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LCookeH115312v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Horace Cooke covering the period 11 April 1944 to 1 June 1945 when Horace served in Canada with 31 Personnel Dispatch, 19 Elementary Flying School, 17 Service Flying Training School and 7 Bombing and Gunnery School.

The…

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PHughesDJ1803.jpg
A head and shoulder portrait of David James 'Jim' Hughes in training half cap. Captioned 'Jas. Dickinson, 43, High Street West, Wallsend'.

Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-DunnGv10011.jpg
Map showing routes from various points in England to Peenemunde as well as to Regensburg and Schweinfurt which go on to North Africa. Shows locations of German night fighter airfields. Mentions USAAF daylight operations and shows Mosquito diversion…

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SBondS-BromfieldJv10020.pdf
Jack talks in detail about joining the RAF, initial induction and training as a wireless operator and air gunner. He crewed up with an otherwise Canadian crew (pilot, navigator, bomb aimer and air gunners) at OTU and describes some of them, as well…

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SBondS-BromfieldJv10021.jpg
Full length portrait of a pilot wearing tunic with brevet standing outside a wooden hut with bicycle leaning against it. Submitted with caption 'Flg Off Robby Robertson RCAF 21 OTU Moreton-in-Marsh'. Additional information kindly provided by the…

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SBondS-BromfieldJv10019.pdf
Concerns crew captained by Flying Officer A Robertson RCAF including Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield as wireless operation. Lists crew. Gives account of their 12th operation to Hanover where their Halifax was attacked and shot down by a Ju 88 flown by…

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LHilderCA1397651v1.pdf
C A Hilder’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 17 February 1943 to 24 March 1944, detailing training and operations as a Bomb Aimer. He was stationed at RCAF Station Lethbridge (No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School), RCAF…

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PSparkesDJ21040012.jpg
An air to air starboard view of a Sabre.

PSparkesDJ21040010.jpg
Two identical air to air photograph of two Canucks, viewed from starboard.

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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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LPrestonJC201864v1.pdf
J C Preston’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25 November 1942 to 17 May 1946. It details training, 13 Air Search and Rescue (ASR) sorties and other duties as a pilot with 249 Squadron in the Middle East, over the eastern Mediterranean and…

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MNorthWA1583475-230802-16.jpg
A pass issued to Alan by RCAF Mountain View.

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MNorthWA1583475-230802-020001.jpg
A leave pass issued to Alan North.

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BDennisFDennisFv1.pdf
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…

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PWhymarkJP23010034.jpg
Three airmen sat together in the grass sat in a row with their hands resting on the man's sat in front. Labelled, 'June 42 Years to live Top 1, Middle 2, Bottom 3'. On the reverse, 'June 1942 RAF West Freugh Nr. Stranraer Scotland. Frank Harman RCAF,…

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MBoxDC1578987-180611-51.pdf
A booklet full of information and instructions for returning ex-prisoners of war.

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NInwardJL230708-010001.jpg
Reports of the bombing of London, raids to the Black Forest and the sinking of two German supply ships, a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.

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PButlerR23300021.jpg
Other Ranks' brass RAF hat badge with split pin and brass RCAF button with split pin.

MPextonRD72150-190124-10.jpg
An award issued to Richard.

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EEllisAPPextonRD431027.jpg
The telegram congratulates Richard on being awarded the Air Force Cross.

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NHolmanAW190919-11.jpg
Two cuttings with brief details about the V-weapons received from a German in Oslo in 1939.

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ABrownK93XXXX.mp3
Speech made by Ken Brown at the Bomber Command Museum.
Ken Brown, a Canadian pilot was serving with 44 Squadron when he was told he was being transferred to 617 Squadron at RAF Scampton. He undertook his training with the squadron in preparation…

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PMackieNAJ21010019.jpg
View of pilot wearing helmet and goggles in cockpit of Hampden. On the reverse 'Canadian Pilot of a Hampden bomber, photographed at the controls'. Handwritten note underneath' F/O "Ace" Campbell - 405 Sqn'.

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

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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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