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Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the RAF Benevolent Fund
The writer sympathises that his son is missing. He offers financial support, if necessary.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He asks for a £1 to go into his Post Office savings account. He asks for books to be sent.
Newspaper cuttings and caricatures
The first page comprises a page of caricatures annotated with quotations from the individuals pictured, including Wing Commander J Cunningham, Wing Commander Townsend, Warrant Officer Carter, Flight Lieutenant Erlwig, Staff officer Priestley, Flight…
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes that he has been moved and she is not to worry about him.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
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He has received letters from her. He has had parcels, too. Some lines have been blacked out by a censor.
Foret du Croc, 20 July 1944
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Research from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.
Bernard Ross and dog
Head and shoulders portrait of Bernard Ross in uniform with an air gunner brevet and medal ribbons. He is holding a dog. It is annotated: 'Lots of Love, Bert and Whiskey'
Bernard Ross' service and release book
Service release book for Bernard Ross (WO, 1610215). Contains details and instructions for release from RAF service. Ross was an air gunner in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
64 airmen at Bridlington Grand Pavilion Theatre
A formal photograph of 61 trainees, two non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and two officers arranged in nine rows at Bridlington Grand Pavilion Theatre. The trainees are standing while the NCOs and officers are seated at the front. Bernard Ross is…
Personnel
Five photographs. From top to bottom, left to right:
#1: Three airmen in tunics, two with brevets, sitting on a couch. Captioned: 'FRIEND'.
#2: A group of army and RAF servicemen, all wearing battledress, sitting and standing in two rows. Most have…
Market Garden Veterans' Association UK - objects and aims
A folded card describing the association's membership types, committee and objectives. The association's secretary is identified on the back by an ink stamp.
Bernard Ross's Market Garden Veterans Association membership card
Small folded card giving service details, address and showing subscription paid for 1997.
Kneepad with In Flight Checklists
Two photographs of a wooden kneepad complete with pencil on a string tether. The first list is fuel consumption at various RPMs.
The second list is a checklist prior to take off.
The second photograph is a close up of the checklists.
The second list is a checklist prior to take off.
The second photograph is a close up of the checklists.
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Telegram to Don Gray
The telegram asks if he needs money or clothes.
Bob Burns - the hundred mile walk (Stalag Luft VII to Berlin) with saxophone and clarinet
Gives account of last (and 7th) operation to Schweinfurt 26/27 April 1944. His Lancaster was shot down and the pilot, wireless operator, flight engineer, and both gunners were killed. The bomb aimer and navigator (Bob Burns) were made prisoners of…
Verona Marshalling Yards, North Italy and Wellington crew
Five men posing in front of a Wellington aircraft. At least four are in uniform and one, in the centre, is wearing a shirt. The man on the left is a Flying Officer and pilot, at the rear, right, is an aircrew member and at the front, right, is a…
River Danube and Kalamaki Aerodrome
Handwritten descriptions of two operations. One to lay mines in the River Danube, near Gyor, Hungary and the other to bomb Kalamaki Aerodrome near Athens, Greece.
Goldfish club membership card
Made out for Warrant Officer Eric Coling and signed by Charles A Robinson.
Salonika
A target photograph for an operation to Salonika (Thessaloniki). Thessaloniki Bay occupies the lower half of the image and the upper right corner is obscured by light traces. The coastline and dock area are visible. There appears to be a ship in the…
Tatoi, Brescia and Szekesfehervac
Descriptions of three operations.
1. describes an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome near Dekeleia, Greece.
2. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Brescia, Italy.
3. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Szekesfehervac in…
1. describes an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome near Dekeleia, Greece.
2. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Brescia, Italy.
3. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Szekesfehervac in…
Tatoi
A target photograph taken during an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome, near Athens, Greece. The lower half of the image is obscured by light but hangars and buildings can be seen at the top. The photograph is annotated 'A4' in the top left corner and is…
River Danube, Bologna and Milan Lambrate
Handwritten summaries of three separate operations to the River Danube, east of Novi Sad; to Bologna Marshalling Yards and to Milan Lambrate Marshalling Yards.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his journey back to the camp. His leave has been cancelled until the end of January.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
His crew is all fit and they are flying again. He is expecting leave soon.