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Ijmuiden operation
Top - description of ijmiden operations by 617 Squadron 15 and 30 December 1944.
Middle - reconnaissance photograph showing coast and port with harbour wall and basins in built up area.
Bottom left - b/w photograph of boat pens before…
Middle - reconnaissance photograph showing coast and port with harbour wall and basins in built up area.
Bottom left - b/w photograph of boat pens before…
Note concerning unidentified photograph of crew after returning from bombing Tirpitz
States that photograph shows. Mentions first abortive attack on 29 October 1944, second cancelled for weather and the final successful attack on 11 November 1944.
Fred Weston DFC BSc
General Information about Fred. It records his date of birth and death with a comprehensive list of his family. Included are details of his funeral.
Obituary - Flight Lieutenant Fred Weston DFC
A obituary for Fred describing his life before, during and after his wartime service.
Fred Weston's Decorations
Four medals awarded to Fred - DFC, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
101 Squadron Battle Order 7 September 1941
A battle order for 101 Squadron listing aircraft and crew. Handwritten at the top is 'Ops -Berlin'.
Fred Weston's Identity Card
Fred's identity card when serving in the RAF Volunteer Reserve
Pilot Officer Frederick Weston (126909) RAFVR
A citation received by Fred for his devotion to duty.
Halton congregational church Sunday school newsletter - January 1942
Sends good wished for 1942. Contains news of congregation members. In particular announces the engagement of Kenneth Gill and Vera Longden. Also notes Kenneth Gill home on leave. Letters from the boys and other church news.
Newspaper cuttings and photograph of bomber crew
Left - newspaper cutting 'Northern airmen honoured'. Gives list of name of people awarded DFC, DFM and civil awards. Includes DFC for Flying Officer Kenneth Gill.
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
RAF trainees in Canada
Photograph of four sergeants wearing tunics with half brevet and side caps. Text account of navigators who had recently graduated from training. Gives names, home addresses and location of training.
Duties of the flying control officer
Lists specific and general responsibilities of flying control officers.
Radio system notes
Notes on signals, system of wireless signalling, R/T radio telephony, aerials, wireless equipment in bomber aircraft (including Marconi set (1155-54), G.P.set (1083-1082), Bendix, beam approach installation, TR-9, TR 1196, amplifier A1134, IFF, Gee,…
Page 2 and 3 of a Letter
An unsigned letter with pages missing. It is full of social news.
"D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury
A group of trainee airmen arranged in six rows. Captioned at the top ' "D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury' and at the bottom with each airman's name. On the reverse is the photographer's name 'Vivian of Hereford'.
How they Struck
A brief newspaper report on one night's operations against Germany.
Operations over Germany
A brief report of operations by bombers over Germany.
Wounded in Normandy
Two soldiers from Melton Mowbray were reported as wounded.
Nazis' Big Oil Plants Hit
An article about operations over port and oil refineries.
VC's smile made men brave
A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.
The W.OP/AG
A poem about the work done by a Wireless operator air gunner.
Airfield lighting Mark II and aircraft landing codes
Gives detailed description of standardized lighting including outside lighting, inside lighting. On the reverse aircraft landing codes gives instructions for encoding and enciphering metrological and other information for landing.
Aircraft diversion procedures
General principles and role of Bomber Command central flying control, communication of diversion airfield on group operational frequencies and rules and procedures for diverting aircraft. Followed by Fighter Command procedures for sector controllers,…
Navigation notes
Covers track and distance on Mercator and topographical maps, peculiarities of Mercator, scales and distances on both types of maps, gnomic projection and relief on Mercator and topographical maps.
Heroes of the Air War (No. 39) Captain Swales
A newspaper cutting with cartoons of Captain Swales, German fighters, Lancasters under attack and airmen baling out. It is annotated 7hs 40 Trip No 33.