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A Flight, No 1 Squadron, No 11 ITW January 1944
Forty nine trainee airmen in four rows, five instructors front and centre.
Annotated: 'Back row, left to right - Cadets Wylde J, Marshall R J, Bailey E H, Rushton D T, Watkin G, Ewart R R, Willoughby J A, Baldwin R H, Browne R C, Randall K W,…
Annotated: 'Back row, left to right - Cadets Wylde J, Marshall R J, Bailey E H, Rushton D T, Watkin G, Ewart R R, Willoughby J A, Baldwin R H, Browne R C, Randall K W,…
Five trainees at elementary gunnery school
Four trainees in flying suits and boots and a fifth in uniform standing outside by huts at elementary gunnery school. A further two airmen are watching in the background. Eric Bailey is second from right. Annotated on the reverse: 'Eric at…
Exhibit at Newark Air Museum
Exhibit displaying wooden cross from Eric Bailey's grave. There is a framed head and shoulders photograph of Sgt Bailey in uniform on the left of the cross and a framed account of his death on the right of the cross.
'Sgt. Bailey was killed…
'Sgt. Bailey was killed…
Air Gunner's Death in Flying Accident
Newspaper article reporting Eric Bailey's death. A head and shoulders photograph of Eric Bailey in uniform is included.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Hymn for the RAF
A torn postcard showing the poem 'Hymn for the RAF' by Patience Strong. A quote from the Prime Minister is printed on the reverse 'Let us all strive without failing in faith or in duty.'. The poem was found in the wallet of Sergeant Eric Bailey.
Model Elephant
A cream coloured model elephant, measuring approximately 2.5 cm by 2.5 cm. A piece of black string is tied around the model so that it could be hung up. Found in the wallet of Sergeant Eric Hargreaves.
Pledge of Victory Cross
Dark brown Bakelite pledge of victory cross, found in Sergeant Eric Bailey's wallet. Measures approximately 5 cm by 3cm and depicts the crucifixion in relief on the front. There are indecipherable letters in a scroll above Christ's head. There…
D Flight, No 2 Squadron, 3 ITW, April 1941
Five rows of airmen in uniform, all members of Number 3 Initial Training Wing, seated and standing outside a building. Annotated on the mount: 'D Flight, No 2 Squadron, 3 ITW, April 1941'.
Dick Anyan in uniform
A head and shoulders photograph of Dick Anyan in uniform, sergeant's stripes on his shoulders and observer's brevet on his chest.
Sgt J R Anyan (Observer) 106 Squadron
A summary of the RAF career of Sergeant Dick Anyan (1259839) written by his nephew. Details are provided of two operations flown in a Handley Page Hampden (P4398) with 106 Squadron. On an operation to bomb Emden Dick Anyan's fellow airmen were:…
Air crew sitting on a 4,000 pound bomb, with Lancaster
Seven airmen in uniform sitting on a bomb on a trolley next to a Lancaster. 'K2' painted on the side of the fuselage. Annotation: 'Air crew on a 1,000 pound bomb, with a Lancaster bomber'. [actually a 4,000 lb 'cookie']
Number 65 course, officer's school
Five rows of airmen in uniform, seated and standing in front of Old Dalby Hall, Leicestershire.
Front row (left to right): P/O A G A Harmsworth, A/P/O H B Salter, P/O D M John, P/O T Duckett, P/O C E Davies, A/P/O E H Maule, P/O J H Page, P/O A…
Front row (left to right): P/O A G A Harmsworth, A/P/O H B Salter, P/O D M John, P/O T Duckett, P/O C E Davies, A/P/O E H Maule, P/O J H Page, P/O A…
Squadron photograph
A large group of men arranged under and on top of a Stirling bomber. A dog is front central.
Prisoner in Germany
The newspaper cutting reports that John Mansell is a prisoner of war.
Minehead POW
A newspaper cutting reporting that John Mansell is now recorded as a prisoner of war.
Telegram to John Mansell
John is instructed to return to unit immediately.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
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John writes from Stalag 3A on VE day. He is not sure when he will get home. He is very excited and has lots of plans.
Telegram to John Mansell's father
The telegram advises that John is missing.
A month with the Russians
A newspaper article about John's return from captivity.
Sid Kaufman and John Wray in a garden
Sid Kaufman in uniform and John Wray in school uniform crouching in a garden.
Captioned 'Technical Sergeant Sid Kaufman USAAF and John Wray in garden of 67 Lincoln Road Branston.'
Captioned 'Technical Sergeant Sid Kaufman USAAF and John Wray in garden of 67 Lincoln Road Branston.'
Mollie Wray and Peggy Johnson standing in garden
Mollie Wray in civilian clothing and Peggy Johnson in uniform standing in a garden.
Captioned 'Mollie Wray and WAAF Peggy Johnson 1.'
Captioned 'Mollie Wray and WAAF Peggy Johnson 1.'
Mollie Wray and Sid Kaufman standing in garden
Mollie Wray in civilian clothing and Sid Kaufman in uniform standing in garden.
Captioned 'Mollie Wray and Sid Kaufman in back garden of 67 Lincoln Road, Branston 1.'
Captioned 'Mollie Wray and Sid Kaufman in back garden of 67 Lincoln Road, Branston 1.'
Eva Akenhead and unknown admirer
Eva Akenhead and an admirer in civilian clothing standing in a garden.
Captioned 'Eva Akenhead and unknown admirer 1.'
Captioned 'Eva Akenhead and unknown admirer 1.'
Eva Akenhead and Peggy Johnson in a garden
Eva Akenhead and Peggy Johnson in civilian clothing leaning on a planter in a garden.
Captioned 'Eva Akenhead and Peggy Johnson 1.'
Captioned 'Eva Akenhead and Peggy Johnson 1.'
Eva Akenhead sitting on a wall
Eva Akenhead sitting outside on a wall.