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  • Spatial Coverage is exactly "England--East Sussex"

SBondS-VandervordDv10014.MP3
The interviewer describes his aims for the interview. Edited transcript at linked item. David Vandervord explains that, as a Wellington second pilot, he never actually handled the aircraft on operations. He mentions leaflet dropping. He, initially,…

SBondS-SharpGv10010.MP3
Guy starts with some comments on training at RAF Cranfield and RAF Lossiemouth, August 1940, before joining 9 Squadron at RAF Honington in November 1940 as a Wellington co-pilot. He recalls making a mistake on first operation to Mannheim. He was then…

SBondS-SharpGv10015.pdf
Starts with short service history, pilot with IX and 70 Squadron and 29 OTU Wellington. Covers training the going to 9 Squadron at Honington in November 1940. Mentions messing up on first operation to Mannheim. make some comment on this tour…

SBondS-SharpGv10004.jpg
Three airmen all wearing tunics with sergeant rank sitting one behind the other on a stuffed toy donkey on an esplanade. In the background shops with walkway above. Submitted with caption '3 ITW Hastings May '40, Guy Sharp at rear [Guy Sharp]'.…

SBondS-DidwellNv10001-00040011.jpg
Subject Wellington bomber crash Pett Level. Included excerpts from a report commanding the actions of two soldiers to whom the pilot probably owed his life.

PPalmerRAM17010018.jpg
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…

PPalmerRAM17010007.jpg
Forty-six airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows. One officer wearing peaked cap sits in centre of second row up. Titled 'B Flight No 2 Squadron, 3 I.T.W Hastings, October 1939'. Captioned 'Bob Palmer second row from…
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