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Walcheren
Target photograph of Walcheren showing coast with sea to right and land with lagoon in centre. Captioned 'Walcheren, Wad, 7.10.44 //8" 6000 070 13554, 14 x 1000 C21 F/O Ward Smith S. 463'.
Funeral of Józef Staniewski
12 photographs of Josef and his crew's funeral.
#1 WAAFs and airmen holding wreaths at the graveside.
#2 coffins at the graveside
#3 airmen, Ella and Reg at the graveside.
#4 the procession of coffins.
#5 is airmen mourners
#6 and 7 are a…
#1 WAAFs and airmen holding wreaths at the graveside.
#2 coffins at the graveside
#3 airmen, Ella and Reg at the graveside.
#4 the procession of coffins.
#5 is airmen mourners
#6 and 7 are a…
Intimation of Józef Staniewski's death
An intimation recording Józef's death on 24 June 1944.
John Preston
A head and shoulders portrait of John. On the reverse 'Dad 1944'.
Women and airmen at a graduation party dinner
A group of airmen and women at a dinner at Preston Hall, Montreal. They are in three rows behind the table set for dinner. Along with other copies, this was sent from Montreal to Alan North at RAF Harrogate.
On the reverse 'Alan North' and on a…
On the reverse 'Alan North' and on a…
Seven airmen and a Liberator
Two photographs.
#1 Seven airmen, some leaning on the starboard nose of a B-24 Liberator. They are partly dressed in tropical kit.
On the reverse 'Grandad in the middle'. and ' Celone aerodrome (nr Foggia, Italy) 1944. (N for Nelly & Crew)'
#2…
#1 Seven airmen, some leaning on the starboard nose of a B-24 Liberator. They are partly dressed in tropical kit.
On the reverse 'Grandad in the middle'. and ' Celone aerodrome (nr Foggia, Italy) 1944. (N for Nelly & Crew)'
#2…
Defied frost-bite to aid gunner
A report of the assistance James gave to a fellow crew member leading to his being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his first operation. Annotated '1944'.
Risked life to save gunner
Details of James assisting his crew mate whose oxygen tube had become detached and being frostbitten in the process. For these actions, on his first operation, James was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Annotated '1944'.
Rabbit Mascot
A small stuffed toy rabbit wearing a green top and brown dungarees. It was the mascot of Squadron Leader R E Millichap.
George Robinson and a woman
A full length portrait of George Robinson and a woman. She is wearing a dark dress, jacket and hat. He is in uniform with a button hole flower. They are standing close together, arm in arm and smiling.
On the reverse is the Betta Photos LTD stamp…
On the reverse is the Betta Photos LTD stamp…
Wilsford Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting about George Robinson being reported missing. It briefly describes the circumstances and gives some details about his late father, his recent marriage and his education.
Interview with Bill Bilton
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Bill Bilton served as Motorboat Crew in the Mediterranean.
The Queen Mother and Christmas
Left page: top left, list of members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Top right, Queen Mary standing with a woman in uniform and 13 men, one in uniform, identified as Bob.
Middle, left, Christmas greetings.
Middle, right, best wishes at…
Middle, left, Christmas greetings.
Middle, right, best wishes at…
Mulberry Harbour
An oblique aerial photograph, taken looking west, of Mulberry B (Port Winston) and the coastline at Gold Beach.
At centre left is the town of Arromanches-les-Bains from which three floating piers lead to their pier heads. At lower centre is the…
At centre left is the town of Arromanches-les-Bains from which three floating piers lead to their pier heads. At lower centre is the…
Francis and Phyllis Hosier's Wedding
A group photograph of Francis and Phyllis, bridesmaids, family and friends.
On the reverse 'F/O F Hosier and Phyllis his wife March 1944 Wordsley (Brierley Hill RC Church).
On the reverse 'F/O F Hosier and Phyllis his wife March 1944 Wordsley (Brierley Hill RC Church).
Squadron Photograph
A large group of airmen and ground crew arranged in six rows under the front of a Halifax. On the reverse 'North Creek [sic] Norfolk 1944 A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies…
Group of Airmen
A group of airmen discussing a successful minelaying operation. Several are still wearing their flying kit. One WAAF is at the back.
On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
Operation to Caen
Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Caen.
End of a Running Race
Seven athletes competing in a running race, Dominion Day Sports. The lead athlete has just broken the winning tape. They are being watched by a large group of spectators.
In Bob's memoirs he identifies Keith Mills as the winning athlete.
In Bob's memoirs he identifies Keith Mills as the winning athlete.
Four Airmen
Four airmen standing under the nose of a B-17. On the reverse 'Ted Bonner (WOP) Ben Bonas (Rear Gunner) Me! Ray Delisile (Port Waist Gunner) Aug 1944 Oulton. Norfolk 214 Sqdn 100 Gp'.
Crew mates and Edna
Top left, annotated 'The crashed Lancaster 29 August 1944';
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
Bombing over Europe
Reports relating to Derek Carrott.
Left: Annotated '29-7-44' a report of a 2,000 plus bomber raids on Stuttgart, Bremen, the Luena factory at Meresburg, Juvincourt airfield and Laon-Couvron air base, Frankfurt am Main, Ploiești, Sarajevo and…
Left: Annotated '29-7-44' a report of a 2,000 plus bomber raids on Stuttgart, Bremen, the Luena factory at Meresburg, Juvincourt airfield and Laon-Couvron air base, Frankfurt am Main, Ploiești, Sarajevo and…
Peter Taylor
Peter Taylor in uniform with Observer brevet.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Navigation chart - operation to Walcheren
Navigation map showing eastern England and coastal western European mainland. Pencilled route from Spilsby to Walcheren. Annotated 'Sgt. Burke Operations Walcheren 11-10-44'. On reverse 'Sgt Burke Veere 11-10-44 API DRC-u/s'.
Thomas Wilfred Peter 'Peter' Clifford
Half portrait of a bareheaded Peter in uniform, with corporal stripes.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are…
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are…