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Folder of "Target Maps and Nickel Raids"
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A folder used for target maps. Notes are written on the cover.
Wellington with Donaldson, Harris and Strong
Two photographs of part of the crew of the Wellington.
The second image has the three men named on the reverse.
The second image has the three men named on the reverse.
Harris, Strong and David Donaldson
Two photographs of three of the four man crew that ferried the Wellington to the USA.
In the second image each man and his trade are annotated - ' 21 Aug 1941 Mr Harris Radio Op Cpl Strong Engineer F/Lt Donaldson Pilot Wellington…
In the second image each man and his trade are annotated - ' 21 Aug 1941 Mr Harris Radio Op Cpl Strong Engineer F/Lt Donaldson Pilot Wellington…
The Wright Brothers (Written by W G Uprichard for Sarah)
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He starts by writing about the Wright brothers first flight then tells a story that happened to him in May 1941. Six pilots flew B17s from Seattle to UK. En route they stopped at Wright Field. The ensuing publicity attracted Orville Wright to come to…
The French Canadian Family (written by W G Uprichard)
The unfortunate story of a delivery flight to Dorval during which snow started and Paddy Uprichard got lost. He forced landed in a field and was looked after by a French Canadian family.
Necessity is the Mother of Invention (written by W G Uprichard)
A flight to Turin and the solution of a mechanical problem involving urinating on a frozen pipe.
A Frightening Experience (written by W G Uprichard)
A flight through thunderstorm activity leading to structural damage.
The Bollingbroke Ferry (written by W G Uprichard)
An unfortunate attempt to ferry four aircraft to Vancouver. Three crashed and only one arrived intact.
My Longest Operational Flight (written by W G Uprichard)
A longer than usual flight which ended at Dishforth with the aircraft having no fuel.
The Enthusiastic Young Padre (written by W G Uprichard)
Details of an operation over Mannheim with an unexpected visit of a padre prior to take off.
W G Uprichard - An Account of my Experiences in the RAF during my Long Service of 41 Years
Details of W G Uprichard's time in the RAF.