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See all Archive items 540 Squadron was formed in October 1942 as a long range photo reconnaissance unit under Coastal Command control. It was equipped with Mosquitos and, for the first two months only, Spitfires. It was based at RAF Leuchars, RAF…

See all Archive items 541 Squadron was formed in October 1942 as a photo reconnaissance unit under Coastal Command control. The squadron was based at RAF Benson with Spitfires and, from June 1944, P-51s. Refinements: Artwork TextMap …

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55 airmen arranged in a formal group of five rows. The front and back are signed by those present.

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A group of 55 airmen arranged in five rows.

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55 trainee airmen arranged in six rows.

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See all Archive items | See all wartime losses 550 Squadron was formed in November 1943 at RAF Grimsby as part of 1 Group. Equipped with Lancasters it moved to RAF North Killingholme in January 1944 where it stayed until the end of the war. In May…

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Card with many signatures including P Field (left column one up from bottom). Small caricature of Hitler at top and round the edge a cartoon drawing of route from Metz through Germany to Paderborn and then question mark at the end.

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56 Airman wearing tunic and side caps in four rows. Front row sitting on ground, second on chairs and the rear two standing. Title 'No 4 Flight, No 4 Squadron, 10 I.T.W, RAF, July 1941. On the reverse signatures. H R Madgett is eleventh down in…

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A summary of Bill's Air Force Career. There are two copies.

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The photograph on the left of the left page shows 16 men. The two front rows of men are wearing sports clothing and some of the men on the back row are wearing military uniforms.
The photograph on the right of the left page shows a man in shorts…

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See all Archive items | See all wartime losses In 1939, 57 Squadron was flying Blenheims and sent to France as part of the air component of the British Expeditionary Force. In May 1940 it was assigned to 2 Group at RAF Wyton but then moved to…

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A large group of aircrew sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Lancaster. Seven men are are annotated 'x'. On the reverse '57 Squadron (No 55 Base), 5 Group, RAF Bomber Command, April 1944, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, * members of my crew'.

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See all Archive items | See all wartime losses 571 Squadron was formed in April 1944 at RAF Downham Market with Mosquitos as part of the Light Night Striking Force in 8 Group. Two weeks later the squadron moved to RAF Oakington where it stayed until…

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Over 120 airmen in four rows in front of a Lancaster. Titled '576 Squadron June 1945'

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See all Archive items | See all wartime losses 576 Squadron was formed as part of 1 Group Bomber Command in November 1943 at RAF Elsham Wolds from the ‘C’ Flight of 103 Squadron. It moved to RAF Fiskerton in October 1944. At the end of the war…

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List detailing 25 aircrews, headed, 'No.576 Squadron RAF Station Fiskerton, Order of Battle NO.290'.

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See all Archive items | See all wartime losses 578 Squadron was formed in January 1944 at RAF Snaith as part of 4 Group. Equipped with Halifaxes the squadron moved to RAF Burn in February 1944 where it stayed until it was disbanded in April…

See all Archive items | See all wartime losses In September 1939, 58 Squadron was operating Whitleys from RAF Linton on Ouse as part of 4 Group.From October 1939 to February 1940 it was loaned to Coastal Command before returning to 4 Group at RAF…

See all Archive items | See all wartime losses 582 Squadron was formed in April 1944 RAF Little Staughton. It flew Lancasters as part of the8 GroupPathfinder Force. It disbanded in September 1945.At the end of the war the squadron took part in…

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A large group of airmen arranged in six rows in front of a Lancaster. In the centre is a plaque stating '582 Sqdn PFF May - 1945'.

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A battle order for 13th September 1944 signed by PH Gribb.

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History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…

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Three stars on dark blue circle. Motto Praevolamus Desinante. On wooden background.

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Fifty one airmen sitting and standing in four rows in front of Aberystwyth old town hall. All are wearing tunic and most side caps. Title 'Royal Air Force Aberystwyth, No 4 Squadron, A Flight, 6 I.T.W. November 1941'

Bill Akrill is sixth from…

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Metal lapel badge and reverse.
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