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John Philip Lambourn’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for John Lambourn, flight engineer, covering the period from 4 July 1944 to 8 December 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF St…
David Donaldson's CV
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.
William Holmes' Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for W C Holmes, covering the period from 18 August 1942 to 18 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 512 squadron and transport command. He was stationed at…
Postgram congratulating William Holmes on award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Postgram dated 30 June 1944 from Air Chief Marshall A T Harris congratulating William Holmes on award of Distinguished Flying Cross. It is sellotaped to a document dated 30 June Signed by A T Harris.
A miraculous escape from certain death in world war 2
An account of operation as Pathfinder against German naval and submarine base at Kiel when his aircraft was shot down by 'Schrage Musik' equipped night-fighter which cause the aircraft to break in two. Describes crew actions during bomb run and…
Account of loss of Hampden P1172 of 144 Squadron
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Lists crew as ' Pilot Officer J E Newton-Clare, 33492, Sergeant C O Clarke, 745257, Sergeant W Thom[..]son, 637247, Sergeant W L Powell, 641379'. Date 6/7 September 1940'. Notes discrepancy in bomber command records and war diaries over whether…
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…
Air Ministry map of East Lincolnshire and North Norfolk
Air Ministry map of East Lincolnshire and North Norfolk, centred on The Wash. Air gunnery and air artillery ranges are marked, as are some airfields, in pen. The reverse, showing the outer cover, has, 'Delaney' hand-written in red. Cover shows this…
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…
Martin Catty's Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. Two
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for M A Catty, covering the period from 15 October 1943 to 21 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties. He was stationed at RCAF…
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 to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant I Thomas
Humorous requests permission to go to Wales. Signed Thomas the Bomb. Approved by Wing Commander Donaldson 192 Squadron. Stamped 'Historic Document No __ permanent preservation, transfer to air ministry (A.H.B.) custody when closed'.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Sergeant F L Preece
Thanks David for letter and assistance. Regrets hearing of more losses on the squadron.
David Donaldson certification of mobilisation
Notes that Acting Wing Commander David Donaldson D.S.O and bar, D.F.C, R.A.F.V.R was mobilised on 3 September 1939 until 1st October 1945.
Letter to David Donaldson from E P Fernbank
Writes to inform David of two crews coming to him from training unit; Flying Officer Stephens and Flying Officer Mitchell. Catches up with news.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer H Gruniss
Congratulates the warrant officer on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Telegram to David Donaldson from his wife
Wishes him happy birthday
Message to David Donaldson from his mother
Sends congratulations and is full of pride. Telephone out of order.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer M Would
Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.
Letter from David Donaldson to Pilot Officer A E Worrad
Commiserates with him over lack of available aircraft at conversion unit. Mentions possibility of training on squadron aircraft in the future.
Letter from David Donaldson to manager Whitbreads & Co, Norwich
Thanks him for having allowed them six barrels of beer for a farewell party for aircrew leaving the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer A D Thomson
Congratulates the flying officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander J F Sutton
Concerns defects on a H.2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.
Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain R G Slade
Enclosing £1 contribution to S.A.S.O's presentation.