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Biography of Kenneth Gill by son Derek
Gives service history of Kenneth Gill including training in Canada as navigator, training in England, operations on 9 Squadron with list of his crew. Details targets attacked. Commissioned and awarded Distinguished Flying Cross. After tour on…
Bill Freeman's Service Career
A detailed account of Bill's time in the RAF, starting with drill at Lords, training at Bridlington and Bridgnorth then RAF Stormy Down. He passed the course and after seven days leave reported to Hixon for crewing up. He discusses training and his…
Jack Penswick’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
![LPenswickJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1898/35375/LPenswickJ[Ser -DoB]v1.jpg "LPenswickJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf")
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J Penswick, air gunner, covering the period from 25 October 1942 to 19 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operation flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF North…
Bronislaw Soltysiak - Polish Red Cross card
Polish language card with personal details.
This is a document which has been completed on behalf of the sister of Bronislaw Soltysiak, as she was looking for him. The Red Cross reunited many Polish Families after the war. This is a request for…
This is a document which has been completed on behalf of the sister of Bronislaw Soltysiak, as she was looking for him. The Red Cross reunited many Polish Families after the war. This is a request for…
Biographic notes on Bronislaw Soltysiak
Gives birth and death dates and service history in Polish and Royal Air Force.
Note
Note in Polish and English giving place of birth, dates on 6th Squadron Polish air force pre-war and Royal Air Force 2 March 1940 to 22 August 1947.
Narrative for photograph
Rear of photograph with Polish handwriting Submitted with caption 'img186-narative for pic 186'
Stan Hawes' Log Book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying log book for Stanley Hawes, wireless operator. Covers the period from 18 May 1943 to 16 June 1944, when he was killed. It details his training and operations. He was based at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Mona, RAF Cottesmore,…
Portrait of a young woman
Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman wearing dress with stripes. On the reverse Polish handwriting. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img520' and 'img525'.
Servicemen in front of windmill
A group of servicemen wearing uniform tunics standing in a filed of crops in front of a windmill. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img519' and the third with 'img434'.
Three men in a street
Three men, the one in the middle wearing uniform tunic and peaked cap, the other two either side wearing suit and tie walking on pavement in a town street. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img410'.
Four men and a boat
Four men without shirts and wearing berets sitting in two boats alongside each other surrounded by long grass. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img431'.
Group of men round a vehicle
A group of men, one in shirtsleeves and the others without shirts standing a sitting round a wheeled vehicle mounted with a machine gun. One man has a belt of bullets over his shoulder. In the background part of a hangar. Two versions of the same…
Group of men round a vehicle
A group of men in shirtsleeves and some without shirts standing a sitting round a wheeled vehicle mounted with a machine gun. In the background part of a hangar. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img426'.
Bronislaw Soltysiak and a young girl
A man wearing civilian suit and tie standing outside a house alongside an young girl wearing dark coat and white hat. On the reverse 'Grandad with the daughter of his landlord on a skiing holiday in Poland'. Two versions of the same image'.
Two airman
Two men, one sitting and the other lying on a large cloth 'T' symbol on an airfield. One is holding a flag. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img405'.
Funeral procession
Coffin with helmet on top on cart escorted by servicemen with rifles in a town street. two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img412'.
Funeral procession
Coffin on a cart escorted by servicemen with rifles on a town street with people walking behind and buildings in the background. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img413'.
Funeral procession
A coffin carried by pall bearers and escorted by servicemen with riffles proceeding along a town street with onlookers on the left and buildings in the background. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img414'.
Group of airmen
Six airmen, three lying down and three standing, two wearing flying suits and helmets. Another shirtless airmen stands behind in the distance. In the background a single storey building and hangar. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted…
Parade
Group of Polish servicemen marching in formation through town. On the reverse Polish notes and 'March through town, Grandad, 3rd from right, 2cd row'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img377', the third with caption…
Airman standing by river
A airmen wearing tunic and peaked cap standing on side of a river with bank, trees and a house in the background. On the reverse a note in Polish and date '1937'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img374' and the third…
Bronislaw Soltysiak school certificate
Subjects and results 1927
Bronislaw Soltysiak school certificate
Records all subjects taken and results in 1930/31
Zosia Kowalska Interview
After a challenging time being sent from country to country, Zosia Kowalska finally came to England and became a WAAF. After training, she was posted to RAF Locking where she met her future husband whilst she was working as a cook. The wedding was…