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Two pages from Bob's log book showing some of his training flights and operations whilst with 51 Squadron.

Neill Chapman’s diary entries from 27th May to 1st June including a list of crew members and the results of their bombing trials.

First article attributed to Manchester Guardian, 18 October 1945, covers trial of five members of crew of U852 who were involved in firing on the survivors of a Greek ship Peleus. The second (non attributed) states that three officers were sentenced…

Article concerning Flying Officer Dennis Herbert Cochran and Flight Lieutenant J G Stower.

Prisoners are visible behind barbed wire, wearing blue and white striped clothes and black shoes. A German soldier is guarding them, armed with a rifle. There are two huts. The white building has a large chimney with black smoke billowing out of it.…

Recounts childhood, joining the RAF in 1938. Originally staff duties, volunteered for aircrew. Started operational flying on 226 Squadron in September 1943 as wireless operator/air gunner on B-25 at RAF Swanton Morley. Completed 43 operations. He…

Details non-commissioned service. appointments and promotions and postings with dates for all.

A map of Western Europe marked with the location of bombing operations. Titled 'First Tour - 10th May to 14th August, 1944'.
Within a compass rose is a key to the symbols used on the map.

The records were extracted from those kept at Kew.