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Newspaper article on Bomber Command operations
Mentions attack on Dresden and also on Wesel in support of Rhine crossing. German opposition was anti aircraft fire, however squadron all returned safely though some aircraft damaged.
Newspaper in memoriam
In memory of Acting Flight Lieutenant Harold Leonard Fry of No 467 Squadron RAAF, presumed died 29 January 1944.
Newspaper in memoriam
Includes in memory of Acting Flight Lieutenant Harold Leonard Fry previously reported missing now presumed killed.
432 Squadron RCAF
Two images of 432 Squadron arranged in nine or so rows in front and on top of a Halifax.
The first image is of the port side and the second is the starboard side.
In front is a bomb on a trolley with 'Easie Squadron' chalked on.
The images have…
The first image is of the port side and the second is the starboard side.
In front is a bomb on a trolley with 'Easie Squadron' chalked on.
The images have…
A Flight No.1 Squadron 13 Initial Training Wing June 1942
53 trainee airmen arranged in four rows. The image is mounted on a card and framed. Many of the group have signed their names on the card. It is captioned 'A Flight No.1 Squadron 13 ITW June 1942'.
Signed official secrets act form
Ministry of aircraft production official secrets act document signed by Frank Nolan while assistant examiner at Aeronautical Inspection Directorate at Liverpool.
Course photograph
Forty five students and three staff sitting and standing in four rows. All are wearing tunics and students wear cadets side caps. In the background a corrugated iron building with windows. Captioned 'C Flight, A Squadron, Usworth (drill hall)…
Notes on breaching up of Browning
Detailed notes concerning stripping and servicing Browning gun. Including stripping down and care of barrels. Additional notes for Browning Mk 2.
Jet crashes on car works
Account of crash of HS-125 onto Vauxhall van assembly block, Luton in which Harold Dryhurts was killed.
Accidental death verdict on Stortford pilot
Report of inquest into the death in an aircraft crash of Harold Gainsford Dryhurst.
Jeff Downing's Intimation of Death
A brief intimation of Jeff's death in Lincolnshire.
Downing-Robinson Memory Intimation
A newspaper intimation remembering Flying Officer Jeff Downing and Flight Sergeant Tony Robinson who died in an aircraft accident in Lincolnshire.
Message to Mothers and Wives
A message from thee Lady Mayoress of Melbourne on the news of Germany's unconditional surrender.
Missing flyer reported killed
Article concerning Sg Harold Moad previously reported missing is now reported as having lost his life. Gives some details of grave, enlistment and age. Mentions his brother is a prisoner of war. Contains full face b/w portrait. Two attached notes,…
271 (T) Squadron "C" Flight
A group of aircrew and ground personnel arranged in four rows. Each man is named in the caption.
271 (T) Squadron Aircrew
Large group of airmen arranged in five rows. Each individual is identified in the caption.
No 45 Course photograph
Forty airmen sitting and standing in five rows. All are wearing uniform tunic. S Wearing third row from bottom second from left. R Wearing top row right end.
Squadron Leader Bob Wareing a prisoner of war
Article about Scunthorpe double DFC baling out from blazing plane. Relates how news was passed by French woman in a letter to a Canadian who posted it to Mrs Wareing. Robert Wareing was in hospital with burns but was getting better.
DFC for local airman
Pilot Officer Robert Wareing awarded DFC for his part in attack on Brest harbour. His was one of four crews who volunteered. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were in the harbour but was not known if they were damaged.
No 107 Gunnery Leader Course
Nine airmen arranged in two rows at the tail of a Lancaster. Each man is named on the annotation at the bottom of the image.
On the reverse is a stamp with 'RAF Station Leconfield'.
On the reverse is a stamp with 'RAF Station Leconfield'.
51 Course AGS
12 airmen arranged in three rows. George Stone is back row, far right.
News of Pilot Officer George Stone
Five newspaper cuttings. The first refers to the death of George. The second is a list of names and which service they served in. Item 3 refers to George being promoted to Pilot Officer. Item 4 refers to a Remembrance Day service when a plaque was…
Shot Down by Nazis
A newspaper cutting referring to the shooting down of Victor's aircraft.
Two newspaper cuttings
Left - messages from Bob Wareing. He was now in Germany and in good health. Mention bailing out, aircraft on fire, after operation to Le Havre. Continues with description of how news of him reached his wife.
Right - Army and RAF pay changes, Table…
Right - Army and RAF pay changes, Table…
No 7 A.G. Instructors Course (Squad 3)
Ten airmen arranged in two rows. It is captioned 'No 7 A.G. Instructors Course (Squad 3)' and each man's name is listed underneath.
Colin is front row , furthest right.
Colin is front row , furthest right.