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Jo Lancaster’s pilots flying log book. Four
Pilots flying log book for J O Lancaster covering the period from 21 November 1951 to 19 November 1953. Detailing his test pilot flying with Sir W G Armstorng-Whitworth aircraft Ltd based at Coventry. Aircraft flown were, Meteor, Rapide, Proctor,…
John Mitchell flying log book. Three
L Mitchell’s pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 20 August 1953 to 31 October 1955. Detailing his operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Aldergrove (202 Squadron), RAF St Mawgan (School of Maritime Reconnaissance/236…
Keith Thompson's flying log book
Flying log book for Keith Thompson covering his two periods of service as a navigator from 23 August 1942 to 28 March 1946 and post war from 12 September 1950 to 27 April 1960. The entries cover his training in Canada, advanced training on his return…
Ken Souter's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book. Two, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 27 March 1951 to 24 March 1958. Detailing his flying training, flying duties with 83 and 150 Squadron and operations flown. He was stationed at 230 Operational Conversion Unit RAF…
L Britt’s flying log book for pilots
Flying log book for L Britt covering the period from 27 May 1943 to 11 February 1953. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAAF Benalla (11 EFTS), RAAF Deniliquin (7 SFTS), RAF Babdown Farm (15 P AFU), RAF Moreton…
Lancaster
Lancaster, side/ front view. It is painted white. Behind is a twin engined aircraft. On the reverse 'Avro 683 "Lancaster " MR-3 RF273 last to leave Malta winter 1953'.
An embroidered 617 squadron crest.
An embroidered 617 squadron crest.
Leslie Davies observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L A Davies, navigator, covering the period from 4 August 1943 to 16 April 1945 and from 26 September 1948 to 13 June 1953 with no. 5 reserve flying school. He was stationed at RAF Port Alfred, RAF…
Letter to Flight Lieutenant Terry Ford from the Air Ministry
The letter informs Terry that his service in the reserve has expired.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father from the Imperial War Graves Commission
Envelope, letter, details on the unveiling of the memorial and ticket for the ceremony at Runnymede.
List of aircraft flown
Gives dates when flown, name, type, use and where flown. Aircraft include Wellington, Stirling, Lancaster, Lincoln, Washington, Shackleton, as well as post war jet aircraft.
Michael Beetham pilot's flying log book. Four
M J Beetham’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 3 January 1950 to 29 Aug 1962. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Marham (214 Squadron), RAF Mildenhall (HQ 3 Group Bomber Command)…
Michael Beetham pilot's flying log book. Three
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (231 OCU), RAF Andover (RAF Staff College), RAF Pershore (10 AFTS), RAF Manby (RAF Flying College), RAF Gaydon (232 OCU) and RAF Marham (214 Squadron).…
My Time in the Royal Air Force 1942-1955
An autobiography by Jim about his time in the RAF. He was 17 when the war started and he applied and was accepted for the RAF, on deferred service. Training started at Ludlow, Newquay then grading at Sywell. He was selected for further training and…
Nine Shackletons in formation
An air-to-air view of nine Shackletons approaching the coast, annotated 1953. On land two airfields, St Merryn and St Eval are annotated.
Notes on log books
Describes log books. Mentions August 1943 accident leading to no entries for September 1943. Gained commission in RAF in 1948. Mentions flying first jet in November 1948 and two incidents while flying and that he had shortened his name from…
Odiham Flypast and sketch of route to Florida
Four items on an album page.
Item 1 is a photo of nine Shackleons flying in formation.
Item 2 is a sketch map of a route from St Eval, Reykjavik, Goose Bay, Q Point, Jacksonville, Montreal, Greenwood then returning to St Eval. Titled 'Ex.…
Item 1 is a photo of nine Shackleons flying in formation.
Item 2 is a sketch map of a route from St Eval, Reykjavik, Goose Bay, Q Point, Jacksonville, Montreal, Greenwood then returning to St Eval. Titled 'Ex.…
Order of Ceremony Runnymede Memorial Unveiling
The unveiling of the Runnymede Memorial Order of Ceremony. This includes the hymns to be sung and the lesson.
Paul Wilson's civilian pilot's flying log book. Four
Pilot's log book for Paul Wilson from 1 March 1951 to 19 August 1961 covering his civilian flying in Australia. Aircraft flown were DC-3 (C-47), DC-4. DC-6, Bristol Freighter, Viscount, Super Constellation, Comet 4, Electra and Boeing 707.This item…
Personal Flying Clothing inspection certificate
Certificate contains initials to show that Ken's personal flying equipment had been services as required in September 1953.
Peter Lovatt's Egypt
Eight photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a view of tents in the desert.
Photo 2 is a soldiers firing a rifle, captioned 'Bill Hitchcock Rifle shoot Egypt 1953'.
Photo 3 is four soldiers having a discussion in the desert.
Photo 4 is a Jeep with…
Photo 1 is a view of tents in the desert.
Photo 2 is a soldiers firing a rifle, captioned 'Bill Hitchcock Rifle shoot Egypt 1953'.
Photo 3 is four soldiers having a discussion in the desert.
Photo 4 is a Jeep with…
Peter Lovatt's wife and children
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a boy in the garden, captioned 'Philip Greenish 1953'.
Photo 2 is Gwen and a boy in a garden.
Photo 2 is Gwen and Philip, both seated on deckchairs.
Photo 1 is a boy in the garden, captioned 'Philip Greenish 1953'.
Photo 2 is Gwen and a boy in a garden.
Photo 2 is Gwen and Philip, both seated on deckchairs.
Peter Stevens' pilot's flying log book
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Pilots flying log book for Peter Stevens, covering the period from 6 June 1940 to 7 September 1941 when he was taken prisoner of war and then from 26 July 1945 to 22 January 1947 and from 28 September 1952 to 19 September 1953. Detailing his flying…
Presentation of King's colour to the RAF
Left - Letter from HM King George about presenting his colour to the RAF.
Right - photograph showing RAF guard of honour parading with sloped rifles. Captioned 'Drilling the Guard of Honour A.O.C.'s inspection St Athan 1953'.
Right - photograph showing RAF guard of honour parading with sloped rifles. Captioned 'Drilling the Guard of Honour A.O.C.'s inspection St Athan 1953'.
Queen's coronation day Royal Air Force Association float
A flatbed lorry with a dinghy on the back with four men in uniform sitting inside, one wearing goggles, one drinking and another with playing cards. On the back of the lorry a model of a single engine aircraft. In the background a town building. On…
Quonset for Exercise 'Mariner'
A cutting with details about 220 Squadron's involvement in Exercise Mariner. Includes airmen's reactions to food and entertainment at base.