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LWearsKB631597v1.pdf
K B Wears’ RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 2 July 1940 to 12 January 1945, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Jurby (No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery…

SBondS-RichardsonAv10002.pdf
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 11th April 1940 until 31st August 1943. Trained as an air gunner and wireless operator at No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School and No. 9 Air Observers School. Posted to 11 Operational Training…

SBondS-GwilliamAv10028.pdf
Transcript of interview with Les Francis, who flew as a Mosquito navigator with Alan Gwilliam in the Far East. He covers his training and posting to India and, eventually, Burma. He relates flying experience in Burma on 47 Squadron. He provides…

MKirkbrightREM1483124-190324-01.pdf
Airman’s service and pay book for Flight Sergeant Robert Kirkbright from 9 July 1941 to 20 August 1943. Includes personal details, inoculation record and a list of where he served.

LKirkbrightREM1483124v1.pdf
Oberserver’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Robert Kirkbright covering the period 1 June 1942 to 25 October 1942. Details his training with 5 AOS and 30 OTU.

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Issued to Sergeant Hughes for travel from No. 11 Air Gunnery School, Douglas to Lytham via Liverpool and Preston.

SBondS-DunnGv10001-0041.jpg
Three verse poem/song about a long sortie

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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Mentions St John's Wood, Bridgnorth, 11 AGS, 12 OTU, 1657 Conversion Unit, Lancaster finishing school, 115 Squadron, Pathfinder NTU, 7 Squadron. Training and operational units have associated flying hours alongside,

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Ten airmen standing and sitting in two rows. Titled 'AGS Andreas'. Back row left man has cross pencilled in above him. On the reverse signatures 'Leslie V J Steadman, Taffy Roberts Rhonda Valley, undecipherable, J Walsh, Bob McAlpine, undecipherable,…

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Ten airmen sitting and standing in two rows. Title 'AGS Andreas'. On the reverse personal greetings from several people and date '21/11/43 - 3/2/44'.

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Top - A little about initial training at Bridlington and then at 11 Air Gunner School with details of flying.
Middle - image of a large group of airmen sitting and standing in eight rows all wearing tunics and side caps. Captioned 'ITW 1943, GCS…

PCampbellJK18080019.jpg
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 Ken sitting on a wall, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the promenade'.
#2 Ken standing by a groyne, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the Beach'.
#3 Ken standing on the beach in uniform, with a rolled up…

PCampbellJK18080016.jpg
Eleven photographs from an album, captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'. #1 is Jack & Don sitting outside their hut. #2 Gordon & Ken standing in flying kit. #3 Jack, Gardner, Paddy Hipson, Taylor and Ken standing outside huts. #4 Norman & Gordon…

PCampbellJK18080015.jpg
Four photographs from an album. Captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 Roth lying on a grassy bank.
#2 Three quarter length portraits of Roth and Ken smoking their pipes.
#3 Roth sitting on a grassy bank.
4. Duff and Shag standing outside a Nissen…

PCampbellJK18080014.jpg
Four photographs from an album.
All are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 'To be or Not to be'. Ken in flying gear.
#2 'Off duty'. Ken standing outside his hut.
#3 and 4 are of 'Roth' captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.

PCampbellJK18080013.jpg
Four photographs from an album.
Ken is dressed in flying kit and the images are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 is 'Before a flight'
#2 is 'After a flight'.
#3 is 'Before a flight'
#4 is 'After a flight'.

PCampbellJK18080010.jpg
Twelve photographs of Ken, captioned 'Jurby IOM, May 1942'.
Each has a further caption:-
#1 'On the Wall'. Ken on a wall.
#2 'Home Sweet Home'. Ken's Nissen hut.
#3 'Browned Off'. Ken sitting on a grassy bank.
#4 'Thoughts of home'. Ken sitting…

PCampbellJK18070010.jpg
Four photographs from an album.
#1 Ken and Griff leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Self'.
#2 Griff and Roth leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Roth'.
#3 Jack sitting on a chair in a…

PCampbellJK18070009.jpg
Four photographs from an album.
#1 Jack with his breakfast and a mug of tea, captioned 'Jurby IOM. August 1942. Jack brings home the breakfast'.
#2 Sheila standing on a grass verge, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 Sheila'.
#3 Three girls dancing…
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