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Newspaper cutting - Le Havre forts were here
Reconnaissance photograph showing cratered landscape with caption explaining that this was part of fortress area of Le Havre after the RAF's 5,000 ton daylight attack.
D-Day letter
Letter from supreme allied commander before D-Day.
Letter to Alfred Dickerson's father from the Air Ministry
Notes that the remains of Sergeant A J Dickerson were removed from Düsseldorf cemetery and reverently re-interred in the Reichswald Forest British war cemetery.
Ground Gen for Airmen
A brief guide for airmen of all trades and grades to the interior economy of life in the RAF. It includes a lot of detail about ranks, pay, duties, regulations, discipline and trades.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
Letter to Ron Dewey's Father from George Joyce
The letter refers to Ron's grave at Horstal. In the cemetery there are 16 graves of allied airmen but only two are named. The graves are very well looked after by the villagers.
Bomb aimers briefing sheet for an operation
A duplicated sheet for the bomb aimer to fill in with details of his bomb load. On the reverse notes about the Target Indicators.
Some days in the life of a production test pilot
In conjunction with his log books covering his flying career, the author gives a brief outline of career starting in Poland in 1938 and then in United Kingdom in 1940. After training he became an instructor until volunteering for operations and…
Curriculum Vitae Barry Michael Smith
Preface covers his training as an apprentice at RAF Halton and subsequent training as an electrical fitter at RAF St Athan. Outlines his career, transitioning to ground engineer and then other postings. Continues with time as an instructor teaching a…
Ronald Saunders memoir
The document starts with the order of service for Ronald's funeral. The memoir continues by detailing his service in the RAF, including training as wireless operator/air gunner, troop ship to Cairo and continued training in Egypt. He was then posted…
Tom Payne
An autobiography of Tom Payne, mainly pre-war in Hemel Hempstead. At the start of the war he became a fire watcher. He joined the RAF, aged 15, after altering his birth certificate. His cousin, Vivian Gunning, died in June 1940 whilst flying in a…
Ted Leaviss's account of 40th anniversary of Operation Manna visit
Account of the visit to Holland arranged to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Operation Manna. The visit took place From Friday April 26th until Friday May 3rd 1985.
Pat Hogan's recollection of events on 3/4 March 1945 (re-produced by a relative of Flying Officer Alan Shelton)
He recalls his attendance at an annual RAAF Air Crew Europe Dinner in September 1979 where the guest speaker was Donald Bennett. He then describes his activities and training from July 1944 at RAF Lichfield where he was crewed up, and subsequently…
Letter from Pat Hogan to Miss Marie Hogan
Writes about contents not to bother with in food parcels. Writes of not flying for 14 days and other activities. A large part of this letter was damaged and is unreadable.
Letter from Pat Hogan to Miss Marie Hogan
Comments on reliability of mail lately. Mentions leave and activities in Edinburgh with other members of crew. Writes of family issue with Kevin. A large part of this letter is damaged and unreadable.
Sergeant Walter Perkins details of last operation
Gives personal details, date of death 21 March 1945, Squadron 214, B-17 on Jostle operation, list crew and gives biographic details of Walter Perkins.
Jack Howes reminiscence letter to his grandchildren
Recalls German twin engine aircraft flying at very low level over Lincoln. He subsequently though it was a Ju-88. Adds some other wartime anecdotes. Includes b/w photograph of a JU-88.
Telegram to Aubrey Read's mother
Sent from 106 Squadron advising his mother that Aubrey had not returned from an operation.
Condolence letter to Aubrey Read's mother
Letter from Officer Commanding 106 Squadron expressing his sympathy and suggesting the possibility that Aubrey had managed to bale out.
Letter to Aubrey Read's mother from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
The letter from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund asks if the family need any financial help after Aubrey's death.
Letter from British Legion
Letter from British Legion to Aubrey's mother, sent with their Overseas Catalogue.
Glen Wesley Brooks Obituary
Glenn's obituary written after the death of his wife, Dora. it details his service in 426 Squadron and records the location of his grave in Kieve, Germany.
Bomber Command report on night operations - night 3/4 May 1944
Target Mailly-le-Camp attacked by Lancasters. Covers weather forecast, plan of attack, total number of sorties, narrative of attack, day reconnaissance, enemy defences air and ground, enemy aircraft destroyed, casualties, target details, route,…
Thirty-five airmen
Thirty-five airmen wearing greatcoats and side or peaked caps sitting and standing in four rows.
Submitted with caption 'Back row left to right. Edward Pullen, became a Wing Commander, killed in action 20 December 1943 when serving with 50…
Submitted with caption 'Back row left to right. Edward Pullen, became a Wing Commander, killed in action 20 December 1943 when serving with 50…
Two post cards from Wally Layne to his wife
Top - Says he is keeping well but little news. Looking forward to receiving mail.
Bottom - writes that he is fit and had been to performance at the camp theatre. Mentions pantomime starting in a few days.
Bottom - writes that he is fit and had been to performance at the camp theatre. Mentions pantomime starting in a few days.