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MHomewoodWR1577093-190724-02.jpg
A document certifying William is appointed as a Warrant Officer.

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OHomewoodWR1577093-190724-01.pdf
Form 2520A with brief details of William's service in the RAF.

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LHomewoodWR1577093v1.pdf
W R Homewood’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 2 May 1944 to 12 March 1945, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at SAAF East London (41 Air…

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MHomewoodWR1577093-190724-03.jpg
A list of William and crew with the date, aircraft and 37 operations.

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MHomewoodWR1577093-190724-01.jpg
A list and photograph of the crew.

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LHolmesWC176554v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for W C Holmes, covering the period from 18 August 1942 to 18 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 512 squadron and transport command. He was stationed at…

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YHolmesWC176554v1.pdf
Describes crossing the Atlantic to Canada and journey to Bowden, Alberta and then on to Estevan, Saskatchewan. Day by day account of activities, flying and life in Canada, Concludes with journey back across Canada

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LCookeWH2220169v1.pdf
Navigators, air bombers and air gunners flying log book for W H Cooke, air gunner, covering the period from 3 November 1943 to 15 June 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Bishops Court, RAF Upper Heyford,…

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MAndersonWG1501026-150410-01.pdf
Includes some personal details, medical classification, inoculations, identity cards issued and a will.

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LDrinkellWG55113v1.pdf
Pilot’s Flying Log book for Flt Lt William Drinkell from 11th June 1942 to 31st March 1947. Initial flying training in Canada and USA. Advanced pilot training in England with 6 AFU, 14 OTU, and LFS before operational posting to 50 Squadron. Post…

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OBrileyWG1586825-151009-01.pdf
Service and release book of William George Briley from 6 July 1942 to 22 September 1946.

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MBrileyWG1586825-151009-03.jpg
A listing of William George Briley's operational stations and squadrons.

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LBrileyWG1586825v1.pdf
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Wiliam George Briley, covering the period from 2 December 1943 to 24 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and communication flight duties. He was stationed at, East London, RAF…

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MBrileyWG1586825-151009-04.jpg
An extract from William George Briley's log book detailing training on a Tiger Moth at 15 Elementary Flying Training School.

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MSiddleWE1038438-151208-030001.jpg
Bill Siddle's time in the RAF pieced together by research. He was a pilot who flew the Lancaster with 9 and 83 Squadrons. He was commissioned in 1944, was awarded the DFC and Bar and completed more than 60 operations. He left the service in 1946 and…

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SWeirG19660703v130001.pdf
Flying log book for William Edwards, pilot. Covering the period 25 June 1942 to 31 January 1952. Details his training, operations and post-war civilian flying with Qantas. He was based at RAF Calveley, RAF Windrush, RAF Docking, RAF Church Broughton,…

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MParryWE1172401-220531-020001.jpg
A biography with details of all of his life. He joined the RAF in 1940 and worked as ground crew.

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LDaymontWH1111945v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigator’s, air bomber, air gunner’s, flight engineers for W. Daymont, flight engineer, covering the period from 11 August 1944 to 24 August 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF St…

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MDaymontWH1111945-181016-03.pdf
Covers loading of aircraft, best position for centre of gravity for Avro York aircraft, servicing for transport command aircraft (York), and list of air publications for York. Followed by notes for Lancaster, weights, speeds, endurance, radio ranges.…

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MDaymontWH1111945-181016-02.pdf
Shows issue and returns of flying clothing

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MAutonJ[Ser#-DoB]-170119-11.jpg
A list of 15 flights to and from Warsaw and aircrew. They cover from 13 Aug 1944 to 2 Nov 1944.

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MBakerWB1392752-161128-39.jpg
Relates actions on operation to Berlin on 30/31 January 1944. Baker was wounded during night fighter attack. Finding wireless operator dead, the rear gunner unconscious and navigator wounded, he then manned the rear turret despite no communications…

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OBakerWB1392752-161128-020001.jpg
Gives some personal details. Dates of enlistment. Commission, promotions, award of DFC, medical boards and movements.

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MBakerWB1392752-161128-37.jpg
Appointing William Benjamin Baker DFC a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

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OBakerWB1392752-161128-01.pdf
Gives some personal details, medical report,
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