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480 minutes with a hero
A minute by minute account of a night bomber operation on Germany. Found in the papers of an airman recently lost in action. Records every incident in flight of Lancaster.
A Rather Strange Time
Terry Ford's wartime experiences written and read to Avon Talking Magazine for the Blind.
After the War was Over
Jim Allen's experiences after the end of the war. He married in 1944 and had three children. His first job was as a bus conductor, then an insurance agent but he was unhappy so rejoined the RAF. He trained as a Fighter Controller and was posted to…
Award of Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles Turner
A citation referring to the circumstances of the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles.
Bomb aimers briefing 19 May 1944
Shows one bomb load for squadron. Contains preselection settings, false height settings, Window, route and bombing notes on reverse.
Bomb aimers briefing 23 October 1944 - Flushing
Shows two bomb loads for operation. Details preselection and false height settings as well as other information including Window. On the reverse a sketch map of docks with aiming points. At the bottom a weight calculation.
Bomb aimers briefing 24 October 1944 - Gardening Skag
Show three bomb loads of parachute mines for a total of four aircraft. Includes weights, time off and zero hour.
Bomb aimers briefing 30 May 1944
Indicates two bomb loads for squadron with pre-selection settings. Annotated 'Morsalines, Scrubbed'. On the reverse some notes.
Bomb aimers briefing 5 June 1944
Form containing bomb load, pre-selection settings, false height settings, operation timings, route including target coordinates in France near Rouen, wave times. On the reverse handwritten notes on target marking including that red target indicators…
Bomb aimers briefing 6 June 1944 - Caen
Details of three different bomb loads for squadron aircraft by letter with pre-selection settings. Annotated 'Caen' in red.
Bomb aimers briefing 8 June 1944 - Pontaubault
Shows three bomb loads for operation for four, eight and four aircraft respectively. Details preselection and false height settings as well as weights, timings, route and marking method with bombing instructions. On the reverse wave times.
Bomb aimers briefing 9 June 1944 - Etampes
Shows two bomb loads for operation and details distributor and preselection settings.
Bombing instruction signal
Signal to all 5 Group Stations instructing bomb aimers to that the 32 point distributor setting is to be 0.25 seconds until further notice.
Confidential Notice
Notes on publication of names of those wounded or missing while serving with Royal Air Force. Caution not to give any or privately published details of dates, place or circumstances. Press asked to cooperate.
Congratulatory letter to George
From Commissioner Generals Office Singapore on his award of the Air Force Cross.
Copy of letter to Ian Wynn's wife
From Air Ministry casualty branch reporting that the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Inquiry Service in Holland had located husband's grave in Venlo. Goes on to describe graves of aircrew recovered from same crash. Mentions some facts about…
Ditching Footnotes
A list of eight actions to be taken before ditching.
Ernie Twells' Obituary and letter from the King
Ernie Twells' obituary detailing his life before, during and after the war.
A letter from the King awarding Ernie Twells his Distinguished Flying Cross.
A letter from the King awarding Ernie Twells his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Extract from bomber command summary of operations, Le Havre E-boat pens - effect of 12,000 lb bombs
Mentions two or three direct hits which penetrated the roof as well as some near misses. Describes damage to roof and foundations and subsequent collapse of the roof.
Extract from London Gazette dated 17 July 1945
The extract refers to the award of a Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Noel Appleton. He has completed a tour of 37 sorties.
Fifth of His Crew to be Decorated
A newspaper cutting announcing that Charles has been awarded a DFM. He completed 35 operations and on the last one his aircraft crashed.
For gallantry - Pilot Officer H R Madgett DFM
Notice of award of Distinguished Flying Medal at the same time as reported missing. Some details of citation for medal.
Ghosts will be laid to rest
Veteran Don Charlwood served with 103 squadron and has written a book 'No Moon Tonight' about his wartime experiences. This cutting describes his return visit to Elsham Wolds and Scunthorpe where he spent a lot of his wartime social life. There is a…
Gunnery and manoeuvring instructions
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Details evasive manoeuvres and gunnery. Three paragraphs - 'Sighting' - Tail Gunner, Evasive Action - the 'Corkscrew' and Tail Gunner - aiming during the 'Corkscrew'.
Instructions and Guidance to all officers and airmen of the Royal Air Force regarding the precautions to be taken in the event of falling into the hands of the enemy
Informs what the enemy will try to find out and some of the methods they may use.