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Sidney (Laurie) Davis's Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Wireless Operator Laurie Davis (nickname Red) covering the period 19 November 1943 to 30 April 1946 and detailing training flights and operations. Served at RAF Llandwrog, RAF Silverstone…
Jack Genney’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bombers and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…
K B Wears’ RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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…
Recollections of Sidney Lawrence (Laurie) Davis
A brief biography of Laurie Davis.
Soldiers in Venice
A group of six men in army uniform standing in front Western façade of St Mark's Basilica. Behind them, an ornate flagpole. In front of them are lots of pigeons.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that they have flown two trips to Italy, over the Alps and Geneva.
Stanislaw Sewerin's Pilots Flying Log Book. Two
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…
River Arno
Vertical aerial photograph with caption '3056 12 PRB207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944.,09.10. F/24. 20,000'.'.
The river Arno and railway run parallel from the top to the bottom of the image. The village on the left is Lastra a Signa, the part village top…
The river Arno and railway run parallel from the top to the bottom of the image. The village on the left is Lastra a Signa, the part village top…
Prato
Vertical aerial photograph of the south eastern corner of the City of Prato, Tuscany, Italy. Captioned '4130 12PR/B-207 3PG 20th August 1944/0910/F24"/20,000'.'. Bomb craters are visible in the fields on the right side of the image.
Calenzano
Vertical aerial photograph of Calenzano Alto with the Torrente Marina. Captioned '4132 12PR/B-207 3PG 20th August 1944/0910/F24"/20,000'.'.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Peretola airfield
Vertical aerial photograph with caption '4074 12PRB207.3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24. 20.000'.'. A runway is visible on the right side of the image. There are three rows of bomb craters across the runway and several craters in the fields adjacent…
Fiesole
Vertical aerial photograph of Fiesole with caption '4038 12 PRB207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24.20.000'.'.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Dave Lamport of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Pian di Mugnone
Vertical aerial photograph of a hilly terrain east of Pian di Mugnone and Fiesole, centered around the intersection of Strada Provinciale 54 with Strada Provinciale 55. Captioned: '4036 12 PRB 207. 3PG. 20 Aug 1944. 09.10. F/24.…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes the weather has been very good. They bombed Milan.
Newspaper with article Folkestone man in record crew
Under photograph of crew a caption lists members including Flying Officer I J Hartley rear gunner from Folkestone. List includes Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R…
Tonbridge "Eagles"
A newspaper article about Wing Commander Albert Millson and Squadron Leader Neville Duke from Tonbridge.
Old Juddian awarded DFC
A newspaper article announcing that Albert Millson has been awarded a DFC.
Judd Old Boys Honoured
A newspaper article referring to two old Judd boys, Albert Millson and NF Duke.
Commands Top-Scoring Bomber Crew
The newspaper cutting refers to Albert Millson and crew's 228 operations.
Newspaper cutting - Factory blown to bits
Account of daylight and night attacks by Lancaster, Stirling, Halifax and Wellington on Milan. Gives some details of Lancaster operation including escort by fighters and attack in the late afternoon. Gives Squadron Leader D Clyde-Smith's account of…
Four newspaper cuttings
Top left - shows Lancaster with Zola nose art and crew standing in front. Account of permission to use artwork for nose art and mention of operations.
Top right - Taunton officer wins DFC. Awarded to Squadron Leader Denis Clyde-Smith. Citation…
Top right - Taunton officer wins DFC. Awarded to Squadron Leader Denis Clyde-Smith. Citation…
Newspaper cutting - London to Cairo, RAF Strike from
Includes photograph of Lancaster crews just back after striking Rommel's Africa Corps. Continued article mentions some details of France seen on route to Milan and conditions over the target. Map shows operations to Italy and attacks in North Africa.
Trieste
Vertical reconnaissance photograph of the Vallone di Muggia with the Canale di Zaule. Liners Giulio Cesare and Duilio are visible, surrounded by other smaller ships. Numerous bomb craters visible. Label stating 'A confidential recon photograph of…
Reminiscences of service in the Royal Air Force - 1937 to 1945
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers, in great detail, his pilot training activities, including a crash landing during a cross country. After receiving his wings award, he moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft…