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The letters of Eric Lloyd during World War Two
Document with copies of all his letters to his family. Starts with six letters while he was training in New Zealand. Gives very details description of activities and colleagues. Includes period of illness and hospitalization. Follows two letters…
Interview with Peter Greenwood
Peter Greenwood was born February 2, 1926, in Halifax, and grew up in the Yorkshire countryside, where his father ran a dairy business. He studied at Sowerby Bridge Grammar School with a particular interest in physics and chemistry. He was later…
Harry Kartz’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Harry Kartz’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 8th November 1940 until 12th August 1941. Trained as a wireless operator and air gunner at No. 2. Signals School. Posted to 20 Operational Training Unit and then 9…
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…
General questionnaire for British/American ex-prisoners of war
Debrief questionnaire. Gives personal details of Warrant Officer Thomas McMahon including list of the prisoner of war camps and hospitals he was in as well as his state of health, lectures attended before capture and interrogations after capture.…
Interview with Terry Lloyd
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Terry Lloyd’s older brother was a wireless operator in Bomber Command and became a prisoner of war. Terry was also determined to join the RAF as aircrew. However, he was rejected due to his eyesight and served on Air Sea Rescue launches. Terry was…
Interview with Colin Cole
Colin Cole took part in the attack that sunk the Tirpitz. He describes how the aircraft was adapted for the operation and flew via RAF Lossiemouth. Colin disposed of the Upkeep 'bouncing bombs' as part of his service with the RAF. They were…
Interview with Kenneth Edgar Neve
Before the outbreak of war, Ken Neve (b.1925) served as the captain's runner with the Home Guard, under his father who was the captain. Ken joined the Fleet Air Arm, which he chose as he wanted to work with both ships and aircraft. After training to…
Bill Foskett’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot (Log Book 3)
Bill Foskett’s Flying Log Book as Bomb Aimer from 6th November 1942 until 3rd July 1945. Retrained in Canada as bomb aimer and air gunner at 31 Bombing and Gunnery School (Picton) and 31 Advanced Navigation School (Port Albert). Posted to 2…
Ocean Daily News, 29 June 1943
A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 26 June 1943
A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.
Elizabethan News, October 22, 1942
A newspaper published on the Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabethan News October 19, 1942
A newspaper issued on board the Queen Elizabeth.
Ship's Part I Orders
Page 4 of Ship's Orders, general welfare of the ship.
Important Notice
A reminder that passengers on the ship (Queen Elizabeth) are under the direct authority of the Officer Commanding Troops.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
Account of Ditching
A handwritten account of the Lancaster ditching and subsequent rescue.
Arthur Steainstreet's Berth Card
A card issued to Arthur with his deck and berth number.
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator from 9 May 1941 to 14 October 1945. Carried out training at No. 2 Signal School, 4 Air Observer School (air gunner training) and 18 OTU, Posted to 304 (Polish) squadron for operations in…
Le Courrier de l'Air
Winston Churchill being cheered in Sheffield; naval warfare in the Atlantic; German invasion of Russia; actions of the Free French Forces plus photographs of various military leaders.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
Luftpost, 11, 29 July 1941
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Despite earlier army reports being reliable, it is claimed that there is now German disinformation concerning the Russian campaign and the high number of casualties and prisoners.
After spotting a battle cruiser on 22nd July, an RAF…
Despite earlier army reports being reliable, it is claimed that there is now German disinformation concerning the Russian campaign and the high number of casualties and prisoners.
After spotting a battle cruiser on 22nd July, an RAF…
L Hadfield's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L Hadfield, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 March 1941 to 6 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
Weather Charts 20 January 1944
Two weather charts dated 20 January 1944. The first shows the UK weather and the second the situation in the Northern Hemisphere.
JE Hanson flying log book
Flying log book for J E Hanson, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 3 January 1939 to 1 October 1942. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Finnningley, RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Lindholme, RAF…
Atlantic crossing
Top - Two men wearing life jackets by railings on deck of a ship. Captioned 'Mid Atlantic'.
Bottom - view up at the side of a passenger ship. Captioned 'H M T S Strathedan [sic]'.
Bottom - view up at the side of a passenger ship. Captioned 'H M T S Strathedan [sic]'.