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P M Edge’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book. One
P M Edge’s Flying Log Book as a bomb aimer from 20th March 1943 until 28th September 1944. Initial bombing and gunnery training at 41 Air School in South Africa, before posting back to the UK in September 1943. Further training at 10 Advanced…
Man in a park
A man standing in a park surrounded by tropical plants. Behind is Table Mountain.
On the reverse 'For Ela & Reg from [indecipherable] Cape Town 25.8.49'.
On the reverse 'For Ela & Reg from [indecipherable] Cape Town 25.8.49'.
Letter to Alan North's mother from Basil Noblett
He wishes her the compliments of the season and asks after Alan.
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 9th July 1941 until 10th October 1952. Initial training at No. 9 Air Observers School as an air observer, navigator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Further training as…
Overseas life
Covering the period 7 April 1941 to 19 November 1941 when Jack was serving in the Middle East and North Africa. He describes his last night with his wife Eileen, preparations for the transfer, time spent in camp, sightseeing, films watched, receiving…
Jack in desert uniform
Jack standing left, alongside another man. Both are in uniform in front of pitched tents. On the reverse. 'Jack "Purple" 1941 Durban or mid-cast'.
Interview with Bertie Salvage
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Bertie Salvage joined the RAF in 1939 as an apprentice and initially began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…
Interview with Dougie Marsh
Interview in three parts.
Part 1.
Doug Marsh was the son of a Royal Navy officer and moved around quite a bit as a child between Kent and Lincolnshire. When his father retired from the Navy his parents bought a fish and chip shop in Grimsby but…
Part 1.
Doug Marsh was the son of a Royal Navy officer and moved around quite a bit as a child between Kent and Lincolnshire. When his father retired from the Navy his parents bought a fish and chip shop in Grimsby but…
Robert Blamires' South African Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
R G Blamires Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 25 November 1942 to 10 May 1946, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Navigator. He was stationed at South African AF Port Elizabeth (42 Air…
P R Taylor’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
P R Taylor’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 26 April 1943 to 25 October 1945, detailing training and operations as a Navigator (occasionally Bomb Aimer) in the Mediterranean area. Based at: Oudtshoorn (No. 45 Air School),…
Group on a veranda
A group of 11 ten men and one woman arranged on a veranda in three rows. At the back, six men are standing, three in uniform with one wearing a row of medals. The second row has three seated men and one seated woman. In the front a man sits crossed…
Release certificate
Lieutenant Nora Muriel 'Peggy' King's release certificate.
Peggy's baptism
The baptism record for Peggy with details of her parents and sponsors.
Peggy's marriage certificate
Marriage details for Lieutenant Nora Muriel King and Flight Sergeant Denis John Browne.
On behalf of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
From Major Miss Muriel Horrell expressing thanks for Peggy's loyal and faithful service and regretting her leaving.
John Francis Bank's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
The observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant John Francis Banks, born I July 1922, (1578295 Royal Air Force) from 28 March 1943 to 9 April 1946. Detailing his training and operations flown. Served at 41 Air School South…
51 Squadron, 4 Group, RAF Bomber Command
A detailed account of William's service in 51 Squadron including copies of the squadron's operational record books.
William Homewood's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
W R Homewood’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 2 May 1944 to 12 March 1945, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at SAAF East London (41 Air…
Pompei Italy, 1945-6, train journey to Port Elizabeth 1942
Two photographs one of Pompei and Vesuvius and one of their guide.
Four photographs recording their train journey from East London to Port Elizabeth.
Four photographs recording their train journey from East London to Port Elizabeth.
Pompei Ruins, Italy, 1945-6, Port Elizabeth 1942-3.
Four photographs of Pompei Ruins.
Three photographs, one of Stormberg Junction blockhouse, one of Baakens street, Port Elizabeth, and one of Ken Loach, upper torso, trees in the background, Port Elizabeth.
Identification kindly provided by Moos…
Three photographs, one of Stormberg Junction blockhouse, one of Baakens street, Port Elizabeth, and one of Ken Loach, upper torso, trees in the background, Port Elizabeth.
Identification kindly provided by Moos…
Italy, Pompei 1945-6, course photograph, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of the Pompei Ruins.
Course photograph, posed in four rows, buildings in background, captioned ' Course 6AN, 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth, 22/11/42 - 6/3/43.'
Course photograph, posed in four rows, buildings in background, captioned ' Course 6AN, 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth, 22/11/42 - 6/3/43.'
Italy, Naples 1945-6, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Pompei Ruins.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth December 1942-March 1943.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth December 1942-March 1943.
Naples, Italy 1945, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, August 1945.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth area November 1942 - March 1943.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth area November 1942 - March 1943.
Naples Italy 1945, Port Elizabeth 1942
Four photographs of Naples area August 1945.
Open menu airmen's mess, 42 ANS Port Elizabeth. Captioned 'The only good meal we had in the mess'.
Open menu airmen's mess, 42 ANS Port Elizabeth. Captioned 'The only good meal we had in the mess'.
Naples Italy 1945 and Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Naples area, August 1945.
Three photographs of a night time electrical storm, Port Elizabeth November 1942 March 1943.
Three photographs of a night time electrical storm, Port Elizabeth November 1942 March 1943.