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Józef Staniewski
A head and shoulders portrait of Józef in a card mount. One annotation is in Polish and is dated 25.3.1943 and a second is in English and is dedicated to Reg and Ella, dated 10.3.1942.
Bob Hope quote
'I never left home', a quote about navigators.
Tommie's trip to Pinewood
A report of Tommie's visit to Pinewood where he had trained in film making before joining the Royal Air Force.
WGN Studios and Union Stock Yards, Chicago
Two views of Chicago. Alan has written a short message to his parents.
Training photograph
48 airmen in four rows in front of a building. On the reverse their names. Eric Sinclair is far right on the front row.
MRCP Bombing
A list of the crew of three aircraft with results of a bombing exercise.
On the reverse is a quotation from Madame Bovary.
On the reverse is a quotation from Madame Bovary.
His last flight
Jack in his flying gear with reports of his final flight, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G Taylor in which all six crew members died together with 17 members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service and two nurses. Details of Staff Sergeant Jessica Semark,…
45 Course - Air Gunners
25 airmen arranged in two rows. Each man has had his name added.
Modane 10/11/ November 1943
Certificate for an operation to Modane showing a Lancaster with the names of Sergeant Woolley's crew and signed by Ralph Cochrane, AOC 5 Group.
Harry Dawson's decorations
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Medal set belonging to Harry Dawson (178722 Royal Air Force). 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, and War Medal 1939-1945. Includes his identity tags and a letter about the loss of Wellington Z9106.
Three airman and bomb
Three airmen standing behind a 4000lb blockbuster bomb with a Lancaster in the background with squadron letters 'PO-L'. Bomb has names of ground crew with L love.
Dutch Commemoration Document
Document for a commemoration day in Schiermonnikoog. Names mentioned: Mr and Mrs Feijes, Mr Rutherford, Nina van Leur, Iris Schut, Ambrosius Feijes.
B Squadron. 3 Wing
A group of 90 men in uniform arranged in five rows. Twenty men sit with their arms and ankles crossed. A further 21 are in the next row. A further 21 stand behind with the remaining 8 at the back. The group are on grass in front of a single storey…
Defied frost-bite to aid gunner
A report of the assistance James gave to a fellow crew member leading to his being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his first operation. Annotated '1944'.
Risked life to save gunner
Details of James assisting his crew mate whose oxygen tube had become detached and being frostbitten in the process. For these actions, on his first operation, James was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Annotated '1944'.
Propeller overspeeding
Detailed instructions provided to captains and flight engineers with hand written notes and underlining.
Netherfield Officer Missing After Night Bombing Raid
Newspaper article reporting an interview with Bob Butler's mother after she had been informed that he was missing. A head and shoulders photograph of Bob Butler in uniform is included.
Wilsford Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting about George Robinson being reported missing. It briefly describes the circumstances and gives some details about his late father, his recent marriage and his education.
50 airmen
A formal photograph of 50 airmen in uniform, taken outside, against the side of a building. The men are in four rows and Benjamin Ramsden is in the front row, fourth from the left. Most of the men have a white training flash on their field service…
Note on forthcoming operation at Vegesack
Handwritten note regarding an operation at Vegesack.
The Ventura Comes off the Secret List
A newspaper cutting about the Ventura.
Wymeswold Pilot Gets VC
A newspaper cutting about Leonard Trent and his VC.
Big Moment is Delayed by 3 Hours
Leonard Trent involved in car crash on his way to the Air Ministry. The article includes details of his last operation on a power station at Amsterdam, then his incarceration at Stalag Luft 3 and the Great Escape.
Letter to Raymond Keating's Sister
A document sent by Channel 4 after a request from Marie Laydon. The document quotes Hamish Mahaddie's comments on bombing during the war.
Eight WAAFS
Eight WAAFs arranged in two rows.
Each woman is named in a handwritten caption. 'Phyllis Cadman/Hosier on sick leave'.
Each woman is named in a handwritten caption. 'Phyllis Cadman/Hosier on sick leave'.