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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
At…

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LWannopRE176129v3.pdf
Pilot's flying log book number three for R E Wannop, covering the period from 1 March 1945 to 9 November 1945. Detailing his operations flown and post was flying duties. He was stationed at RAF Tuddenham and RAF Feltwell. Aircraft flown was…

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MSoltysiakB781032-170622-56.jpg
For Sergeant B Soltysiak. Gives medical classification and other personal details. For 21 days sick leave then return to unit for ground duty.

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MSoltysiakB781032-170622-54.jpg
Made out for Bronislaw Soltysiak and Mildred Lilian Little.

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MSoltysiakB781032-170622-09.pdf
Contains personal details of Bronislaw Solysiak and some details of employment.

MSoltysiakB781032-170622-08.pdf
Contains personal details of Bronislaw Soltysiak. Release from Polish resettlement corps for purpose of employment, permission for employment and notices.

CSoltysiakB-170622-01.jpg
Aeronautical map showing Lincolnshire from the Humber, the Wash and north Norfolk.

SSoltysiakB781032v20004.jpg
Report on operation to Essen by 254 aircraft, 14 aircraft lost and 60 aircrew killed. Gives account of Wellington W5519 SM-U which was damaged and forced to ditch. All crew were rescue by Cromer lifeboat, At the bottom, a photograph of six aircrew…

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OSoltysiakB781032-170622-010001.jpg
Made out for Bronislaw Soltysiak

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Died 15 January 1987 and gives other personal details.

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Formal certificate of naturalization. On the reverse an oath of allegiance signed by B Soltysiak,

MSoltysiakB781032-170622-070001.jpg
Made out for Mildred Soltysiak

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Postcard addressed to B Soltysiak providing national insurance number and blank contribution record.

MClarkM[Ser#-DoB]-170623-01.pdf
Marion's life detailed, from birth, including her days with the RAF.

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LGuyanS1551813v1.pdf
S Guyans’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period 24 January 1943 to 17 Mar 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 [O] AFU), RAF Marham (1483 Gunnery Flight), RAF…

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PMercierCG2101.jpg
Cyril Mercier was born in Jersey in 1925. He joined the Home Guard in 1940 and the RAF in 1943. After initial training, and training on gunnery at Bridgnorth he joined 14 Operational training Unit at Abingdon, where he crewed up. He trained on…

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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SWeirG19660703v080001-0043.jpg
Titled '462 Sqn Pilots - March 1945 at Foulsham (100 Gp S.D.).
Twenty-one pilots sitting and standing in three rows. All wearing battledress with pilot's brevet. Name underneath and other names on left and right.

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SWeirG19660703v080001-0026.jpg
Titled - 'Points of view from "Charlie" (Allan Lodder) over the Wash Norfolk, 27.3.45'.
Top left - view over starboard engines.
Top right - view of river with town on far side.
Bottom left - view of sea shore over starboard engines.
Bottom right…

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SWeirG19660703v080001-0022.jpg
Top left - front quarter view of a Halifax parked on snow covered dispersal with bomb trolley in front. Captioned 'Our old "Love" in dispersal - Foulsham, Jan 1945'. Included is enlarged view of this photograph.
Top right - rock formation. Captioned…

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SWeirG19660703v080001-0021.jpg
Top left - four men, two writing at a desk and two standing behind, all inside a Nissen hut. Submitted with caption 'Nissen hut - Acaster Malbis, 4.3.44'.
Top right - a woman wearing jacket and skirt and holding a coat standing on a beach with…

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SWeirG19660703v070002.jpg
List of Halifax, Wellington and Mosquito aircraft lost from 192 and 462 Squadrons from December 1943 to April 1945. Gives aircraft registration, date, description of incident, some with captain named.

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SWeirG19660703v070001.pdf
Flying log book for L Britt covering the period from 27 May 1943 to 11 February 1953. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAAF Benalla (11 EFTS), RAAF Deniliquin (7 SFTS), RAF Babdown Farm (15 P AFU), RAF Moreton…

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SWeirG19660703v050001.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Keith F Thiele, covering the period from 20 January 1941 to 18 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties including his conversion to single seat fighters with operations over…

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