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Newspaper cutting - airmen back with squadrons
Description of 83 Squadron ground crew reunion for former Bradford airmen at RAF Coningsby. Also covers fifth reunion of 170 Squadron.
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.
Around the world
A list of place where Geoffrey was based.
Denys Street's pilots flying log book
Denys Oliver Street’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 22 April 1941 to 29 March 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at USAAF Miami (Oklahoma) (3 British FTS), RAF Grantham (12 PAFU), RAF…
Zola nose art
Close up of dancing girl insignia of Lancaster 'WS-Z Zola'. Insignia presented by the Daily Mirror newspaper.
Flight Lieutenant Michael Myers Wayman (version one)
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…
Albert Millson’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Albert Millson’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th April 1940 until 27th November 1952. Initial pilot training at No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, then Nos. 10 and 12 Service Flying Training Schools.
Posted to 12 Operational Training…
Posted to 12 Operational Training…
Mike's funeral
A crowd of people surrounding a vehicle. Clergymen stand behind a group of men on a dais arranged behind a union flag. One of the men is holds some paper and is standing with a microphone. To one side men stand with rifles at their side. On a…
Course 16
A group of 24 airmen arranged in three rows in front of the steps of a building. Mike is standing back row, far left. The men are bareheaded and wearing arm bands on their left arms. A sign is in front, reading 'Course 16 Squad 2 23.9.40'. Captioned,…
Flight Lieutenant Michael Myers Wayman (version two)
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…
Interview with David Vandervord
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,…
Z F Klatkiewicz’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book 3 for Z F Klatkiewicz, covering the period from 25 September 1945 to 5 July 1948. Detailing his flying duties with 2 Air Gunnery School and Empire Air Armament School. He was stationed at 2 Air Gunnery School RAF Dalcross and…
Z F Klatkiewicz’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for Z F Klatkeiwicz, covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying duties with 13 Maintenance Unit, flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 13 Maintenance…
Officers Mess bill
Mess bill for £1.6.6 made out to Cadet Vandervord for September 1940 at No 12 FTS RAF Grantham.
David Vandervord’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book
David Vandervord’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book from 22nd July 1939 until 14th May 1941. Initial pilot training at No. 34 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, 12 Service Flying Training…
Recent news
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.
Letter from Roly Roberts to his mother
Roly describes his aircraft acting as stooge to draw fire on an operation, leave having been cancelled, an invitation to a dance at Lincoln Assembly Rooms and the arrival of his motorbike, albeit having been damaged in transit.
Thanks for the socks
Roly writes to his mother thanking her for the socks and describes how he has visited friends, playing tennis and attended a dance. He looks forward to his next leave and has started saving his ration tickets.
Busy times
Roly writes to his mother that he has visited his friend Johnnie who has permission to live in a flat with his wife. He mentions his recent leave and is now at the bottom of the list for further time off.
Settling in
Roly writes to his mother that he is sorry she was not able to drive and he hopes to arrange things when he gets a new car. He describes that he is settling in and getting to know others in his squadron but was disappointed that he had been unable to…
Another move
Writing to his mother Roly describes his recent move and how his 'gang' has been posted to different stations. Roly describes roller skating and going to a dance and being driven to his new station by a WAAF.
Dearest ma
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Roly asks where his weekly letter from his mother is and describes receiving some hand knitted socks from Beryl. He asks 'pop' to look for insurance for a motorbike ridden by a pilot and reports a visit to the theatre, a dance and playing tennis.
From the sergeant's mess
Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…
Letter from Records Office to Mrs Roberts
Writing to Roly's mother confirming the death of her son in a flying accident.
Sergeant Reginald Frederick (Roly) Roberts
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…