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Mailly-le-Camp
Vertical aerial photograph of Mailly-le-Camp. All of the image is obscured by bombs and smoke. Captioned ‘4B 4B’ and 'WKY 3/4.5.44 // NT 8” 7500’ [arrow] 228° 0028 Mailly-le-Camp X 1 x 4000 16 x 500 17secs P/O Farfan K12’.
Mailly-le-Camp
Vertical aerial photograph of Mailly-le-Camp. Most of the image is obscured by bombs and smoke. Some roads and the camp can be seen. Captioned ‘4B 4B’ and '835 WKY 3/4.5.44 // NT 8” 8000’ [arrow] 208° 0028 Mailly-le-Camp X 1 x 4000…
Mailly-le-Camp
Vertical aerial photograph of Mailly-le-Camp. Most of the image is obscured by anti-aircraft fire. Some roads and fields can be seen. Captioned at top right ‘4B 4B’. Captioned along the bottom ‘‘848 WKY 3/4.5.44 // NT 8” 8000’ [arrow]…
Mailly-le-Camp
Vertical aerial photograph of Mailly-le-Camp. Nothing on the image is very clear, on the left cloud or smoke. Fields and bomb burst elsewhere. Captioned ‘4B 4B’ and '840 WKY 3/4.5.44 // NT 8” 6000’ [arrow] 195° 0036 Mailly-le-Camp X…
Log Book Extracts
Two pages from a logbook. Ralph is mentioned as a second pilot or passenger.
Liz Humphrey's service history
A summary of Liz Humphrey's service history from January 1942 to 1946. Her service activity included serving in 970 Balloon Squadron, 30 Operational Training Unit at RAF Hixon, 12 Squadron at Wickenby, 1657 Conversion Unit at RAF Stradishall and 1654…
Letter to Mrs Warren from George Warren
George apologises for not writing because of his sadness on losing so many of his colleagues. It is a sad letter expressing his feeling if he was lost on an operation.
Letter to Mrs JT Jones from 626 Squadron
The letter advises Mrs Jones that her husband is missing.
Letter to Mrs Brennan from Wing Commander commanding 626 Squadron
Letter to William's sister following up the telegram informing the next of kin that he was missing.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Flying Officer A Hickman
An air gunner who has completed two tours. Requests advice on how to get back on operations.
Letter from JT Jones to his Wife
He writes about their daughter Carol and mess life at RAF Wickenby.
This is the last letter he sent home. It arrived after the news of his death.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
This is the last letter he sent home. It arrived after the news of his death.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Tags: aircrew; RAF Wickenby
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes about mail issues and requests she does not worry about him flying. Mentions his captain has been posted away and he hopes to get the previous one back. Catches up with acquaintance and family news and mentions pay.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Discusses disturbing financial matters and complains about RAF remuneration and the way they are treated.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes of flying including cross country and over Doncaster and Gainsborough as well as scaring farmers ploughing with horses.
Tags: aircrew; flight engineer; RAF Wickenby; training
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes about weather and about their aircraft. Looking forward to leave and talks about car and allowances and is enclosing newspaper cutting about the latter.
Tags: aircrew; flight engineer; RAF Wickenby; training
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
The letter is Ian Wynn’s final letter written in case of his death. He advises how he would like his sons to grow up and states that he loves his wife.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He is worried about his son David’s illness. He also writes about the weather, that he is fed up and that he went to the cinema in Lincoln to watch Bambi.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He wishes her many happy returns and thanks her for the parcel. He mentions a present for her but it will need to wait for next leave.
Tags: RAF Wickenby
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He starts by catching up with domestic and family/acquaintance matters. He goes on to write of an operation to Lorient, although it was bad for french civilians and that he is looking forward to leave.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes of mail and mentions an operation to Wilhelmshaven.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes of operation to Nuremberg and interview for his commission with Group Captain Hughie Edwards.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He writes that he had landed safely the night before and he is hoping for more leave soon.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He writes about his bombing operation to Nuremberg and that they had to fly back from Germany on only three engines. Mentions that he has been put in charge of flight engineers on the station. Catches up with family news.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
He writes that he was at Hamburg last night and that they are not operating from from Wickenby that night and that will help him sleep. Catches up with news of children.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Mentions sorry to hear some bad news and then writes that he had flown to Munich and it was a “wizard” show.
Tags: aircrew; bombing; flight engineer; RAF Wickenby