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  • Temporal Coverage starts with "1944-07"

SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30021.jpg
The letter advises that his son was killed and is buried in Neufchatel.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30020.jpg
The letter advises James' father that James has lost his life.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30018.jpg
The telegram advises that James is missing.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30013.jpg
A posthumous award for James.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30011.jpg
Seven photographs of the crew of Lancaster ED908. Each man is captioned.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30010.jpg
A summary of the events during the operation, taken from the Operations Record Book.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v30019-0001.jpg
The letter has details on James' last flight.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v20012.jpg
A temporary grave in France with Tom's name and three of his crew.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v20011.jpg
Seven photographs of the crew. Each man has his photograph and named captioned. A further caption refers to the loss of the Lancaster at Foret du Croc.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v20009.jpg
Research from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v10009.jpg
The grave of four airmen from Lancaster ED 908.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v10008.jpg
Seven photographs of the crew of ED908. Each man is captioned. A main caption reads 'Crew of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z) lost on 20 July 1944, attacking a V-1 site, Foret du Croc, France'.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v10007.jpg
Research from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.

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LHowkinsF1576710v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F Howkins, wireless operator, covering the period from 29 April 1943 to 30 August 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post was flying with number 5 Reserve…

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LSweeneyAE573980v1.pdf
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 17 May 1942 to 30 July 1962 detailing training, operations and post-war duties as a pilot and instructor, including VIP duties. (Several logbooks bound into one volume).
He was stationed at RAF…

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PBirdJH18010020.jpg
A certificate awarding Sergeant Bird and crew the best night photographs for July 1944. The artwork comprises the outline of a Wellington, Flak bursts, searchlights and bomb explosions. It is signed by a Squadron Leader.

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PBirdJH18010019.jpg
A target photograph for an operation to Fiume. No detail is visible on the ground and there are three streaks of light. It is annotated 'A4' and captioned:
'1598. FOG. 19/20 JULY 44 // NT 8" 9,800' ->305° 2249.
FIUME. L. 9x500. P8. SGT BIRD. M.…

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PBirdJH18010017.jpg
A target photograph for an operation to Milan. Some roads are visible and Target Indicators have been laid across, what appears to be, several railway tracks. The photograph is annotated 'A4' and captioned:
'1524. FOG. 10/11 July 44 // NT8" 6200'…

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PBirdJH18010016.jpg
Two target photographs for separate operations to Brod in former Yugoslavia.
1st photograph: Darkness, smoke, light trails and Flak bursts hide much of the ground detail but some roads can be seen. It is annotated 'A4' and captioned:
'1506. FOG.…

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PBirdJH18010013.jpg
Two target photographs taken on separate operations to Feuersbrunn in Austria.
First photograph shows the grass field but no runways stand out. Vehicle tracks and small bomb craters can be seen. It is annotated 'A4' and captioned:
'1459 FOG. 29/30…

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SRoyallGL1801494v10039-51.pdf
12 pages listing 204 aircraft that were flown by No. 166 Squadron. Six columns record each aircraft's registration number, the date received, where it came from, the code letters and details of it's loss or disposal. For some aircraft the number of…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ440728.pdf
He comments on her holiday then discusses his flying. His wireless operator has been grounded because he cannot breathe at height. Norman has asked him to be his best man.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ440726.pdf
He has been doing a lot of flying, some with engine and radio problems. He talks about tennis with Jean and his next leave.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ440719.pdf
He describes his return journey to camp. He has been flying with some cross-country, night bombing and fighter integration.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ440708.pdf
He is expecting leave at the end of his course. He notes that progress has been made at destroying V-1s. He has been at the cinema. He expects to fly solo that night. His bike is muddy and he is planning to clean it.

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