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Frederick Edward (Ted) Darnell
Biography of Ted Darnell, comprising family background, RAF training and circumstances of his death.
Stanley Abbott’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational…
Newspaper cutting - St Andrew Society in Germany
Tells of formation of St Andrew Society at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Upper Silesia. Mentions meeting held by this prisoner of war branch. Provides some information on members and camp.
Newspaper cutting - Planes snatched doomed airmen from the sea
Relates story of Two crews rescued. The first when a Lancaster crew saw lights in sea and signalling air sea rescue who recovered seven exhausted airmen. The second a Lancaster crew ditched a badly shot up bomber were rescued by a fishing vessel…
Newspaper cutting - three big blows on rocket, fly bomb depots
Article concerning operations by Lancaster and Halifax against flying bomb and rocket depots in France. Gives details of daylight operations near Paris. Also mentions B-17 operations against German communications and oil.
The St Andrews Society
Report welcoming members - all RAF or Airborne prisoners of war in Germany. British prisoners of war from branch at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Germany, List names including George B Thomson.
Account of being shot down and prisoner of war
Shot down 12/9/44. Captured after 8 days. List camps Dulag Luft, Stalag Luft 7 and Stalag IIIIA. Liberated by the Russians.
Note that George Thomson was a prisoner of war
Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.
Reference for George Thomson from Union Bank of Scotland
Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.
A day with an RAF recruit
Lists activities from 0600 hours until lights out at 2030 with appropriate humorous religious quotes.
Findings of medical board
For George Thomson indicates fitness.
Receipt for RAF volunteer reserve badge
Made out to and signed by George Thomson.
You should also bring
Lists to bring: civilian clothing, a large suitcase (for return of civilian clothing) marriage and birth certificates.
Explanation for clothing coupons
Handed to officer/airman leaving the service. Explains issue of civilian clothing warrant does not refer to civilian clothing coupons. Must apply to local food office for civilian clothing coupons.
Details of pay
List of two items 17/6 and 1/6.
Summary of medical board
For George Thomson navigator medical classification A3B.
RAF volunteer reserve notice paper
To George Thomson notice that he had offered to join RAF volunteer reserve. Gives conditions of service.
Identification
For George Thomson informing that he was not at present in position of RAF form 1250 (ID card).
Postponement of calling up for service
To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…
Permission to be absent
Permission for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters on Fridays. No 1 Squadron No 17 ITW.
Ferry and rail ticket
From Belfast to Glasgow
Permission to go shopping
Permission for LAC Hayes and LAC Thomson to proceed down town to purchase fret saw blades.
Message from Commander-in-Chief Flying Training Command
Covers objectives of training and expected performance and behaviour.
Posting notice
Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.
Absent from camp pass
For George Thomson, permission to be absent from RAF Heaton Park.