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Jack Wakefield’s Royal New Zealand Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Wakefield’s Royal New Zealand Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 16th May 1940 until 27th July 1944.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observers School, RNZAF, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 75…
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observers School, RNZAF, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 75…
Guy Sharp’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book (Extracts)
Extracts from Guy Sharp’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 16th December 1940 until 31st July 1942. Initial training at 15 Elementary Flying Training School, 14 Service Flying Training School and then 20 Operational Training Unit. Operational postings…
Conversation with Joe Petrie-Andrews with participation by Jack Bromfield (Halifax wireless operator 158 Squadron).
Says that after training in the United States he was sent to bombers and opted for Pathfinders. He flew 70 operations including Halifaxes on 102 and 158 Squadrons and Lancasters on 35 Squadron. Makes comparisons between Lancaster and Halifax. Jack…
Airman in front of Wellington
An airman wearing flying clothes with hands in pockets standing in front of a Wellington. Two bombs on trolley in long grass in the foreground. Submitted with caption 'Fg Off Don 'Pop' Elliott, navigator on 99 Sqn '39'40 at 24 OTU Honeybourne '44…
Conversation with Eric Clarke
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…
William Hugh Anthony Jackson's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
William Jackson’s Flying Log Book 1 from 12th July 1940 until 14th February 1943 as a pilot. Training started in No. 15 Elementary Flying Training School, then No. 6 Flying Training School, 17 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 105 Squadron in…
William Hugh Anthony Jackson's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
William Jackson’s Flying Log Book 2 from 15th February 1943 until 26th November 1946. Posted to 23 Operational Training Unit, 15 Operational Training Unit (October 1943) and 1673 Heavy Conversion Unit (May 1944). Operational posting to 355 Squadron…
Worcester Floods
A photograph and article from a newspaper about flooding in Worcester.
Calculation from Honeybourne to Base
A log sheet used for calculations for a flight from Honeybourne to Mildenhall.
Operation to Calais
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Calais.
D S Flight Defford
A group of 21 uniformed men all wearing side caps. They are arranged in three rows, of nine, eight and four in front of an Anson. A Lincoln is behind with hangars in the background. The group is arranged around a sign reading 'D.$. Flight. Defford'.…
Keith Hailey's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air…
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 January 1943 to 16 March 1946 and from 3 January 1950 to 20 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown, and post war flying with 77 Squadron. He…
H Jack Lazenby DFC
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Receipt for parcel
From YMCA HQ MEF Cairo. Receipt for parcel from Mrs M Powell.
Postponement of calling up for service
Required to report for regular service in accordance with instructions. In the meantime would remain on the reserve with no pay or allownaces.
Nominal role of recruits
From CRC Worcester to officer i/c attestation section, no 2 recruit centre. Lists three names including Powell N I. Expected draft 1943-04-15.
Money order certificate
Certificate of issue of British money order for Mr R Powell for £35.
Norman Powell CV
Gives qualifications as aeronautical engineer. Education and employment history including service in the RAF from 1943 to 1947. Management experience and family background.
Norman Powell's Decorations
Three individual decorations: 1939–1945 Star , Italy Star and War Medal 1939–1945 and brown OHMS envelop addressed to NI Powell.
Seven Airmen
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the rear of their Halifax. 158 Squadron, Lissett, Johnny Johnson crew. A second copy is annotated '158 Sqdn RAF Lissett 4 Group 1944' and each man is identified with their crew position. Another copy has each…
Air cadets
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Worcester Baptist Church and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd…
Air cadets
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Church/chapel and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd from…
Letter to Fred Dyde's Parents from his Squadron Commander
The letter expresses regret that, due to illness, he was unable to meet them. He complements Fred for being one of their best and most popular crew members.