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Letter From RAF Central Depository to Mr J E Mitchell
Letter, dated 30 April 1946, forwarding Bob Butler's log book to the executor of his late mother's estate.
Letter from RAF Central Depository to Bob Butler's Sister
Letter, dated 23 April 1946, explains that Bob Butler's log book cannot be released to the family until written permission is received from Bob Butler's mother.
Letter from Air Ministry to J E Mitchell Esq
Letter, dated April 1946, explaining that a war gratuity of £32.18.- has been credited to the service estate of the late Pilot Officer R Butler and that the money will be sent to J E Mitchell as the executor for the estate of Bob Butler's mother.
The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.
James Inward
Full length portrait of James in uniform in a garden. He is wearing his officer's cap and engineer's brevet.
James Inward
A head and shoulder portrait of James in uniform wearing his engineer's brevet and medal ribbons.
B Squadron. 3 Wing
A group of 90 men in uniform arranged in five rows. Twenty men sit with their arms and ankles crossed. A further 21 are in the next row. A further 21 stand behind with the remaining 8 at the back. The group are on grass in front of a single storey…
Defied frost-bite to aid gunner
A report of the assistance James gave to a fellow crew member leading to his being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his first operation. Annotated '1944'.
Award to James Inward
Amongst reports of air raids, a 100th birthday and other local news a description of the actions leading to James being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Front page news
Including a report on the circumstances leading to Flight Lieutenant James Inward being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
London's biggest air raid
Reports of air raids on London and Berlin, the exchange of British internees with German airmen, film reviews, preparations in America, a royal visit, the study of Islandic, reader letters and advertisements accompanied by photographs.
Abdication of King Carol
Reports from Romania, battles over London, air raids in Berlin, speeches from the House of Commons and the sinking of a German troopship. Includes a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
London raided again
Reports of the bombing of London, raids to the Black Forest and the sinking of two German supply ships, a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
James Inward's Distinguished Flying Cross
Enclosing the award and expressing regrets that he would be unable to present it personally.
Navigation sketch book
Notes, descriptions and maps relating to training on coordinates, true magnetic north, the admiralty chart etc.
Sketch book
Used by aircraft apprentices undertaking the fitter II course, including notes, drawings and graphs.
Prelift rigging
Notes and diagrams on the engineering of aircraft including questions and answers.
Ignition revision
Notes on the ignition course including diagrams and drawings.
Workshop and laboratory records
A notebook filled with instructions, diagrams, drawings and graphs related to the gas turbine engine and rockets.
Pilot's instructions Auto Pilot Mk 8
Providing details of actions to be taken pre and after take-off, engaging autopilot, before landing and in the event of engine failure. Includes operational points. Annotated on the reverse, 'York 2796. 44, Nunthorpe Cres'.
Amendments to release leave
Following a clerical error James' final date of release is set back two days.
Congratulations
On the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross to James.
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Bob Butler's Decorations
Three medals and ribbons and a printed leaflet describing the campaign stars, clasps and medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-45. An accompanying printed slip identifies the medals awarded posthumously to Bob Butler. His…
Propeller overspeeding
Detailed instructions provided to captains and flight engineers with hand written notes and underlining.