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Recollections of a Flight Engineer
The recollections of Henry Sturrock of his time as a Flight Engineer flying in the Halifax with No 640 Squadron at Leconfield, he flew his first operation on 12 September 1944 and his last on 2 March 1945, he flew on 35 operations.
He also recounts…
He also recounts…
High Court letter about the death of Alfred Stanley Pring
A letter sent to Margaret Elizabeth Pring regarding the will of Alfred Stanley Pring.
Aircrew trainees
Four rows of trainees arranged in front of St John the Apostle church, Montpellier road, Torquay.
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.
Crew of Wellington Z8397
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Margaret Dixon's account of her early life and service in the Women's' Auxiliary Air Force
13 handwritten pages, Margaret describes in some detail her early life and service in the WAAF as a nurse.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Airman sitting on a wall
Full length image of an airman wearing tunic with sergeant rank and bomb aimer brevet, and side cap, sitting on a stone wall holding a book.
Robert Wilfred Hawkes' training photographs
12 photographs from an album.
#1 a group of trainees arranged in four rows, captioned ' 'C' flight ISQD 13 ITW Torquay (1943)'
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Wilfred Hawkes with a trainees cap.
#3 is three trainee airmen standing…
#1 a group of trainees arranged in four rows, captioned ' 'C' flight ISQD 13 ITW Torquay (1943)'
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Wilfred Hawkes with a trainees cap.
#3 is three trainee airmen standing…
C Flight No 4 Squadron 5 I.T.W.
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing flying suits sitting and standing in four rows. A officer wearing tunic and peaked cap and a corporal with side cap sit centre of front row. In the background trees.
C Flight, No 4 Squadron, 21 I.T.W
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows, Two officers sit in centre of front row. Names are captioned below and James Doughty is sitting front row first on the right.
C Flight, No 4 Squadron, 5 I.T.W April 1942
Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in five rows. In the background trees and building. James Doughty is sitting front row 4th from the right. Additional information concerning this item was…
Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie
Writes of jumping into the sea and relates his and a colleagues experiences, including being watched by holiday makers. Concludes with a little gossip and a sketch of a sergeant pushing a man into the sea.
Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie
Writes that had not replied to her letter but it had only just arrived (envelope enclosed showing address changes chasing him around). Comments on his training activities which include swimming and dinghy drill.
Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie
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Thanks her for postal order. Writes of his routine during training in Torquay. Mentions recent journey back to base.
42 Airmen
42 airmen arranged in three rows. The majority are trainees with officers and instructors at the front. On the reverse 'J. Oates Top Row 2nd right'.
15 Airmen in Sidcot Suits
A group of 15 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot suits, boots, gloves and carrying flying helmets. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 2nd Left'.
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…
Woman and baby
An older woman with baby on her lap. On the reverse '1952,Paignton, Ann V [...] & Sarah'.
People dressed as pirates
A man and a woman in costume, man holding parrot in a cage.
Family scenes and a woman wearing Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform
Left page:
Top left - woman holding a baby with pram to the right outside a house.
Top centre - a woman holding a child with house in the background.
Top right - woman holding a baby,
Middle left - a young toddler sitting on sand.
Middle centre…
Top left - woman holding a baby with pram to the right outside a house.
Top centre - a woman holding a child with house in the background.
Top right - woman holding a baby,
Middle left - a young toddler sitting on sand.
Middle centre…
Paignton family scenes
Top left - man wearing suit and tie holding a baby.
Top right - a man with baby and two women sitting on chairs in long grass.
Middle left - man holding baby on his lap,
Middle centre - baby wearing overcoat and restraints standing in…
Top right - a man with baby and two women sitting on chairs in long grass.
Middle left - man holding baby on his lap,
Middle centre - baby wearing overcoat and restraints standing in…
Paignton scenes
Left page - single photograph of large wave breaking over harbour pier wall.
Right page:
Caption on spine 'Paignton'
Top left - view out to sea with low cliffs, bay and land on the far side.
Top right - a woman crouching down with a young girl on…
Right page:
Caption on spine 'Paignton'
Top left - view out to sea with low cliffs, bay and land on the far side.
Top right - a woman crouching down with a young girl on…
Armchair Cove, Goodrington
View of a seashore with low cliffs, a bay and land on the far side in the distance.
Identification kindly provided by James Clarke of the identified photos of the British Isles Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by James Clarke of the identified photos of the British Isles Facebook group.
Elephant in zoo
Front view of an elephant in zoo enclosure. On the reverse 'Paignton Zoo, February 2, 1953'.