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Colombes
Vertical aerial photograph of Colombes, France. The image is largely clear, only a few lines of tracer are visible with street patterns and buildings clearly visible. Bottom left a large stadium is partly visible. Annotated on the image is a north…
Coastline
Target photograph of an unidentified target, coastline and built-up area. Captioned '3026 D/490.542 SQDN 4 May 43 F/20→'.
50 airmen at Lord's Cricket Ground
A group of 50 trainee airmen at No. 1 Air Crew Reception Centre (A.C.R.C.) arranged in three rows. Behind is a large building with a cast iron and glass veranda. The windows have crosses of tape on them.
Thirty-six airmen in front of 12 Cavendish Avenue, St John’s Wood, London.
Thirty-six airmen all wearing tunic and side caps in three rows. Front row is squatting down the other two are standing. In the background a building with doorways either side of a bay window, On the reverse 'Flight B, Intake 42, 1942'. and a large…
Vancouver
16 photographs and a tram ticket from an album.
Photo 1 is the waterfront taken from the ferry.
Photo 2 is the waterfront taken from Stanley Park.
Photo 3 is a river and mountains, captioned 'A little more Rockies'.
Photo 4 is of two bridges,…
Photo 1 is the waterfront taken from the ferry.
Photo 2 is the waterfront taken from Stanley Park.
Photo 3 is a river and mountains, captioned 'A little more Rockies'.
Photo 4 is of two bridges,…
RCAF Picton
A training camp in Canada. In the foreground are three cars and in the background three large huts.
Airman in front of Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing great coat with pilot officer rank and side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Co-pilot (Pilot Officer Sznidel)'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Half length image of two airmen both wearing greatcoats and side caps. The man on the left has pilot officer rank, the man on the right sergeants rank and a medal on his coat. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse 'Granddad (right) with…
Airman in front of a Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing greatcoat and a side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Rear gunner (killed when [....] burst into flames), possibly best rear gunner on 305 (P) Sqn and was also grandads…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Full length image of two airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps. They both have sergeants rank and medals on their coats. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse '1. Front gunner (left),
2. Rear gunner (right),
2 rear gunner was killed when…
2. Rear gunner (right),
2 rear gunner was killed when…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Full length image of two airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps standing on grass. Left man is pilot officer and the right a sergeant. Both have medals on their coats. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse '1. navigator & 2 wireless…
Airman receiving decoration
A senior officer in centre pinning decoration on a Polish sergeant pilot who is standing in line with several other airmen. In the background a hangar. On the reverse 'Brorzek Lindholme, decorated May 1942'. Two versions of the same image, the second…
Squadron parade
In the foreground a Wellington, on the hardstanding beyond formations of airmen lined up on parade. In the background camouflage painted hangars. On the reverse 'Parade to remember all those who died when nearly all 305(P) squadrons planes were lost.…
Parade march past
In the foreground right a formation of airmen marching eyes right led by an officer saluting right. On the left a group of senior officers. In the background a Wellington of 305 Squadron and hangars. On the reverse 'Parade for those who died'. Three…
Polish dignitaries
A group of Polish and other officers and civilians looking at an aircraft, just propeller visible. In the background hangars and church spires. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img517'.
Squadron parade
Formations of airmen lined up on hardstanding outside hangar. In the background three Wellingtons. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img140'.
Four Polish airmen
Four airmen wearing tunic or battledress each with medal and ribbon, and side caps standing in line with arms round each other. Airmen on left and right have Polish pilot's brevet.
Seven airmen
Seven Polish airmen, five wearing greatcoats with medals, one wearing battledress and the other a tunic, both also with medals. All standing in line with camouflage painted buildings in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second…
Airman with medal
Three-quarter length portrait of a Polish pilot officer wearing greatcoat with decoration and ribbon, and side cap. Brick wall in the background.
Colour party and audience
In the foreground left a four man colour party weaning tunics and metal helmets. In the background right seated audience and to the left a hangar with a Polish Eagle painted on the door. On the reverse 'Parade to remember those who died'. Three…
The church at the parade
In the centre an open front tent with several clergy wearing white surpluses. Either side are two Wellingtons, one with 304 Squadron code letters, and a large group of people gather in front of the one on the right. On the reverse 'The church at the…
Formation of airmen
A large group of airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps standing in two lines on hardstanding. The upper part of an unidentified aircraft in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img077' and the…
Colour party
Four man colour party with furled colour wearing tunics and metal helmets marching to the left. On the left a servicemen saluting. In the background a group of servicemen saluting and other groups watching. In the distant background two Wellingtons.…
Bronislaw Soltysak being decorated by General Sikorski
A senior Polish officer awarding a decoration to a Polish pilot third man along in a long row of servicemen. Other officers look on. hangar in the background. On the reverse 'Grandad being decorated by General Sikorski, May 1942'. Two versions of the…
Parade
On the right an officer addresses a senior officer. On the left a formation of airmen on parade. In the background spectators and a hangar. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img132'.