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Winson architecture
Left page:
Top left - view down lane of a small house on the left and a woman walking on the right.
Bottom left - view of parts of a stone barn on the right and house on the left.
Top right - b/w image of a stone filled-in Norman arch.
Bottom…
Top left - view down lane of a small house on the left and a woman walking on the right.
Bottom left - view of parts of a stone barn on the right and house on the left.
Top right - b/w image of a stone filled-in Norman arch.
Bottom…
15 airwomen and a sergeant airman
A group of 15 Women's Auxiliary Air Force women of different ranks and a Sergeant airman arranged in two rows. The front row is seated on deckchairs and the second row is standing. Kathleen Croft is front row, third from the right. Behind are bushes…
1944/47 WAAF Life and After
Margaret Cuthill's account of her time in the WAAF. At the age of 17 she volunteered for the WAAF and was enrolled as a teleprinter operator. She was sent to Wilmslow for training. After four weeks of drill and physical exercise she was posted to…
39 officers and senior non commissioned officers in front of the officers mess
39 men in tunic and side caps in four rows RAF Little Rissington. The second row up are all officers apart from the outside two. All the rest of the men are sergeants. In the background a brick building with two arched entrances to windows and a…
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
Account of Luftwaffe bombing of Parnell aircraft factory and subsequent forced landing of Me 110
Account of daylight attack, 27 September 1940, on Parnell aircraft factory in Yate, Gloucestershire by bomb-carrying Me 110s of ZG 76. On their return they were engaged by Hurricanes of 504 and 56 Squadron, and one Me 110 force-landed at Iwerne…
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Aircraft hangars at RAF South Cerney
Top left shows a hangar under construction. Other buildings and houses can be seen in the background.
Top right shows rows of bi-planes standing on the grass.
Bottom left shows aircraft under maintenance in an aircraft hangar.
Bottom right…
Top right shows rows of bi-planes standing on the grass.
Bottom left shows aircraft under maintenance in an aircraft hangar.
Bottom right…
Aircraft histories of Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde-Smith
Histories of twelve Tiger Moth aircraft flown by Denis Clyde Smith while undergoing ab-initio training at Sywell.
Aircrew photographs
Two versions of the same strip (b/w and colour) with enlargements of all slides.
Slide 1 - captioned 'Re-visit Easton Lodge N Chaffey, Ben Crocker,Frank Pearman, Before Brian - '. Three men in civilian clothes in garden of a large house. Man on left…
Slide 1 - captioned 'Re-visit Easton Lodge N Chaffey, Ben Crocker,Frank Pearman, Before Brian - '. Three men in civilian clothes in garden of a large house. Man on left…
Airmen and Stirling
A large group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Stirling. Information supplied with collection:
Black and white landscape photograph of 620 squadron at Fairford taken in front of a Short Stirling Mk4, K Watson is in the front row 8th…
Black and white landscape photograph of 620 squadron at Fairford taken in front of a Short Stirling Mk4, K Watson is in the front row 8th…
Albert Thomas Smith's service record
The service record of Albert Thomas Smith covering the period from his enlistment on 15 January 1926 to discharge on 23 March 1953. It includes reference to Albert being twice mentioned in despatches and being awarded the British Empire Medal and the…
Alexander Taylor Royal Australian Air Force observer's, air gunner's and w/t operator's flying log book
Observer’s, air gunner’s and W/T operators flying log book for A Taylor, wireless operator, covering the period from 25 January 1943 to 3 November 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAAF Parkes, RAAF…
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 17 May 1942 to 30 July 1962 detailing training, operations and post-war duties as a pilot and instructor, including VIP duties. (Several logbooks bound into one volume).
He was stationed at RAF…
He was stationed at RAF…
Allan Lodder's pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A M Lodder, covering the period from 15 February 1943 to 16 April 1945, when his aircraft failed to return from operations, he subsequently returned. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at…
An airman
Head and shoulder portrait of an airman wearing tunic. On the reverse 'May 1940, Cirencester'.
An Airmans Tale
Geoff Payne's autobiography divided into five chapters.
Chapter 1. Under Training.
Having been assessed in Birmingham Geoff sets off to London in August 1942 for training, at Lords. Initial training was at Bridlington then gunnery school at…
Chapter 1. Under Training.
Having been assessed in Birmingham Geoff sets off to London in August 1942 for training, at Lords. Initial training was at Bridlington then gunnery school at…
Arthur Atkins’ flying log book for pilots
Pilots flying log book for Arthur Atkins, covering the period from 12 November 1942 to 12 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAAF Benalla, RAAF Somers, RAAF Malalla, RAAF Ascot Vale,…
Arthur Norman Hollis’ Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for Arthur Norman Hollis, covering the period from 12 December 1941 to 3 May 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Clewiston, RAF Little…
Arthur Thomas' Family and Friends
Photo 1 is Carol Thomas, Arthur Thomas' wife, taken in 1948.
Photo 2 is Mr Haytor on Banwell Hill.
Photo 3 is Banwell from the hill.
Photo 4 is Carol holding Paddy, the dog.
Photo 5 is Mr Haytor and Arthur's father with Paddy.
Photo 6 is…
Photo 2 is Mr Haytor on Banwell Hill.
Photo 3 is Banwell from the hill.
Photo 4 is Carol holding Paddy, the dog.
Photo 5 is Mr Haytor and Arthur's father with Paddy.
Photo 6 is…
Arthur Thomas' Relations
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a three quarter length portrait of a man identified as Great Uncle Joshua Owner, husband of Jane.
Photo 2 is a full length portrait of an elderly lady identified as Great Aunt Jane.
Photo 3 is a half…
Photo 1 is a three quarter length portrait of a man identified as Great Uncle Joshua Owner, husband of Jane.
Photo 2 is a full length portrait of an elderly lady identified as Great Aunt Jane.
Photo 3 is a half…
Aston Down 1941 MT Section
21 RAF ground personnel arranged in two rows in front of a lorry. On the left and right two men are seated on motorcycles. On the reverse 'Aston Down 1941 MT Section' and '[indecipherable] School Rd 10 B153 Miniature Hair Fair Eyes Eight Blue Comp…
Aust Ferry
A vessel loaded with cars and people standing by jetty on side of river Severn. People lined up to board and part of a car visible waiting on the right.
Identification kindly provide by the Eileen Brooks of the Unidentified photos of the British…
Identification kindly provide by the Eileen Brooks of the Unidentified photos of the British…
Aust Ferry and river Severn
View across river Severn with part of a ferry in the foreground with cars and people at bow watching. A pier and jetty leads out from far bank with people and vehicles waiting at the end. On the far bank buildings and trees.
Identification kindly…
Identification kindly…
Australian Forces 1944 Christmas Card
Front page titled from all Australian forces and a b/w photograph of a row of thatched cottages captioned 'Cropthorne, Worcestershire, England'. Rear page text Ralph Waldo Emerson's tribute to England. Inside left page a b/w head and shoulders…