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John Waugh’s Royal Australian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
John Waugh’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 9th March 1942 until 15th April 1945. Initial pilot training in Australia at 12 Elementary Flying Training School, 8 Elementary Flying Training School, then Canada at 8 Service Flying Training School.…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson. One
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with flying boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham and…
Alan Richardson’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book. One
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 11th April 1940 until 31st August 1943. Trained as an air gunner and wireless operator at No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School and No. 9 Air Observers School. Posted to 11 Operational Training…
Order of service
Details of the service for the laying up of the standard of 207 Squadron at Leicester Cathedral. It includes a short history of the squadron.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that there was a panic early in the morning. She has been bombed but John says it won't happen again.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John thanks her for her letter. He discusses maternity care and his bank balance. His fellow officers have been getting drunk in Norwich and he disapproves.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that he is due some leave at the end of the month. He describes his day.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that it is easier to write in his new room and it keeps him away from the drinking sessions. His wife is pregnant again.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that a cheque for £33 19/- has been sent to their bank. He then tries to explain the calculation. They have had a Gang show which was very funny.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that he is now an officer and has moved into the mess with some of his old friends. His new accommodation is much cleaner.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John promises to sort out his letters. He thanks her for his Christmas parcel. His concert performance was well received. He has been playing rugby.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that he has been working very hard on preparing for a Christmas concert.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John asks if she is managing the letting of their flats. He has been shopping for presents for his daughter, Wendy. He should be arriving on leave in a couple of days.
Conversation with Donald Mason
Explains that he flew Blenheims and the special duties Lysanders before going to 57 Squadron flying operations on Wellingtons. Wounded, and eye damaged in June 1941, no longer fit as pilot, he retrained as a navigator and after training tours…
A conversation with Jim Lord and John Elliot
Gives brief service background of both. John Elliot tells of crewing up at 83 OTU and comments on crew members and going on to 1667 HCU). John Lord comments the the HCU Halifax were not good aircraft and both then relate a very unfortunate experience…
Flying Officer Albert Oswald Mann
Provides brief service history. Completed his first tour as a pilot on 115 Squadron in May 1942. After a rest tour he reported early for the start of his second tour on 115 Squadron and was lost on his first operation. The gives some details of the…
The letters of Eric Lloyd during World War Two
Document with copies of all his letters to his family. Starts with six letters while he was training in New Zealand. Gives very details description of activities and colleagues. Includes period of illness and hospitalization. Follows two letters…
Conversation with Ray Lippiard
Ray talks a little of pre-war activities before joining 15 Squadron, including Battles at RAF Abingdon and being deployed to France in 1939, which is where he was when war broke out. He describes an airfield being attacked by Ju 87. On returning to…
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that mail is slow. He offers advice on his daughter's well being. He has been offered accommodation at Chalford if London gets blitzed.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from A Squadron Adjutant
The letter advises that her husband and his crew members are presumed dead. His aircraft was forced down into the sea by enemy fighters.
Interview with Fred Hill
Fed starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his posting on…
Interview with Fred Hill - transcript
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…
Wellington Crew
Six airmen wearing tunics with brevet standing in front of a Wellington with cartoon character nose art. Man in the middle holds up two bombs resting on the ground. Submitted with caption 'Frank Denton & crew 75 Sqn Feltwell '40, Len Hayter 3rd from…
James Douglas Crew's log book
Log book for James Douglas Crew covering the period 2 March 1943 to 24 September 949. Details his training and operations flown as wireless operator and navigator. He was stationed at RAF Binbrook (142 Squadron), RAF Swanton Morley (No4 RS), RAF…
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…