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Harold Blow’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Harold Blow, covering the period from 22 January 1942 to 30 May 1946 and from 10 July 1949 to 20 May 1954, detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war duties with 616 Squadron. He was…
Andy Andrews’ navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for P F Andrews, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 16 August 1943 to 13 December 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. It also…
B Openshaw sight log book
Record of training navigation star and sun sights from ground and air between April 1943 and February 1944. Locations April to July 1943 at 24 bombing gunnery and navigation school at Moffat Southern Rhodesia on Anson aircraft. December 1943 at No 23…
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Describes life at RAF Cranwell which is not as good as RAF Kenley. Writes he is running out of tobacco and requests her help. He has applied for leave but has not had confirmation. He discusses other opportunities to meet. Talks of possible move of…
Letter from John Matthews’ father to P Stevens
Letter thanks Peter Stevens for the masterly way he brought his aircraft and crew back from operation on 6 August 1941, and as a result saved his son's life.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better…
Geoffrey Whittle's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Geoffrey Whittle, navigator, covering the period from 4 November 1942 to 26 July 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh, RAF…
Roy Ward's informal flying log as a Meteorological Observer from RAF Millom and RAF Aldergrove
Informal flying log of Roy Ward's flights as a Meteorological Observer from No 2 (O) AFU, RAF Millom and from No 1674 Heavy Conversion Unit RAF Aldergrove from August to November 1944.
Photograph of three men sitting in shorts and vests on a stony…
Photograph of three men sitting in shorts and vests on a stony…
Richard Vipond’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers flying log book for Richard Vipond, covering the period from 29 May 1944 to 18 November 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war duties with 514,…
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife from RAF Dallachy. He writes of his course and his journey to from RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his duties and arranging leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes that he is taking command of A flight in place of a colleague who has been posted.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of an aircraft landing in a field in Lancaster because of the weather, with some damage to the aircraft but no casualties. He also writes of his impending course at RAF Dallachy.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of being posted to RAF Dallachy, domestic details, social activities and of a colleague’s posting. He includes details of two jobs which he think that his wife might be interested in.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
Incomplete letter in which he writes of a B-17 landing at Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of family and a colleague’s posting, and of passing his law exam.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He mentions the air officer commanding’s visit the following day.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his duties, activities on camp and colleagues’ postings.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his colleagues postings and includes details of his income tax assessment.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of night flying, the chances of returning to operations and his plans for Christmas.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his colleagues promotions and includes details of his finances, his bank statement and income tax.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his journey back to RAF Cark after a 48 hour leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his train journey and their time together on leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about domestic news and his wife's trip to London and Cambridge.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of arrangements for his leave and a funeral at Farnworth.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about their next meeting, his new clothes from RAF stores and the death of his Aunt Dora.