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Some memories of the war
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Memoir detailing a teenage girl's experiences of the war. The document details experiences of evacuation, the blackouts, sounds of the war during air raids and what they saw on the streets of Liverpool.
Aircrew of R5573-ZNB
List of crew members, next of kin and addresses; captain [pilot] Sergeant K H McLean, flight engineer Sergeant S N Leigh, navigator Sergeant D H McLeod, air bomber Sergeant RWL Muir, wireless operator Sergeant R C Barrett, mid upper gunner Sergeant L…
The Last Flight and The Confirmation
Two poems about loss, love and hopefulness.
269 Squadron September 1939
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34 airmen arranged in three groups, captioned 'Senior NCOs of 269 Squadron photographed with the Squadron Commander at Montrose September 1939'. Each man is named underneath and John Bentley Weightman is circled in red.
Foret du Croc, 20 July 1944
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Research from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.
Sorties Flown by Ben Weightman and Crew in 582 Squadron
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A summary, taken from the 582 Operations Record Book of flights of Ben Weightman during May to July 1944.
Flight Sergeant Edgar Walter Roslyn Pratt, Extract of Service Record
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A summary of Edgar's service in the RAF.
Foret du Croc, 20 July 1944
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Research from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.
Letter to James Foulsham's Mother
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The letter advises that her late son has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The letter includes a brief description regarding the award.
Flying Programme 11 December 1944
617 Squadron flying programme, 11 December 1944. It lists personnel and their assigned aircraft.
Bangor Airman Presumed Killed
A newspaper cutting with the news of George's presumed death.
Night duty Waltham
Gives description of duties and work of R/T operators in flying control at RAF Waltham (Grimsby). Mentions taking notes of all transmissions, giving directional help to pilots and having to divert aircraft due to bad weather.
Letter to Kathie from Arthur
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Replies to letter he received from her on return from leave. Notes a few new faces on his return. Hoping for an end to war and looking forward to time he could call himself and ex-serviceman. Writes of his activities. Asks after her at her new camp.…
Life story work - Kathleen ("Katie") Reid
Covers early life and reasons for joining up. Mentions initial posting to flying control at Grimsby followed by posting to Cranwell for training in flying control. Postings to Grimsby and Fighter Command Norfolk. Goes on with Katie's description of…
An American invitation
Six verse poem about a visit of WAAFs to an American celebration which involved Glen Miller band.
Air raid final version
Five verse poem about the horrors of bombing.
Air raid draft version
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing with fifth verse annotated.
Air raid
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing.
Waltham final version
Final version of four verse poem about Lancaster JB596 crashing on Hatcliffe Top when returning from operation to Berlin. Airfield was fog bound and crew were on 23rd operation. Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses…
Waltham
Four verse poem about Lancaster JB596 crashing on Hatcliffe top when returning from operation to Berlin. Airfield was fogbound and crew were on 23rd operation.Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Conversion of 199 Squadron
Five verse poem about converting a squadron from Wellington to Stirling.
Poem
Poem about life and death of aircrew and hope they get home.
J for Jonny are in disgrace
Two verse poem about the antics of crew of J for Jonny.
Waltham church xmas 1943
Poem describing loss of crew who crashed in fog on return from operation now lying in the medical centre on Christmas eve.
Two poems
The first three verses, 'when I fell over the horseshoe' are about a lucky charm. The second three verses, 'F for Freddy are being grounded' concerns a crew who finished their tour without ever washing shirts or socks.