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"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…
137 Wing relaxing
Photograph 1 is of a photographer taking a portrait of a French airman. Behind is the photographic lorry and awnings. Captioned 'Photographic tent.'
Photograph 2 is of Reginald George Cavalier painting a partially-clad woman on the canvas of a…
Photograph 2 is of Reginald George Cavalier painting a partially-clad woman on the canvas of a…
342 Lorraine Squadron
Photograph 1 is of a group of French airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Nissen hut. Captioned '342 Sqd Lorraine (Free French) R.A.F. Hartford Bridge.'
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…
601 City of London Fighter Squadron Hendon 1939
A group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Blenheim. It is annotated '601 Cy of London Fighter Squadron Hendon 1939
Tangmere-Hawkinge-Manston -1940-Middle Wallop - Merville, France -Tangmere'.
Tangmere-Hawkinge-Manston -1940-Middle Wallop - Merville, France -Tangmere'.
A Dorricott's army diary
A handwritten notebook containing the war diary of A Dorricott from October 1914. He embarks the SS Deseado at Southampton and sails through the Bay of Biscay, past Gibraltar to Malta. They continued with naval escorts to Port Said, through the Suez…
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, navigator, 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…
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
A V Roe & Co Ltd Experimental station
Oblique aerial photograph of a hangar with buildings attached and tower behind. In the distance behind houses. On the reverse 'A. V. Roe & Co Ltd, Experimental Station, Hamble, 1917 - 28, Crescent Studios, Fareham Hants, Neg No 21103 [...] 4,…
A V Roe & Co Ltd Experimental Works
Large hangar with buildings including tower to the left. The name A. V. Roe & Co Ltd above slightly open hangar doors. A biplane with man by port wing on the right side by door opening. On the reverse 'About 1914 - 1929, A V Roe & Co Ltd,…
A V Roe factory
Large hangar with buildings including tower to the left. The name A. V. Roe & Co Ltd above slightly open hangar doors. A biplane with man by port wing on the right side by door opening. On the reverse '7 214/8/94, Hamble, 122 with arrows to the…
A visit by Japanese Naval officers
A group consisting men, women and children standing in a group on deck of a ship. The young girl on the left is holding a Japanese flag. Two Japanese Naval officers are standing just right of centre in middle of group. Roy Chadwick is centre at the…
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Air Registration Board receipts
Three receipts for £1 and £2 in respect of aircraft maintenance engineer's licence.
Aircraft engineer certificate of training
Notes that Norman Ivor Powell had completed a course and obtained aircraft engineer licence.
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.
Airman and WAAF
A triple exposed photograph. The clearest image is a pilot and a WAAF standing outside The Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. Next there is a silhouette of a flying aircraft then finally a line of airmen. On the reverse is a handwritten comment which…
Airmen, Sunbathers, Wedding Party and Father and Son
Photo 1 is seven trainee airmen at Andover.
Photo 2 is three women, two children and a man sunbathing.
Photo 3 is Stan and his bride, Lynne, Bill Lord and a man. They are standing in a garden.
Photo 4 is a father and son.
Photo 2 is three women, two children and a man sunbathing.
Photo 3 is Stan and his bride, Lynne, Bill Lord and a man. They are standing in a garden.
Photo 4 is a father and son.
Andrew Deytrikh’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for Andrew Deytrikh, covering the period from 20 May 1941 to 1 February 1944. Detailing his flying training and operational flying. He was stationed at RAF Brough, RAF Montrose, RAF Grangemouth, RAF Portreath, RAF Zeals, RAF…
Armaments squadron
Left page: top left and right, damage to the undercarriage of an aircraft. Middle right, aerial view of aircraft on the ground.
Bottom left and right, aerial views of an airfield, annotated '4 pages to do with Bob's work as test pilot Armaments…
Bottom left and right, aerial views of an airfield, annotated '4 pages to do with Bob's work as test pilot Armaments…
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,…
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 504's being assembled
View inside a factory with many Avro 504's in various states of build. The ones towards the back are nearly complete, in front are uncovered fuselage frames and workbenches. Wings are stacked against wall in back right corner. On the reverse '504s…
Avro 529 and Roy Chadwick
View of part of port wing and front fuselage of an Avro 529. Standing in front are three men in flying coats and helmets. On the reverse 'Avro 529, October 1917 at Avro Hamble, Freddie Raynham test pilot, Dr Thurston from the Ministry, Roy Chadwick…
Avro 533 Manchester
Head on view of a biplane twin engine bomber parked in a field with two men standing outboard of the port engine. In the background trees. On the reverse of photograph 1 - 'Sir Alliott and Roy Chadwick and soldier with ? The Manchester WW1 at Avro's…
Avro 539
An Avro 539 Seaplane in shallow water with a man standing in front. On the reverse 'Crescent Studios, 61 High Street, Fareham, Hants No 21502, Designed by Roy Chadwick at 24 years old, kindly supplied and identified by Mr Lindsay Wilson of Hamble,…