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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120159.jpg
Front quarter view of airborne Bristol Beaufighter.

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120245.jpg
Front quarter view of airborne Bristol Beaufighter.

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120065.jpg
Front view of airborne Bristol Beaufighter.

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PCothliffKB15060003.jpg
Three identical vertical aerial photographs of an attack on Berlin. There is no detail on the photograph. Some light flashes and tracer fire is visible. It is captioned '10 CRT 28/29.1.44//NT 8" 14000 -->100°0324 Berlin Raid M1 x 2000 2x30 6 x 4…

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PJonesFT1729.jpg
Target photograph showing anti-aircraft fire trails and glare. Captioned 'TLP 24/25.3.44//NT 8", 20000 > 354degrees, 2310, Berlin L,6x30,5x4.31 sec, S/L Beal L N 420'.

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PChubbWF1805.jpg
A group of seven airmen in flying kit, arranged in front of a Halifax 'Q'.

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PChubbWF1812.jpg
Bill in uniform sitting on a low stone wall with his future wife.

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BFoskettPFoskettWv10003.pdf
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.

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PCothliffKB15110073.jpg
An airman and a girl standing on a hillside. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill Gracie with his cousin Jean Muir in Crossford, Lanarkshire on his last leave in June 1944'.

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PCothliffKB15110113.jpg
An enlargement of a group of trainees including Bill Gracie from the RCAF School Aero Engine Division, Galt. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill aged 19 during his training at Galt Aircraft School during February to July 1941. Bill…

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PGracieWB1701.jpg
Perspex love-heart pendant containing Royal Canadian Air Force crown and eagle.

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PCothliffKB15060024.jpg
Six medals awarded to Bill. Surname unknown,
1939 to 1945 Star
Aircrew Europe Star
France and Germany Star
Defence Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar
War Medal 1939 to 1945

BMilesRJMilesRJv1.pdf
A detailed Biography of Reg' service and post service life.

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EJolliffeEJolliffeFSW430723-0001.jpg
A telegram and envelope adressed to Frank with birthday greetings from his mother.

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PCothliffKB15110002.jpg
A group of airmen waving an aircraft off. Information supplied with the collection identifies two as Clifford MacKay “Black Mike” McEwen and Arthur Harris.

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PHughesCL16110007.jpg
Blue pennant with Royal Canadian Air Force badge and Trenton.

BUsherJBurnsDRv2.pdf
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…

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SCookeJRA1336866v10003.jpg
A list of Bob and his crew. A colour drawing of their Halifax and the location of their graves in Normandy.

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SCookeJRA1336866v10004.jpg
Photographs of all seven crew members.

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BSharrockRSharockRv1.pdf
Bob's memoirs in the RAF. His training started at Lords cricket ground then Torquay. Technical training was at St Athan. At this time he met Dorothy. In March 1944 he was posted to Dishforth where his aircraft crashed damaging his spine.

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PSmithRW23010027 copy.jpg
The three airmen have just received their sergeant stripes and brevets. Behind them is a sign for the Royal Canadian Air Force No 2 Observer School, Edmonton.
The three men are identified in Bob's memoirs as Eric Sutton, Bob Smith and Keith Mills.

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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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SSmithRW425992v10004-0002 copy.pdf
Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.

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SSmithRW425992v10005-0002 copy.pdf
Miscellaneous papers from Bob's service in the RAAF.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.

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