Burnside, James Gordon Bennett
Title
Burnside, James Gordon Bennett
J G B Burnside
Description
44 items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant James Gordon Bennett Burnside (b. 1909, 155209 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, documents, correspondence and photographs. He flew operations as a flight engineer with 619 Squadron.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Reverend Canon Terence Alan Joyce and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Reverend Canon Terence Alan Joyce and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Date
2017-11-16
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
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Identifier
Burnside, JGB
Collection Items
Group of RAF officers
Five RAF officers wearing greatcoats and peaked caps standing in line with cars behind them. Two versions of the same image. On the reverse a note 'Jim left'.
James Burnside
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with flight engineer brevet and medal ribbons, and a peaked cap.
James and Kathleen Burnside
Half-length image of a woman wearing uniform tunic and side cap next to an RAF officer wearing tunic with flight engineer brevet and peaked cap. Three versions of the same image. On the reverse of one 'Jim and Kathleen'.
Royal Air Force service and release book
Made out for Flight Lieutenant J G B Burnside. Gives some personal details and release date.
Letter from air training cadet corps
From Nottingham and district squadrons 138-9. To whom it may concern. States that No. 1194129 Burnside G B (bearer) had attended parades pending call up and taken lectures in engines and received instruction on P.T and drill.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - postponement of calling up for service
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside
J G B Burnside navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J G B Burnside, flight engineer, covering the period from 20 March 1943 to 14 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
One page of letter. Mentions journey and taking out groundcrew, not much news.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Writes that skipper was progressing and would be out shortly. Mentions new arrival who know mutual acquaintance. Says he can get fowl and duck. Catches up with gossip and news.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Catches up with mail and family news. Mother was in hospital and he would try and get pass to go and visit her. Discusses friends, leave and activities including going into Boston for meal which he did not like, preferred Horncastle. Mentions he had…
Letter from Giles at the Sunday Express to Kathleen Burnside
Thanks her sending in story of children in fuel office.
James Gordon Bennet (Lucky Jim) Burnside - biography
Part 1 - family background with information on relatives and family photographs.
Part 2 - war service of Flying Officer James Gordon Bennett Burnside flight engineer. Covers training as flight engineer. Then follows short descriptions. listing…
Part 2 - war service of Flying Officer James Gordon Bennett Burnside flight engineer. Covers training as flight engineer. Then follows short descriptions. listing…
National service grade card
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside and graded 1 (one) at Nottingham medical board. Includes brief description.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Catches up with mail and news. Mentions going to camp cinema and had found a quiet pub previous night.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Mentions location of car keys. Writes that he had one of her collars by mistake. Says he has found himself a crew who had seven more trips to finish tour. Concludes with chat about cat and kitten.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Asks her to congratulate friend over birth of baby. Mentions he is stiff due to PT, basket ball and swimming. Just off to camp cinema.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Writes he had spoken to the wing commander and should be getting leave, asks if she could get time off. Writes of crew going out with friend for good feed in Boston. Mentions issuance.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Mentions seeing medical officer and got shampoo and pills. Hope to get trip over soon but leave situation looked blacker than ever. Mentions her health issue and that he could not sleep.
Collection Tree
- Burnside, James Gordon Bennett