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Flight Lieutenant FC Jenkins
A biography of FC Jenkins. It covers his birth and marriage but concentrates on his RAF years. He took part in 58 operations and survived the war to continue in RAF service.
F C Jenkins’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F C Jenkins, navigator, covering the period from 3 January 1940 to 10 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 575 squadron, 46 squadron and 14…
Letter to Mrs Joan Wareing from Flying Officer Charles Walkden
He writes that he has recently been in close contact with her husband, Squadron Leader Robert Wareing as they were prisoners in the same hospital. He advises that her husband, with others, were evacuated by the Germans but that he, himself, remained…
Letter to Mrs Wareing from F/O C M Walkden
Charles Walkden writes to Mrs Wareing thanking her for her letter and postage stamps. He gives her information on his recovery, about himself and his impending repatriation to his home in Winnipeg and his time in England.
Letter to Mrs Wareing from F/O C M Walkden
Writes giving details of her husband, his evacuation by the Germans as a prisoner and mentions the condition of his burns which were rapidly improving..
Interview with Gillie Street
Gillie Street was born in Aglionby, Carlisle, and spent her early childhood in Tyneside before moving back to Cumberland aged eleven. Street recalls attending grammar school in Brampton and her first flying experience on a Barnstormer. Upon leaving…
A H G Dicker’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for A H G Dicker, covering the period from 4 July 1944 to 30 April 1953. Detailing his flying training, post war duties with 205 squadron, 52 squadron, 203 squadron and instructor…
Rear view - Ralph Briars memoir
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…
F A Robinson’s flying log book for pilots. One
Flying log book for F A Robinson covering the period from 8 September 1938 to 22 January 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes flight certificates, congratulatory messages and notes of appreciation from senior officers, a…
George Alexander Mackie’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for George Alexander Mackie, covering the period from 24 September 1943 to 17 February 1946. Detailing his instructor duties, operations flown and post war flying with 46 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Harold Richards’ South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book
South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book for H J Richards, navigator, covering the period from 9 March 1943 to 10 August 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post war duties with Empire Air Armament School. He…
Avro Lincoln parked on pan by hangar
Side view of a four engine bomber parked on concrete pan. In the background part of another aircraft and two hangars. Captioned 'Lincoln Mk 1, Merlin, January 1945'. On the reverse 'At RAE Farnborough, Avro Lincoln'.
Avro Lincoln parked
Rear quarter view of a four engine bomber on parked on a pan. In the background left two other four engine bombers and right a hangar. Captioned 'Lincoln Mk1, Merlin, January 1945'. On the reverse 'The Lincoln at Farnborough'.
W E Lucas’ pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for W E Lucas, covering the period from 7 November 1940 to 18 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Derby, RAF Montrose, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Honington,…
Lancastrian C2 on taxiway
A view from above of an four engine airliner taxiing, registration VM702. In the background buildings and hangars. On the reverse of first photograph '30th Oct 1945, Avro [York - crossed out] Lancastrian IV at RAE Farnborough'. On reverse of second…
Avro Aldershot at Hamble
Front view of a single engine biplane at low level flying over a field. To the right a hangar with 'A V Roe & Co Ltd' above doors. Background left trees. On the reverse 'The Avro Aldershot? 1925 at Hamble'.
Avro Aldershot airborne
Front view of a single engine biplane flying above a hangar. Building has 'A.V. Roe & Co Ltd' over partially opened doors. On the reverse 'Avro Aldershot Hamble ? 1925'.
Avro Aldershot just airborne
Rear quarter view of a large single engine biplane with enclosed cabin just above the ground. In the background trees. On the reverse '?Avro Aldershot at Hamble, late 1920s'.
Avro seaplane on shoreline
Front quarter view of a single engine biplane with floats at water's edge. Registration G-EBJO. There is a man in the cockpit and four others in the water by the starboard float. Another man is pushing the port wing. In the background left a ship. On…
Six men in front of an Avro Baby
Front quarter view of a single engine biplane. In front are six men, two on the left wearing suits, four on the right, two with flying helmets and the other two wearing suits and coats. In the background a hangar with open doors and A V Roe & Co…
Sir Alliott and Lady Roe and family
In front, a man and woman sitting on a two wheeled vehicle. Behind five children and two older people sitting in a large open topped car. In the background a house with windows ands trees. On the reverse 'Sir Alliott and lady Roe (in car) some of…
Avro "Lynx" Seaplane
Front quarter view of a single engine biplane with floats at water's edge. Registration G-EBJO. There is a man in the cockpit and four others in the water by the starboard float. Another man is pushing the port wing. On the reverse 'Avro "Lynx"…
Avro Floatplane type 552
Side view of a single engine biplane with floats at waters edge. There is a man crouched on the port float and another turning the propeller. There is a pilot in the cockpit and another man standing on beach on the left watching. On the reverse…
Man sitting on an Avro Avian
A man sitting with his leg over the side of the back of the cockpit of a single engine biplane side on. Aircraft registration G-EBOV and 'Avian' in letters on the port fuselage below the cockpit. In the background wooden hangar doors. On the reverse…
Avro Pikes at Hamble
Three twin engine biplane aircraft in line on grass airfield with several men round each. In the background trees, On the reverse 'Avro Pikes at Hamble April 1917, designed by Roy Chadwick in 1915 at 22 years of age!'.