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PCothliffKB15090070.jpg
Two images of airmen on parade. The king and a group of officers are presenting awards to airmen. Behind are Lancaster Mk 2s and Halifaxes.
The second image is annotated 'PL-31688'.

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PExtonWallaceJ18020001.jpg
A member of the Royal Canadian Women's Auxiliary wearing corporal stripes, cap and badge. The reverse is date stamped 27 August 1942.

Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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PSparkesW17010066.jpg
Top left - memorial stone on village green with wreaths laid at bottom.
Top middle - RAF colour parties in uniform gathered round a memorial stone on village green with spectators front and in the background.
Top left - note 'Dedication of a…

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PFordTA17110001.pdf
The cover of Terry Ford's photo album.

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An airman standing beside a signboard with 'Royal Canadian Air Force Air Observer School British Commonwealth Air Training Plan'.

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PPOConnellDA16010033.jpg
Wing Commander Ross Tilley standing and speaking, Archibald McIndoe and two others are seated at the top table. Captioned 'HQ1528' and on the reverse 'Ross Tilley RCAF'.

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PCothliffKB15110019.jpg
An airman identified as Roger Fournier wearing a parka and leaning on a wooden structure in the snow. Information supplied with the collection identifies him as Jim's friend from Timmins, Ontario. Roger saved Jim's life in the mine.

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LCalvertRA1488619v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot of Flight Lieutenant Roger Calvert from 25 March 1943 to 6 July 1945. Detailing training and operations flown. Served at RAF Cranfield, RAF Great Massingham, RAF Ouston, RAF…

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LMitchellRK[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Robert Mitchell’s Flying Log Book, from 19th July 1943 to 7th January 1954, recording training, operations and other post-war duties as a Pilot. No flights are recorded in the years 1947-1950. Based at RAF Long Marston (No. 24 OTU), RAF Topcliffe…

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PMitchellRK15010015.jpg
A tree-quarter length portrait of Robert standing in front of his Halifax.

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PMitchellRK15010012.jpg
Robert has his arms round a woman identified as 'Flo'. They are sitting on a wooden boat with a river and trees behind them.

PMitchellRK15010009.jpg
The heads of Robert and Eva in a cut out cartoon aeroplane in front of a painted lake and hills. On the aircraft is written 'No 11 S.F.T.S'.

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PMitchellRK15010003.jpg
Eight airmen with Robert Mitchell, centre, back row,.

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PMitchellRK15010018.jpg
Eight airmen including Robert, dressed in flying kit, in front of their Halifax.

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PMitchellRK15010010.jpg
A half-length portrait of Robert Mitchell in front of a Halifax.

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PMitchellRK15010013.jpg
Rober Mitchell standing under the wing of Halifax 'W' with his right foot on a chock.

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PMitchellRK15010016.jpg
Robert is seated on a BSA motorcycle APV643 in front of a Halifax.

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Rex's membership card for the Sergeant's Mess at Eastmoor.

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To Thomas' mother advising that he has been reported missing from operations after nothing was heard from the aircraft following take off. A list of contact details for the other crew members, Pilot Officer A Cassie, second pilot Sergeant G E…

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BBoydKGBoydKGv1.pdf
Written by Ken Boyd the brother-in-law of a Bomber Command pilot Wilfred Comrie who was killed in a crash at RAF Pocklington in March 1943. Wilfred was an American who joined the RCAF in May 1941 and served on 102 Squadron. Ken Boyd was a first…

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50004.jpg
A summary of Reg's service record.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50012.jpg
An IBM punch card with Reg's medals. Also included is a memorandum with some details of where the crew were buried.

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LLaneRJJ5795v10001.pdf
R J Lane’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 to 2nd September 1956, detailing his training, operations and post war duties as a pilot. No flying is recorded in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1953, 1954 or 1955.
He was stationed at RCAF…

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PCothliffKB15110106.jpg
Reg Lane and his crew, including a small dog, at the rear door of Lancaster KB700.

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PCothliffKB15110108.jpg
The nose of Lancaster KB700 on the day of its roll out. Reg Lane is the pilot. A large Canadian flag hides 'Ruhr Express'.

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