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Leipzig
Navigation calculations and a chart for operation to Leipzig.
Tags: 101 Squadron; aircrew; bombing; Lancaster; navigator; RAF Ludford Magna
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…
Tags: 101 Squadron; 104 Squadron; 139 Squadron; 17 OTU; air gunner; aircrew; Anson; Blenheim; bombing; C-47; Dominie; Operational Training Unit; Proctor; RAF Bassingbourn; RAF Horsham St Faith; RAF Upper Heyford; RAF Upwood; RAF West Raynham; RAF Wyton; RAF Yatesbury; shot down; training; Wellington; York
Letter from P Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about bombing operations to Bochum and then Kassel after which German aircraft followed them home and bombed runway as they went in to land, subsequently putting the airfield unserviceable with anti-personnel bombs. In conclusion…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about an operation to Leipzig and that lack of funds reduced enjoyment of a recent night in town but this situation would be rectified next time.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey notes that they have been grounded for ten days and had received congratulations from Group Headquarters over the Peenemunde operation. He then describes an operation to Nürnberg when they were engaged by two fighters over Mannheim.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to his Auntie
Pete Lamprey writes from Royal Air Force Ludford Magna that letter writing might be more infrequent now and briefly describes his new camp. He mentions that he will not be able to write about what he is doing.
Tags: 101 Squadron; RAF Ludford Magna
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about operations to Milan, Mannheim and Peenemunde. He writes that the operation to Peenemunde included 600 aircraft and they bombed a factory settlement.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes some general comments about life including a mention of an operation to Turin and how he spends his time off.
Tags: 101 Squadron; bombing; RAF Ludford Magna
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about his latest exploits including operations to Turin and Gelsenkirchen. He ends the letter as he has received a battle order for that night.
Tags: 101 Squadron; bombing; RAF Ludford Magna
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey commences his letter reporting that there had been a lull in operations and several visits to town as a result. Authorities had instituted physical education but crews were resisting. Letter is concluded later after a bombing operation…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey mentions that he has now been to Mannheim three times and that the previous night’s operation had been cancelled due to weather. He states that he had enjoyed his recent leave and that he had to terminate his letter as operations were…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey reports that his crew turned back with an un-serviceable aircraft from operation to Berlin but that he was subsequently involved in a ferocious attack on Berlin with four hundred planes bombing inside 15 minutes. On their return they…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about an operation to Turin and comments that he would rather do two trips there rather than ‘Happy Valley’ where some crews had been lost. He remarks that bad weather has curtailed operations.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that the last four operations were to the ‘Big City’ and that he is suffering a hangover after previous night’s revelry.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that his last operation was to a ‘tunnel’ and was a ‘piece of cake’. He reports his skipper is laid up ill and complains about the weather.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes of his disapproval that he does not receive replies to his letters and of his sortie to Essen where his aircraft was heavily damaged resulting in them having to limp home.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes about returning from leave and waiting for his next operation. The letter was annotated ‘Last Letter’.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey starts with catching up with friends. He comments that they have lost twelve aircraft over the last four operations. He describes in some detail his difficult trip to Munich and that Mannheim had been similar.
Letter from Record Office at RAF Ruislip to Mr H E Hudson
Informs H E Hudson that his son Sergeant James Douglas Hudson of 101 Squadron is missing, his aircraft having failed to return from training flight over the sea on 27 August 1940.
Tags: 101 Squadron; missing in action; RAF Ruislip
Letter to Charles Warner's mother from officer commanding 101 Squadron
Sorry to have to advise her that her son was missing from air operations 3-4 September 1943. Holds out hope for forced landing or bale out and offers comments on his character.
Letter to Charlie Warner's Mother
The letter informs her that her son is missing.
Letter to Mr Hudson from Record Office Ruislip
Confirms information in previous telegram, information from American Consul in Tunis that son previously reported missing is interned and safe in Tunisia
Tags: 101 Squadron; prisoner of war; RAF Ruislip
LGC Dimond War Record
RAF Form 543A with brief details of LGC Dimond's service in the RAF.
Log Book Extracts
Two pages from a logbook. Ralph is mentioned as a second pilot or passenger.
Ludford Magna
One colour photograph of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster when painted as 101 Squadron aircraft SR - D, captioned ' No 101 (ABC) Squadron, Ludford Magna, Nov. '43 - June '44.'
Small b/w copy of 101 Squadron badge.
Lancaster on…
Small b/w copy of 101 Squadron badge.
Lancaster on…