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Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Sympathy letter from E Thomas to Mabel Pexman
From Flight Sergeant G T Welsh's mother providing information of Kenneth following the aircraft's crash. Advising that her son and Sergeant Langton are held in same camp.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
Leslie Manser's Diary
Leslie Manser's one day diary for 1940. Contains details about his life before he was accepted into the RAF and some details of his service life. Includes a blotter and news clipping.
Audrey Maud Saunders' service and release book
Service release book for Audrey Maud Saunders (ACW1, 2149007). Contains details and instructions for release from RAF service. Saunders was a teleprinter operator in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.
Eulogy - Wing Commander David Harold Bernard MBE
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A biography of his life. He joined the RAF as a wireless operator/air gunner. He volunteered for the Special Operations Exceutive. He was shot down in the Black Forest area and ended up at Sagan, Stalag Luft 3. He spent time building secret radios…
List of Lancaster losses
A list of 129 Lancasters lost on 79 operations between September 1943 and April 1945. Target, date and aircraft tail numbers are listed in chronological order.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has more flying to do on his course and he is not sure about his leave. He and his crew have been into Newark for cinema and beer.
Letter from Fred Dunn to his sister and brother
Describes a typical day in camp including: recovering from a party, dance in the sergeants' mess. Comments on his stage of training and writes of lectures in cold hut. Mentions girlfriend. Attempting to get 48-hour pass without luck. Includes printed…
Stirling and crew
Seven airmen standing in front of a Stirling. On the reverse their names and trades.
Letter from S G (Stan) Adams to Rebecca Dunn concerning the collision of two Halifax at RAF Pocklington
Gives account of author's operation and then watching the collision of two Halifax while preparing to land. Makes some comments on danger of operations. Gives details of both aircraft involved, one from Pocklington with relative of Rebecca on board…
Family history dates
List of dates of birth of members of Pawson family. Note at bottom 'My grandfather, Alfred Pawson 1903?, died'.
Interrogation
Multi-line poem about post operation debrief of aircrew. With considerable handwritten editing and notation.
Take off
Untitled version of a poem about crews preparing for flight and taking off, watched by the station commander and off-duty WAAFs. Typewritten version with annotated handwritten revision notes.
Take off
Poem about crews preparing for flight and taking off watched by station commander and off duty WAAFs. Typewritten version with annotated revision notes.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He caught the train back via Waterloo and Doncaster. They have been on a RAF Regiment course shooting rifles.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letter and advises his trip to Italy is off. His squadron is disbanding in four days. His friend has developed photographs of their wedding.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He is on standby for the trip to Italy. He thinks he may be made redundant.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letters and advises that he may get some leave because his squadron is being disbanded.
Knights of the nocturnal moon
Two versions of four verse poem, one draft and the other final. First has handwritten corrections and other annotation. Second is final version.
Boeing Fortress II
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying B17 and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Curtiss Kittyhawk I
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying Kittyhawk I and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Handley Page Halifax I
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying Halifax I and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Dornier Do 17
An aircraft recognition card with a side drawing of a flying Dornier Do17 and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Westland Lysander II
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying Lysander and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Notes for using Standard Beam Approach
Four pages of notes to help users get the best out of Standard Beam Approach or SBA (the Lorenz System).