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617 Squadron reunion Canada
A group of veterans and their wives grouped around the boarding steps at the rear of a British Caledonian Boeing 707. Some of the group are on the boarding steps. They are going to a 617 squadron reunion in Canada.
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617 Squadron veteran reunion
A reunion of veteran airmen, including Ernie Twells and Leonard Cheshire. They are all wearing suits with their campaign medals pinned to their chests.
617 Squadron veterans
A group of five veterans in civilian clothing. Captioned 'From Left: Leonard Cheshire, Ralph Cochrane Johny Farquier'.
619 Squadron [entry point]
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619 Squadron was formed at RAF Woodhall Spa in April 1943 equipped with Lancasters as part of 5 Group. In January 1944 it moved to RAF Conningsby followed by moves to RAF Dunholme Lodge in April 1944…
62 Airmen and an Oxford
62 trainees and officers in four rows in front of an Oxford.
Tags: aircrew; ground personnel; pilot; training
620 Squadron [entry point]
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620 Squadron was formed in June 1943 at RAF Chedburgh equipped with Stirlings as part of 3 Group. However, in November 1943 it transferred out of Bomber Command to 38 (Airborne Forces) Group. It flew in…
620 Squadron crews
Lists 5 crews from 620 Squadron that all crashed with several crewmen killed and others prisoners of war. All dated 20, 21 and 23 September 1944.
Tags: 620 Squadron; crash; killed in action; prisoner of war
621 Squadron [entry point]
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621 Squadron was formed in September 1943 and based in East Africa and the Red Sea. It operated Wellingtons in a reconnaissance and anti-submarine role.
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622 Squadron
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Stirling. On the reverse 'Nov 1943, 622 Squadron 3 Group, Bomber Command, RSAF Mildenhall, Short Stirling'.
Tags: 3 Group; 622 Squadron; RAF Mildenhall; Stirling
622 Squadron [entry point]
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622 Squadron was formed in August 1943 at RAF Mildenhall as part of 3 Group. It was initially equipped with Stirlings but converted to Lancasters in December 1943. At the end of the war the squadron…
622 Squadron arranged in front of Stirling
A large group of airmen arranged in five rows in front of a Stirling aircraft. On the reverse 'Nov 1943 3 Group 622 Squadron. Bomber Command. R.A.F. Mildenhall Short Stirling Mk III'.
Tags: 3 Group; 622 Squadron; aircrew; animal; RAF Mildenhall; Stirling
623 Squadron [entry point]
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623 Squadron was formed in August 1943 at RAF Downham Market equipped with Stirlings as part of 3 Group. However it was a short-lived squadron as it was disbanded just four months later in December…
623 Squadron Downham Market. November 1943
Four rows of airmen arranged in front of a Short Stirling bomber. On the reverse '623 Squadron Downham Market. November 1943'.
Tags: 623 Squadron; aircrew; RAF Downham Market; Stirling
624 Squadron [entry point]
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In May 1943 1575 Special Duties Flight was formed at RAF Tempsford to support the Special Operations Executive (SOE). It was initially equipped with Venturas and Halifaxes. The Flight moved to North Africa in June 1943 and…
625 Squadron [entry point]
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625 Squadron was formed at RAF Kelstern equipped with Lancasters in October 1943 as part of 1 Group. In April 1945 the squadron moved to RAF Scampton. At the end of the war the squadron flew in…
625 Squadron Battle Order 18 July 1944
A list of aircraft and crew required for operations on 18 July 1944.
625 Squadron photograph
A large group of aircrew sitting and standing in four/five rows in front of a Lancaster. Titled '625 Squadron RAF Scampton, June 1945'.
Tags: 625 Squadron; aircrew; Lancaster; RAF Scampton
626 Squadron [entry point]
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626 Squadron was formed from ‘C’ Flight 12 Squadron at RAF Wickenby equipped with Lancasters in November 1943 as part of 1 Group. At the end of the war the squadron flew in Operation Manna, dropping…
627 Squadron [entry point]
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627 Squadron was formed in November 1943 at RAF Oakington equipped with Mosquitos as part of 8 Group. It operated in both a conventional bomber role as part of the Light Night Striking Force but also in…
627 Squadron aircrew
Aircrew posed in two rows in front of a Mosquito, on grass. Eric is back row, third from the left.
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Tags: 627 Squadron; aircrew; Mosquito; RAF Woodhall Spa
627 Squadron and Mosquito
A squadron photograph with them men grouped in two rows in front of a Mosquito.
A second uncropped image is also included. Captioned 'It's January 1944, RAF number 924532, Flight Lieutenant Navigator Ernest John Saunders, later to become DSO, DFC…
A second uncropped image is also included. Captioned 'It's January 1944, RAF number 924532, Flight Lieutenant Navigator Ernest John Saunders, later to become DSO, DFC…
627 Squadron borrow a Lancaster
Seven aircrew in flying clothing, in a row in front of a Lancaster tail turret, squadron letters KC-H. Eric (far left) was part of the crew when his squadron commander, Wing Commander Rolo Kingsford-Smith (centre) 'borrowed' a Lancaster from No 617…
627 Squadron ground crew
Five airmen standing under the nose of Mosquito, squadron letter V
627 Squadron ground crew
Four airmen sitting on Mosquito long range fuel tanks and their corporal pose with Mosquitos and airfield background.
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