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An airman in front of tents
A full length image of an airman wearing khaki uniform with hand in pocket. In the background parts of two tents. Submitted with caption 'Bonditch, Turner Field'.
An interesting war
Memoir of the life of Arthur Spencer. Includes details of childhood and growing up. Continues with his joining the Royal Air Force and his training in the United States as a pilot and then navigator. Followed by training in England and then posting…
Andrews Field News
First item is an account of the the visit by 35 Squadron at Andrews Field. Second item is 'U.S., Britain must retain air superiority, Says English Ace'. Handwritten notes of Washington addresses.
Anne Clough's Heart was filled with pride as British Bombers roared into Westover
Details on Anne Clough service in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the War.
Anne Doward nee Tansley
Biography of Ernest Tansley's daughter Anne. Writes of background and family. Gives service history of her father including joining, training in England and the United States and eventual posting to 57 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Writes of her memories…
Approaching runway Long Beach Army Airfield, California
Air to ground view from cockpit of runway threshold of Long Beach Army Airfield, California. Aircraft on taxiway to left and cars parked on perimeter track in foreground.
Ariel views
Top right - oblique aerial photograph over wing of open countryside at low level. Captioned 'Low flying'.
Middle left - oblique aerial photograph over wing of farmland. Captioned '1000' over Mindenmines'.
Bottom right - oblique aerial photograph…
Middle left - oblique aerial photograph over wing of farmland. Captioned '1000' over Mindenmines'.
Bottom right - oblique aerial photograph…
Army Air Force Day 1946
Item 1 is 'Roger Jr', a programme of evens of Army Air Force Day.
Item 2 is a printed leaflet welcoming 35 Squadron to Washington.
Item 2 is a printed leaflet welcoming 35 Squadron to Washington.
Arthur Norman Hollis’ Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for Arthur Norman Hollis, covering the period from 12 December 1941 to 3 May 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Clewiston, RAF Little…
Arthur Pearce's air gunners flying log book
Air gunners' flying log book for A T Pearce, covering the period from 2 December 1943 to 25 November 1946. It details his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. Arthur Pearce was stationed at: RAF Bishops Court, RAF Seighford, RAF…
AT-10
A side view of an AT-10 Wichita, M0714. On the reverse 'Warming up'.
AT-10 Wichita
A side view of a Beech AT-10 Wichita. On the reverse 'Ready for Take off AT10'.
AT-10 Wichita
An air to air photo of the port side of an AT-10 Wichita, MO713. On the reverse is handwritten 'Could have got a little closer?' and printed 'Maurice comment. Could have got a bit closer. Not sure if he was taking the picture or the comment was…
AT6A
Airborne view of an AT6A with pilot in front cockpit with canopy back. Below are clouds and fields. Captioned 'AT6A in flight'. Includes scan of photograph.
AT6A
Top left - front quarter view of AT6A with engine covers and starboard front fuselage panels removed. Captioned 'Violent use of brakes'. Middle - view of AT6A dashboard inside cockpit. Captioned 'Cockpit of AT6A'. Bottom right - front quarter view…
AT6As
Top left - front view of AT6A in middle. Front left is a wing tip. To the right in the distance an AT6 facing away and further back, buildings. Captioned 'The bloody tower'. Middle right ' A man wearing khaki uniform with one foot up on fuselage…
AT6As
Top - group of men in khaki uniform and side caps marching along path to the right. In the distance some isolated buildings. Captioned 'The walk to the flight line'. Middle left - line of AT6As from right to left distance facing left. Captioned 'Yes…
AT6s and wreckage
Top right - rear quarter view of an AT6 with foreword starboard fuselage panels removed. Bent propeller to right, A man wearing flying jacket stands behind starboard wing root. In the background trees and a hut. Captioned 'No Doc Did''nt [sic] do…
ATC welcomes RAF Sq #35 to Westover Field
Item 1 is a typed entertainment programme for 35 Squadron at Westover Field.
Item 2 is a newspaper cutting about 35 Squadron and their social activities.
Item 3 is a newspaper cutting titled 'RAF Open House to be today at Westover Field'.
Item 4…
Item 2 is a newspaper cutting about 35 Squadron and their social activities.
Item 3 is a newspaper cutting titled 'RAF Open House to be today at Westover Field'.
Item 4…
Au pays qui nous a donné "La Liberté" ... nous rendrons la liberté
Message from America to the French people announcing they are allies once again; America is at war with Germany, Italy and Japan. As in 1917, this has allowed preparation time. France urged to stay strong and praised for its resistance.
B-17 in flight
An air-to-air view of a B-17 in flight over snow capped mountains. On the reverse 'Via RL Ward' and [indecipherable]. On a separate sheet 'B-17 12599 "Tug Boat Annie".'
Place tentatively identification as Washington State by Gianluca Mazzanti of…
Place tentatively identification as Washington State by Gianluca Mazzanti of…
Basketball Game
Eight men playing basketball.
Bill Foskett
Bill standing by his tent.
Bill Foskett and Friend
Two airmen, including Bill, standing by their tent.
On the reverse 'Turner Field Georgia. USA. 1942'.
On the reverse 'Turner Field Georgia. USA. 1942'.