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Bologna
A target photograph taken on an operation to the Bologna Main Marshalling Yards. Fields and roads are visible in most of the image. There is an area of glare at the left edge, which obscure some ground detail. The photograph is annotated 'A4' and…
Miskolc
A target photograph for an operation to Miskolc Marshalling Yards. No ground detail is visible, it is dark or obscured by light. The photograph is annotated 'A12' and captioned:
'1701. FOG. 22/23 AUG 44 // NT 8" 9000' ->200° 23.30.
MISKOLC.…
St Valentin
A target photograph for an operation to St. Valentin AFV and Tank Factory in Austria. Light trails and smoke obscure most of the ground but some roads are visible. It is annotated 'A5' and captioned:
'1678. FOG .20/21 AUG 1944. // NT. F8. 10400'.…
'1678. FOG .20/21 AUG 1944. // NT. F8. 10400'.…
Valence Aerodrome Southern France
Target photograph for an operation to Valance Aerodrome. A road is visible, running diagonally top to bottom, surrounded by fields. The photograph is annotated 'A4' and captioned:
'1669. FOG. 15/16 AUG 1944. //NT. F8. 9500'. -> 020° 23.38.
VALENCE…
'1669. FOG. 15/16 AUG 1944. //NT. F8. 9500'. -> 020° 23.38.
VALENCE…
Kraljevo Marshalling Yards
Target photograph for an operation to Kraljevo. Apart from some light and smoke in the central lower part, much of the ground detail is clear. At top centre is the circular 'Square of Serbian Warriors', with a residential area below. The Ibar river…
Lancaster squadrons at peak strength
List of Lancaster squadrons that were at Bomber Command peak strength on 1 August 1944. Also gives squadron codes, groups and locations. An additional list gives the bomber squadrons that reformed with Lancasters after that date.
Lancasters issued to No. 166 squadron between September 1943 and April 1945
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…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He discusses what flying he has to do to complete his course. He is pleased with his new wireless operator who is also a pianist.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes about his journey back to base. His crew has a new wireless operator. He explains the complications about his next leave.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks he for his birthday card. He describes his return trip to camp. The next day he had exams which he thinks he passed. They have had no luck getting a new wireless operator. They had a home guard training attack on the base. They had a couple…
Fred Dunn's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
F T Dunn’s Air Bomber’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 24 September 1942 to 22 November 1943. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air bomber. He was stationed at RAF Mount Hampden as pupil pilot 3-21 Aug 1942, South…
J.C. Cockram’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s flying log book
J.C. Cockram’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 1st May 1943 to 8th July 1945, recording training, operations and Transport Command duties as a Navigator. Stationed at: RCAF Edmonton (No.2 Air Observer School), RAF West…
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Foret de Nieppe
This is the crews seventh operation, two navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log, plotting map and target photograph for operation to Mare-sur-On
This is the crews eighth operation, three navigation log sheets, part of a plotting map and a target photograph. The photograph has a group of flares in the centre, some bomb explosions are visible. Caption of the target map '329…
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Coqueraux
This is the crews 9th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Etaples
This was the crews 10th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Brunswick
This is the crews 11th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Eindhoven
This is the crews 12th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map. Target photograph showing fields and rural settlements. Captioned '2005 DRF. 15-8-44//8" 15000-090.1203.Eindhoven A/F. U.9x1000. 4x500.C.32secs.F/O…
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Kiel
This was the crews 13th operation, Three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Watten
This was the crews 15th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to Homberg
This was the crews 16th operation, three navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.
Navigation log and plotting map for operation to La Pourchinte
This is the crews 17th operation, three navigation log sheets, part of a plotting map and its reverse.
Certificate of competence
Certifies that Flight Sergeant Powell carried out maintenance and inspection work while on 104 Squadron. Two versions of the same document.
Harry Whittaker's flying log book
Flying log book for Harry Whitaker, bomb aimer and navigator, covering the period from 21 May 1942 to 22 November 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 10 Advanced flying Unit RAF Dumfries,…
Navigation logs and a plotting map for an operation to Watten
This is the crews 15th operation. Three navigation log sheets and a plotting map.