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LWoolnerOH1456292v1.pdf
Oscar Woolner’s Flying Log Book from 20th February 1944 until 10th April 1945. Trained as an air gunner at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, 29 Operational Training Unit, 1660 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Posted to 619 Squadron for…

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LAndrewD16081922v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7…

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SStuartR1681268v1.pdf
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

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SBondS-SpodenPv10016.MP3
Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 Group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds 100 Group jamming and spoofing and its…

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SBondS-SpodenPv10001.pdf
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…

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LComanAJ1715002v1.pdf
Alfred Jack Coman’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 20 August 1943 to 01 August 1946 detailing his operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Madley (4 Radio School), RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF Market Harborough and RAF…

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SBondS-HornerLv10001.pdf
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…

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SBondS-FellowesDv10008.jpg
David discusses crew over photograph taken at RAF Hixon and goes on to describe flying and other activities while at OTU. He briefly mentions attending gunnery school and other gunnery training. He recalls their Australian skipper getting permission…

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SBondS-FellowesDv10002.pdf
Discusses crew over photograph taken at RAF Hixon. Went on to describe flying and other activities while at OTU. Brief mention of attending gunnery school and other gunnery training. Recalls their Australian skipper getting permission for them to go…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-01.pdf
This is a handwritten record book for 9 Squadron from 14/15 April 1943 to 10/11 November 1943.

For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.

The last…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-02.pdf
This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 18th November 1943 to 16th June 1944. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-04.pdf
This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 22nd November 1944 to 9th June 1945. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…

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LStevenKM129506v1.pdf
Keith Steven’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 July 1941 until 14 January 1944. Initial training at No. 11 Elementary Flying Training School, followed by 15 Service Flying Training School, and posting to 7 Bombing and Gunnery School. Attended…

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LBratleyHW755503v1.pdf
H W Batley’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 06 August 1940 to 20 February 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. The log book includes a long account of how he evaded after being shot down…

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LDenmanEA1417142v1.pdf
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for E A Denman, bomb aimer, covering the period from 16 July 1943 to 28 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 31 Bombing and Gunnery…

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LBartlettRW67656v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book two, for R W Barlett, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 8 February 1943 when he failed to return from operations. He was stationed at 34 Service Flying Training School RCAF Medicine Hat, 3 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit…

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MFiskertonMem-190219-030001.jpg
The title translates as Drive into the blue - is drive to death and relates to the bombing of Munich.

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EPearceNL[Recipient][Date]-010001.jpg
Noel writes about operations he has recently been on. He hopes to see her soon.
[two pages are missing]

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LArrowsmithDR427789v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Douglas Ross Arrowsmith, covering the period from 15 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Elementary Flying Training School RAF RAAF…

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MWhymarkJP53481-230816-10.jpg
The citation appointing Jack as a companion of the Distinguished Service Order following the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross. It describes Jack's work as gunnery leader, on operations and his personal attributes.

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LWhiteGWA1279957v1.pdf
G White’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator and air gunner from 18 November 1942 until 7 May 1946. Training at No. 4 Radio School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Conversion Unit. Posted to 78 Squadron in July 1943…

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BCarterDACarterRv1.pdf
Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942, aged 17. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was posted to RAF Waddington to form an…

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LButlerR102576v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…

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LPextonRD72150v1.pdf
Richard Pexton’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 3rd October 1943 until 31st March 1950. Posted to No. 34 Service Flying Training School to train as a flying instructor. Posted Beam Approach Training Flight December 1943. February 1944 saw posting…

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