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Funeral, Józef, Ella and Dusky
Seven photographs on a page.
#1, 2 and 6 are the funeral at Newark.
#1 is annotated 'Funeral at Newark (Ella & Reg 2nd and 3rd from right)'.
#3 is Józef and Ella standing in the back garden of 12 Browning Road Coventry and is annotated.
#4 is…
#1, 2 and 6 are the funeral at Newark.
#1 is annotated 'Funeral at Newark (Ella & Reg 2nd and 3rd from right)'.
#3 is Józef and Ella standing in the back garden of 12 Browning Road Coventry and is annotated.
#4 is…
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Bob Butler's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
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…
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
The Sphere Magazine Volume CLXV Number 2153
Magazine, incorporating 'The Graphic', published in London 'April 26 1941' comprising a blue and red front cover of advertisements and 31 pages (printed in black and white) of photographs and articles describing campaigns and reporting news. Bob…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Lettre sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief mention of an operation to Kiel and bombs dropped on an aerodrome.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergegant's Mess, RAF Waterbeach. Mentions an operation to Cologne and describes being interviewed by the Inspector General, an Air Chief Marshall.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergeants Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Brest.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Berlin.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of operations to Brest and Kiel and appearance of German tracer shells.
Jack Whymark’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whymark’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 1st October 1940 until 4th October 1945 when his aircraft crashed in to the Mediterranean Sea.
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
Pilot wins D.F.C
Left page: top, notice of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer R.V.Keeling.
Middle and bottom, congratulations to Bob on his award.
Right page; top, title of the Vauxhall Mirror.
Middle, report of Bob's operational career…
Middle and bottom, congratulations to Bob on his award.
Right page; top, title of the Vauxhall Mirror.
Middle, report of Bob's operational career…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from 'Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, Waterbeach, Cambridge' containing general news on various topics, including an operation to Mannheim.
Robert Victor Keeling's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Victor Keeling covering the period 15 June 1939 to 30 June 1943. Details his training and operational duties. Bob flew 27 night operations, 15 as second pilot to Pilot Officer Deacon, Sergeant Prior and…
My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifax. He was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Dick did his basic training at Blackpool. While at Cranwell for wireless training he flew in DH 86 and Valentia.
Appendix VII- Docks
Report containing the damage to the docks and ships in Malta. Provides updates on the repairs and subsequent hits of both the ships and the docks.
Appendix VI- Table of Raids
Each page documents a table of attacks on the docks of Malta. The air raids detailed in the table record the raid number, number of casualties, damage (both place and extent) and damage to ships and equipment.
Harold Wigley's RAF Pilot's Log Book
The Log Book runs from 20 August 1940 until 10 March 1944.
The first flight is recorded at No 7 EFTS , Desford flying in the Tiger Moth, he remained there until 28 September when he moved to No 12 SFTS flying in the Anson. In January 1941 Harold…
The first flight is recorded at No 7 EFTS , Desford flying in the Tiger Moth, he remained there until 28 September when he moved to No 12 SFTS flying in the Anson. In January 1941 Harold…
Ken Souter's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book. One, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 5 July 1939 to 27 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operational flying and instructor duties. He was stationed No.43 Elementary and Reserve flying traing School at RAF…
Letter to Reg from the recruiting centre
Requesting that Reg attend the combined recruiting centre. Giving instructions on what to bring and advising that he may not be called upon for immediate service.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son is promoted.
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…
Bob Francis
A half-length portrait of Bob in dress uniform. On the reverse 'Bob. Best Man at Vi & Maurice wedding [deleted] 1939 [deleted] 14/4/41 1941'.
Arthur Hope's RAFVR Enlistment
RAF Form 2150 completed by Arthur.
No 60 Course, Officers' School
Photograph of a large group of trainee officers at Rutland Hall, Loughborough. Eric Daniels is tenth from the left on the second row from the back. Eric was married to Anne, David's sister. Each officer is named in the caption…
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…