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PThompsonKG15010076.jpg
Two air-to-air photographs of a Halifax in flight, from left rear quarter, squadron letters DT-A, second has both port engines shut down and feathered, captioned 'I only need two of those fans'.
Third is Halifax on ground, group of ten aircrew…

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PGrundyAF15010012.jpg
Top-a group of seventeen aircrew in two row, eight sitting in front and nine standing behind. Two are wearing peaked cap and the rest side cap. All but two rear left have visible aircrew brevet. In the background trees and part of a building.…

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PGrundyAF15010011.jpg
Top - Eleven Royal Air Force personnel, three women's auxiliary air force and nine men in two rows in a grass field. Three aircrew are sitting in front Louden on the left, David Donaldson in the centre and Kendrick on the right.
Bottom - Thirteen…

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PGrundyAF15010015.jpg
Top - Thirteen aircrew in two rows wearing tunic or battledress. Five are sitting in front with a dog in the centre. David Donaldson is centre front and Reg Woolgar is standing fourth from the left on the back row. In the background trees. Bottom -…

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LHightonG160645v1.pdf
G Highton’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 08 May 1942 to 08 April 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as a pilot. He was stationed at RCAF Penhold (36 SFTS), RAF Kingstown (15 EFTS), RAF Church Lawford (18…

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LElliottFW1865520v1.pdf
Wireless operators flying log book for F W Elliott, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 13 July 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with Radio Warfare Establishment. He was stationed at RAF Madley,…

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PGrundyAF1519.jpg
Four officers in line leading a group of airmen. All four are saluting. David Donaldson is leading. In the background hangars. On the reverse 'Roy Kendrick, Warrant Officer, Adam Louden, DWD.'

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PGrundyAF1528.jpg
A pilot, wearing battledress, laying on the ground waving. In the background the camouflage painted wall of a hut. Captioned 'Gibby the beast'.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.

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LDonaldsonDW70185v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for David W Donaldson. This is a newly bound compilation of 3 log books covering the period from 12 March 1938 to 19 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and special duties flying.…

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BDonaldsonDWDonaldsonDWv10001.jpg
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.

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LDonaldsonDW70185v2.pdf
Pilots lying log book two for David W Donaldson, covering the period from 26 April 1945 to 5 September 1945. Detailing his post war flying with 192 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Foulsham. Aircraft flown in were, Tiger Moth, Halifax, Oxford and…

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MDonaldsonDW70185-180115-04.jpg
192 Squadron personal file cover for Wing Commander D W Donaldson reference 192/[..]2151/P2 openned 23 June 1944

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[1]DAVID AND THE RAF2 (2).pdf
Account of Wing Commander David Donaldson's RAF career from his early interest in flying and joining the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve in 1934, call up in 1939 and operational tours on 149 Squadron, 57 Squadron, flight commander 156 Squadron…

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BHiltonVTHiltonVTv1.pdf
describes V T Hilton's life in Australia, his training and service with 192 Squadron

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PGrundyAF1516.jpg
Two men standing in a field. The one on the left is in shirtsleeves and the one on the right is wearing Royal Air Force tunic unbuttoned. Both are drinking from mugs. In the background a line of seated spectators and Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Cpl…

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SDexterKI127249v10019.jpg
Details of collision on landing of Halifax MZ 564 and Mosquito DZ 377 at RAF Foulsham. Aircraft of 192 Squadron had no navigation lights due to operation and Halifax radio was unserviceable. Details damage to aircraft. Notes from air officer…

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LMcVickersCG1042135v1.pdf
Flying log book for C G McVickers, Wireless operator, covering the period from 6 April 1943 to 16 August 1965. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 90, 97, 12, 100, 101, 199, 192, 220, 210, 224 and 205…

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PGrundyAF1534.jpg
Target photograph of bomb explosion on a coastline running across image. On the reverse '192 Squadron, Attack on Walcheren, Oct 1944'.

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EDonaldsonDWOCRAFFoulsham450331-0001.jpg
Letter from David Donaldson to station commander at RAF Foulsham requesting temporary release for a period of six to nine months in order to study and sit solicitor's, final examinations. Enclosed document listing his service since September 1939…

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PGrundyAF15010016.jpg
Top - eleven personnel, mostly aircrew standing in line in front of the nose of a Halifax. They are wearing a variety of uniform or flying clothing. The Halifax has nose art showing a reclining lady with letters 'Sleepy Gal'. Bottom - eight aircrew…

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SWeirG19660703v070002.jpg
List of Halifax, Wellington and Mosquito aircraft lost from 192 and 462 Squadrons from December 1943 to April 1945. Gives aircraft registration, date, description of incident, some with captain named.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive…

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PHightonG1802.jpg
A large group of men celebrating their reunion. On the reverse are three annotations -
#1 '192 Squadron - annual re-union -1953, "Park Tavern" Des Rice -Putney 3012'.
#2 'I'm not here'
#3 'To "Junior" - remembering the good [underlined] times.…

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PHightonG1814.jpg
A group of 30 or so men and women at a reunion. On the reverse 'Re-union Probably 1954 Jimmy Marsden Boffin 192 Sqdn Front 2nd Left' and on a post-it 'GH back row standing RIGHT'. Stamped 'Cecil Walden Ltd'.

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MGrundyAF[DoB]-150610-090001.jpg
Covers coastal patrols to determine density and frequency coverage of enemy radar organisation, discovery of new enemy radar type and monitoring enemy overland radar and communications. Mentions use of specially equipped Wellington flown over enemy…

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PGrundyAF15010049.jpg
192 Squadron crest showing an owl with lightning bolt and motto 'Dare to Discover'. Signed by the King.

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