Crew, James Douglas
Title
Crew, James Douglas
Description
Nine items. The collection concerns Warrant Officer James Douglas Crew (1316658 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, documents and photographs. He flew operations as a wireless operator with 15 Squadron. Later he was an instructor with various units.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Allyson Watt and catalogued by Lynn Corrigan.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Allyson Watt and catalogued by Lynn Corrigan.
Date
2019-03-24
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
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Identifier
Crew, JD
Collection Items
With the Princess
A group of 21 airmen grouped around Princess Elizabeth. James, together with the man standing to his left, have whistles attached to their collars. Three of the men are wearing caps and eight, including James wear side caps. On the reverse, 'James…
The crew
Seven airmen in uniform standing outside a building. James is standing third from left. The men are identified as:
(1) Eric - Mid upper gunner
(2) George - Rear gunner
(3) Grandad - Radio
(4) Stan - Skipper
(5) Ted - Navigator
(6) Geoff -…
(1) Eric - Mid upper gunner
(2) George - Rear gunner
(3) Grandad - Radio
(4) Stan - Skipper
(5) Ted - Navigator
(6) Geoff -…
Crew mates
Four airmen in uniform. James Crew is standing second left. On the reverse 'George Allan Rear Gunner. DFC. Distinguished Flying Cross, Grandad Radio operator, Morse Code etc. Stan Fisher DFC Skipper. Ted Grimshaw DRC. oldest member Navigator'.
15 Squadron Battle Order for 19 May 1944
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation. Sergeant Crew is included as wireless operator in aircraft L.7566.
15 Squadron Battle Order for 17 February 1944
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation. Sergeant Crew is included as wireless operator in aircraft L.7566. The order is annotated 'cancelled'.
Astro navigation
The night sky with the stars required for navigation annotated. On the reverse 'F/Sgt Crew J.D. 1943' and 'Sum shots taken'.
Demonstration order
Extracts of the order for the Battle of Britain 'At Home' flypast and displays. Annotated 'F/LT Mason - W/O Crew'. On the reverse is a calendar with some days crossed off and others highlighted.
James Douglas Crew's log book
Log book for James Douglas Crew covering the period 2 March 1943 to 24 September 949. Details his training and operations flown as wireless operator and navigator. He was stationed at RAF Binbrook (142 Squadron), RAF Swanton Morley (No4 RS), RAF…
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