Weir, Greg. Flannigan, J and McManus, JB
Title
Weir, Greg. Flannigan, J and McManus, JB
Description
Seventeen items. Collection concerns Flt Sgt James Flannigan who flew as a wireless operator/air gunner on 77 and 76 Squadrons in 1941, he failed to return from operations 31 October 1941 and J B McManus (RAAF), a Halifax pilot who flew operations on 466 Squadron in 1944-45. Collection contains their log books, mementos, parade notes, medals, documents and photographs.
Collection catalogued by Nigel Huckins
Collection catalogued by Nigel Huckins
Date
2017-04-26
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Weir, G
Collection Items
J B McManus statutory declaration
Declares that he has 21 days recreation leave due to him.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Page from log book
Page showing courses, postings and aircrew assessments. Includes 466 Squadron. Shows E.F.T.S and other training courses as well as post operational career and pilot and other qualifications. Attached is head and shoulders portrait photograph of a…
Airman
Head and shoulders portrait of an airmen wearing battledress with brevet and side cap.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Keepsake
Small piece of plant with branches, buds and small leaves in a clear fronted plastic envelope.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Airman and woman
On the left an airman wearing tunic with sergeant rank, wireless operator badge and half brevet. Standing alongside on the right a woman wearing skirt and jacket.
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Seven aircrew
Seven airmen all wearing battledress with brevet. Three crouching in front, the centre man is pilot and four standing behind.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
462 Squadron coin and Bomber Command Clasp
A coin with 426 squadron crest emblem in a plastic case. Bomber Command Clasp on a 1939-1945 Star ribbon.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
List of operations
List of targets and some comments. Image of a Halifax at top.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Seven decorations and a badge
Court mounted 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945, Australia Service Medal 1939–1945. On its own Unofficial Bomber Command Medal and RAAF Association badge.
This item was sent to…
This item was sent to…
Letter to Mrs A Flannigan
Notifying that the log book of Flight Sergeant Flannigan J has been forwarded to her by registered post.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
German combat report
Account written by Unteroffizier Richter, wireless operator, of his night-time flight near Langeoog with pilot Oberleutnant Schoenert. On their second approach, they spotted an enemy Handley Page Halifax bomber. First attack at height of 3900 metres…
Phrase book
Dutch, German, Spanish and French phrases and words with English meanings.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
J B McManus - pilot's flying log book
Flying Log Book for J B McManus, pilot. Covers the period from 22 December 1942 to 29 April 1948 and his training, operations and post-war flying in Australia and Japan. He was based at RAF Clyffe Pypard, RAF Wymeswold, RAF Weston on the Green, RAF…
Jas Flannigan - Observer's and air gunners flying log book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Jas Flannigan, wireless operator/air gunner. Covers his training and operations 13 January 1940 to 31 October 1941. He was based at RAF Evanton, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Jurby and RAF Middleton St George.…
Instructions for 76 Squadron RAAF parade
Detailed instructions for squadron parade with all commands and actions required. Signed by adjutant 76 Squadron.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
J Flannigan's Decorations
1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945. Submitted with information 'Flannigan Medals'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Metal shrapnel
Piece of metal shrapnel.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Collection Tree
- Weir, Greg
- Weir, Greg. Flannigan, J and McManus, JB