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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.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has been horse riding again in the mountains.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks he for her letter. He works seven days a week and has completed his first week with 21 to go. He describes his busy life without time off.
J C Cockram and crew
First is of a crew, posed in two rows on grass in front of a wall. Given names and crew position recorded.
Second and third are the crew posed in front of Halifax 'Jane' on dispersal, servicing equipment in the background.
Fourth is of a Halifax…
Second and third are the crew posed in front of Halifax 'Jane' on dispersal, servicing equipment in the background.
Fourth is of a Halifax…
Letter to Jack Darby's Wife
Jack describes his journey back.
Letter to N I Powell from Air Registration Board
Acknowledges preliminary application for licence and invites him for written examination.
Telegram to Jack Wainwright's Mother
The message advises that her son is missing.
Ted Thornhill's Lancaster
Three items relating to the loss of Ted's Lancaster. #1 is a note about the crew - 4 were killed and 3 baled out. #2 is the reverse of the note explaining that the WAAFs at Edith Weston were very kind to the Forces. Ted sold his logbook and medals to…
Two Telegrams to Fred Dyde's Father
The first telegram advises that his son, Fred, has been lost in an accident.
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
Members of aircraft crews - conditions of entry
Part of RAF Air Ministry pamphlet detailing qualifications; selection for training as pilot; selection for advancement to commission; pay during training; remustering, promotion and pay; war pay; dependents allowance; voluntary allotments; and war…
Sergeants Mess Christmas dinner menu
Drawing of tree with birds and signs, list of food for dinner for sergeants' mess at RAF Abu Sueir. Signatures on the reverse.
MT Section RAF Coningsby - Bomber Command MT Cup Winners 1946-47
A group photo of 40 men and women arranged in three rows flanked by MT vehicles.
Underneath each individual is named.
Underneath each individual is named.
No 100 (S.D.) Group - intelligence raid analysis
Details of operation to Berlin on 15/16 February 1944. Gives numbers of Bomber Command aircraft involved for 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 Groups. Details other targets - spoof to Frankfurt, Mosquitos to Aachen and mine laying. Weather, Enemy raid reaction -…
Serrate operation report
Marked most Secret. Lists patrol areas. Aircraft in operation (14 took off, 5 returned early and 1 missing). Claims 1 He 177 and one Ju 88.
Detailed description of patrol activity at Beacon "B". Followed by detailed description of patrol activity in…
Detailed description of patrol activity at Beacon "B". Followed by detailed description of patrol activity in…
Wooded Hill
Eulogy concerning unveiling of the Runnymede memorial and those who died with no known grave. Also acknowledges the Kohima memorial. Goes on with brief explanation of RAF role in the war.
Letter to Charles from Roy J de Niese
Covering remainder of letter containing data on batch 3.
Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF
Author (probably Roy J de Niese) gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. Includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and…
Newspaper cutting - V.C. for Gravesend Squadron Leader
Sub headlines - great act of heroism and some remarkable tributes. States that Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer had been awarded the Victoria Cross after a hazardous daylight operation over Cologne. Quotes telegram from Sir Arthur…
Telegram to Robert Palmers father
Congratulations from squadron on Bob's award of Victoria Cross, hoping to see him wear it.
Letter to the editor of Pegasus journal from Eric Keen
Story of paratroopers dropped from Stirling over Normandy on 5/6 June 1944 all signing 5 franc note with message 'thanks for the lift'. Stirling crew survived the war and the pilot kept the note. Lists names of paratroopers and the fact that Eric…