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The two paintings of Stalag IVB
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Text provides an explanation of how the paintings were acquired.
Letter to Alan from Jess Lay
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Writes that he has found a photograph of the Pocklington maintenance team which he is sending.
Letter from Alan Lancaster to Simon
Notes he is sending copy of "Pocka Gen" station magazine which he hopes will be useful. Talks of personnel at Pocklington and wishes him luck with his Pocklington research.
Halifax over windmill
A Halifax is flying low over Seaton Ross windmill.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Albert Millson’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Albert Millson’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th April 1940 until 27th November 1952. Initial pilot training at No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, then Nos. 10 and 12 Service Flying Training Schools.
Posted to 12 Operational Training…
Posted to 12 Operational Training…
In the office
An man in uniform sat at a desk with the telephone in his hand. Behind him is a noticeboard with paper pinned to it, Captioned, 'John looking most efficient in Bill's office (Driffield, Yorks, 1937)'.
Z F Klatkiewicz’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for Z F Klatkeiwicz, covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying duties with 13 Maintenance Unit, flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 13 Maintenance…
Conversation with Alan Thomsett
Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellingtons. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…
Another move
Writing to his mother Roly describes his recent move and how his 'gang' has been posted to different stations. Roly describes roller skating and going to a dance and being driven to his new station by a WAAF.
Another address
Roly tells his mother how much he enjoyed his short visit home and that he will likely be moved again in a week. He describes the difficulty in leaving the camp for a night out but that there is a good mess.
Aubrey Harold Edwards
A half portrait of Aubrey in uniform and half cap with pilot’s brevet and sergeant’s insignia.
Recollections of a flight engineer. Version Two
Will a flight engineer’s brevet on the first page. The recollections of Henry Sturrock of his time flying in the Halifax with No 640 Squadron at RAF Leconfield. He flew his first operation on 12 September 1944 and his last on 2 March 1945, he…
Ken Johnson's wedding
Ken stands with his bride at the church entrance. He is in uniform and wears warrant offer badge on his sleeve. Accompanying the couple are best man Tom Amy, a rear gunner on Halifax bombers, four women in skirts and jackets and three men in suits…
Wimpey Nights - the life and times of Pilot Officer Gerry Stone RAF
Biography by Steve Bond. Include photograph of Gerry Stone in uniform at the beginning. There are several photographs throughout the document of aircrew and aircraft. Chapter 1 - enlistment and training. Covers joining up, training as wireless…
Alf Morrill's RAF Navigator’s Air Bomber’s Air Gunner’s Flight Engineer’s Flying Log Book
D A Morill’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 14 February 1944 to 04 May 1946 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Marston Moor (1652 HCU), RAF Snaith (51 Squadron), RAF Leconfield…
Story of my war
He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…
Interview with Frank Dennis. One
Frank Dennis completed his engineering apprenticeship before he volunteered for the RAF as a flight engineer. While attending basic training he witnessed the crash of a Dakota which was a sobering reminder of the reality of what he was joining did…
Old enemies new friends
A short document with four photographs and text. First photograph - an airman wearing flying suit standing behind the rear turret of a Halifax captioned ': Sgt Jack Bromfield with a 158 Squadron Halifax at Lissett (Jack Bromfield)'. Second photograph…
Conversation with Heinz Rökke & Jack Bromfield
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…
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…
Gee navigation chart
Portion of map showing Barrow-in-Furness to Liverpool and sea area. Has radio beacon bearing lines. Captioned 'F/Lt Richardson 53280 RAF'.
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…
Conversation with Bob O'Dell
Completed 13 operations on 408 Squadron. Comments that he did not complete his tour as the war ended. Mentions first operation was to Bremen and last to Heligoland. Comments on his Canadian crew and mentions names and ranks, Covers his training…
Headstone inscription
A letter to the Air Ministry requesting that Harold’s mother be updated on the inscription for Harold’s grave.
Grave removal
A letter to Harold’s mother advising that Harold’s grave had been moved. It provides details of the new grave position and confirms that his comrades are in the adjacent graves.