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List of names
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.
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The Stirling
Short Stirling on a runway with two personnel standing by the rear turret. A description of the aircraft is printed below. On the reverse A description of actions by the United States to restrict supplies to Japan and the pact between Japan and…
Around the world
A list of place where Geoffrey was based.
Tonbridge "Eagles"
A newspaper article about Wing Commander Albert Millson and Squadron Leader Neville Duke from Tonbridge.
"We are seven - " hold bombing record
Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.
Bomber pilots attend council meeting
Alber Millson presented a model Halifax to Morecambe and Heysham council.
Old Juddian awarded DFC
A newspaper article announcing that Albert Millson has been awarded a DFC.
Judd Old Boys Honoured
A newspaper article referring to two old Judd boys, Albert Millson and NF Duke.
Commands Top-Scoring Bomber Crew
The newspaper cutting refers to Albert Millson and crew's 228 operations.
Record number of flights
A newspaper article referring to the 228 operations Albert Millson and his crew have completed.
The DFC plane
Albert Millsom and crew have completed 248 sorties. They have been awarded six DFCs and one DFM.
Diary pages
Includes work activity and complaints of cold. Mentions continuing to work during enemy bombing as comments on severity of raid. Mention of bombing Cardiff, defensive anti-aircraft fire. Goes on with 3rd Jan mentions frosty morning and working on…
DFC didn't tell parents of new award
The article records that Albert did not tell his parents about his latest award.
New Honour for Millson
An article recording the award of a DSO to Albert. It includes an interview with his father.
Bomber Crew's 228 Operational Flight Record
The seven man crew captained by AE MIllson photographed with each man's individual operations. These total 228.
Letter to Albert Millson from Air Ministry
The letter congratulates Albert and crew on their completion of so many sorties and a wonderful finish at the Albert Hall.
War diary 1942
Entry for activities on 18 January including cold weather, work on Hampden aircraft and bombing attack on base he was working at.
Entry for activities on 26 February - working on aircraft hydraulic system, and then going to cinema.
Entry for…
Entry for activities on 26 February - working on aircraft hydraulic system, and then going to cinema.
Entry for…
Robert Terrans Royal Air Force note book for workshop & laboratory records
Notes on rivets, metallurgy, production of iron and steel, patch repairs to solid drum tubes, fuselage skin repairs, main plane skin repairs, trailing edge repairs, further repairs to: cowling panels, hulls and flouts. Continues with hardening and…
Newspaper cutting - Factory blown to bits
Account of daylight and night attacks by Lancaster, Stirling, Halifax and Wellington on Milan. Gives some details of Lancaster operation including escort by fighters and attack in the late afternoon. Gives Squadron Leader D Clyde-Smith's account of…
Branch news
Reports from various Royal Air Force Association branches including meetings, resignations and appointments, advertising efforts, grievances, social events and the loss of members including Flight Officer Aspin DFC and Flight Officer Preston DFC.…
Newspaper cutting - London to Cairo, RAF Strike from
Includes photograph of Lancaster crews just back after striking Rommel's Africa Corps. Continued article mentions some details of France seen on route to Milan and conditions over the target. Map shows operations to Italy and attacks in North Africa.
The load carrier
A short Stirling in flight with description and dimensions.
The Short Stirling 1
Aircraft recognition card for the Short Stirling 1 with description and diagrams.
Reminiscences of service in the Royal Air Force - 1937 to 1945
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers in great detail his pilot training activities including a crash landing during a cross country. After wings award moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft ferrying. After a short…
The Lancaster of Tillières-sur-Avre
Details of operation and loss of Lancaster HK553 piloted by Tom Donaghy during operation to Dreux in France. Contains:
The needs of the landing of June 6 1944.
An effective German defence.
The bombing of Driex.
The Lancaster HK553 crash with…
The needs of the landing of June 6 1944.
An effective German defence.
The bombing of Driex.
The Lancaster HK553 crash with…