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54 MU RAF Repair and Salvage (43 Group)
A document listing the activities of the Maintenance Unit Repair and Salvage unit. It describes the recovery of damaged aircraft which could be rebuilt and returned to service. The make up of the team is described.
Tags: crash; ground crew; ground personnel; Halifax; Lancaster; Mosquito; Stirling
54 trainees at No 1 Elementary Air Observer School
54 airmen and officers in six rows wearing tunic and side caps in an arched doorway with glass panels. Doorway is in a brick building. On the reverse 'No 1 E.A.O.S, Eastbourne 29.4.42, 3rd row 4th from the left, Charles Reginald Jaques'.
Tags: Air Observers School; training
540 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
541 Squadron [entry point]
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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.
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550 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
561197 Warrant Officer Charles Eade (Bill) Lutwyche
A summary of Bill's Air Force Career. There are two copies.
Tags: 114 Squadron; 214 Squadron; 49 Squadron; aircrew; killed in action; mid-air collision; Operational Training Unit; RAF Bicester; RAF Eastchurch; RAF Finningley; RAF Halton; RAF Horsham St Faith; RAF Leuchars; RAF Oulton; RAF Scampton; RAF Tangmere; RAF Thornaby; RAF Waddington; RAF Wattisham; RAF West Raynham; RAF Wyton; training; Wellington
57 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
57 Squadron photograph
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'.
Tags: 5 Group; 57 Squadron; aircrew; Lancaster; RAF East Kirkby
571 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
576 Squadron
Over 120 airmen in four rows in front of a Lancaster. Titled '576 Squadron June 1945'
Tags: 576 Squadron; Lancaster
576 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
576 Squadron Order of Battle No.290
List detailing 25 aircrews, headed, 'No.576 Squadron RAF Station Fiskerton, Order of Battle NO.290'.
578 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
58 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
582 Squadron [entry point]
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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…
582 Squadron and Lancaster
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'.
582 Squadron Battle Order
A battle order for 13th September 1944 signed by PH Gribb.
582 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
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…
582 Squadron plaque
Three stars on dark blue circle. Motto Praevolamus Desinante. On wooden background.
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