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  • Temporal Coverage starts with "1943-05"

PStaniewskiJ1940.jpg
Half length portrait of five airmen with Józef second from left.
On the reverse 'To Reg and Ella, With love and best wishes All crew - Josef 21.5.43'.

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PStaniewskiJ1930.jpg
A head and shoulders portrait of Józef. On the reverse 'With all my love Josef 21.5.43'.

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PStaniewskiJ19010001.jpg
Four photographs on a sheet.
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Józef Staniewski, annotated 'Souvenir to Reg from Joseph'.
#2 is three airmen, annotated '14.1.41' and 'Blackpool (Reverse on separate sheet)'.
#3 is two airmen annotated 'Joseph…

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EStaniewskiJStaniewski[Fam]430516.pdf
He writes that he is a prisoner and has been trying to escape. He reached Bucharest after escaping then sailed to France, first Marseilles then Lyon. He joined the Air Force but sailed to England when France capitulated. He has had a reply from…

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LWhalleyJ1113651v1.pdf
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 9th July 1941 until 10th October 1952. Initial training at No. 9 Air Observers School as an air observer, navigator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Further training as…

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo]430513-0001.jpg
Alan writes that he will be home on leave on Friday. He has been to Ely cathedral.

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EHarrisATMaltbyDJH430523.jpg
The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.

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E[Author]PMaltbyDJH430523.jpg
The telegram congratulates him from Coningsby and Woodhall.

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E[Author]MaltbyDJH430524-0001.jpg
A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.

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ABrownK93XXXX.mp3
Speech made by Ken Brown at the Bomber Command Museum.
Ken Brown, a Canadian pilot was serving with 44 Squadron when he was told he was being transferred to 617 Squadron at RAF Scampton. He undertook his training with the squadron in preparation…

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LBaxterPD52604v1.pdf
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.

After pre-aircrew…

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PSmithRW23010054 copy.jpg
A group of 17 men and women ready for a picnic. The airmen are wearing brevets.
There is a second image of the same group.
In Bob's memoirs he explains 'On a Sunday hike with the Twentieth Century Fox club. Alice Grosco (Organiser) at left in front…

YCrawfordJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Covering the period 3 December 1941 to 1945 it details Jack's initial training, sailing from New Zealand to Canada and subsequent train journey, visiting a fox farm, canoeing, taking exams and getting the results and trips in the snow. Qualifying as…

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-01.pdf
Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft. Photographs from several aspects and aircraft data on the Brewster Bermuda 1 (double cyclone), Spitfire VII (Merlin), P47 Thunderbolt (double Wasp), Mosquito IV (Merin)

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LDaviesDC1304355v2.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…

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LDaviesDC1304355v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…

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ETaplinJATaplinWJ-[Mo]XX0530-0001.jpg
He has received several letters and repeats a request for a pipe.

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ETaplinJATaplinWJ-[Mo]430507-0001.jpg
He has had no mail from home. He cancels his request for shoes and shorts but is keen to get a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.

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LDennettGJ1195401v1.pdf
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2…

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MHarveyA200708-111201-01.pdf
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.

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PTeasdaleA22020029.jpg
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the nose of Lancaster, S for Sugar.

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EPickfordLPickfordA430511-0001.jpg
He received a record number of letters last week - four. Parcels have arrived. He is in good health.

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EPickfordLPickfordA430508-0001.jpg
He has received 200 cigarettes and a half pound of tobacco, also four letters. They still have the gramophone and a play for entertainment and football. Weather is good.

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PCrossK22010006.jpg
The first page comprises a page of caricatures annotated with quotations from the individuals pictured, including Wing Commander J Cunningham, Wing Commander Townsend, Warrant Officer Carter, Flight Lieutenant Erlwig, Staff officer Priestley, Flight…

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MLuxtonJR1086977-170404-05.jpg
Lists fourteen operations between April 20th and August 9th.

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