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Letter to Mr Woolgar
R Stubbs writes from RAF Scampton to Reg Woolgar's father detailing the circumstances of his being reported as missing.
Letter to Mervyn Adder's father from effects officer
From officer detailed to supervise the collection of his son's personal belongings advising actions taken to safeguard effects. Effects dispatch to central depository RAF Colnbrook.
Letter to Kenneth Gill from J Derbyshire
Writes that he had being trying to get hold of him by telephone and congratulates his on decoration.
Letter from Mervyn Adder to his brother Alex
Letter and explanatory note. Writes while playing housey-housey (bingo) in the mess. Describes some events over Christmas including cycling 40 miles to meet Mary, going for walk and going to see a film. Describes life at his station, mentioning…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his parents
Writes of recent visit from his brother. Mentions a little of recent flying. Catches up with news of correspondence. Hopes to get a posting to Scampton as he is tired of Syerston. Moans about pilots air force and mentions no more duties detailed.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has transferred to Scampton. He describes his journey back to base. He doesn't much like Lincoln - too many RAF and not enough beer, food or cinemas. Food and accommodation at the base are very good. He asks about V-1s.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his arrival in Lincoln for his posting to RAF Scampton for a three week course.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his social activities, describing his billet and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his social activities, purchasing a car and the weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of social activity on the station and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his promotion to flight lieutenant and his duties on parade.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about arrangements for his 48 hour pass, buying a car, domestic details and possible postings to RAF Wigsley, and the Lancaster Finishing School at RAF Syerston.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the weather and his orderly officer duties.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of their bank balance, his new car, domestic details and the timing of his future postings.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his duties and his colleagues activities.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the area around Lincoln and of finding a house.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his car purchase and his colleagues and of his course at RAF Wigsley.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his car and the start of the allied invasion.
Letter from David George to his Sister
He writes about her new baby girl. Davis has been posted to Scampton and has had several operations over Europe. His quarters and food are good. He talks about friends and asks her to write.
Les Jackson’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for L Jackson, air gunner, covering the period from 28 May 1944 to 16 June 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
Lancaster newspaper cuttings
Top left - newspaper cutting with photograph of a Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire flying over the RAF College Cranwell. Text explains where aircraft based. Top centre - newspaper cutting with photograph of a parked Lancaster with a Vulcan flying…
Lancaster gate guard with Vulcan overflight
A Vulcan flying over the Lancaster gate guard at the entrance of RAF Scampton with trees behind. Tallboy and Grand Slam bombs are also visible beneath the Lancaster. To the right the gate posts, people and a bus. On the reverse 'Lancaster at Scampton…
Ken Souter's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book. Two, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 27 March 1951 to 24 March 1958. Detailing his flying training, flying duties with 83 and 150 Squadron and operations flown. He was stationed at 230 Operational Conversion Unit RAF…
Ken Hook's RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
K G Hook’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 6 June 1943 to 30 November 1954. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU); RAF Newmarket (1483 [Bombing] Gunnery Flight),…
Just Another Tailend Charlie
A memoir written by Cliff Watson divided into 20 chapters.
The Earliest Years.
Born in Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, now in Lancashire in 1922. His father ran a wireless business until 1926. He describes his years at schools and a move to…
The Earliest Years.
Born in Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, now in Lancashire in 1922. His father ran a wireless business until 1926. He describes his years at schools and a move to…