Martin, William Fisher
Title
Martin, William Fisher
Martin, W F
Description
37 items. The collection concerns William Fisher Martin (b. 1914, 1554690 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book documents and photographs. He flew operations as a navigator with 50, 57 and 617 Squadrons.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Wendy Rothery and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Wendy Rothery and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2019-10-20
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
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Identifier
Martin, WF
Collection Items
Willibrordi-Dom, Wesel
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Wesel with Willibrordi-Dom [Cathedral] in the centre with the Dombrunnen in front of it. Handwriting on reverse: 'Wesel'.
Grabeskirche Liebfrauen, Dortmund
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Dortmund. Grabeskirche Liebfrauen (Church of the Holy Sepulchre) can be seen in the foreground and railway lines in the background. Handwritten annotation on the reverse.
Identification kindly provided by…
Identification kindly provided by…
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph identified as "Brunswick" on the reverse. To the bottom left of the photograph is the Braunschweiger Schloss [Brunswick Palace].
Rheine
A low level oblique aerial photograph with handwriting identified as "Rheine" on the reverse. The centre of the photograph show a railway line from left to right with wagons on it. In the background the town of Rheine is visible with the St.…
Christuskirche Hanover
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Hannover. In the centre of the photograph is the Christuskirche on the Schoßwender strasse at the intersection with Arndtsraße. In the background on the top left is Katholisches Pfarramt St. Maria [St Mary's…
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Brunswick, identified on the reverse. Martinikirche visible in the middle of the frame.
Bremerhaven (Wesermuende)
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Bremerhaven. Railway line and Metzer Straße apartments blocks in the background. Annotated on the reverse: 'Wiesemunde'.
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Four Airmen
Four airmen with cigarettes sitting on a low wall. On the reverse 'My 'Escape' photo (with sea water marking)'.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.
Telegrams to WF Martin's Parents from 57 Squadron
The first telegram states that WF Martin is missing and the second states he has been rescued from the sea.
Letter to Commanding Officer from Senior Medical Officer, 57 Squadron
The letter recommends that Flight Lieutenant Nicklin and Flying Officer WF Martin are taken off operational flying and made tour expired.
Deficiency Note
A note issued by 617 Squadron Accounts stating that deficiencies and other claims are recorded as chargeable.
Photo Wallet
A leather photo wallet with two photographs of WF Martin. In the first he is sitting on grass with a black labrador. The second is a head and shoulders portrait.
57 Squadron Crew Record
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.
Collection Tree
- Martin, William Fisher