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A biography of Bill written by his flying colleague from Bomber Command. It covers his war and post-war activities.

A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

Gives personal details, postings, locations.

Starts with commentary on family in Poland and names recorded on visits to Poland. Continues with account of early life, school and life in Poland before the war.
Flashback 1. Mentions first operation on 300 Squadron at RAF Faldingworth. Continues…

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Stone ruins. A lion's head is in the foreground.

Six stone columns holding up a cornice. Behind are ruins and in the distance snow capped mountains.

A palm tree lined avenue on the coast. Three cars are on the road several pedestrians are walking .

A view of the coast with a lighthouse on top of a low hill. It is surrounded by flats and houses. A fishing boat is moored amongst the rocks.

A three storey government building with a flag on the roof. In the foreground is a parked area. The street is lined with palm trees.

A rock formation on the coast. There is an archway that can be sailed through.

Three storey building at the side of a tree lined street. There is a tall clock tower.

A roundabout with a tall clock tower. Behind are four and five storey buildings. On the street are two cars and several pedestrians.

A street scene with a tram, a few cars and a few pedestrians. Behind is a six storey building and other lower buildings with advertising signs on their roofs.

A coastal rode in Beirut with a promenade. Behind are large buildings.

A view over the harbour with fishing boats and two steamers.

A view over Beirut. In the foreground are three mosques and minarets with housing behind. Further away are low hills.

A list of the 12 photographs contained in the album, in English and French.

A collection of 12 photographs of Beirut. It is captioned 'Beirut-Beyrouth'.

A street scene in Beirut identified on the reverse as 'Market St, Beirut'. A narrow street with shop merchandise on the pavement and several pedestrians passing by.