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  • Temporal Coverage starts with "1945-08"

LHarrisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Raymond Harris was a pilot who flew the Lancaster on 34 operations with No 9 Squadron. The log book runs from 19 September 1942 to 24th August 1945. After his initial flying at the No 9 EFTS at RAF Ansty, flying in the Tiger Moth, Raymond went out to…

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LDennettGJ1195401v1.pdf
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2…

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LWhymarkJP53481v1.pdf
Jack Whymark’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 1st October 1940 until 4th October 1945 when his aircraft crashed in to the Mediterranean Sea.

Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…

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LWhiteGWA1279957v1.pdf
G White’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator and air gunner from 18 November 1942 until 7 May 1946. Training at No. 4 Radio School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Conversion Unit. Posted to 78 Squadron in July 1943…

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LSinclairET137290v1.pdf
Eric Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25th August 1941 until 30th June 1947. Training started at No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School followed by No. 36 Service Flying Training School in Canada in January 1942. Further training at 14…

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- Letter from War Office dated 10 August 1945, to William Burkitt's mother, confirming to her that he had been buried in a cemetery near Brussels.

- A letter from the Air Ministry dated 6 April 1948, forwarded with two…

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Humorous requests permission to go to Wales. Signed Thomas the Bomb. Approved by Wing Commander Donaldson 192 Squadron. Stamped 'Historic Document No __ permanent preservation, transfer to air ministry (A.H.B.) custody when closed'.

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Congratulates him on award of bar to Distinguished Service Order and catches up with his own activities.

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From Jack Nixon in Canada expresses his thanks for David's kindness when he was missing. Wishes he could have visited the squadron when he returned to England but time did not permit. Mentions trip home and contact with other squadron member. Writes…

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Jack writes he has arrived safely and describes his journey.

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Jack writes thanking her for her letter. He might be getting a 48 hour pass and he discusses how they could meet in London.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450803.pdf
He thanks her for her letters and advises that he may get some leave because his squadron is being disbanded.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450806.pdf
He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450808.pdf
He is on standby for the trip to Italy. He thinks he may be made redundant.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450811.pdf
He thanks her for her letter and advises his trip to Italy is off. His squadron is disbanding in four days. His friend has developed photographs of their wedding.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450814.pdf
He thanks her for her letter. They were on their way to Italy but turned back due to equipment failure. His pilot Jack has been posted to an Instructors course. They are having a squadron disbanding party with 12 barrels of beer. He misses his wife.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450828.pdf
He caught the train back via Waterloo and Doncaster. They have been on a RAF Regiment course shooting rifles.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450830.pdf
He thanks for her letter. He has finished his Regiment course and did quite well. He is about to get 10 days leave.

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Notes persona details and hours flown day and night on 115 Squadron at RAF Witchford. Lists operation to Kiel, Potsdam, Gelsenkirchen, Karmen, Bruchstrasse, Munster, Hamm and Heligoland. List sorties on Operation Manna at the Hague, Operation Exodus…

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Sends thanks for photographs and comments on poor weather and Red Cross event. Catches up with family news.

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A receipt for 75 francs issued to Ted Neale for the use of the hostel.

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Written from HQ 14th Army, South East Asia Command where he is now a Captain. Congratulates David on award of bar to Distinguished Service Order and offers banter about his medals. Writes of recent leave and complain of action by Royal Air Force…

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Comments on reliability of mail lately. Mentions leave and activities in Edinburgh with other members of crew. Writes of family issue with Kevin. A large part of this letter is damaged and unreadable.

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A framed photograph of 101 squadron on VJ day 15th August 1945. A large group of squadron personnel are arranged in six rows on front of a Lancaster.

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Jeff Mackay was born in 1922 in Ballarat, Australia and was working as a cadet engineer. He joined the Army but decided to join the RAAF when the Japanese entered the war in 1941. After boarding a ship he trained as a navigator in Canada and then…

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