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Canada 1943
One photograph, a menu related to the Graduation dinner of Course 76a Navigators and a card with a photograph.
Photo 1 is a group of trainee navigators arranged in three rows in front of an Anson.
Item 2 is the menu front cover for the event taking…
Photo 1 is a group of trainee navigators arranged in three rows in front of an Anson.
Item 2 is the menu front cover for the event taking…
Prisoner of war letter from Roy Langlois to Jack Newton
Thanks him for letters and mentions that they keep up current affairs which seem to be getting worse. Glad that Newton got back to England. Catches up with other news.
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.
John Mitchell flying log book. Two
John Mitchell’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 12 October 1941 to 9 August 1948. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Kinloss (19 OTU), RAF Forres (19 OTU),…
Ken Hook's RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
K G Hook’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 6 June 1943 to 30 November 1954. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU); RAF Newmarket (1483 [Bombing] Gunnery Flight),…
Victor Mendelski - July 1943
Five photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is Victor standing in uniform beside a haystack, captioned 'Vic'.
Photo 2 is a woman standing beside a haystack, the caption has been deleted.
Photo 3 is a woman standing in a park, captioned 'September…
Photo 1 is Victor standing in uniform beside a haystack, captioned 'Vic'.
Photo 2 is a woman standing beside a haystack, the caption has been deleted.
Photo 3 is a woman standing in a park, captioned 'September…
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
Alan talks about issues with the family building firm.
Lists of crews on operations from July to December 1943
List captains and take off and landing times from 23 July 1943 to 3 December 1942.
Pilot Officer Ernest Henry Tansley 149542 VR biography
Covers background, marriage, civilian occupation and family. Followed by service history including basic and flying training in England and the United States and then advanced flying training and operational conversion back home. Posted to 57…
Extract from Ernest Harold Patrick's flying log book
Extract from flying log book for bomb aimer’s for Ernest Harold Patrick, detailing his operations flown until failing to return from operations. He was stationed at RAF Scampton and RAF East Kirkby. Aircraft flown in was Lancaster. He flew a total…
Commissioning Scroll
Commission as pilot officer for Ernest Henry Tansley.
Combat report and biographies of Ernest Tansley's crew
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…
Course 84 33 Elementary Flying Training School Montage
A montage of aircrew photographs. Course 84 33EFTS, Caron Saskatchewan, Canada, RAF, captioned; “No33 EFTS. Caron, Saskatchewan. Sept ’43”
Letter to Mrs Roy Ellis from 199 Squadron
The letter supplies names and addresses of Roy's crew members.
Colin Wallace's Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot's flying log book
C M Wallace’s Flying Log Book as pilot covering the period from 8 July 1941 to 20 January 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RNZAF Whenuapai (4 EFTS), RCAF Saskatoon (4 SFTS), RAF Little…
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from 199 Squadron
The letter reports that Doreen's husband is missing on an operation against Munchen. Included is a sheet with advice regarding publication of details of the circumstances of a casualty.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from RAF Mildenhall
The letter advises Doreen that her husband's effects are being sent to the Central Depository.
Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The first letter advises that Doreen's husband's bicycle has been despatched by rail to her.
The second asks Doreen to verify her date of birth.
The second asks Doreen to verify her date of birth.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the RAF Benevolent Fund
The letter expresses sympathy regarding Doreen's missing husband and offers to help if required.
J D Harris’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J D Harris, navigator, covering the period from 22 April 1942 to 26 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Ancienne Lorette,…
Dulag Luft document
Prisoner of war documentation for James Lee with some personal details. Aircraft Lancaster, shot down 15 August 1943. Sent to Stalag IVB.
Telegram to Mr W Lee
Informs him that his son was a prisoner of war. Announced in German broadcast.
D A Robinson’s pilot’s flying log book
Pilot’s flying log book for D A Robinson, covering the period from 23 November 1942 to 21 May 1948. Covering his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. It states in his log book that his previous one was lost due to enemy action…
Welcome to RAF letter to Henry Moss
Writes welcoming him to RAF. States he has been selected for aircrew training. Continues with mention of waiting lists to start and a little about the RAF and why he would have to wait to start training.
Eulogy for Philip Jenkinson
Describes early life, joining the RAF, training and joining 10 Squadron as mid-upper gunner on Halifax. Was shot down during operation to Munich on 6/7 September 1943. After evading was capture and prisoner of war until April 1945. Goes on with…