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Some memories of the war
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…
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
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.
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…
Tags: 100 Squadron; aircrew; bombing; crash; killed in action; Lancaster; memorial; RAF Grimsby
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.
Tags: 100 Squadron; aircrew; bombing; crash; killed in action; Lancaster; memorial; RAF Grimsby
Conversion of 199 Squadron
Five verse poem about converting a squadron from Wellington to Stirling.
Tags: 1 Group; 199 Squadron; Stirling; Wellington
J for Jonny are in disgrace
Two verse poem about the antics of crew of J for Jonny.
Tags: aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; sanitation
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.
Tags: aircrew; crash; killed in action; RAF Grimsby
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.
Tags: aircrew; bombing; superstition
Memorial at Hatcliffe top
Poem concerning a crew killed when crashing on return form operation to Berlin. Memorial at site.Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Tags: 100 Squadron; aircrew; crash; killed in action; Lancaster; memorial; RAF Grimsby
The WRENS party
Nine verse poem about WAAFs attending a WRENs party who outshine the navy ladies with the sailors. Comments on their revenge.
The police
Poem about an encounter with a policemen accompanied by a WAAF officer.
Two poems
Two poems. The first, 'A song of hate' concerns an Irish officer who troubles R/T operators. The second titled 'A ratty problem' is about rats in the tower and the signals section. References RAF Church Fenton.
Radio roundelay
Sub-titled 'Mosquito's at Swannington impatient to land. Eight verse poem about aircraft orbiting waiting to land.
Tags: Mosquito; RAF Swannington