Browse Items (104 total)
- Spatial Coverage is exactly "England--Derbyshire"
Sort by:
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is extremely ‘browned off’ with the lack of information on the heavy conversion course he is supposed to do. He concludes with some comments to friends.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that has moved RAF stations again and has only flown once on an air-test since arriving. He notes that the station has a good mess and food but that it’s a long way to the nearest town.
Letter from Pete Lamprey to W Gunton
![ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-220001.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/372/6532/ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-220001.jpg "ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-220001.jpg")
Pete Lamprey writes about his life whilst stationed at Royal Air Force Church Broughton. He is angry at the amount of Royal Air Force disorganization and the long walk to any of the nearest towns for social activity.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Rolls Royce
Requests supply of two dozen Merlin 20, 22, and 38 fuel computers. Recognises that supply is limited but current squadron operations require strict watch on fuel consumption not possible with current equipment.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Pilot Officer A J Ward
Thanks him for letter and is glad he is making excellent progress.
Lancasters and a Lincoln
Five photographs from an album.
#1 is a side view of a flying Lancaster PA474 PM-M2 at low level.
#2 is a side view of a Lancaster PA474 KM-B on the ground.
#3 is a side view of a Lancaster, PA474, SR-D, flying low over a dam.
#4 is a port side…
#1 is a side view of a flying Lancaster PA474 PM-M2 at low level.
#2 is a side view of a Lancaster PA474 KM-B on the ground.
#3 is a side view of a Lancaster, PA474, SR-D, flying low over a dam.
#4 is a port side…
Ladybower Reservoir, looking east
An oblique aerial view of the Ladybower reservoir, looking to the east.
Ladybower reservoir
A view from a twin engined aircraft flying low over Ladybower reservoir.
Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving with additional backing by David Parker of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving with additional backing by David Parker of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook group.
Ladybower dam tower
View from aircraft of tower and dam wall with tree covered hill in background. On the right part of a wing. On the reverse 'My side - tight turns at Ladybower'.
Ladybower dam and reservoir
At the bottom a dam wall with lake above. On far side steep tree covered hills. Top left part of a wing.
Ladybower dam and reservoir
Oblique aerial photograph of a dam wall with lake behind surrounded by hills.
Ken Oakes - Royal Australian Air Force observer's air gunner's and w/t operator's flying log book
Air Gunners flying log book for K S Oakes covering the period from 9 February 1943 to 14 June 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Includes gunnery proficiency certificate, target details, mine laying, bomb loads and a First Tour…
John Brennan biographical notes
Gives personal details, joined RAF 21 November 1940, commissioned 21 October 1944 and released 6 January 1947.
J.C. Cockram’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s flying log book
J.C. Cockram’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 1st May 1943 to 8th July 1945, recording training, operations and Transport Command duties as a Navigator. Stationed at: RCAF Edmonton (No.2 Air Observer School), RAF West…
J F Nolan diary for 1944
Notes hours worked each day as well as rest days, leave and other appointments.
J F Nolan 1943 dairy
Diary with record of hours worked on each day of the year. Includes rest days, leave and the occasional appointment. Some other notes.
Interview with William Arthur Coulton
William Coulton was born in Derbyshire and worked as an errand boy for the Co-Op until he joined the Royal Air Force in 1943, aged 18. He trained as a flight mechanic and was posted to 115 Squadron at RAF Witchford where he worked on Lancasters. He…
Interview with Syd Marshall
Syd Marshall grew up in Lincolnshire and was working as an engineering apprentice when he decided to volunteer for the RAF. He asked initially to train to be a pilot but when the basis of his apprenticeship became clear it was inevitable he would be…
Interview with Steven Downes
Steven Downes grew up in Australia and worked as a wages clerk before he volunteered for the Royal Australian Air Force. He arrived in the UK and after spending some time in Brighton, he was posted to Church Broughton and then RAF Bottesford. The war…
Interview with Max Barry
Max was born in Beaufort, Victoria and grew up on his parents’ dairy farm. Gaining a scholarship led him to become a student teacher and attend training college. He was called up when he was eighteen and applied to become a reserve in the air…
Interview with Johnny Johnson. One
George ‘Johnny’ Johnson was the bomb aimer in Lancaster AJ-T flown by Joe McCarthy during operation Chastise 16th of May 194. He discusses the attack on the dams and the events before and after the attack. He describes training over the Derwent…
Interview with Jack and Jean Howes
Jack Howes was born in 1933 in Nottingham. His father was a machine engineer and by the start of the war they were living in Lincoln where he worked for Ruston-Bucyrus. His father was then transferred to Grantham and had to live there during the…
Interview with Frederick Cole
Frederick Cole grew up in Derby and was studying for a degree when he joined the Royal Air Force. He met his wife at an RAF dance during the war. He completed his degree after the war and had a career with Rolls Royce.
Interview with Dinah Smith
Dinah Smith was born in Bamford, Derbyshire in 1937, moving to Darley Dale when her father found a new job as an aqueduct linesman. Dinah outlines her experiences of school, friends, foraging for food, and celebrations during the war. She also…
Interview with Dick Tinsley
Dick was from a farming background and joined the Royal Air Force in 1944. After going to Bedford, he was sent to Lord’s cricket ground. Those passing as a pilot went to a flying school near Coventry to be assessed for pilot training on a Tiger…