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Frederick Edward (Ted) Darnell
Biography of Ted Darnell, comprising family background, RAF training and circumstances of his death.
Interview with Colin Bell
He discusses his eight months in the United States as an instructor and his 50 operations on the Light Night Striking Force, as well as transporting Canadian built Mosquitos to the UK. (Also present was Colin's friend Mark Vickers).
Trainee airmen and Ted Darnell
Group of 27 trainees wearing RAF greatcoats with Leading Aircraftman rank. On reverse, 26 signatures.
Sergeant Ted Darnell and other trainees
Group of eleven trainees in uniform wearing Leading Aircraftman rank. Sergeant Darnell is second from left, back row. On reverse, ten signatures.
Sergeant Ted Darnell and two airmen
Sergeant Darnell (on right) and two other airmen. He is wearing Leading Aircraftman rank.
Stanley Abbott’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational…
Newspaper cutting - St Andrew Society in Germany
Tells of formation of St Andrew Society at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Upper Silesia. Mentions meeting held by this prisoner of war branch. Provides some information on members and camp.
The St Andrews Society
Report welcoming members - all RAF or Airborne prisoners of war in Germany. British prisoners of war from branch at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Germany, List names including George B Thomson.
Note that George Thomson was a prisoner of war
Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.
Reference for George Thomson from Union Bank of Scotland
Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.
Findings of medical board
For George Thomson indicates fitness.
Receipt for RAF volunteer reserve badge
Made out to and signed by George Thomson.
Summary of medical board
For George Thomson navigator medical classification A3B.
Identification
For George Thomson informing that he was not at present in position of RAF form 1250 (ID card).
Postponement of calling up for service
To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…
Ferry and rail ticket
From Belfast to Glasgow
Posting notice
Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.