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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-07-20"

LJonesTJ184141v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Tom Jones from 17 August 1943 to 27 August 1945. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Mildenhall, RAF Warboys, RAF…

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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]v40010.jpg
Three graves: James Gresty, JB Weightman and EWR Pratt.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v70008.jpg
Three crosses, the central one has the names of Foulsham, Swarbrick, Aungiers and Bower

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

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50011.jpg
A telegram circulating details of the crash of Lancaster ED908. It lists the personnel on board and their addresses.

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PCluettAV1561.jpg
Photograph of model Spitfire with feline head nose art and squadron letters 'RE'. On the reverse '20-7-44, Spitfire, Top speed 400 MPH, 2 x 20mm cannon, 4 x 303 m/guns. 1934-1944'.

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LSaundersEJ924532v1.pdf
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as navigator 16 January 1941 to 9 January 1946. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg (6 AOS), RCAF MacDonald (3 B&GS), RCAF Rivers (1 ANS), RAF Harwell (15 OTU), RAF Shallufa (38 and 40 Squadrons), …

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LWittyAR1520694v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A R Witty, navigator, covering the period from 1 April 1943 to 24 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and post war flying duties with 576 and 50 squadrons.…

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SWeirG19660703v120002.pdf
Royal Australian Air Force flying log book for Ronald Hickey, pilot. Covers the period from 9 August 1942 to 23 August 1950. It details his training, Bomber Command operations, flights in Transport Command and post-war civilian flying. He was based…

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LBrittRG1739520v1.pdf
Navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Ronald G Britt, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 26 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down, RAF Wymeswold, RAF…

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LCalvertRA1488619v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot of Flight Lieutenant Roger Calvert from 25 March 1943 to 6 July 1945. Detailing training and operations flown. Served at RAF Cranfield, RAF Great Massingham, RAF Ouston, RAF…

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LPalmerRAM115772v2.pdf
Robert Palmer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 12 May 1942 to 23 December 1944, detailing training and operations as a pilot and instructor. He was stationed at RAF Lossiemouth (No. 20 OTU), RAF Hullavington (No. 3 Flying Instructors School),…

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LMillerRB423155v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Miller, navigator, covering the period from 15 November 1942 to 10 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg, RAF…

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MWilsonRC1389401-170113-07.pdf
A notebook to be used for recording wartime activities. It contains an account of Reg's bale out, capture and time in Dulag Luft, Stalag 4B and Offlag 7B.Reg records his operational experiences the day he baled out. His captors were friendly but the…

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SWeirG19660703v100003.pdf
Flying Log Book for Paul Wilson, pilot. Covers period from 22 October 1942 to 28 March 1946 including his training, operations, Transport Command and post-war civilian flying in Australia. He was based at RAF Lulsgate Bottom, RAF Babdown Farm, RAF…

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LTaylorPR1580457v1.pdf
P R Taylor’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 26 April 1943 to 25 October 1945, detailing training and operations as a Navigator (occasionally Bomb Aimer) in the Mediterranean area. Based at: Oudtshoorn (No. 45 Air School),…

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SChattertonJ159568v10554.jpg
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on nigh 20/21 July 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and ticked. Includes three standby crews as well as duty personnel

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SCockramJC419379v10003.pdf
This is the crews third operation, two navigation log sheets and part of a plotting map.

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CWittyAR-170323-010075.jpg
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and page and half en-route navigation observations. Annotated in red pen. Note on top right 'Op No 20, Courtrai (Kurtrijk) Belgium)'.

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CWittyAR-170323-010073.jpg
Map showing south east England northern France, Belgium and Netherlands. Pencilled route from Lincoln area to just north of Lille. Annotated top left 'Op No. 20, 20/7/44, Coutrai (Kurtrijk Belgium)'. On the reverse 'Op. No. 20 (20/7/44), Courtrai)'.

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BMannionFMannionFv10002.jpg
Notes arrived at POW Camp Luckenvalde IIIA February 8th. Escaped form there in May. Lists some of his operations and result of combat against enemy aircraft and damage by anti-aircraft fire. Includes forced landing at Pershore and eventually shot…

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EWarnerGLayneAJ440720.jpg
Notes that as they only dealt with officers' allowances not pay. Her enquiry had been passed to the RAF Agents - Lloyds Bank (Cox's & King's Branch).

SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50008.jpg
The letter advises that his son is missing.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50009.jpg
The letter advises that his son is missing after his aircraft was shot down in France.

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