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Letter to Brian Clarke's father from Commanding Officer at Elsham Wolds
The letter expresses sympathy regarding the news that his son has not returned from an operation. On the reverse is a list of fellow crew members and their next of kin.
The Last Flight
Dedicated to the crew of LM381. it includes details of Elsham Wolds and its squadrons then details events on the night Brian was killed. Included is a photograph of the graves of the five crew members who died that night.
Crew of Lancaster LM381 "E2"
Nine photographs.
#1, 2 and 3 Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Morren and family.
#4 Flight Engineer Sergeant Bootham, head and shoulders.
#5 Air Bomber Sergeant Jackson, head and shoulders.
#6 Navigator Sergeant Hickling 04 Oct 1943, head and…
#1, 2 and 3 Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Morren and family.
#4 Flight Engineer Sergeant Bootham, head and shoulders.
#5 Air Bomber Sergeant Jackson, head and shoulders.
#6 Navigator Sergeant Hickling 04 Oct 1943, head and…
Arthur Mace's diary 8th January 1942 to 15th March 1944
A diary kept during Arthur's RAF service.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary.
A third diary covers 1944.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary.
A third diary covers 1944.
The First Crew
The individuals who made up Arthur Mace's crewmates. A description of the operations they undertook.
Letter to Arthur Mace's wife from Gwen Stevenson
Gwen is the fiancee of Don Constable who lost his life when Arthur was captured. She is anxious for any news about her late fiancee.
Flying Officer K W Payne
Head and shoulders portrait of K W in uniform.
Flying Officer K W Payne's campaign stars and war medals
Lists 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45.
K W Payne's Royal Australian Air Force flying log book
K Payne’s Flying Log Book from 14th March 1943 until 17th December 1950. Initial pilot training at No 8 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF, followed by No 8 Service Flying Training School. Posted to No 1 Air Navigation School in September 1943.…
Thomas Sproulle’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Thomas Sproulle’s Flying Log Book from 12th August 1941 until 23rd June 1944 as an Air Bomber. Trained at 4 Air Observers’ School then 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 2 Air Navigation School, 3 Advanced Flying Unit, before being posted to 11…
Servicing Wing, RAF Waddington
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in six rows in front of a Lancaster. Title 'Royal air Force Nos 463 & 467 RAAF Squadrons, Waddington Servicing Wing Bomber Command, may 1945'.
Two officers
Two officers in an office, one seated with Australia shoulder flash and the other standing looking at a document. Window behind.
Noel Pearce at TP O'Hare's grave
Four photographs of Noel at Flight Sergeant TP O'Hare's grave (421850 Royal Australian Air Force). There is a bouquet of flowers recently placed on the grave.
#1 Noel at the grave
#2 is the grave.
#3 is Noel and another man at the grave. On the…
#1 Noel at the grave
#2 is the grave.
#3 is Noel and another man at the grave. On the…
Thomas Kimberley's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas Kimberley covering the period 5 March 1943 to 25 September 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 35 operations, 20 night time and 15 daylight, as cameraman / air gunner with…
Six aircrew behind a Lancaster
Six aircrew standing in line in front of the rear turret of a Lancaster.
Lancaster nose art
Two figures playing "two up", one wearing long trousers and another wearing shorts, both with hats, painted below cockpit. Six rows of operation symbols and letter 'D'. The names 'Bluey & Curly' and 'Jack' are also painted on the aircraft. On the…
Seven airmen on a Lancaster
Seven airmen all wearing flying helmets, six sitting on top outside the cockpit of a Lancaster, and one in the cockpit looking out of open window. Nose art shows rows of kangaroo operation symbols and Australian flag and unidentified image. In the…
Thirteen airmen in front of Lancaster
Thirteen airmen, six squatting down seven standing behind in front of a Lancaster with nose art and rows of kangaroo operation symbols. Nose art shows emu and kangaroo either side of shield.
Seven aircrew
Seven aircrew, three in front, four behind all wearing tunics with brevet.
Four airmen and Lancaster
Four airmen wearing battledress and side caps standing in front of a Lancaster. Nose art of two figures playing "two up", and rows of operation symbols.
Nose art on Lancaster
Side view of the fuselage below cockpit with nose art of kangaroo holding Australian flag, and rows of bear tankards. An airman sits in the cockpit looking out of open side window.
Graves of three airmen
The graves of three airmen
Pilot Officer David Thomas Lee 419688 Royal Australian Air Force
Flight Sergeant John Donald Hance 424409 Royal Australian Air Force
Sergeant Kenneth Frederick Knox 2209802 Royal Air Force
Pilot Officer David Thomas Lee 419688 Royal Australian Air Force
Flight Sergeant John Donald Hance 424409 Royal Australian Air Force
Sergeant Kenneth Frederick Knox 2209802 Royal Air Force
To all British Commonwealth ex-Prisoners of War
A booklet full of information and instructions for returning ex-prisoners of war.
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
An air vice marshal speaks to three airmen.
An air vice marshal speaks to three airmen aircrew while four officers watch in the background.