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Anthony Frank Barralet
A biography of Tony by his daughter, Rosemary Barralet Mortimer.
Arnold Christian and Five Airmen
A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.
Arnold Louis Christian's Biography
A biography covering 1929-1941, written by his grandson.
Aubrey Read reference
Personal reference for Aubrey.
Awarded the DFC
A cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Flight-Lieutenant J Bowskill.
B Flight 104 Squadron Poem
A poem written about B Flight and set out in the form of a scroll.
Baling Out - Douglas Waters' Escape
Two copies of an article written about Douglas and his successful baling out from a Wellington.
Bangor Airman Presumed Killed
A newspaper cutting with the news of George's presumed death.
Battle of France Starts in the Air
A report on RAF operations over France. The tank depot at Mailly was attacked as were railways, aircraft stores and an ammunition dump.
Battle-Axe Blenheims
An account of operations at the time Arnold Christian took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold was lost.
Bawtry bind and Envy
Two poems. The first about being Air Force GD (General Duties) and having job of cleaning floors and steps. The second about not envying WRENs.
Berlin Again a Mass of Fire after RAF Raid
A newspaper report on the bombing of Berlin.
Berlin, Edward King's 2nd operation of his tour
Seven items, Edward's description of the operation, his navigation plot, a map of Berlin. Press clippings captioned 'Vast areas of Berlin are like this' shows an area of about 280 acres showing the large amount of bomb damage. There is another press…
Bernard Ross' service and release book
Service release book for Bernard Ross (WO, 1610215). Contains details and instructions for release from RAF service. Ross was an air gunner in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Bill Eyles school report
Gives dates attended Northgate school for boys, conduct and exams passed.
Bill Eyles service history
Gives key dates of Bill's career from enlistment until his demob in February 1946.
Bill Freeman's Service Career
A detailed account of Bill's time in the RAF, starting with drill at Lords, training at RAF Bridlington and RAF Bridgnorth then RAF Stormy Down. He passed the course and, on return from leave, reported to RAF Hixon for crewing up. He describes…
Birthday telegram to LAC Joliffe
A telegram and envelope adressed to Frank with birthday greetings from his mother.
Blenheims and hangars
Distant view of hangars with twin engine aircraft parked outside. Text provides information on RAF Wittering as being a fighter command station in 12 group with Blenheims and Hurricanes. Describes role of aircraft and that airfield suffered bombing…
Bob Burns information re saxophone and clarinet
Account of Bob Burns (semi-professional musician) formation of orchestra in prisoner of war camp after arrival of Red Cross parcel with saxophone and clarinet. Continues with account of long walk from Silesia to Berlin in January/February 1945 in…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
Notes forming part of a Bomb Aimer's course.
Bring 'Em Back Alive
The story of how aircrew were supplied with clothing and material to help them escape and evade capture. It is written by the major that designed the items.
Caen, Edward King's 26th operation of his tour
Six items covering operations around Caen. The first is Edward's description of the operation, against troop concentrations. The second is his navigation plot. The third is a print of the expected H2S return of the target. Fourth is a collection of…
Cap Gris Nez, Edward King's 10th operation of his tour
Four items, Edward's description of the operation against a gun battery, his navigation plot, a map showing the target and newspaper cuttings describing cross channel operations and heavy explosions.
Card from Brian Walley to Mair Williams
He apologises for not writing more and asks for a photograph.