Browse Items (661 total)
- Contributor is exactly "Julie Williams"
Sort by:
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 4
Norman discusses accident involving 99 Squadron Wellington which had an engine failure after take off and crashed into a barn.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 3
Norman discusses fate of aircraft R3170 and names Gerald Francis Saxon (755373 Royal Air Force).
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 2
Norman discusses Harry Booth and photograph of Fred Calcraft? taken at RAF Mildenhall in 1938.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell
Norman mentions Evans twins on 99 Squadron and reference to Wellington as "Wimpies".
Conversation with Norman Didwell - photographs 2
Norman discusses photographs that they are looking through. He mentions Wing Commander Roy Max, various incidents with aircraft and other personalities. He also mentions loan of book and R-Robert. Covers photographs during visit to Canada.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - photographs
Norman discusses photographs and names of personnel on them. He also mentions plans for book; 99 Squadron association; how various memorabilia, including logbook was obtained.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - Jens Hansen
Norman relates some of the story of Jens Henning Fisker "Morian" Hansen shooting down a Me 110. He goes on to discuss various prisoners of war, including some who were murdered by the Gestapo after the escape from Stalag Luft 3 in March 1944.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - Hetherington crash
Norman describes refuelling operations and the layout of aircraft. He mentions the state of aircraft and casualties after return from operation. He also describes an accident of crash aircraft near an airfield, the rescue of crew and the presence of…
Conversation with Norman Didwell various losses
Talks about losses of aircraft on operations in France in December 1940.
Interview with Aubrey Coles. Two
Aubrey speaks briefly about his brother Victor who served on 139 Squadron flying special operation B-24 in India.
Interview with Aubrey Coles. One
The interviewer mentions a friend who was on 158 Squadron and Aubrey mentions that brother was a wireless operator, special operations, out in India. He talks about early operations to Lens and then to Stuttgart as a second dickie. He watched…
Interview with Andrew Barron
Andrew discusses operational techniques using Mandrel and Window.
Memoirs of an Air Gunner
Ron Bedford volunteered for the Royal Air Force and was told he had the aptitude to be a pilot but re-mustered as an air gunner, to avoid waiting for call up. He reads the "Message of Welcome" letter he received in July 1942 from the Secretary of…
Michael Peel interview. Two
Michael Peel was posted to 44 Squadron based at RAF Dunholme Lodge. On one operation, at midnight, his crew wished him a happy 21st birthday. On another occasion, they found they still had a bomb in the bomb bay and, as the Flying Control did not…
Interview with Dr James Hendrie Burt. Two
During his time as medical officer at RAF Waddington, James Burt was responsible for inspecting sanitation and food hygiene, as well as general medicine. On one occasion he also had to travel to RAF Tangmere to investigate the death of a member of…
Interview with Dr James Hendrie Burt. One
James Burt conducted his medical training St Andrew’s University in Scotland. Although he and his friends had tried to join a Service during the war, their training was a Reserved Occupation and, not only were they refused but they were strictly…
Michael Peel interview. One
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths. In conversation with his son he discusses his…
Interview with Charles Meacock
Charles responded to a newspaper article for motorboat crew and joined the Royal Air Force in July 1941. He was, eventually, called up to RAF Cardington and kitted out at Penarth, with an Initial Training Wing at Weston-super-Mare. From Great…
Interview with Terry Lloyd
Terry Lloyd’s older brother was a wireless operator in Bomber Command and became a prisoner of war. Terry was also determined to join the RAF as aircrew. However, he was rejected due to his eyesight and served on Air Sea Rescue launches. Terry was…
Interview with Eric Haynes
Eric Haynes recalls his service in the RAF as a coxswain in Air Sea Rescue. He enlisted on 4 September 1939 as a photographer; however, when he was mustered in January 1940, he was told there were no photography spaces. He entered service as RAF…
Interview with George Griffiths
George Griffiths recounts his service in the RAF from 1942, when he volunteered as a Wireless Operator. In June 1942, he was called up and completed his Wireless Operator training before being posted to Norfolk in February 1943. During this time, he…
Interview with Ken Done
Kenneth Done recalls his service in the RAF as a Wireless Operator in Air Sea Rescue. During school, he joined the Cadet Corps, where he reached the rank of Company Sergeant Major. He applied for the RAF, hoping to be a Fighter Pilot but after being…
Interview with Bill Bilton
William (Bill) Bilton recounts his 6 years of service in the RAF Marine Section, from 1940-1946. During his time in Air Sea Rescue, he served in the UK and Europe, assisting RAF operations from the waters. At his first posting in Dover, William was…
Interview with Bertie Salvage
Bertie Salvage joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1939 and, initially, began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…
Interview with Dougie Marsh
Doug Marsh was the son of a Royal Navy officer and, as a child, frequently moved around between Kent and Lincolnshire. When his father retired from the Navy his parents bought a fish and chip shop in Grimsby but shortages meant that the business…