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Signal from Leonard Cheshire to Group Captain P C Pichard
Writes that he hopes to see him at Coningsby on 9 December 1943
Little Walsingham
Reconnaissance photograph of a village surrounded by open fields. A main road runs top centre to bottom. The image is orientated with south at the top. Captioned '0020, OCU331, 006519Sep55.1445Z, 20"Can/50 F/O JONES, RESTD'. On the reverse…
Eric Horace Woods’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Eric Horace Woods, navigator, covering the period from 28 November 1939 to 10 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties, operations with transport command and…
Jeff Brown's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for Jeff Brown, air gunner, covering the period from 18 August 1944 to 31 December 1951. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed…
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Thanks her for letter and cheque. Mentions skipper posted and crew went with him to RAF Grimsby. Describes local area and facilities. Catches up with domestic matters and mentions trip to Marham.
Envelope addressed to Mrs Wynn
On her Majesty's Service envelope. Addressed to Mrs K Wynn postmarked Norwich, Norfolk.
Letter to Malcolm Staves
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A letter to Malcolm Staves from his grandparents. News from the farm and family matters.
Donald Fraser's navigator's, air bomber's, air gunner's flying log book
Navigator’s air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book for Donald Fraser DFM, flight engineer, covering the period from 17 July 1943 to 25 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
Narford Lake and Narford Hall
Oblique aerial photograph showing Narford Lake in the bottom half. To the top left of the lake is Narford Hall. Above the lake tree plantations in estate.
Shernborne
Oblique aerial photograph of Shernborne, roads running from bottom left to top right cross with road running from bottom centre to top right. Most of the view is of open fields.
Heacham
Oblique aerial photograph of Heacham with houses along roads. In the background open fields and woods.
Flitcham
Oblique aerial photograph Flitcham. There is a country house with formal garden and estate in the top right quadrant with lake below and village in the bottom left quadrant. A road runs from bottom left to top centre.
Heacham
Oblique aerial photograph of Heacham surrounded by fields and with woods in the distance.
Envelope addressed to Mrs Caunter-Jackson
Front addressed to Mrs Caunter-Jackson. From [..] Jackson. On the reverse stamps and postmark Coventry 21 December 1943.
John Brittain's flying log book
Flying log book for J T Brittain, air gunner, covering the period from 20 may 1944 to 14 July 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF Silverstone, RAF Turweston, RAF Chedburgh, RAF North…
Jack Hayley’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Jack Hayley, covering the period from 9 June 1942 to 30 June 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at, RAF Newquay, RAF Clyffe Pypard, RAF Heaton Park, RCAF Moncton,…
James Wrigley's flying log book
Flying log book for Warrant Officer James Wrigley, wireless operator, covering the period from 17 November 1942 to 30 June 1954. Detailing training, operations and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Pembrey, RAF Whitchurch…
Halifax lands on top of Mosquito
Top left, head on view of Halifax with port undercarriage collapsed resting on top of a Mosquito. A single figure stands under the starboard wind and a group of men under the port wing. Top right, front starboard quarter view of Halifax on top of a…
History of RAF Foulsham
Starts with description of operations with B-25 from RAF Foulsham. Succeeded by 514 Squadron Lancaster and 1678 training flight. Replaced by 192 Squadron of 100 Group flying Halifax, Mosquito and Wellington on radio countermeasure and other special…
Collision on landing of Halifax MZ 564 and Mosquito DZ 377 at RAF Foulsham
Details of collision on landing of Halifax MZ 564 and Mosquito DZ 377 at RAF Foulsham. Aircraft of 192 Squadron had no navigation lights due to operation and Halifax radio was unserviceable. Details damage to aircraft. Notes from air officer…
History of 192 Squadron
History from formation on 5 September 1917 until 1958. Includes bases, aircraft and commanding officers.
Short history of RAF Foulsham
History from opening on 22 November 1942 to civilian use up to January 1981. Originally 2 Group with 98 and 180 squadrons flying B-25. Later based 514 Squadron Lancaster of 3 Group then 192 Squadron of 100 Group flying Wellington. Mosquito and…
Letter from Arthur NM Banks to Paul
Letter from Squadron Leader Arthur NM Banks to acquaintance Paul concerning an incident where at RAF Foulsham where a Halifax landed on top of a Mosquito. Aircraft were from 192 Squadron conducting special operations. Halifax windowed in front of…
Notes on RAF Foulsham
Squadron Leader A N Banks, Station Intelligence officer, RAF Foulsham notes that the station was engaged on special duties with two squadrons, one of Halifax and the other Mosquito. Halifax was used for dropping window and the Mosquito with radio…
History of RAF Foulsham
History of RAF Foulsham which opened in May 1942 and received 98 and 180 squadrons in October 1942 with B-25 aircraft. Describes problems getting B-25 operational and early raids as well as an early low level operation on Ghent/Terncuzen where three…