Description
30 items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant William Doran DFC (1923 - 2007, 177745 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, photographs and documents. He flew operations as a wireless operator with 207, 9 and 97 Squadrons and continued to serve in the late 1940s and 1950s.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Michael Smith and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Michael Smith and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2017-04-23
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Doran, WR
Collection Items
Bill and Irene Doran's Wedding
Bride, groom, bridesmaids, best man and parents arranged outside an ivy clad building. It is over stamped with 'Proof Turners Photography'.
Irene Doran and two women
The three women are seated on a sofa in a living room. Irene is on the right.
Nine Airmen including Bill Doran
A group of nine airmen arranged in two rows outside a brick building. On the reverse 'Bill -Second from Left. Front Row'.
Seven Soldiers
A group of seven soldiers at the back of a truck. One man is sitting on a motorbike and has a cross annotated over his head. On the reverse 'Capt HS Beardmore Trani Southern Italy August 1945'.
Pathfinders Magazine
A cover dated Summer 1975 with an eagle.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Tourist Map of Colombo
A street map of Colombo and an envelope for a photographic company in Newcastle.
Bill Doran's Medals
Bill's medals, ribbons and photograph arranged in a frame. It is captioned 'Flt Lt William R (Bill) Doran, DFC 16-08-1923 - 11-07-2007'
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
Large Group of Airmen in front of a Lincoln
Five rows of airmen arranged in front of a Lincoln. It is captioned '97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron RAF Hemswell Nov 14 '47' and annotated with a cross and 'Bill Doran (Flt LT)'. On the reverse is 'Bill - 6th From the Right'.
20 Airmen in front of a Lincoln
A group of 20 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Lincoln. On the reverse 'Bill -Fourth from the Left'.
Invitations to Three Officers Mess Events
Invitations for Bill Doran's wife to an annual ball, a dance and an annual ball at three different locations. after the war.
Invitation to a Tea Party
An invitation issued by the administrator of Peshawar Municipality to the RAF Bomber squadron.
9 Squadron Battle Order 22nd March 1944
A battle order prepared for the squadron listing aircraft, code, crew, and operations,
Collection Tree
- Doran, William