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John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.
Forever they live
Poem remembering those who did not live to see the end of war.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for the newspapers she has sent. He has been practice bombing. They have been having sporting competitions and a dance.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks he for her letters and poetry. They have been flying and buzzing farmers on their tractors.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He expresses surprise that he is married. He has been on leave but snow stopped his progress. He went horse riding in the National Park.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has been horse riding and flying. He enjoys bombing and evasive action. He has four weeks of the course left.
Jack Warner's account of first ten operations
First operation to Montluçon 15 September 1943. Briefed as easy trip with little opposition. Arrived early and waited for Pathfinders, bombed from 8000 ft. Wing Commander Smith missing from operation reported hit by bombs. Operation 2, Mondane 16…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter home to Jim’s Mother and Brother where he describes his arrival in England, visiting relations and settling in to his routine RAAF life on his station.
Letter to Spike from Jim Cahir
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim. He describes what he has been doing since arriving in England.
James A Penny’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for James A Penny, covering the period from 10 November 1941 to 23 November 1943 when he was shot down over Berlin. He was stationed at AAC Souther Field, RCAF North Battleford, RAF Shawbury, RAF Sleap, RAF Blyton, RAF Upwood…
Ops are on. Maximum effort
A memoir by Joe Harrison of his first operation in 1943. He describes the initial briefing, the events during the bombing run, the damage to their aircraft and his subsequent illness. Includes descriptions of the post-op analysis and good crew…
Letter from John E Mitchell & Sons to Bob Butler's mother
A letter from John E Mitchell & Sons, Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Surveyors and Valuers, detailing work conducted to wind up Bob Butler's estate.
Invoice from John E Mitchell & Sons for professional services
An invoice from John E Mitchell & Sons to Bob Butler's mother annotated as paid.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 65-122. He writes about Ursula purchasing a new house for them and discusses financial matters. Mentions new British medical officer and treatment he is receiving. Sends request for contents in Swiss contacts to arrange for Rolex watches to be…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 66-123. Writes that he is still awaiting update on house purchase and about problems with his violin.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
No 67-124. Reports her letters and photographs that have arrived. Regrets that house purchase has fallen through. Discusses possible ways forward. Writes he is still having problems with learning violin. Catches up with family/friends. Sends thanks…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 68-115. Will continue to write top previous address until new one available. Writes of disappointment over house and problems with violin.
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 69-125. Reports arrival of letter and thrilled to hear of her efforts. Mentions receiving music and condition of violin. Unsure why she is not getting all his letters.
Letter card from Kenneth Gill to his parents
Writes that he had been busy, operation to Berlin previous night. Describes life in the officers' mess. Mentions that Tom says he will come to Leeds and act as groomsman.
Letter from Fleetwood congregational Sunday schools to Mr and Mrs Luxton
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Expresses sympathy form Russell's friends and colleagues.
Keith Thompson's diary from July 1943 to January 1944
Keith Thompson was a sergeant navigator under training at the start of this period at 28 OTU at RAF Castle Donington, then on to a holding unit for a month. After that on to 1662 CU at RAF Blyton flying the Lancaster, until 7 November when he was…
Notes on Munich 6 September 1943
Lists losses, casualties and the fate of his Halifax crew.
Philip Jenkinson's account of operation to Munich on which his aircraft was shot down
Recounts details of operation and being attacked by Me 109s which were driven off and then by a Ju 88 which set them on fire. Bombs jettisoned and he baled out. Continues with account of evading and attempt to reach Switzerland. Describes capture and…
Philip's operational record
List 10 operations. Was shot down on the last.
Philip Jenkinson's journey in Germany after being shot down
Gives itinerary of journey from being shot down, captured, and various prisoner of war camps (Dulag Luft, Stalag Luft 6, Stalag 357 and 355) and eventual repatriation.