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I Owe my Life to You
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The events after Ronald was shot down on the morning of D-day.
Newspaper cuttings and 35 Squadron crest
Top left - newspaper cutting with full face portrait concerning Pilot Officer Cyril Leonard reported killed on active service. Captioned 'Oxford VR'.
Bottom left - newspaper cutting Mr Cyril Leonard. Announces his death and gives some biographic…
Bottom left - newspaper cutting Mr Cyril Leonard. Announces his death and gives some biographic…
Wedding and service life
Top left - newspaper cutting with b/w photograph of a wedding party with bride and groom (in RAF tunic with half brevet) and two other men and three bridesmaids. Caption mentions Pilot Officer C R Sugar.
Top right - newspaper cutting - long service…
Top right - newspaper cutting - long service…
105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.
106 Squadron - happy days and others
Writes of his time on 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston. Mentions operation to the Ruhr and Italy and that they were two thirds of their way through tour. Writes of his last operation at Syerston and squadron's move to RAF Metheringham. Describes his new…
History of 106 Squadron
A short history of 106 Squadron. Covers formation in world war one. Reformed in 1938 with Hinds and Battles. Equipped with Hampden at beginning of the war. Initially a advanced training unit. Became operational in September 1940. Describes early…
History of RAF Syerston
History of the station from December 1940 including resident squadrons and aircraft , royal visit and other points of interest after the war up to the current day.
RAF songs
On Blackpool and District Branch of Aircrew Association paper. A few RAF songs remembered (& modified!) by Peter Perry.
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, three old…
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, three old…
Songs
Words for a number of songs including our outhouse, the foggy, foggy dew, the bomb aimers lament, three old ladies, teeny-weeny bomb, the wingco's OBE.
RAF song - there was no flak at all
Eleven verse song and chorus
RAF songs
On Blackpool and District Branch of Aircrew Association paper. A few RAF songs remembered (& modified!) by Peter Perry.
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, the winco's…
The flying Fortress, the navigators lament, the bomb-aimers ballad. Shaibah blues, No flak at all, the airman lament, the winco's…
Letter from Princess Elizabeth
Noted that kind friends had sent gifts of food at the time of her wedding. Asks recipient to accept distributed gift parcel.
Operation Manna
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A photograph of a Lancaster mid-upper turret and a summary of food drops undertaken by that aircraft. Also a list of the type of food dropped and a total number of missions flown and tonnage of food dropped.
Operation Manna
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Details of events leading to Operation Manna.
The Founding of the Manna Association
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An article written by ED Leaviss about the formation of the association.
Caterpillar Club letter to Jack Penswick
A letter accompanying a Caterpillar Club badge awarded to Jack.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Darky procedures
Details procedures for aircraft requesting information on position or any other assistance or urgent information. Continues with some general R/T (radio) procedures.
Asfordby Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting with a photograph and report on Frank Heath, who is missing. On the reverse are adverts.
115 Squadron Battle Order
Samual Guyan's last operation of his second tour, Lancaster NG236 to Huls.
Postcards from John Goldby to his Parents
Two postcards written by John to his parents. He explains he has been in hospital with a broken ankle.
Dennis Terry Biography
A brief biography of Dennis featuring photographs described in the collection. It covers his training and service as a fitter in the UK and Canada. He maintained a Lancaster that completed 124 ops and the aircraft was, unusually, awarded a DSO.
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Gallant Young Faversham Airman
A newspaper cutting with a description of how Jack was awarded a DFM. This was awarded because he assisted an unconscious colleague to bale out of their damaged aircraft.
Operation order for Eder, Möhne and Sorpe operation and other details
5 Group operation order No B.976. Provides explanation for attack on Ruhr Dams, enemy defences, 20 special Lancaster from 617 Squadron, routes to be flown by all three waves. Goes on with detailed plan of attack, method and timing. Continues with…
Herbert Davy, Tommy Birch and Four Airmen
The group of six airmen are standing beside a blackboard pointing to a comment stating 'All Back'. Herbert Davy and Tommy Birch are annotated on the photograph with their names and function.